Too Much Work!

History

All these postcards mention the workload, sometimes complaining about having too much.

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.

Prof. Hammond at the Clavichord

front "Prof. Hammond at the Clavichord the gift of the choir members of the class of 1903. Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." "Photograph Copyright 1909 by A. S. Kinney"

back Divided back, postmark illegible. Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. #B6085 Made in Germany. "I never worked so hard in my life before. College means hard work in sections. Just now we hardly have time to eat, for "quizzes" are ever present. Alice."

Porter Hall

front "Porter Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked in South Hadley on an indecipherable date. Published for Gridley & Son, No 121467. Made in Germany. "I hope that you are enjoying Tufts as much as I am Mt. Holyoke this year. Studying is awfully hard this year but I like all my work and that counts a great deal. This is my dormitory. Sincerely Helen Stearns"

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front Untitled

back "Interior Abbey Memorial Chapel Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Writer added "Brigham Hall" in this identifying print." Divided back, postmarked Oct 9, 1950 12midnight in South Hadley. Published by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore, South Hadley, Mass. and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. "Dear Aunt Edith, This is a picture of our chapel. It is so pretty. I just came from a very nice service there. The work up here is quite hard, but it is loads of fun. My roomate is Vivian Shoods from Newport, R. I. She is swell. Love, Shirleyjane"

Williston Memorial Library

front "Williston Memorial Library and Mary Lyon Tower, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts"

back Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave, New York, NY. Divided back. Postmarked Nov 6, 1958 5pm in South Hadley. "Dear Miss Devereaux, The hoola-hoop has even invaded Mount Holyoke. I'm getting pretty good from all the practice. Believe it or not, I work pretty hard too but I just love it hear. [sic] I hope to see you during vacation. Sincerely, Jean Colyer"

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."

Choir

front "Choir, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Oct 27, 1913 10am in South Hadley. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. #F 3267. "Dear Aunt Addie - I don't seem to have time to write many letters, so write cards mostly. It is just pouring rain today. I don't like so much wet weather. I am getting over my homesickness and think I will be alright now. Have to work very hard. Has Linnie come yet? Love Miriam."

H12454 Dwight Memorial Hall

front "Dwight Memorial Hall, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass." Lower right corner missing.

back Divided back, postmarked May 31, 1907 1:30pm in Holyoke, Mass. Flag cancel. Transit mark May 31, 1907 2:45pm in Springfield, Mass. #H12454 The Robbins Bros Co., Boston, Mass and Germany. Lower left corner missing. "We are all well and working hard; will write when the rush is over a little. Paint & plant, wash and iron, cook and eat, sew and sleep, takes [up most] of the time. Love, [signature]"

Skinner Hall

front A real photo card. "Skinner Hall Mount Holyoke College"

back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 11, 1954 12midnight in South Hadley. Published by $5 Photo Co., Photo Park, Canton, New York. "Janet Lewiston Mount Holyoke College Lakeside South Hadley, Mass. Dear Rosy & Rubin, This is a picture of the building where I have many of my classes. Everything is working out wonderfully. I'm rooming with a wonderful girl from Great Neck, and we've got a lovely little room in the most beautiful & modern dorm here. The social life is great - I've been out every week so far, classes are very interesting although there's too much homework, & the girls are wonderful. If you get a chance, write. Love, Janet."

Chapel Doorway

front "Chapel Doorway. Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."

back Undivided back. Postmarked Nov 17, 1921 12:30pm in South Hadley. "I am enjoying myself greatly here. Our days are very full, just at present with many quizzes. I wish I was to be in Medford for Thanksgiving, too. Sincerely, Hilda"

3382 College Street

front "College Street, So. Hadley, Mass." I think it is taken facing south down College Street, such that Dwight is on the lefthand side. I don't know what that building on the right would have been. #3382 Published by C. A. Gridley & Son.

back Divided back, stamp box, unmailed but inscribed and addressed. N. E. Paper & Stationery Co. Mfrs. Ayer, Mass. "Dear Elizbeth. I'd like to have you come over some Tuesday or Wednesday A.M. a little later on. Write me when it is best for you. It's terribly hard over here and I'm having a hard time trying to keep up. The water is so low here that if we don't get rain in 2 weeks, college will have to close. Write me soon. Amy B. Lindsey."

The Drive, Goodnow Park

front "The Drive, Goodnow Park. Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "to me soon or I shall get homesick. Have two weeks of hard work before vacation. Lots of quizzes in sight. Love Lois." Obviously continued from message begun on back.

back Undivided back, postmarked Dec 6, 1909 5pm in South Hadley. #2549 Published by The Rochester News Company, Rochester, NY USA, Leipzig, Berlin. "Dear Folks: Haven't news enough to write a letter I don't believe Received a letter from Alice asking me to take her place a week & told her I would with your consent. What do you think about it? I want the last week at home free, but would not mind working the first. She is going to call you up to know about it. Think it would be doing her quite a favor. Hurry up & write"

Library

front "Library, Mount Holyoke College" Inscription: "Dear cousins, Am having a fine time here. Have to work hard but lots of pleasure with the work. This is a picture of our new library. Should be very glad to hear from you, Affectionately, Cousin Edith. Mt. Holyoke College S. Hadley, Mass. Box 139."

back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 11, 1905 10am in South Hadley. Transit mark Oct 11, 1905 6pm in Troy, NY.

Field Memorial Gateway

front Untitled view of the Field Gate

back "Field Memorial Gateway Leading to Mary Lyon Hall Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Divided back, postmarked Jan 18, 1965 in South Hadley. #MA1391 Published by Bromley and Company, Inc., Boston 16, Mass. Also #56325. "Sunday, Jan. 17 Dear Grandma and Grandpa, I decide[d] to take a break from studying and write you. Classes end Tues. and exams start Friday. Most of my daily work and all my papers are done. I should start studying for exams but I dread reviewing all the books and notes. Hope your Christmas was as wonderful as mine was. It seems so far away but was only three weeks ago. Thank you very much for the money. You knew exactly what college girls want. Barbara"

Greetings from South Hadley, Mass.

front "Greetings from South Hadley, Mass." Two scenes: Mrs. Winchester's and Soldier's Monument.

back Divided back, postmarked the 28th of an unidentified month, 1913 12:30pm in South Hadley. Published by C. A. Gridley & Son. #1029. Printed in Germany. "Dear Mama - Just rec'd your letter. I planned to write last night but am very busy this week as always. I had a letter from Leon last night also one from Lucy Doe. She didn't say anything about my coming out there. Wish I could go there Thanksgiving. She sent her love to you. I have just been to German, I hate the stuff. It is my hardest course. The cross indicates our room. Much love, Miriam."

Mt. Holyoke Campus

front "Mt. Holyoke Campus, South Hadley, Mass." (left to right) Mary Lyon, Brigham, Safford, Porter, Gymnasium. Inscription: "Dear Dorothea, I wonder if you still like school so well? No doubt you do, and are working hard, as we are. Just think we have only about six weeks more. Lovingly, Laura Jean.

back Undivided back, postmarked Apr 29, 1912 12:30pm in South Hadley.

Dwight Memorial Art Building

front "Dwight Art Memorial Building, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Apr 26, 1916 5:30pm in South Hadley. #F3268 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "April 26, 1916. Dear Alice, It was so nice of you to remember me while I was i the hospital and to come in when I got home. I am glad to be back at college but of course have loads to do. Yours always Esther B-"