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 "Mary Lyon Hall, South Hadley, Mass."

back Undivided back, stamp box, postmarked 1908 in Boston.Published by Blanchard, Young & Co., Providence, RI, USA and Germany. "Mon. Eve. Dear mamma, Just a postal to let you know the money and milage [?] were received all right this morning. Hope you and Charlie are better. Lovingly Ruth."

Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building

front "Mary Lyon Chapel and Administration Building, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "When do you get back to Moline?"

back Divided back, postmarked Jun 8, 1908 5pm in South Hadley. #A4846 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Came up here this morn, 1st time I've been here since last June & it sure does seem good to get back. Etta and Althea are fine. Have started a letter to you, will finish it as soon as I can, we are doing something every minute. Marge."

422 Mary Lyon Hall

front "422 Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Am very busy received your kind letter and mean to write before we start March 9th. Thought this might be of interest to you [signature]"

back Undivided back, postmarked Feb 14, 1906 11am in Chicopee, Mass. Transit mark Feb 18, 1906 6pm in Wilbur, Wash. Scott Photo. Germany.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 26, 1908 in South Hadley(?). #1767 Scott Photo. Copyright 1906 by Edgar T. Scott. Germany. "Of course I want your picture & should have said so sooner, but your card came when I was making final preparations for College. You will understand what a busy time that is. I hope you have a good position and gare getting nicely started. I have a large pleasant room, a good roommate, and friends near by, so that I anticipate a splendid year. Write how you enjoy yourself. Yours - "Johnny"."

Mary Lyon Hall and Gate

front "Mary Lyon Hall and Gate, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postally unused. Published by J. C. Fringelin, Stationer, Holyoke, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY. "Dear folks comprising the Mank household - Greetings from your beloved Mt. Holyoke: I have had many delightful drives around the campus, and always there was the thoughts of you and of the care free days you all spent here. It is certainly a beautiful spot. - As you see, I am still with you, but I am folding my tent to steal away today. I shall think of you all tomorrow night and send you a loving thought. I trust you are all well - and happy and busy! With love to each and everyone of you. Elizabeth."

Mary Lyon Chapel

front "Mary Lyon Chapel, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Thurs. Sept. 29. Isn't this a grand namesake? The candy was great and I am still alive to thank you. It is much fun to see everyone again. M. B. L."

back Undivided back, postmarked Sep 28, 1905 5pm in South Hadley. Transit mark Sep 29, 1905 4pm in Binghamton, NY.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mt. Holyoke College, Mary Lyon Hall, So. Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "This card isn't to show the beauties of Mt. Holyoke but simply to tell you that your "[...]" upon my desk continually reminds me that you owe me a letter. Theresa."

back Undivided back, postmarked Feb 27, 1905 10am in South Hadley. Transit mark Feb 27, 1905 3pm in Wellesley, Mass. A Private Mailing Card.

Mary Lyon Hall and Abbey Chapel

front "Mary Lyon Hall and Abbey Chapel, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Massachusetts"

back Divided back, postmarked Apr 4, 1957 12midnight in South Hadley. Published by Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave., New York, NY. "Arrived by 6:30 Saturday night. No snow here - very cold & windy. No word from Philip - as usual I am weary. Hope you feel well. Regards D. Barry"

759 Mary Lyon Hall

front "759 Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass. Publ. by Ill. Post Card Co., New York" Inscription: "From Everett."

back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 6, 1905 6pm in South Hadley Falls. Transit mark Oct 7, 1905 7am in Huntington, Mass.

Mary Lyon Hall and Abbey Chapel

front "Mary Lyon Hall and Abbey Chapel, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Massachusetts"

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 19, 1966 ?pm in South Hadley. Published by Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave., New York, NY. "Dear Nana, I'm here at last & I just love the place. My roommate is really nice & I think I'm going to be very happy. Tell Teddy I miss him, if you see him, & give my respects to Marty. Love, Betsy."

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, unused. Published by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College So. Hadley, Mass."

back Undivided back, stamp box, unused. Corner marks indicate this card sat in an album for a while.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College So. Hadley, Mass. P918 Pub by J. B. Sutcliffe, Holyoke, Mass." Inscription: "12-15-'07 Dearest of mothers: Perhaps I won't write a letter this week - I shall be home either Friday evening or sometime Saturday. Am busy as can be for I have exams to give & correct & reports to get out Friday P. M. Didn't hear from Prov. last week but shall look for a letter this week. Lovingly, R. L. H."

back Undivided back, stamp box, postmarked Dec 16, 1907 10am in South Hadley.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College So. Hadley, Mass. P917 Pub by J. B. Sutcliffe, Holyoke, Mass." Inscription: "I'm so sorry we could not come down to make a party call. Please remember me to your mother and to that darling baby. Sincerely yours Edith D. Calil"

back Undivided back, stamp box, postmarked Jun 19, 1908 7:30pm in Middletown, CT. Flag cancel, stamp has been removed.

