Pearsons Hall

History

After the Seminary Building burned to the ground in 1896, four dormitories were built in 1897 to house the students that were formerly housed in the Seminary Building. Pearsons Hall was one of them. It was named for Dr. Pearsons, a Chicopee physician and Chicago real estate magnated who admired Mary Lyon's work. Dr. Pearsons not only donated money, but also founded the endowment fund.

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.

Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Mt. Holyoke College Pearson Hall [sic] So. Hadley, Mass" Inscription: "Jan 10, 1905 We give a concert at Mt. Holyoke College to-night. We held forth at Springfield last night Going out to look about Amherst this after-noon. It is about 8 miles from here. J. Allerton"; back Private Mailing Card, undivided back. Postmarked Jan 10, 1905 5pm in South Hadley. Transit mark Jan 1905 12 midnight, Stanfordville, NY.
Pearsons Hall: front "Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Inscribed "June 10, 1916"; back Divided back, unused. Published by C. A. Gridley & Son, South Hadley, Mass.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Mt. Holyoke College Pearson [sic] Hall So. Hadley, Mass." Window on the first floor to the right of the entrance is marked with an X. Inscription: "5 Pearsons - Dear Will:- The window I have crossed is where Mabel and I have our room. We sit on my couch and gaze at everyone who goes out and comes in. Amherst cars run by the doors so we have an opportunity to see all that is going on. Many thanks for picture. E. A. F."; back Undivided back, stamp box, postmarked Sep 10, 1903 5pm in South Hadley. A Private Mailing Card.
Pearsons Hall: front Untitled picture of Pearsons.; back Divided back, unused. The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Pearsons Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts"
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. C. A. Gridley & Son #A1269 Made in Germany.
3378 Pearson's [sic] Hall: front "Pearson's [sic] Hall, So. Hadley, Mass." #3378 Published by C. A. Gridley & Son.; back Divided back, postmarked Nov 26, 1910 10am in South Hadley. N. E. Paper & Stationery Co. Mfrs., Ayer, Mass. "I received your letter and will gladly get the notepaper. I hope you passed as pleasant a Thanksgiving as I did, although I was very glad to return this afternoon. Nov. 26, 1910 - G. L. H."
Pearsons Hall: front "Pearsons Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. Printed in the United States. An Americhrome card.
Pearsons Hall: front Untitled picture of Pearsons; back Divided back, unused. Published by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Pearsons Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts"
Pearsons Hall: front "Pearsons Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." The brick pillars in the center of the picture mark the driveway to the President's house.; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 14, 1927 7am in South Hadley. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Dear Helen This is the home where Margaret has lived Senior year. Edith & I came to College Sat to stay till after Commencement which is tomorrow morning. More later Edith"
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." The brick pillars to the right of the picture mark the driveway to the President's house.; back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." The brick pillars to the right of the picture mark the driveway to the President's house.; back Divided back, unused. Published by R. A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." The brick pillars to the right of the picture mark the driveway to the President's house.; back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.
Pearsons Hall: front "Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "We visited my future home last Friday. This is one of the dormitories. Expect to reach home Sunday night. Lovingly, Mildred"; back Undivided back, postmarked Jul 24, 1909 in Granby, Conn. #A2384 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. An Excelsior card.
Pearsons Hall: front "Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Window on the first floor to the right of the entrance is marked with an X. Inscription: "Helen's room is where cross is. Having a great time, wish you were here. Hilda. P. S. Wish you were here Ruth. We are trying to kill ourselves eating. H. M. H."; back Undivided back, postmarked Nov 25, 1909 10am in South Hadley. #A3384 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. An Excelsior card.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] 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.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front Untitled picture of Pearsons. The brick pillars to the right of the picture mark the driveway to the President's house.; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 13, 1938 10am in South Hadley. Published by R. A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Pearson [sic] Hall Showing Entrance to President's Residence Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Sun/Dear Girls, At last the time has arrived, and mother is actually here and having a grand time I think. We're going to teas this P. M. I think mother is going to aunt G., but I have to be in Portland Tues A. M. I'm graduating with High Honor. I'm rather pleased. Am anxious to see you all and hope you're well. Love, Eleanor"
Pearsons Hall: front "South Hadley, Mass. Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 7, 1910 10am in South Hadley. Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. #34615 Made in Germany. "Dear Grandma - Have the threshers got all through yet? This is the house where I live. I will mark my room. With lots of love Edith" But there is no mark that I can see on the postcard's picture.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] Hall, Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."; back Undivided back, stamp box, postally unused but inscribed. Scott photo #D684 Made in Germany. "This is the place where Eleanor is to live, and her senior guardian is Laura Pell from California. Will write more so glad of the letter you sent. M."
770 Pearson [sic] Hall: front "770 Pearson [sic] Hall Mt Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Illustrated Post Card Company, NY. Hand colored and decorated with glitter.; back Undivided back, stamp box, postally unused but has a big ink mark and is stamped "Wallace C. Rusin".
