The Mount Holyoke before The News

Photograph of the editorial board of The Mount Holyoke, circa 1893. Seated left to right: Mertie Graham ‘93, Minnie Gund ‘94, Sarah R. Budd ‘94, Mary Cleveland ‘93, editor-in-chief. Standing left to right: Frances H. Abbot ‘94, Bertha E. Holbrook ‘94, Annie L. Pomeroy ‘96, Gertrude A. MacNulty ‘93.

In 1891, students began publishing The Mount Holyoke each month. The publication was a combination literary magazine, student newspaper, and alumnae publication. It included short stories, poetry, editorials, and College news.

Contents of the November 1891 issue of The Mount Holyoke.

In 1917, the Mount Holyoke ended with the creation of the Alumnae Quarterly, focusing on alumnae news, and the Mount Holyoke News (MHN), covering student life, current events, and College news.