Student Alumnae Hall,
renamed Mary E. Woolley Hall

History

This is the original name of the building which was built in 1916. It was renamed in 1945 in honor of Mary E. Woolley, president from 1900 to 1937.

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.

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall. Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, cancelled but no city postmark. "Tues. Dear Family, I have only this card wherefore S. A. H. forces itself upon you. Nothing specially interesting happened today. This evening along with my other little jobs I had a rather long meeting of the Editors of Pegasus. It was boring and I was glad when it ended. My leg is much better today and in fact I feel quite spry. I danced with Mead's trickiest dancer tonight and it went fine - still a bit stiff but otherwise O.K.! Rain again today - it's almost a daily occurence now! Always, Alice."

Mary Lyon Room

front "Mary Lyon Room. Student Alumnae Hall. Mount Holyoke College". Logo for "The City".

back "The City" Postcards, from photographs copyrighted by The Maynard Workshop - Waban - Mass. Postmarked May 14, 1937 7pm in Norwich, Conn. "Judging by G's letter you may go to Tuckahoe this wkend - This will greet you when you return. If you can get any good from my card & can think how, let me know. Also if you have any thought of Haverhill may 30 still, tell me so I could prepare. Collection time. Love H. Fri PM." And in pencil in the margins: "Martha writes not moved & nobody found to stay in house. T's room 10 sq ft too large for paper I had chosen"

Untitled

front Untitled.

back Divided back. Published by the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Student-Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts"

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College."

back Divided back, postmarked Apr 8, 1934 12:30pm in South Hadley. "The City" Postcards, from photographs copyrighted by The Maynard Workshop - Waban - Massachusetts. "Dear Jan(e), You would love this place. Went over to Amherst the other night & what we didn't see? You don't have to say a thing. Would you like this place? O boy! Shirl."

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College."

back Divided back, unused. "The City" Postcards, from photographs copyrighted by The Maynard Workshop - Waban - Massachusetts.

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postally unused. Published by J. C. Fringelin, Stationer, Holyoke, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Typed in upper left corner: "Ser. SHadly-2Reg." and stamped "Oct 29 1940 M W" in the upper right corner.

Mary E. Woolley Hall

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

back Divided back, postmarked Mar 28, 1953 12midnight in South Hadley. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "Hello Johnny - Many of these big girls here at College have Teddy bears and pandas and clowns on their beds! Love A. Polly"

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked May 17, 1926 12:30pm in South Hadley. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "Having a nice time See you Tues Love Laura"

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front Untitled

back "Student Alumnae Building Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, postmarked June 11, 1934 2:30am in Boston. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "Dear Daisy: It was lovely on campus with tents for each class. We went to Amherst for our class banquet. Pearl Moore drove us over. I am on my way back. Don't [run?] Love from Grace. Maude Cobleigh drive out in two hours from Gardner."

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back. Unused, but corners show signs of fading; the card was probably in an album. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, unused. Published by R. A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Marked Gridley in the bottom left.

back Divided back, postmarked Jan 24, 19?? 10am in South Hadley. Published by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "This is the S. A. H. of my letters, where we have Student League meetings and lectures and plays. Mead is right around the corner to the left. We are having very warm, wet weather, about like X-mas time. Thanks for the cap. It came just when I wanted. Catharine."

Student Alumni [sic] Hall

front "Student Alumni [sic] Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Bad typo; "alumnus" and "alumni" are proper if you're talking about men, and "alumna" and "alumnae" are proper if you're talking about women. Obviously whoever designed this card's typeface didn't know Latin!

back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Student-Alumnae Hall

front Untitled view of the Student-Alumnae Hall

back "Student-Alumnae Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, postmarked May 10, 1937 in Salem and Springfield, MA. Published by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "Sunday. My sister and I are having a delightful time at the centenary celebration at Mount Holyoke College. We hope you are gaining splendidly. Best Wishes. Alice C. Woodbury"

Student-Alumnae Hall

front "Student-Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 21, 1923 5:30pm. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "Dear Grace, It's perfectly wonderful here. I'm in the new dormitory and I'm simply wild about it. Classes began this morning. There's a party tonight and a reception tomorrow. Keeps me quite busy. Do write to me. Love, Felma"

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." In lower left corner: "SCOTT-B 1447"

back Divided back, stamp box, postally unused. Published by Artvue Post Card Co., 225 5th Av., N. Y. C. Stamped "Aug - 6 1935" and "Aug - 7 1935" in the upper left corner.

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Mead, my hall, is in back of this, a little to the left of the picture."

back Divided back, postmarked Nov 16, 1916 7am in South Hadley. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. An Americhrome card. "I was tickled to pieces to get the doughnuts this noon. They are delicious and taste so good. Haven't had one in the hall this year! I've intended to write you for a long time but have seemed to be too busy. Thank you for the birthday card. It was lovely of so many people to remember me then. We have a Students' League Conference here this week. Delegates from 30 or more colleges! This is a rather poor picture of the new building everyone has worked for for so many years. Will try to write a decent letter before long. Lots of love, Dorothy."

Student-Alumnae Hall

front "Student-Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."

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

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front Untitled

back "Mary E. Woolley Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, stamp box, postally unused. Inscription in stamp box: "Priscilla" Natural Color Card from Kodachrome. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Color by Cliff Scofield, Cheshire. Distributed by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore. #SC1650

Student Alumnae Building

front "Student Alumnae Building, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. 118" #5A-H1998, which means this card was made in 1935.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Published by C. W. Hughes & Co., Inc., Mechanicville, N. Y. "C. T. Art-Colortone" Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago.