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson's [sic] Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Window on the first floor to the right of the entrance is marked with an X and the words "my room".; back Divided back, postmarked Sep 24, 1912 5:30pm in South Hadley. Stamp missing. #96 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. "Was real glad to get your card. Believe me I'm having the time of my young life. Am planning a mid night spread!! I heard from Helen that you're having some doings too. Would like to hear the news. Edith G."
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley. Mass." Small crosses above and below the window left of the entrance.; back Undivided back, postmarked Sep 21, 1921 5:30pm in South Hadley. "Arrived O.K. Met R. Tuck. Why did Pearson haunt me all summer? Find the cross and you'll know. Hattie." Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Spaulding. Illustrated Post Card Company, NY.
770 Pearson [sic] Hall: front "770 Pearson [sic] Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, Holyoke, Mass." Illustrated Post Card Company, NY. Inscription: "A. W. W. Aug. 19, 1904." Hand colored.; back Undivided back, stamp box, postmarked Aug 19, 1904 10:30pm in Holyoke, Mass. Flag cancel Aug 19?, 1904 10:30pm in Mass. Transit mark Aug 20, 1904 9am in Three Rivers, Mass.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] Hall. Mt. Holyoke College, Holyoke, Mass." Inscription: "I'm spending Sunday in Holyoke. Will write in a few days. I'm having a swell time. Ruth"; back Undivided back, postmarked Nov 6, 1905 7:30am in Holyoke, Mass. Flag cancel. Transit mark Nov 6, 1905 3:30pm in Boston, Mass. Flag cancel with "West Somerville Station" in the banner. Illustrated Post Card Company, NY.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Dear Ag:- Am having a good time. Went to moving picture show last night with Jack. Rains every day. Remember me to everyone. Mrs. Egar was asking about you all. Willie"; back Undivided back, postmarked Aug 17, 1909 in Holyoke, Mass. Illustrated Post Card Company, NY.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Mt. Holyoke College Pearson [sic] Hall So. Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Arrived here last night. Have our room in Pearson's [sic] on fourth floor. Will left this morning. Thank you very much for picture. Will write later in week. Florence F."; back Undivided back, postmarked Sep 13, 1904 5pm in South Hadley. A Private Mailing Card. Stamped by Harold A. Perris of Lake George (Antiques).
Pearsons Hall: front Untitled photo of Pearsons.; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Pearsons Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Natural Color Card from Kodachrome. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Distributed by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore. #SC3253 The fact that there is no ZIP code on the California address implies this card is pre-1963.
Pearsons Hall: front "South Hadley, Mass. Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College."; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Oct 1, 1915 5:30pm in South Hadley. Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. #34615 Made in Germany. "Well, Steve, here's hoping that you are feeling lots better This is the hall I live in, but my room is on the back of the house, looking toward the mountains Helen T. Jones."
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Mt. Holyoke College Pearson Hall [sic] So. Hadley, Mass" Inscription: "Dear Bertha, The cards you and your mother sent pleased me very much. This is a picture of the building where Sarah Quimby lives. It is across the street from the other college buildings. Hoping that you will write me a letter sometime I remain your friend, Louise Colegrove."; back Private Mailing Card, undivided back. Postmarked Oct 6, 1904 10am in South H[adley]. Transit mark Oct 6, 1904 2:30pm in Worcester, Mass. Another partial transit mark, also probably Worcester.
Pearsons Hall: front "Pearsons Hall Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." A real photo card.; back Undivided back, stamp box, unused. AZO.
Pearson's [sic] Hall: front "Pearson's [sic] Hall Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Jan 6, 1908 in South Hadley. #A4854 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. An Excelsior Card. "Dear A. I left Chester yesterday at 4 P.M. after going over Brooklyn Bridge seeing Grant's Mausoleum. I had hoped Margaret would be on the train but she wasn't. I couldn't resist getting off at Springfield so here I am at College. I shall go home to-morrow I guess. I've been having a fine time with all my visiting. Love, Helen Jan 6. 1908"
3378 Pearson's [sic] Hall: front "Pearson's [sic] Hall, So. Hadley, Mass." #3378 Published by C. A. Gridley & Son.; back Divided back, postmarked Nov 26, 1910 10am in South Hadley. N. E. Paper & Stationery Co. Mfrs., Ayer, Mass. "This is the hall in which I live. I have marked my room with a cross. From its west window I look out over President Woolley's new house to the Mt. Tom range. Edith."
Pearsons Hall: front "South Hadley, Mass. Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College."; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Jun 5, 1911. Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. #34615 Made in Germany. "Dear Mary, We were sorry not to find you at reunion. My best wishes and those of your classmates who were still here when your card came go out to you. You are in the most popular ranks for we have 62 married and 13 engaged. May you be very happy. Yours in '06 L. G. B." Addressed to Mary Bovie.
Pearsons Hall: front Untitled view of Pearsons Hall.; back "Mount Holyoke College Pearsons Hall South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075" Divided back, postmarked Feb 20, 1981 in Springfield, MA, and in Heber Springs, AR. #61533-C Published by Bob Wyer Photo Cards, Delhi NY. "2/19/81 Dear Grammy, I thought you'd like this picture of my dorm. It was built in 1897. You sound very busy - that's great. I've been busy too. This semester I'm taking English (a seminar on Southern writers) at Hampshire College, Philosophy, Chinese & Japanese Religion, and Law, Politics & Society at Amherst College. The 5 college valley is a great system so I'm trying to take advantage of it. Last weekend, I went to Dartmouth for their Winter Carnival - it was alot of fun. The weather feels like Spring, but I'm sure Winter isn't over yet! take care - Love, Noni PS. Belated Happy Valentine's Day!"
