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This collection of finding aids describe items in both the Virginia B. Smith Memorial Manuscript Collection and the College Archives. The Virginia B. Smith Memorial Manuscript Collection is named after the eighth president of Vassar College, whose vision for the library included the addition of personal papers of a number of key literary figures. The holdings range from medieval illuminated manuscripts to modern manuscripts, and include over 500 collections of Vassar College graduates, faculty, and others affiliated with the college. The Vassar College Archives documents the history of the College from its founding in 1861 to the present. It includes publications, administrative records, meeting minutes, architectural drawings, photograph and audiovisual collections, subject files, artifacts, and other materials. For more information please visit the Archives & Special Collections Library website here: https://library.vassar.edu/specialcollections/

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Guide to the Eloise Ellery Papers, 1870-1959 (bulk 1923-1958)

Collection Title
Eloise Ellery Papers
Creator
Ellery, Eloise, 1874-1958
Abstract
Correspondence, diaries, manuscripts and typescripts, newspaper clippings, travel documents, legal and financial papers, family papers, photographs, printed materials and miscellaneous items relating to the life and work of Eloise Ellery. There is also significant collection of items which belonged to Frank Ellery.
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Guide to the Elsa Butler Grove Papers, 1921-1969

Collection Title
Elsa Butler Grove Papers
Creator
Grove, Elsa Butler, 1884-1969
Abstract
The Elsa Butler Grove Collection contains correspondence, typescripts, printed materials and photographs. The most notable portions of the collection relate to her service in the Baltic States and work with the American Red Cross and the Vassar Unit in France during World War I. There is also material related to the proposed establishment of an archives at Vassar College, miscellaneous printed material, and some biographical material.
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Guide to the Elsie Slaughter Papers, 1958-1962

Collection Title
Elsie Slaughter Papers
Creator
Slaughter, Elsie
Abstract
Slaughter's manuscripts on the history of women and Great Britain, as well as correspondence with Vassar College about her work.
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Guide to the Elvira Kush Fradkin Papers, 1932-1972

Collection Title
Elvira Kush Fradkin Papers
Creator
Fradkin, Elvira Kush, 1891-1972
Abstract
The collection consists of drafts of several of United Nations representative and political activist Elvira Kush Fradkin's writings on disarmament, including a draft of the book . Also included are a photograph, newspaper clippings, two letters, biographical data on Fradkin, and a pamphlet on the disarmament conference.
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Guide to the Emeline Bartlett Nollen Papers, 1866-1907, bulk 1890-1906

Collection Title
Emeline Bartlett Nollen Papers
Creator
Nollen, Emmeline Bartlett
Abstract
One photograph album which documents Nollen's life from her time as a student at Vassar College (1890-1894) and the University of Chigago (1894-1895). It also included images from her many positions as a teacher of Greek and Latin. There are portraits of her classmates at Vassar College, the University of Chicago, and Providence High School, as well as portraits and candid photographs of friends and family in Chicago; Grinell, Iowa; Saratoga, New York; Alleghany, Pennsylvania; Providence, Rhode Island; and Lake Forest, Illinois.
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Guide to the English Documents Collection, 1552-1875

Collection Title
English Documents Collection
Abstract
Deeds, leases, apprenticeship indentures rent rolls, wills, customs certificates and other legal documents, mostly from Devon, Kent and Somerset.
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Guide to the Eric Lindbloom Hudson Valley Panoramics Collection, 1969-2021 (bulk 1969-2001)

Collection Title
Eric Lindbloom Hudson Valley Panoramics Collection
Creator
Lindbloom, Eric, 1934-
Abstract
Photographic prints, negatives, contact sheets, and ephemera relating to Eric Lindbloom's photography of the Hudson River Valley of New York State.
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Guide to the Ernest Sturm Collection, 1742-1929

Collection Title
Ernest Sturm Collection
Creator
Sturm, Ernest
Abstract
Variety of rare manuscripts relating
to American and European history, art and literature.
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Guide to the Esther Merrell Stockton Papers, 1925-1994 (bulk 1925-1930)

Collection Title
Esther Merrell Stockton Papers
Creator
Stockton, Esther Merrell
Abstract
The Stockton collection consists mostly of material related to Stockton's experiences at Camp Chequesset, a summer camp for girls on Cape Cod, from 1925-1930. Elizabeth Bishop also attended the camp during that period. There are snaps of Bishop in a photograph album and some of her early poetry is included in the camp newsletters.
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Guide to the Eugene A. Carroll Papers, 1890-2014 (bulk 1944-2014)

