Amherst Collection

AMHERST COLLEGE, 1839. Northwestern view of Amherst College, established 1821 at Amherst, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1839

AMHERST COLLEGE, 1863. A view of Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, Steel engraving
CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. The main building at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lithograph, American, 1876

FALL / SALUKI / 1926
CHAMPION ZOBEID AND HIS BROTHER FARHAN. Owned by Florence Amherst. Bred in this country from imported stock. Date: 1926

Montreal, Kent
Montreal, near Sevenoaks, Kent, the seat of Lord Amherst of Holmsdale : the animals in the foreground are Hungarian sheep Date: late 18th century

Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
The Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, framed by the front page of The Amherst Record for 19 September 1906. Date: 1906

Amherst, Mass. 1886. Date c1887 Mar. 23

Portrait of William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst
3521925 Portrait of William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst; (add.info.: Portrait of William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst (1773-1857) British diplomat, colonial administrator and Governor-General of India

Emily Dickinson, 1886
1574532 Emily Dickinson, 1886; (add.info.: American Poet (1830-1886)); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Flooding of Calcutta streets
Amherst street in Calcutta seen flooded. From the effects of a four-day long deluge. Indian men are seen wadding through the streets, whilst a horse and cart is attempting to pass too. Date: 1900

The Earl of Amherst (colour litho)
613417 The Earl of Amherst (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Amherst, The Pro Grand Master, 10 March 1904)

Historical views of Kamchatka. Koryak man on a sledge drawn by dogs 19, interior of a Koryak hut 20, and glutton or wolverine, Gulo gulo, hunting a deer 21

MA Hampshire Hadley Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Hampshire Amherst Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Montreal, near Sevenoke, in the County of Kent, from Edward Hasted s, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, vols. 1-3, 1777-90

FALL / SALUKI / 1926
CHAMPION ZOBEID AND HIS BROTHER FARHAN. Owned by Florence Amherst. Bred in this country from imported stock. Date: 1926

USA, New Hampshire, Amherst, Mikes Garage

USA, New Hampshire, Amherst, Church

Amherst, (1717-1797), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Amherst, (1717-1797), 1830. Jeffery Amherst (1717-1797) officer in the British Army and Commander-in-Chief of the Forces, architect of the Seven Years War and the first British Governor General

William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst, early 19th century. Creator:s Freeman
William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst, early 19th century. Portrait of William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst (1773-1857). Governor-general of India

Sir Jeffery Amherst, 18th century British soldier, c1880. Artist: Whymper
Sir Jeffery Amherst, 18th century British soldier, c1880. Amherst commanded British forces in the war against the French in North America in 1758-1760, capturing Montreal in 1760

Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, (1832). Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, (1832). Amherst (1717-1797) commanded British forces in the war against the French in North America in 1758-1760

William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst, Governor-General of India, 19th century. Artist: WJ Edwards
William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst, Governor-General of India, 19th century. Amherst (1773-1857) was sent as Ambassador to China in 1816, but as he refused to perform the ceremony of kow-tow

Montreal, the Seat of Lord Amherst, 1777. Artist: William Watts
Montreal, the Seat of Lord Amherst, 1777. Montreal Park at Sevenoaks in Kent, was the seat of Jeffrey Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst (1717-1797)

William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), British statesman. Pitt was sent as Ambassador to China in 1816, but as he refused to perform the ceremony of kow-tow

Jeffrey Amherst, lst Baron Amherst (1717-1797), English soldier, c1910. Amherst commanded British forces in the war against the French in North America in 1758-1760, capturing Montreal in 1760

Honorable Josceline Amherst Ronald Ruthven Leslie-Melville
Honorable Josceline Amherst; Ronald Ruthven Leslie-Melville (Scottish, 1835 - 1906); England; 1860s; Albumen silver print

William Pitt-Amherst, 1St. Earl Amherst Of Arracan. 1773-1857. English Statesman, Governor General Of India
William Pitt-Amherst, 1St. Earl Amherst Of Arracan. 1773-1857.English Statesman, Governor General Of India.Engraved By S.Freeman After Sir T.Lawrence

Poster design, Amherst Villiers
Poster design featuring the Amherst Villiers seaplane, which took part in the Schneider Trophy Air Races. Date: circa 1930s