Mary Lyon Chapel

front Untitled

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

Mary Lyon Hall

front Inscription: "Mary Lyon Hall. Mt. Holyoke College. Old Library torn down 1904. Dear Lillian: This is where I want you to go from High School. Lovingly your teacher and friend Florence H. Frost Sept 22, 1905."

back Undivided back, unused. Private Mailing Card. Although this card was not addressed, I do have another card that Florence Frost sent Lillian which was mailed, and I was able to learn Lillian's full name. Alas, she never did attend MHC.

Mary Lyon Chapel

front "Mary Lyon Chapel, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Oct 6, 1923 5:30pm in South Hadley. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY. "South Hadley, Mass., Oct 6. Dear cousin Edith, I reached here quite comfortably about half-past four. I did not have to wait for a car at all, luckily. I found Miss Randolph wanted me to stay over Sunday and I have decided to do it. The connections between trains from Holyoke and for Boston are very poor and practically impossible Sunday. I should have to leave about noon to get home to-day. My whole vacation has been lovely. There are several people to see and it is as gooda time to visit here as I should be able to find. Miriam has been invited to luncheon to-day. With love, [signature]"

759 Mary Lyon Hall

front "759 Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass. Publ. by Illustrated Postal Card Co., New York"

back Undivided back, stamp box, postally unused but transcribed in pencil: "Auntie sent me on May 11, 1905. Shorter College Rome, GA."

Mary Lyon Chapel

front "Mary Lyon Chapel, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, unused. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY.

7593. Mt. Holyoke College

front "7593. Mt. Holyoke College, Mass. Copyright, 1900, by Detroit Photographic Co."

back Undivided back, stamp box, unused.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."

back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 5, 1936 7am in South Hadley. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Pearsons Hall October 4 Dear Fran - You do not deserve any repaid at all, but this is formal notice (at a cost of 2 cents) that you owe me a letter. Further, that your name is MUD if you don't write soon. Do please! - Love, T."

The Mary Lyon Gates and Chapel

front Untitled etching

back Divided back, stamp box, postally unused but inscribed: "Dearest Marion, This seems to me like a pleasant sort of book to own - I can't remember whether you took any art courses or not, but even so you may enjoy this. It brings you the best of birthday wishes and very much love. Bernice". Addressed to Marion M. Redline. Titled "The Mary Lyon Gates and Chapel Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Etched and printed by Stanley Scott, Groton, Mass.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College. So. Hadley, Mass."

back Undivided back, stamp box, unused.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "received card and it is very pretty. Sarah Dunn Creau."

back Undivided back, postmarked Sep 6, 1906 5:30pm in Holyoke, Mass. Transit mark Sep 7, 1906 12midnight in Montague City, Mass. Flag cancel. Illustrated Postal Card Co., New York-Leipzig.

11692. Mary Lyon Hall

front "11692. Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley Mass. Copyright, 1908, by Detroit Publishing Co."

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 20, 1910 10am in South Hadley. A Phostint card. "Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. Box 234. Arrived about 4 o'clock. It's the best place ever. We have a dandy room in Judson Hall. Address letters to the above address. Myra."

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College 119" on top, and "South Hadley, Mass." underneath. #5A-H1999, which means this card was made in 1935.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. A "C. T. Art Colortone" card. Made by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College 119" on top, and "South Hadley, Mass." underneath. #5A-H1999, which means this card was made in 1935.

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 2, 1936 12:30?m in Holyoke, Mass. C. W. Hughes & Co., Inc., Mechanicville, NY. A "C. T. Art Colortone" card. Made by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago. "Hello Mother - Glad to be back in the city - oh, by the way did you get the refrigerator - I think G. E. is the best don't you - am having a swell time! Love Bettie"

Mary Lyon Chapel

front "South Hadley, Mass. Mary Lyon Chapel, Front View"

back Divided back, postmarked Jun 13, 1910 7am in South Hadley. Published by C. A. Gridley & Son, South Hadley, Mass. #34015 Made in Germany. "Dear Andrea:- I received your letter, but am so busy getting ready for exams and graduation that I haven't had time to answer it. Rain - all the time - Fine for commencement week. I would like to come to see you between the 22nd. (graduation) and the 4th of July. On that day I am going to be on a float in Holyoke parade so would like to be home. What day would be best for you to meet me? Friday the 24th. is right for me if it is for you. Time for me to milk, then go to C. E.- Good bye for now - Carrie."

