Upper Lake

History

Upper Lake is the one by MacGregor and Ham Halls, and Lower Lake is in front of Willits and 1837 Hall. Lake Nonotuck is 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.

11688 Falls at Upper Lake: front "11688. Falls at Upper Lake, South Hadley, Mass." "Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co." Inscription: "No more water for mine."; back Divided back, postmarked Jan 3, 1910 6:30pm in Springfield, Mass. "Phostint" card. "Springfield ... New Varnum Hotel Washington DC Untill [sic] Jan 6.-10 Room at Cooley Hotel"
Upper Lake: front "Upper Lake, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Sep 24, 1915 5:30pm in South Hadley. #B6091 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. Germany. "Dear Lill, Well I'm here but didn't get on the campus. I'm in a home with 6 other freshman girls. My room-mate is the only prune in the bunch. Her mother is here with her dear daughter. Write soon. Sis. Mt. Holyoke C- So. Hadley Mass"
A Handmade Upper Lake Card: front "Mt. Holyoke College, Nov 4, 1904 This is a very poor picture of our upper lake. One of the girls took it. Many thanks for the "bit of Hallowe'en." I am very busy, so can't stop to write. [initials] Hope to see you at Thanksgiving. Wish you could come out here next week Wed & Thurs., Founder's Day."; back Undivided back, postmarked Nov 5, 1904 5pm in South Hadley. Transit mark Nov 7, 1904 8am in Oneonta, NY. A little extra postage too; that's a 2-cent stamp!
My First MHC Postcard!: front "Upper Dam, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." I bought this card in Provincetown, Mass., in 1985 from an antique dealer. The inscription just tickled me. It was the first card in my collection!; back Divided back, postmarked June 7, 1909 7pm in Windsor, Conn. #B 3025 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. "I visited Mt. Holyoke College last Friday and had a fine time. There are about 700 girls up there. Yours sincerely Julia."
Upper Lake: front "Upper Lake, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Sister dear; I had my last exam. this morn and feel so happy. So a letter is in store for you"; back Undivided back, postmarked Jun 15, 1906 5pm in South Hadley. Transit mark is Jun 16, 1906 7:30am in Beverly, Mass and has a flag cancel. #3326 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. Germany.
The Falls at Upper Lake: front "The Falls at Upper Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Bought at South Hadley July 31st 1906."; back Undivided back, unused, stamp box. #51240 Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. (Germany)
Upper Dam: front "Upper Dam, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Does this look remarkably like my very first postcard, listed above? Well, yes, it's a duplicate, but it has a nice inscription, and is signed with a full name, so the sender is traceable!; back Divided back, postmarked Apr 20, 1909 5pm in South Hadley. #B 3025 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. "I hope that you do not think that your papers are lost. Through some confusion at the time when Miss Stevens left, they were not discussed in class for a while. They are slowly coming back to me now. I have some good criticisms for you. Marion Sayward"
The Falls at Upper Lake: front "The Falls at Upper Lake - Mt. Holyoke College." In lower left: "South Hadley, Mass." In lower right: "Designed by Glesman [sic] Bros. So Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Dear Marie: I am still in this world, and will write when I can find a few spare moments. Am too busy to breathe. Love Alice"; back Undivided back, postmarked Dec 14, 1905 5pm in South Hadley. Transit mark Dec 15, 1905 11:30am in Lancaster, NH.
Upper Lake Falls: front "Upper Lake Falls Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, unused, stamp box. C. A Gridley & Son. Made in Germany. #702
The Falls at Upper Lake: front "The Falls at Upper Lake Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Sep 26, 1950 5pm in South Hadley. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Dear Nana and Grandpa, This is only a small part of the view from our room in the new dorm, Lakeside. It's just wonderful to be back at Mt. Holyoke! We keep meeting our friends from last year & meeting new one[s] too. Classes start on Monday. I hope this will be as wonderful a year as our Freshman yr. was. Everyone at home is fine. Love to all - Barby."
