The Alice Hall Farnsworth Papers contain correspondence, 1915-57; writings, 1901, 1917-55; astronomy files, 1913-56; records from the American Association of Variable Star Observers, 1925-52; scrapbooks, 1933-1945; biographical material; and photographs. The correspondence primarily deals with her experiences as a student and as an astronomy teacher at Mount Holyoke. The writings include a notebook and many published articles. The biographical material includes newspaper clippings and press releases. The photographs include pictures of Farnsworth, circa 1919-57, an album from a trip to South America and various other albums.

Material from this collection is available in an online digital format.