H13660 The Mary Lyon Chapel

front "The Mary Lyon Chapel, Mt. Holyoke, So. Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Nov 7, 1914 8:30?m in Springfield, Mass. Flag cancel. #H13660 The Robbins Bros Co., Boston Mass. and Germany. Stamped "Collection of N. C. Baker". "Had the most glorious day at college yesterday. We motored up, Pres. Taft was fine. It is beautiful here, wish you could see the mountains, the coloring is magnificent. Yours, [initials]"

759 Mary Lyon Hall

front "759 Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Illustrated Post Card Co., NY. Hand colored.

back Undivided back, stamp box, unused.

759 Mary Lyon Hall

front "759 Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Illustrated Post Card Co., NY. Decorated with glitter.

back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 31, 1905 10:30pm in Holyoke, Mass. Transit mark Nov 1, 1905 7am in Easthampton, Mass. Flag cancel.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "South Hadley, Mass/Mary Lyon Hall - Mount Holyoke College"

back Undivided back, stamp box, unused. "Mount Holyoke College was founded in 1836 by Mary Lyon, and opened in 1837 under the name of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. The standard was continuously raised until a full college course was given, and in 1893 the name was changed to Mount Holyoke College. Only one degree (A. B.) is conferred. The campus includes 150 acres, and the library contains about 40,000 volumes." Raphael Tuck & Sons #5531 "Holyoke, Mass." Printed in Holland.

H13659 Mary Lyon Chapel

front "Mary Lyon Chapel, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 30, 1910 9:15pm in Newton Center, Mass. Transit mark Sep 21, 1910 in Center Marshfield. #H13659 The Robbins Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. and Germany. "Dear Mary. Mighty glad to get your letter. See you Sat. sure. Am head over heels moving. At SS Paul St. now. Don't tell anyone of my marriage that I am secretly telling you now I guess you know the man. Picture is chapel at Holyoke with offices too. Great building. Give me best to Mac. also the family. Too bad about Ex. The Speares looked so strange at church, all dressed up stylish. Must hustle. As ever - Dorothea."

7593. Mt. Holyoke College

front "7593. Mt. Holyoke College. Mass." Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused.

Mary Lyon Gate and Tower

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Mary Lyon Gate and Tower with the chapel in the background, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hedly [sic], Mass." #P11657 Published by New England Novelty Co., North Adams, Mass. A Plastichrome card. Colourpicture Publishers, Inc., Boston 15, Mass. USA. Color by Alfred G. Muller. No ZIP code on the Boston address implies this card is pre-1963.

Mt. Holyoke College

front "Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #E3309 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. A Newvochrome card. Printed in Germany.

Mary Lyon Tower and Field Gateway

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Mary Lyon Tower and Field Gateway Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Natural Color by Mike Roberts, Berkeley 2, California. #SC6292 Photo by Raymond D'Addario, Holyoke. Distributed by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore.

Mount Holyoke College

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Published by NATCO, Natural Color Cards Co., Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660. Made by Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY.

Mary Lyon Hall

front Untitled

back Divided back, postmarked Spr 29, 1957 7am in South Hadley. "Mary Lyon Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Natural Color Card from Kodachrome. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Color by Cliff Scofield, Cheshire. #SC1633 Distributed by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore. "Dear Hollie - This is where Alice will come to register and where I work. I thought you might like to add it to your collection. Did you learn how to do the magic tricks? Sincerely yours, Doris Hutchinson"

Mary Lyon Chapel

front "Mary Lyon Chapel, Mt. Holyoke College, near Holyoke, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Mar 11, 1910 8am in South Deerfield, Mass. The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME., USA. Made in Germany. #7088 "How do you like the looks of this Chapel? I am going to a silver wedding on Sat, [...] will write you later. Irene"

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."

back Undivided back, stamp box, unused. A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York. Made in Germany.

7593. Mt. Holyoke College

front Mt. Holyoke College, Mass. "These beautiful souvenir cards are sold at both our stores." This card is unusual in that it is an advertising card: "Visit The Big Bookstore 313-315 Main St., Springfield, Mass. And it's [sic] Branch Johnson Butler & Co., 202 High St., Holyoke, Mass., Whether you buy or not you are welcome. Henry R. Johnson Books Stationery Art Springfield, Mass."

back Undivided back, postmarked Sep 26, 1904 7pm in Springfield, Mass. Transit mark Sep 27, 1904 9am in South Hadley. Addressed to Miss Fanny B. Jenks.

