Lake Nonotuck

History

Lake Nonotuck is now known simply as Lower Lake.

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.

Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck. Mt. Holyoke College. August 24, 1905. Dear Lillian: I am sorry but I can not visit you this vacation. I have several appointments and the last few days I must rest to get ready for my teaching. I shall enjoy coming some Saturday this fall if it will be convenient for you all. Remember me to all and write to me when you can all about your school. Wishing you and Stuart a most successful year, Your friend, Florence H. Frost."; back Undivided back, postmarked Aug 24, 1905 5pm in Springfield, Mass. Transit mark Aug 24, 1905 7pm in Thompsonville, Conn. (Now will someone tell me how they delivered mail back then, that a card could travel between states in just two hours?? We should be so lucky, nearly 100 years later!) A Private Mailing Card.
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Sep 25, 1908 10am in South Hadley. #B3035 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Sept. 24, 1908. College opened this morning with about [260?] girls in the freshman class. I am glad to begin work again. we are busy although the girls do not begin their laboratory work for a week. We are having hot [cloudy?] weather. With love. Sarah."
The Lake: front "The Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Not specifically identified as Lake Nonotuck, but it looks like the same building in the next card, which is labelled as Lake Nonotuck.; back Undivided back, stamp box, unused. #D1765 Scott Photo. Made in Germany. Photo only copyright 1906 by Edgar T. Scott.
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Jun 13, 1910 12midnight in South Hadley. #B6075 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Alice Dear, - I am going to leave Springfield at 2.2 Wednesday for Hardford and can spend an hour or so with you if you are to be at home. Write a card if you have time and address me at South Hadley - care of Mrs. Winchester. I am dying to see you. Yours. Florence."
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 4, 1916 12:30pm in South Hadley. #F3270 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "I haven't had time to see the lake yet, but shall this afternoon. I am in a nice new hall, where they are all Freshman. Later: Papa & Mama just came in then, back from Springfield. They brought me the loveliest wicker chair and the nicest little lamp. B. P. 4. Woodbridge"
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Dec 1, 1909 12midnight in South Hadley. #AA3354 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Don't you think I can dance as many dances as any girl? The girls here say I cannot. I say I can - you seem doubtful one way or other, so I will leave it for you to decide. It would be fun to dance them all. Am glad Katrina is coming down for it. You should see me grinding away for a student lecture. Horrible! R. F. B." Written to her future husband!
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 8, 1911 5pm in South Hadley. #B6092 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Dear Winnie - Am up at college taking exams. Today the Seniors go up on Mt. Holyoke and stay all night. There is great excitement around here. Give my love to all. Affectionately, Ruth."
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Mar 18, 1911 5pm in South Hadley. #B3034 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Dear Father:- I was delighted to get your card to-day because I didn't expect to hear from you again. I have not heard from mother yet, but if she gets to Springfield at 3.14 I shall meet her then & reach Boston at 5.30. If she sends word she will not come then, I shall reach Boston at 4.40. I thought you would be more likely to get the card if I wrote today than Monday, & so this is the last time you will hear from me. Very much love Bess."
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.
9497 The Lake: front "9497 The Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Inscription: "This is where we go boating. Thanks for postals. Fine skating too in the winter time S. E. Allen."; back Undivided back, postmarked Nov 2, 1906 12midnight in South Hadley. Bad crease down the middle.
9497 The Lake: front "9497 The Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Inscription: "Dear Flora: Most likely you have heard the sad news that my sister (died) She was called away Sept 23./09. Very sad it was for us all. Hope to hear from you. Anna Love from us all."; back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 4, 1909 10pm in Holyoke, Mass. Flag cancel.
11696 Lake Nonotuck: front "11696 Lake Nonotuck, Mt. Holyoke College Grounds, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co.; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Jun 12, 1914 12:30pm in New York, NY. A Phostint card. "June 10 /14. We [crossed out] I had 2 perfect days at college. Most of the class remained over to-day, but I came Sunday evening. There were 24 graduates out of 44 and 14 non-g. of '89. Your contribution to program was much appreciated. Ida G. G-" Addressed to Mary Anderson.
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Hand colored.; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #B3035 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card.
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Jan 3, 1918 12:30pm in South Hadley. #F3270 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. Significant card; talking about the aftermath of the Williston Hall fire and the departments that had to relocate to other buildings. "Dear Sylvia, It was pleasant to receive your Christmas Greetings and I wish you all sorts of nice things for this coming year. I am glad you are in such an interesting job. Yesterday I paid the Zoo. Dept a visit in their new quarters in the Assembly Hall. Several tables arrived while I was there & they are all as smiling as a basket of [chips?]. Miss Turner has taken the room under the chapel. Botany is partly in the Plant House. Mr. Hayes in the attic of Skinner. Miss Talbot in the Library, so that [...] is going right along. The Senior Steps still remain & they are to build a temporary building one story [...] using the old foundations & walls. Best wishes M. A. Chase."
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Jan 10, 1910 10am in South Hadley. #B6075 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Dear Aunt Sarah:- Gertrude and I arrived safely but we had such a long tiresome trip owing to delayed trains. We didn't leave Rochester until 11:45 and consequently we didn't arrive here until nearly midnight. It seems quite natural to [be] back. I expected to receive a card from mother today but it hasn't arrived yet. I wish you would write to me when you can, letters from home are always so welcome. C. L. M."
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 4, 1911 10am in South Hadley. #B3034 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Dear Miss Hotchkiss I have been thinking of you a lot and was so glad to receive your card. I haven't time for a letter now, but wanted to answer your greeting and to say I hope your side won in the election. Lovingly Bertha H. Gault." Addressed to Mabel Hotchkiss.
9497 The Lake: front "9497 The Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Inscription: "This is where Lil and I were rowing yesterday and nearly met our end. E. L. J."; back Undivided back, postmarked May 1, 1906 10am in South Hadley, and May 2, 1906 7am in Plainfield NJ. Flag cancel.
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck" A real photo view of the service building and the canoe house. Inscription: "May day is to be May 31st instead of May 29th, so I suppose you could not be here then anyway. I wish you could come some time this spring. I was glad to get mama's letter. Mary."; back Undivided back, postmarked May 11, 1906 5pm in South Hadley. Transit marks on May 11, 1906 8pm in Springfield MA, and May 12 7am in New Britain CT.
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Apr 20, 1911 7am in South Hadley. #B6092 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "My dear Dad:- I am not writing tonight for I still have so much history reading to do. One beauty about this lake you can fall in most any where you want to and cant drown your self." The author
Lake Nonotuck: front "Lake Nonotuck, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 2, 1908 7am in South Hadley. #B3035 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Here is where we have daily exercise rowing. The college mt. is at the left, making a lovely background. Mildred Pierce"