Mary Lyon Hall

[Mary Lyon Hall]

History

Built in 1897 on the site of the Seminary Building after its destruction by fire in 1896, Mary Lyon Hall is used to house administrative offices, classrooms, and a chapel.

The Images

All cards are available with both front and back scans, and comments about what is written on the front or back, either by the user or by the publisher, are included below.

Mary Lyon Hall
front A real photo card; "Mary Lyon Hall Mt. Holyoke College Series 20"
back Unused

H12460 Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."
back Postmarked August 5, 1908, 3pm in Holyoke Mass. Flag cancel. #H12460 Published by The Robbins Bros. Co, Boston, Mass. and Germany. "We are having a little rain to-day. Char"

7751 Mary Lyon Hall
front "7751 Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, Mass." and "Detroit Photographic Co., Publishers" Note that the Williston Library has a tarp on it, and the Field Gate has not been installed yet.Inscription: "This is where I have been taking examinations. The building is really brown but never mind. E. H. M."
back Undivided back, postmarked Sep 27, 1906 5pm in South Hadley.

Untitled
front A real photo card, no text, but lovely snowy scene!
back Stamped by The Jones Library, Incorporated, Amherst, Massachusetts, and labeled "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass". Divided back, postally unused.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mt. Holyoke College Mary Lyon Hall So. Hadley, Mass." Note that the Williston Library has a tarp on it, and the Field Gate has not been installed yet. This photo is circa 1906.
back Unused, undivided back, stamp box.

Mary Lyon Chapel
front "MARY LYON CHAPEL, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass" Birch bark peeled back to reveal photo of the building. "Copyright 1906 by C. M. Nelson"
back Unused, undivided back, stamp box.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass." Note that the Williston Library and the Field Gate are not built yet. "Thanks so much for your kind Christmas wish. Am home for a few day [sic] vacation but expect to return soon. Will write more then and hope to see you ere long - A Happy New Year! As ever H. P. Williamsburg, Mass - Dec. 30 '04"
back Postmarked Dec 31, 1904 11am in Williamsburg, Mass, with two transit postmarks on Jan 1, 1905, 10am in Gloucester, Mass. Undivided back.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College" Part of the inscription described on the backside finishes on the front, starting with the word "Baltimore".
back Postmarked Sep 16, 1907 6:30pm in Holyoke. Undivided back, flag cancel. "Dear L. I receaved [sic] your postal was more than pleased you were all well as we are the same sister Pearl was married last evening and her home is to be in Baltimore her husband is a native of that place Has G.ma Walsh got home yet Love to all From R. B." Master of the run-on sentence, evidently!

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College" Yes, this card looks remarkably identical to the previous card, but even though it was a duplicate, I had to buy it for the inscription. "Comet seen Saturday 3:30-4 a.m. naked eye: some 15-20 [degrees] northward of Venus and about same elevation. Can't see it after it gets too light. Thought you would like to know. Got home all right. Love to both. Aunt Tootoo." Check the postmark on the back - it was Halley's Comet she was talking about! In 1910, Halley's was a brilliant sight. I went to South America to see it in 1986, and there was a man traveling with me who was 9 years old in 1910 and remembered Halley's visit back then as quite beautiful and impressive.
back Postmarked Apr 25, 1910 in South Hadley. Undivided back.
[In the book!]

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "I have just been on a little visit to my "Alma Mater", & I know you must be very happy in yours. Am I going to have a letter soon? Marion D. Chollar"
back Postmarked Oct 30, 1905 10am in Danielson, Conn. Transit mark Oct 30, 1905 3pm in Wellesley, Mass. Undivided back. Addressed to the librarian at Wellesley College.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, near Holyoke, Mass." What, can't see that? It's right justified along the bottom in the road there, and it is hard to see because the ink color is not very dark!
back Divided back, postmarked Oct 10, 1912 5:30pm in South Hadley. Made in Germany. "I like Mt. Holyoke very much and am having a fine time here. The 75th anniversary exercises are just over. Glad to get to work again. My roommate is very nice and I like her very much. Do write and tell me how the children like kindergarten. Love Winifred Allen"
[In the book!]

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, near Holyoke, Mass." So, you think this card is identical to the previous one? Look again; the title is left justified along the bottom! Yes, I am a thorough collector!
back Divided back, unused, stamp box. Made in Germany. See, the ink is a different color than the ink on the back of the previous card; they really are different!