Mount Holyoke College

front Untitled

back Divided back, postmarked Jul 15, 19?? in Albany NY. "Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075/Williston Memorial Library and the clock tower of Mary Lyon Hall with the Mount Tom range in the background." Inscription: "Hi, Sorry I didn't get to see you and I hope you have found out what is wrong. At the moment I am at Abram's. He is busy this time of year but I've kept busy. It has been a busy 4 weeks. I go to PA tomorrow. Guess I'll have to drive back. [...] I drove up. Let us know how you are. M. I. L." Return address label says Marion I. Lithgow. Addressed to Harriet Harwood.

Mount Holyoke

front "Mount Holyoke"

back Divided back, unused. "Mount Holyoke College/Mary Lyon Hall/South Hadley, Massachusetts/Mount Holyoke College's stately Mary Lyon Hall hails under a crystal blue winter sky, illuminating the famous 130-foot Mary Lyon clock tower, a major laodmark [sic] on campus. Constructed in 1897, the building contains the College administrative offices and Abbey Chapel." Copyright 1993 Impact, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Designed and distrubted in the USA. Printed in Japan. #14652 G-2693 Recycled paper.

back Same front, same text on reverse, different design. Produced by Photografx Worldwide in 2001.

H12461 Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass." Transit mark Jan 15, 1909 5:30pm in Manchester, NH.

back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Jan 15, 1909 7[a]m in South Hadley. #H12461 The Robbins Bros. Co, Boston, Mass. and Germany. "Shorter length 15 1/2 in. 69 forgetmenots Longer [length] 18 1/2 in 79 [forgetmenots] Alternate blue with yellow center and white with blue center. Marion D. Weston."

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mount Holyoke College."

back Divided back, unused. "The City" Post Cards. From photographs made by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass.

Mary Lyon Hall

front "College Building, SOUTH HADLEY, Mass." Hand colored.

back Divided back, postmarked Jun 15, 1917 12pm in Worcester, Mass. Once pasted into an album; part of the inscription is illegible: "Hope you are well and enjoying this dry spell. Having a good time, but only just beginning to find time ... spent ... night in ... room. as she spent the time with a friend. Love to you all Nig [?] included S. E. B."

Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mt. Holyoke College, Mary Lyon Hall, So. Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "This is our chapel where we go to worship every morning at 9 - the service is very impressive. The first thing every girl does when she enters that room is to pray. & whenever God's name is mentioned every head is always bowed. The pipe organ is the grandest largest one I've ever seen & the music is simply heavenly."

back Undivided back, unused.

P919 Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." #P919 Published by J. B. Sutcliffe, Holyoke, Mass. My first card written in another language! My translator feels that the writer's first language was not German, since there are several construction errors. Original inscription, with corrections in parentheses: "Enschuldigen Sie, das wir so lange nichts von uns horen liesen, den(n) die kleine Alma ist sehr krank. Jetzt hatt(e) sie schon den 4. Am fug stark die Wind-Blattern, sund der Mrs. Kusnick arbeitet kurfer von 8 Uhr bis 4 Uhr. ist nichts gutes neues bei uns zu horen, hoffentlich geht es Ihn(en) besser wie uns. mit Gruss v. Familie Kusnick" Translation: "Please forgive us for not having heard from us for such a long time, because the little Alma is very ill. Now she has already the 4th relapse and strongly the [chicken pox.] Mr. Kusnick works shorter now, from 8 to 4:00. No good news to be heard from us. Hopefully you are better than we are. With greetings, family Kusnick" The translation for "chicken pox" looks odd, since it's not something one has four relapses of, but that's what our author seems to have written here.

back Undivided back, postmarked Jan 24, 1911 12 midnight in Holyoke, MA. Flag cancel.

3376 Mary Lyon Hall

front "Mary Lyon Hall, So. Hadley, Mass." #3376 Published by C. A. Gridley & Son.

back Divided back, postmarked May 30, 1909 4:30pm in South Hadley. N. E. Paper & Stationery Co. Mfrs., Ayer, Mass. "My dear Sadie, Such a splendid time as I am having! Yesterday morning I attended some recitations with Mildred, and considered myself fortunate when I could understand one word out of ten. In the afternoon we went way over to Smith and in the evening to a great debate. It was the last between Juniors and Seniors & the Seniors won. Lovingly, Gladys"