Press Photos, 1930-1934

History

These photos were taken by various commercial press bureaus to be used with news stories. Publicity photos generated by Mount Holyoke's own press bureau are on this page, not here.

The Images

All photos are available with both front and back scans, if there is something on the back, and comments about what is written on the front or back are included below.

Winter Sports at Mount Holyoke College, 1930

front Press photo by Acme News Pictures, 461 Eighth Ave, New York City. Reference Dept, Mar 27, 1930. "B84374 Winter Sports at Mount Holyoke College - South Hadley, Mass - Girl students at Mount Holyoke College, ready for their snow shoe hike - left to right - Ruth Searles, Springfield, Mass; Faith Stone, Newton Centre, Mass; Marjorie Dunn, Wellesley Hills, Mass, and Ellen Chase, Brooklyn, N.Y. Your Credit Line Must Read (ACME)"

Winter Sports at Mount Holyoke College, 1930

front Press photo by Acme News Pictures, 461 Eighth Ave, New York City. Reference Dept, Mar 27, 1930. "B84377 Winter Sports at Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass - Photo shows - a group of students waiting to participate in a skii [sic] race, one of the many divertissements. Your credit line must read (ACME)"

Frances Perkins, 1931

front Underwood and Underwood photograph of Frances Perkins, dated 11/13/31 on the back. Typed label on back: "CONDITIONS DEMAND 6-HOUR DAY, SHE DECLARES / NEW YORK CITY -- Frances Perkins, State Industrial Commissioner, who declared that employment conditions in New York State virtually demand establishment of a six-hour working day or a five-day week. In a lengthy statement concerning payroll figures for the last month Miss Perkins include[s] the entire country in her suggested remedy of shortened working time."

Miss Woolley Picked as Arms Delegate, 1931

front Press photo by Acme News Pictures, 461 Eighth Ave, New York City. Reference Dept, Dec 31, 1931. Some modifications were made to the photo to use only a tight head shot. "B173286 Miss Woolley Picked as Arms Delegate / Miss Mary Emma Woolley, president of Mt. Holyoke College since 1900, was appointed by President Hoover to be a member of the American delegation to the General Disarmament Congress, which will convene at Geneva, in February. Miss Woolley (above) is the third member of the delegation to be announced. Credit Line (ACME) 12/24/31"

University Women Honor Dr. Mary Emma Woolley, 1932

front Press photo by Acme News Pictures, 461 Eighth Ave, New York City. Reference Dept, Jan 26, 1932. "175539 University Women Honor Dr. Mary Emma Woolley. A dinner in honor of Dr. Mary Emma Woolley, president of Mt. Holyoke College and the onlu [sic] woman delegate to the Geneva Conference was given by the American Association of University Women, today, Jan. 19th, at the Hotel Roosevelt in New York. Above, left to right: Dr. Rowena Keyes, president of Mt. Holyoke College Club; Miss Mabel MacMahon, president of the Vassar College Club; Dr. Woolley; Miss Valentine L. Chandor, president of the New York branch of the Association; Miss Helen R. Moore, president of the Smith College Club and Mrs. Robert W. Bruere, president of the Women's University Club. Credit line (ACME) 1/19/32"

Students Present "Pied Piper" on May Day, 1932

front Press photo by Acme News Pictures, 461 Eighth Ave, New York City. Reference Dept, May 19, 1932. "187423 Students Present "Pied Piper" on May Day / With the grassy a mpitheatre [sic] of Pageant Field converted into the medieval town of Hamelin, students of Mt. Holyoke College in Mt. Holyoke, Mass., presented the play, "The Pied Piper of Hamelin", during the annual May Day fete. Above is a scene during the play which was viewed by hundreds of relatives and friends. Credit line (ACME) 5/16/32"

Mt. Holyoke Students Celebrate May Day, 1932

front Press photo by Acme News Pictures, 461 Eighth Ave, New York City. Reference Dept, May 19, 1932. "187524 Mt. Holyoke Students Celebrate May Day / With the grassy ampitheatre [sic] of Pageant Field transformed into the medieval town of Hamelin, students of Mt. Holyoke College at Mt. Holyoke, Mass., presented the play, "The Pied Piper of Hamelin", to an audience of relatives and friends on May 14th. The play was part of the annual May Day fete. Above is a view of the audience, with the natural stage in rear during the play. Credit Line (Acme) 5/16/32"

College Holds Ivy Day Celebration, 1932

front Press photo by Acme News Pictures, 461 Eighth Ave, New York City. Reference Dept, Jun 21, 1932. "College Holds Ivy Day Celebration / The traditional ceremonies of Ivy Day were held at Mt. Holyoke College, Mt. Holyoke, Mass., on June 18th., with students carrying the ivy chain to the grave of Mary Lyons [sic] where it was buried. Above photo shows students carrying the ivy chain forming a square in front of Rockefeller Hall during the ceremonies. Credit Line(Acme) 6/18/32"

Woman Arms Delegate Honored, 1932

front Press photo by Central Press Association, Reference Dept., Oct 19, 1932. "633513-Watch Your Credit-International News Photo Slug(Woolley & Catt) / Woman Arms Delegate Honored / New York - 'Tea for Two' - Dr. Mary Wooley [sic] (left), president of Mount Holyoke College and the only woman member of the American delegation to the Geneva Arms Conference, enjoying a cup of tea with Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, at the reception given in honor of Dr Wooley by the National Women's Committee on the Causes and Cure of War at the Waldorf Astoria. (N-10-18-32)"

Noted Educator Proposes World Peace Drive, 1932

front Press photo by International News Photos, Inc., New York. "633514 - Watch your credit - International News Photo Slug (Wooley [sic] speaking) / Noted Educator Proposes World Peace Drive / New York - "Dr. Mary E. Wooley [sic], president of Mount Holyoke College, and only woman member of the American delegation to the Geneva Disarmament Conference, as she spoke on the present aspects of world disarmament and the problems faced by the Geneva conference, at the reception and tea given in her honor by the National Women's Committee on the Causes and Cure of War, at the Waldorf Astoria. Leaders of various women's clubs and organizations from all parts of the country attended the reception. (N-10-18-32)"

Arms Conference Delegate Visits Hoover, 1932

front Press photo by International News Photos, Inc. Central Press Association, Nov 19, 1932. "63644--Watch Your Credit...International News Photos Slug...(Woolley) / Arms Conference Delegate Visits Hoover / Wash. D.C.... Dr. Mary E. Woolley, former [sic] president of Mt. Holyoke College, now a delegate to the Geneva Arms Conference, is shown leaving the White House after a talk with President Hoover. E-11-17-32)"

Procession of Mount Holyoke Graduates, 1934

front Press photo by Acme News Pictures, 461 Eighth Ave, New York City. Reference Dept, Jun 18, 1934. "267672 Procession of Mount Holyoke Graduates / A view of the academic procession at the Mt. Holyoke College Commencement, June 11th at Springfield, Mass. Grand Marshall professor Caroline Galt is shown leading the procession, with class vice-president, Dorothy Ellen Phelan of Rutherford, N.J., to the left, and Ruth Marie Timm of Yonkers, N.Y., to the right immediately following. Miss Timm, the class president, is the shorter of the two. CREDIT LINE(ACME) 6/12/34"