The Falls at Upper Lake: front Untitled.; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 20, 1932 4pm in Holyoke, Mass. "The Falls at Upper Lake Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. Addressed to Mrs Wm Shelmire in Germantown, Pa. "Fridday [sic] A.M. Dear cousin - Every thing running to schedule - no rain so far - but probably today. Alumni Fell [?] and Willing [?] splendid Mrs Whitney fine Pres - met and talked with Dr. Clapp - she said many asking for thee. Serenade beautiful - Thinking much of thee - Love Edith"
The Upper Lake Falls: front "The Upper Lake Falls, Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Jul 13, 1936? 4:30pm in Amherst, Mass. #B 702 Published by C. A. Gridley & Son. Made in Germany. "Dear Aunt Lottie, I am taking a summer course at Amherst - M. A. C. It is beautiful country up here, with mountains all around. We rode over to So. Hadly [sic] Sat. and went all over Mt. Holyoke College grounds. Hope you are all well. With love and good wishes - Margaret."
Below the Upper Lake: front "Below the Upper Lake, Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 9, 1914 5:30pm in South Hadley. #E 3222 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. "Mt. Holyoke College So. Hadley Mass. Jun 9th 1914 Dear Miriam: Spending these lovely days celebrating the commencement exercises of the class of '14. You probably know why I'm so interested in this graduating class of Mt. Holyoke. With my best to all from Robt."
The Upper Lake Falls: front "The Upper Lake Falls, Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, unused, stamp box. #C C 702 Scotts Photo. Made in Germany.
The Falls at Upper Lake: front "The Falls at Upper Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Bark peels back to reveal view of the falls. Copyright 1906 by C. M. Nelson.; back Undivided back, postmarked Jun [17?], 1907 10am in South Hadley, and Jun 17, 1907 6pm in Salem MA. Addressed to Miss Alice C. Woodbury.
The Upper Lake: front "The Upper Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Hand colored. Inscription: "M. R. H."; back Divided back, postmarked Sep 25, 1909 5pm in South Hadley. "80 Pearsons. This is one of the lakes which we have here. There are plenty of boats too. Prospect Mountain is just behind it, very beautiful. M. R. Hull"
Upper Lake Falls: front Untitled photo of Kendall Hall and Upper Lake Falls in the autumn; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Upper Lake Falls Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" #SC3258 Natural Color Card from Kodachrome. A Mike Roberts Color Production. Berkeley 2, Calif. Color by Cliff Scofield, Cheshire. Distributed by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore. No zip code on the California address implies this card is pre-1965.
The Falls at Upper Lake: front "The Falls at Upper Lake - Mt. Holyoke College." In lower left: "South Hadley, Mass." In lower right: "Designed by Glesman [sic] Bros. So Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Many happy returns of the twentieth! Have just been for a walk by these falls. I may see you next week. With love from Marguerite Richardson Nov. 19, 1907."; back Undivided back, postmarked Nov 20, 1907 10am in South Hadley. "Mount Holyoke is just great. I enjoy it ever so much, but I have to work very hard. I am taking English, French, Geometry, Latin, and History. I am at an off-campus house where we have very good times. There are ten girls here. I find letter writing is out of the question, so please accept card. This was supposed to begin on the other side.
M. R."
The Falls at Upper Lake: front Untitled picture of Upper Lake Falls; back Divided back, unused. "The Falls at Upper Lake Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. Hand-colored.
The Falls at Upper Lake: front "The Falls at Upper Lake, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.
Path, Upper Lake: front "Path, Upper Lake, Mount Holyoke College."; back Divided back, postally unused but inscribed: "378.7 Mt. Holyoke" and stamped by The Cleveland Public Library. Published by The City Post Cards, from photographs made by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, MA.
The Falls at Upper Lake: front "The Falls at Upper Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Handcolored. Inscription: "buildings. There is a fine view of Mt. Tom from here. Write to me when I am up."; back Undivided back, postmarked Aug 14, 1906 7am in South Hadley, and Aug 14, 1906 12:30pm in Orange, MA. #51240 Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. (Germany)
Falls at Upper Lake: front "South Hadley, Mass. Falls at Upper Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Aug 7, 1911 5pm in South Hadley. #34614 Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. (Germany) "Good night C. E. D."
The Falls at Upper Lake: front Untitled picture of Upper Lake Falls; back Divided back, postally unused but inscribed: "Took dinner at Bordens in Northampton. Invited by Mrs. Strong In Carrie's birthday Aug 23 1929" "The Falls at Upper Lake Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.