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Mt. Holyoke College Pearson Hall [sic] So. Hadley, Mass" Inscription: "I am in this hall, on the third floor - the two windows just above the porch. It is an east room. The mountains are in back." The author; back Private Mailing Card, undivided back, stamp box, unpostmarked.
P9081 Pearsons Hall: front "P9081 Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass." "Photo Underwood & Underwood, NY"; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Obviously glued into an album!
Pearsons Hall: front Untitled real photo view of Pearsons.; back Undivided back, postally unused, but inscribed "1919 Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts"
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Pearson [sic] Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Nov. 26, '05 My dear Grandma & Auntie:- Thanksgiving proclamation was read in church this morning & it sounded good. I leave Tuesday A. M.; can stay home till Friday afternoon. Hope you are well. Lovingly, Miriam"; back Undivided back, postmarked Nov 27, 1905 7am in South Hadley, and Nov 27, 1905 3pm in Manchester NH. Flag cancel.
Pearsons Hall: front Untitled chrome view of Pearsons in the fall.; back Divided back, unused. "Pearsons Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." A label for 1837 hall is blocked out by the publisher. Color photo by Robert Grenier. #MA1506 and also numbered #65897. Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. No ZIP code implies this postcard was created before 1963.
Pearsons Hall: front "South Hadley, Mass. Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College"; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Jun 14, 1916 7am in South Hadley. Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. #33858. "Dear Miss Winslow We arrived here this afternoon at four o'clock Having a fine time. Saw the Tree exercises this afternoon. Expect to be home Wed. Your pupil Louise Crather [?]"
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Mt. Holyoke College Pearson Hall [sic] So. Hadley, Mass" Inscription: "These are all the pictures of Mt. Holyoke that I could get on postals. Two of the halls are missing but I heard that they were going to print cards with those two on, next year. E. A. Piper"; back Private Mailing Card, undivided back. Postmarked Aug 5, 1905 5pm in South Walpole, Mass. Transit mark Aug 5, 1905 5:30pm in Walpole, Mass.
Pearson [sic] Hall: front "Mt. Holyoke College Pearson Hall [sic] So. Hadley, Mass" Inscription: "Sept. 19, 1903 Dear Uncle Ed, This is the house we are living in this year. i have put a cross between our two windows which look South & East. I like it the best of any room I have had. It is large and we like the shape very much. The walls are tinted buff color. Alice & I came from church a little while ago. This morning 8 of us took a long walk. You haveprobably heard through Maria's letter of my ride in the parlor car and how I wore a handsome blue silk rain coat. It is not often that I support such elegance. I hope you and Uncle Ell arrived home safely. Lovingly, [initials]"; back Private Mailing Card, undivided back. Postmarked Sept 21, 1903 7am in South Hadley. Transit marks Sep 21, 1903 9am in Springfield, Mass, Sep 21, 1903 5:30pm in Winsted [...] Conn, and Sep 22, 1903 in Wincester, Conn.
Pearsons Hall: front "South Hadley, Mass. Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College"; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 14, 1920 11:30am in South Hadley. Inscription: "Having a perfectly wonderful time. There are 81 of us here. 99 are married & have 108 babies. How is that! All the girls are back from China, India, etc. Much love from Frida."
Pearsons Hall: front "South Hadley, Mass. Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College" Inscription: "The [arrow] points to our room." Arrow is pointing to the first floor window to the immediate right of the front door.; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Oct 1 7am in South Hadley. Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. #33858. "Dear Helen,- I'm actually in! Won't you write to me and tell me you're glad? I have the dearest room-mate and we have scrumptious times but we have to work like sixty. I just love everything - place, people (especially people) and studies. Please, please write. Dot. Box #276 Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley."
Peasons [sic] Hall: front "Peasons [sic] Hall, Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."; back Undivided back, stamp box, unused. Scott photo #D684 Made in Germany.
Pearsons Hall: front "Pearsons Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Window on the second floor, far right is marked with a circle. There's a cross on a window on the third floor, immediate right of the entrance. Inscription: "Our room is behind the tree where the cross is. Pearl's is where the circle is. Rec'd a bill yesterday of $7.50 for Harmony lessons. Had forgotten they were extra. This isn't very good of Pearsons. Will send a better one. What was the last one I sent? I've forgotten. I want to keep a list. Ruth."; back Undivided back (but inked by the sender to be divided), postmarked Oct 31, 1907 5pm in South Hadley. #A3384 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. An Excelsior card. "Shall Mildred and I get those 2 vol. of Kent to use together and then when we get thro' with them you pay her share and keep the books? Would they be anything useful to you? We've got to have the books to use somehow. If you say get them, that means I'll have to have money still. They're $1.25 apiece more. The skirt came this P.M."