Mary E. Woolley Hall

front "Mary E. Woolley Hall, Mount Holyoke College."

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Photo postcard on Kodak paper. Name change of the building implies this card is post-1945.

Mary Lyon Room

front "Mary Lyon Room, Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College" Logo for The City under the photo on the right.

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

Entrance to Student Alumnae Building

front "Entrance to Student Alumnae Building Mount Holyoke College South Hadley Massachusetts" A lovely real photo.

back Undivided back, stamp box, unused. EKC.

Student-Alumnae Hall Arcade

front "Student-Alumnae Hall Arcade, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."

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

Student Alumnae Hall

front A real photo of Student Alumnae Hall

back Divided back, postally unused but inscribed "1919 Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachutes [sic]"

#5 Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall Mt. Holyoke College Series 5"

back Undivided back, stamp box, unused. AZO.

Student Alumnae Hall

front A real photo of Student Alumnae Hall

back Divided back, postally unused but inscribed "Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass"

Untitled

front Untitled

back "Student Alumnae Building Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, postmarked Aug 5, 1935 am in Montague, MA. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "We are on a little trip & I have been revisiting my old college haunts. [...] good news of the church. I think of you all a lot. Good wishes to you both. Jeannette H. Beck"

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."

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

Untitled

front Untitled view of Student Alumnae Hall.

back "Student-Alumnae Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Divided back, unused. Published by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley" Scott #B1447 I also own the negative that was used to make this postcard.

back Rough draft of a divided back and stamp box.

Student Alumnae Building

front Untitled view of the Student Alumnae Building.

back "Student Alumnae Building Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, postmarked Jun 10, 1935 5:30pm in South Hadley. Translation courtesy of Enis Turcan, who pointed out she has written the date in English for the first time in this series of correspondences with her family: "June 10, 1935 My dear family, This morning I have received my diploma. I am leaving for New York. Good bye all. In this building we finished. Love to all, Leman Avni"

Student Alumnae Building

front Untitled real photo view of the Student Alumnae Building.

back Divided back, stamp box, nused but inscribed "Belt". AZO, 4 triangles up (circa 1916-1918).

Student-Alumnae Hall

front Untitled view of the Student Alumnae Building.

back Divided back, postmarked Oct 22, 1928 5:30pm in South Hadley. "Student-Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Dear Poor, The picture shows where we have dances every Sat. night and concerts etc. As yet I've been too busy to enjoy much. Am going to the concert Friday nite which opens a series of them. How's everything in Andover? As quiet as usual? Are you ever coming to Boston? I might be able to come in some weekend when do you if we can hit the right time. Write to me if you have time. It's nice to get a letter. Rand"

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Marked "Gridley" in the bottom left corner.

back Divided back, postmarked Jun 13, 1921 5:30pm in South Hadley. Published by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Mon. Am going to Alumnae Luncheon this noon, and to the play tonight. Yesterday had fine trip (ants[?]) from Northampton. & went to Florence & over Polly's home. Vespers in the afternoon & the Serenade in the evening. Go back tomorrow noon. Then to go to Commencement in the AM. & to the Ivy exercises. Love G."

Student Alumnae Hall

front A real photo of Student Alumnae Hall. Inscription on the front: "Alumni [sic] Hall Mt Holyoke"

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. AZO.

Student Alumnae Building

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Translation: "Kisses Leman Avni"

back "Student Alumnae Building Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, postmarked Apr 8, 1934 12:30pm in South Hadley, and with a partial Turkish postmark. Translation courtesy of Sabiha Çelik: "April 8, 1935 My dear sister; I have received your letter dated the 24th. Exams finished this Saturday, they lasted five full hours. We were all exhausted. I am totally in lack of hope for good results and am worried a lot. One of the girls got so sick at the exams that she had to be taken to the hospital. This midweek we will get the results. I don't know what I will do if I can't pass the exams. Regards. Leman Avni"

Student Alumnae Hall

front "Student Alumnae Hall, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Marked Gridley in the bottom left.

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 30, 1919 7am in South Hadley. Published by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "Dear Miss Abbe, I'm just beginning to get settled, adn so I have not found exactly how I like it yet. Studying came with an awful shock! I know that. Sincerely, Marjorie." [The last name "Cook" is added in pencil in a different handwriting.]

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front Untitled

back "Student Alumnae Building Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, postmarked May -- 12:30pm in South Hadley. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "Frances and I want to thank you for the apples which you sent us and to let you know how much we are enjoying them. We are all so glad to hear of Cousin Oakley's improvement and hope that he will keep right on in the right direction with this fine spring weather. The campus is just beautiful here at this time of year. Your cousin, Fredericka."

#13 Student Alumnae Hall

front A real photo card marked "Student Alumnae Hall Mt. Holyoke College Series 13"

back Divided back, stamp box, AZO. Postally unused but inscribed: "Lucia N. Jennison 1 Merrill St. Cambridge, Mass Dear Lucy 77 is having the happiest time at our reunion. One thing only to detracts [sic], your absence. So sorry that illness prevents your coming. Be assured of our sympathy and hopes of your speedy recovery. With love - your classmate Lucia Jennison."