Upper Lake: front "Upper Lake, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Got here safely about 4 P.M. Spent my time in sweeping, dusting, made both beds up fresh, unpacked trunk & suitcase, and had all but one trayful away when S. came. Hope you didn't jam your finger this time. Love to all, May. 1/4/6."; back Undivided back, postmarked Jan 4, 1906 5pm in South Hadley. Transit mark is Jan 5, 1906 5am in Hudson NY. #3326 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. Germany. Too much postage; a two-cent stamp.
Real Photo, Upper Lake: front Real photo of Upper Lake Falls, with its pump house, the canoe house, and the ice house (I think).; back Divided back, postmarked Feb 3, 1911 5pm in South Hadley. "Dear Mama, - I received your nice letter last night. Probably I will be home for over Sun. about the 19th or 26th. I found [a nice?] lot of oranges. Wish you had some. The chicken is gone now. I have worn my muffler a lot it is real nice. The waist and everything is alright. The little card you sent me was dear. We are going to have a spread at our table to-morrow night. Please don't hunt for a beaver hat. Maybe they won't be stylish then. I have not found my pen yet - wish I could thought because I don't want to buy a new one. I am alright - love & kisses F. P. D. You remember we took a walk around this way."
The Falls at Upper Lake: front "The Falls at Upper Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass." Published by Glesmann Bros.; back Undivided back, stamp box, unused.
The Falls at Upper Lake: front "The Falls at Upper Lake, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Aug 3, 1943 3pm in Northampton. Transit mark Aug 3, 1943 10am in Rutland VT. Stamp area marked "Free" and mailed without postage. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Ruth S. Winett [?], AS, V-9, USNR USNRMS (W-R) Gillett 39 Smith College Northampton, Mass. 3 August, 1943 Dear JES: I'll have to admit the Navy is keeping me busier than you ever did. I moved Thursday from Mt. Holyoke College to Smith; expect to be through (one way or the other) by the 24th. I am still saying "Thank God for Friday," as we have weekends off; or some of them. But with exams. practically every week, we still use that time for a little catching up. Hope you are enjoying the summer! Ruth"
Upper Dam: front "Upper Dam, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Sep25, 1909 5pm in South Hadley. #B 3025 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. "I am all settled now and up to my eyes in work. I have four lecture courses and the outside reading is simply fiendish. I spent all yesterday p.m. and all this a.m. reading books for Latin and Bible. How is B.U.? Has Marion come home yet? If I ever find time I'll write a letter. Lovingly, E. W. B."
Falls at Upper Lake: front "South Hadley, Mass. Falls at Upper Lake, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Aug 7, 1911 5pm in South Hadley. #33857 Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. (Germany). Hand colored. "We are having such a good time. Wish you were here. There are nearly 30 "1905" girls here, about 60 "03". We have 59 married ones, 90 children and 49 "schoolmarms". The pageant was most beautiful. I hope you are well, We enjoyed both of your letters. L. H. Burr" Addressed to Mrs. T. Carroll Davis.
Untitled: front Untitled view of students canoeing on Upper Lake.; back Divided back, unused. "Mount Holyoke College / Mount Holyoke students take a break from their studies to paddle a canoe on Upper Lake. The 800-acre campus includes an 18-hole championship golf course, state-of-the-art equestrian center, and a new million-dollar sports complex. Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075" Photograph by Eric Poggenpohl.
Untitled: front Untitled view of the waterfall near Torrey Hall.; back Divided back, postmarked May 6, 1968 pm in South Hadley. "Waterfall Upper Lake Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Photograph by Bob Grenier. #MA-1389 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc. Boston, Mass. Inscription: "The corset is broken - you can't use it - better get a new one"
Untitled: front Untitled view of the waterfall near Torrey Hall.; back Divided back, postmarked Dec 6, 1966 in South Hadley. "Waterfall Upper Lake Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Photograph by Bob Grenier. #MA-1389 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc. Boston, Mass. Inscription: "Hi--this is just what it doesn't look like now. It snoed Thurs. and Sat., and it's sleeting now. Very cold and all, too. I have to wear my gym suit to fencing tomorrow and will undoubtedly freeze. Am cramming inhumanly for the two blue books of early next week. I'll be home in 11 days, so get the yule log ready. Save the tree to decorate till I can help please? Write please! Love, Cathy"