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, Holyoke, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked Aug 17, 1916? 6:30am in Holyoke. "I am having a fine time will stay another week I wish you was [sic] here from Mary Griffin"

7593 Mt Holyoke College, Mass.
front "7593 Mt Holyoke College, Mass." Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Inscription along bottom: "Many thanks" Inscription along right side: "Sincerely, R. E. Bullard 141 Lincoln St."
back Undivided back, postmarked Jul 31, 1905 10:30am in Holyoke. Transit mark Jul 31, 1905 6:30pm in Wellesley, Mass. Flag cancel.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall - Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Author crossed out "Mary Lyon Hall" and wrote "My address" above it.
back Divided back, postmarked Sep 22, 1921 5:30pm in South Hadley. Published by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Don't forget to write me. I think I'll like it here just fine. Margaret"

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass." Along right side: "7621 Published by Glesmann Bros." Postmark bled through.
back Divided back, postmarked May 1, 1922 10am in South Hadley. NE Paper and Stat'y Co., Specialty Printers, Ayer, Mass. "This is the land of pretty girls and fine horses. [signature]"
[In the book!]

Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building
front "Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked Oct 15, 1915 7am in South Hadley. #F3277 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior Card. "Dearest Margaret, Did you think I had forgotten you, and have you me? I look at you often in the picture over our fireplace. How do you like Washington and what is your school like? Do write, if only a postal. College is awful hard. I study all the time so does Helen. We room together! Love, write soom [sic] Gwendoline."
[In the book!]

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked Apr 19, 1922 7am in South Hadley. The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY. "Dear Folks:- Just to say, "I'm fine." It is nearly eleven and I had to take a "sit up" for a theme. This was the night of the sing. The Juniors won and the Seniors won honorable mention. I do not agree fully. Juniors had high reputation which they maintained. We worked awful hard. Had wonderful box of candy from Ruby. Haven't heard from my "Pal." Need tooth-past[e] P.D.Q. Need stamped envelopes. Will write more to-morrow. Don't worry about suit skirt it is O.K. Lots of love, Hattie." Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Spaulding.

Mary Lyon Hall
front Untitled
back Divided back, unused. "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, unused. "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." #4 Published by Glesman [sic] Bros., South Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card.

422 Mary Lyon Hall
front "422 Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. Scott Photo. Copyright 1905 by Edgar T. Scott."
back Undivided back, stamp box, postmarked Sep 24, 1913 10am in South Hadley. Stamp missing. "Dear Helene, This is the nearest we have to a church. A part of it is our chapel and a part contains offices. This is our first pleasant day since I've been here. The campus is grand. love, Ione"
[In the book!]

Mary Lyon Hall and Gate
front "Mary Lyon Hall and Gate, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY.

Mary Lyon Chapel
front "Mary Lyon Chapel, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Don't ask such a question. Of course I haven't been homesick. I have no reason to be. But truly it is fine up here. F. G. C."
back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 15, 1906 7am in South Hadley. #51241 Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. Germany.

Mary Lyon Hall and Administration Building
front "Mary Lyon Hall and Administration Building, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked May 11, 1919 4:30pm in South Hadley. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. An Americhrome card. Printed in the US. "May 11, 1919 Am very busy writing a long paper for English to-morrow, and have a Chem quiz Tuesday. But am sending this to let you know I am all right. Shakespeare Romeo and Juilet [sic] is the play which is to be given on May Day. Seats are $.50, $.75 and $1.00. I guess the $.50 seats will be all right. Florence says her sister is coming up with five other alumni. [sic] Janice, Florence's friend is coming and we are all going to get seats together, Bea and Esther included. Only a few more days and you will be here. Love to all, Arlene."
[In the book!]

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall Mount Holyoke College"
back Divided back, postmarked Aug 19, 1930 5:30pm in South Hadley. "The City" postcards, from photographs copyrighted by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Massachusetts. "Aug 19 - Leaving for the West - by easy stages! Spent last night in Old Deerfield, & came on here this morning. Everything as beautiful as ever! Have seen Miss Searles for a few minutes. - Love from Alice." Addressed to Mrs. T. H. Billings.

Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building
front "Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked Jan 9, 1920 5:30pm in South Hadley. #B3031 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Dear Grace, Thank you so much for the Christmas card. I was so happy to be remembered. It looks just like this picture here today. Wish you were here for a tramp on snowshoes with me. I think of you often altho I am too busy to write. Avalita."

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. C. A. Gridley & Son #A1276 Made in Germany.

H12461 Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked Jun 16, 1909 7am in South Hadley. #H12461 The Robbins Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. and Germany. "This beautiful brownstone building stands on the site of the old building and the room with large window on the left hand of the picture is the chapel- Mary R."

