1. Clifton Johnson

    Clifton Johnson Collection
    This collection documents the life and work of Clifton Johnson, an author, photographer, and illustrator from the neighboring town of Hadley.
  1. Emily Dickinson Collection

    Emily Dickinson Collection
    This collection is unique among other Dickinson collections because it places the poet within the context of her community in mid-nineteenth century Amherst.
  1. Robert Frost Collection

    Robert Frost Collection
    Our collection is one of the first collections of Robert Frost material and documents Frost's nearly lifelong connection with the town of Amherst both as a professor at Amherst College and part-time resident.
  1. Digital Amherst

    Digital Amherst
    Explore our online collection of historic images and documents as well as exhibits featuring historic and cultural stories about the town of Amherst.