Lady / Salukis
The Hon. Florence Amherst with Ch. Zobeid and Farhan

Wm Pii, Lord Amherst
WILLIAM PITT, LORD AMHERST administrator in the Far East Date: 1773 - 1857

Paddington Street, from Baker Street, London
Paddington Street, looking from Baker Street, London, with the Apollo public house on the left, and the corner of East Street (now Chiltern Street) in the middle distance on the right

AMHERST COLLEGE, 1824. Amherst College at Amherst Massachusetts, as it looked in 1824. American lithograph, 1863

The Present State of A Certain Great Kingdom, 1738 (engraving)
XJF867852 The Present State of A Certain Great Kingdom, 1738 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3604); English, out of copyright

SIR JEFFERY AMHERST, officer in the British Army, 1870s engraving

A vieu of Plymouth, engraving 1780, Lord Amherst, Lieutenant General of the Ordnance, wearing military uniform, looking into a peepshow for a view of the progress of the war in America

The Capitulation of Louisbourg, illustration from Colonies and Nation by Woodrow Wilson
BAL108939 The Capitulation of Louisbourg, illustration from Colonies and Nation by Woodrow Wilson, pub. in Harpers Magazine, 1901 (litho) by Pyle

Chapel and dormitory, Amherst College, Amherst College, Chapels, Universities & colleges, United States, Massachusetts, Amherst, 1901

Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723-1792, British

MONTREAL EXPEDITION, 1760. British troops under the command of Jeffrey Amherst navigating the rapids on the St. Lawrence River on their way to capture Montreal, Canada

AMHERST COLLEGE, 1824. Amherst College at Amherst, Massachusetts, as it looked in 1824. American Lithograph, 1863

AMHERST UNDERGRADUATES. A group of undergraduates at Amherst College, Massachusetts, 1868

Corner of Church and Victoria Streets- Amherst, Nova Scotia
Corner of Church and Victoria Streets, showing the Maritime Block - Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. Date: circa 1910s

NA, Canada, Nova Scotia, Amherst Nova Scotia border sign
NA, Canada, Nova Scotia, Amherst. Nova Scotia border sign

SIR JEFFERY AMHERST, officer in the British Army, 1870s engraving

Charles Upham Shepard (1804-1886), American mineralogist and specialist in meteorites, born in Little Compton, Rhode Island. Compton lectured at Yale (1827-1844) and at Amherst College (1844-1877)

Edward Hitchcock (1793-1864), American geologist who was the third President of Amherst College (1845-1854). He carried out geological surveys in Massachusetts

College Library, Amherst College, Mass. Postcard. ca. 1906, College Library, Amherst College, Mass. Postcard

A Vieu Of Plymouth, Engraving 1780, Lord Amherst, Lieutenant General Of The Ordnance, Wearing Military Uniform, Looking Into A Peepshow For A View Of The Progress Of The War In America

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Amherst, a town nestled in the heart of Massachusetts, holds a rich history and is home to Amherst College. Established in 1821, this prestigious institution has been shaping young minds since its inception. The Northwestern view College captured in a wood engraving from 1839 showcases the beauty and grandeur that have become synonymous with this esteemed establishment. Fast forward to 1863, and we are presented with a steel engraving depicting another captivating view College. This image serves as a testament to the enduring legacy that continues to thrive within these hallowed halls. In 1926, Fall/Saluki graced the streets of Amherst, bringing an air of excitement and celebration. This event undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the community's collective memory. Moving beyond Massachusetts borders, Montreal's connection to Amherst cannot be overlooked. Perhaps it was through shared experiences or mutual admiration that these two places found common ground. The Town Hall stands tall as a symbol of governance and unity within Amherst itself. Serving as both a gathering place for locals and an architectural marvel, it embodies the spirit of this vibrant community. An intriguing glimpse into history presents itself with an image titled "Amherst Mass. , 1886. " What stories lie behind those buildings? What tales do they hold? Calcutta streets experienced flooding at some point—a reminder that even across continents, natural forces can impact communities far from one another. Poster design by Amherst Villiers adds artistic flair to our exploration—proof that creativity knows no bounds when it comes to capturing the essence of this remarkable place. The Earl emerges through color lithography—an individual whose name will forever be intertwined with this town's identity—a nod to his contributions or perhaps simply homage paid by artists throughout time. Historical views transport us further still—to Kamchatka—offering glimpses into the world beyond Amherst's borders.