Mary Lyon Chapel
front "Mary Lyon Chapel, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #A3964 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. Germany. An Excelsior card.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, unused. The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. C. A. Gridley & Son #1201 Made in Germany.

Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building
front "Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #B3036 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "fr. Marion Oct 1909" and "Oct 4, 1909-" in pencil.

Mary Lyon Hall and Gate
front "Mary Lyon Hall and Gate - Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked Jun 9, 1947 12:30pm in South Hadley. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY. "Hi, how are things going? I have been very busy making whoopee here, but will leave after dinner & see you soon. It has rained all the time - guess they think we are ducks or something of that nature. Love Mother."
[In the book!]

Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building
front "Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Beautiful time!"
back Undivided back, postmarked Jun 15, 1907 5pm in South Hadley. Transit mark Jun 17, 1907 8am in Colchester, CT. #A666 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. Germany. An Excelsior card.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College. So. Hadley, Mass. 3577 - Published by C. A. Gridley & Son." Inscription: "The college chapel where I heard Lyman Abbot. J. M. B."
back Undivided back, postmarked Dec 2, 1907 12midnight in South Hadley. Transit mark Dec 2, 1907 6pm in Burnside, Conn. NE Paper & Stationery Co. Mfrs. Ayer, Mass.

Mary Lyon Hall and Gateway
front "Mary Lyon Hall and Gateway, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked May 12, 1913 12:30am in Springfield, Mass. Published by R. A. Glesman [sic], So. Hadley, Mass. #F2029 An Excelsior card. "Sorry not to get down to see you dining my week of vacation, but rain interferred with plans. Love to you all. Mary N. W. At college for Pageant last Saturday"

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked Sep 21, 1926 12pm in Worcester, Mass. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY. "Tuesday. We are up at South Hadley, helping Mary get settled at College. These gates are at the entrance and it is a beautiful countery all around. Love from Mary"

Abbey Memorial Chapel and Mary Lyon Hall
front "Abbey Memorial Chapel and Mary Lyon Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts"
back Divided back, unused. Published by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY.

Mary Lyone [sic] Hall, Library & Gateway
front "Mary Lyone [sic] Hall, Library & Gateway, Mt. Holyoke College So. Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, postmarked May 17, 1914 4:30pm in South Hadley. #F3429 Published by the Springfield News Company, Springfield MA. An Excelsior card. "South Hadley - Sunday Dear Dorothy - Here I am with Marion - arrived yesterday. If you & aunt or anybody can come down Tuesday and have lunch with us, call up in the morning & have them send us message - that's quicker than hunting me up. We are in Pearsons hall opposite this picture. Hope you can arrange to come down. Tues is the only day. Love - Ethel."

422 Mary Lyon Hall
front "422 Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Jan 4, 1906 Carol Stearns"
back Undivided back, postmarked Jan 5, 1906 7am in South Hadley. Transit mark Jan 5, 1906 8:30am in Holyoke, Mass. Germany.

Mary Lyon Hall and Gate
front Untitled
back Divided back, unused. "Mary Lyon Hall and Gate Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY.

Mary Lyon Hall and Gate
front "Mary Lyon Hall and Gate Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." A stick figure hangs from the third tree, and a figure is drawn in behind the trunk of the third tree as well.
back Divided back, postmarked May 1, 1937 12:30pm in South Hadley. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY. "All well so far. Spent night here on Margarets campus. I curled up behind the second tree, Marge. climbed it. She is hanging off a limb. See you soon! MIF"

Mary Lyon Hall and Gate
front "Mary Lyon Hall and Gate, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY.

Mary Lyon Hall and Gate
front "Mary Lyon Hall and Gate, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, unused. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY.

Mary Lyon Hall
front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. C. A. Gridley & Son #A1240 Made in Germany.

Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building
front "Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Oct 8, 1912 12:30pm in South Hadley. #91 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. "So. Hadley Oct. 8 - 1912 Just think of it - I am here for the 75th anniversary of Mt. Holyoke & my Class Reunion. I will write you later about Teachers' Convention. Yours M. E. Hersey"

Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building
front "Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Feb 17, 1912 7am in South Hadley. #B6079 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "At last I have a good collection of red hairs all ready for you. When will you come up to pick one out? Marjorie Cook."

Mary Lyon Chapel
front "Mary Lyon Chapel, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #51241 Published by Glesman [sic] Bros., South Hadley, Mass. Printed in Germany.
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