Collection Title
Eugene A. Carroll Papers
Creator
Carroll, Eugene A.
Abstract
The Eugene A. Carroll Papers document Carroll's academic career as an art historian, curator, writer, as well as his involvement as executor of the William K. Rose estate. The papers contain professional and personal correspondence and include letters documenting Carroll's relationship with his partner, William K. Rose, during the 1960s. The W.K. Rose material also includes photographic prints, travel journals, a limited volume of subject files and writings by Rose, and one audio tape interview. The Carroll Papers contain subject files, including teaching and research reference materials, travel files, datebooks, writings by Carroll, correspondence with colleagues, friends, and Rose, as well as a limited volume of correspondence from Carroll to his parents. Holdings also include journals, photographic prints, and documentation regarding the management of the Rose estate and Vassar's W.K. Rose fellowship.
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Guide to the Eva March Tappan Papers, 1881-1925

Collection Title
Eva March Tappan Papers
Creator
Tappan, Eva March, 1854-1930
Abstract
Material relating to Tappan's work as a children's book author. Also includes some of her artwork, items relating to her time at Vassar College, and other biographical material.
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Guide to the Fanny Burney Papers, 1782-1840

Collection Title
Fanny Burney Papers
Creator
Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840
Abstract
One letter from Burney to Mrs. Walshingham (1786), 2 letters from Hannah More to Burney (1782, 1786), 6 letters to Burney from other women, and one letter from Burney’s niece to a family friend announcing the death of Burney (1840).
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Guide to the Federal Theatre Project Posters, approximately 1935-1939

Collection Title
Federal Theatre Project Posters
Abstract
Posters advertising Federal Theatre Project productions, mostly in New York City, but also in Chicago, Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, California. There are also three posters advertising productions of the Federal Music Project.
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Guide to the Federal Writers' Project Records, 1936

Collection Title
Federal Writers' Project Records
Abstract
Records compiled by Genevieve Lamson, Director, include correspondence, application forms for positions with the Project, and drafts of chapters from its history of Dutchess County.
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Guide to the Fellers Incident Records, 1949-1967

Collection Title
Fellers Incident Records
Abstract
Materials relating to a dispute between student Nancy Jane Fellers and Vassar College over a grade given by distinguished English Professor Helen Druscilla Lockwood.
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Guide to the Florence Cushing Papers, 1921-1928

Collection Title
Florence Cushing Papers
Creator
Cushing, Florence
Abstract
The collection contains materials
from 1921 celebrating Florence Cushing's contributions to Vassar College in
connection with the 50th anniversary of the college's Alumnae Association, including
a decorated autograph book. Also included are a scrapbook compiled by Elizabeth G.
Houghton, and letters from the Board of Trustees, the College President, and the
Secretary of the Alumnae Association congratulating Cushing on having a residence
hall named in her honor in 1927.
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Guide to the Frances A. Wood Papers, approximately 1870-1912

Collection Title
Frances A. Wood Papers
Creator
Wood, Frances A., 1840-1914
Abstract
Two photograph albums and five scrapbooks. The photographs are of Vassar faculty and Wood's house, "Homewood."
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Guide to the Frances P. Taft Papers, 1942-2008

Collection Title
Frances P. Taft Papers
Creator
Taft, Frances P.
Abstract
Correspondence, subject files, news clippings and manuscripts documenting Frances P. Taft’s tenure with the Alumnae and Aulmni Association of Vassar College (AAVC),as well as documentation of her coursework (Class of 1942) at Vassar College.
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Guide to the Frances Underhill Clark Papers, 1890-1937 (bulk 1922-1937)

Collection Title
Frances Underhill Clark Papers
Creator
Clark, Frances Underhill
Abstract
The bulk of these papers are letters to Clark from conscientious objectors and political prisoners sentenced under the Espionage Act and other legislation enacted during World War I, discussing their lives in prison, their philosophy on war and militarism, political issues, their legal cases, their families, lumberjack experiences, reaction to prison life, and current issues outside prison, 1922-1937. Some of the prisoners were Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) members arrested after labor disturbances in Centralia, Washington. Included are six letters from Ray Becker, 1922-1927, and 41 letters from Warren K. Billings, 1924-1937. Other items include pamphlets, poetry, clippings, and photographs as well as three notebooks from her time at Vassar, 1890-1891.
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Guide to the Francis Fitz Randolph Collection of Incunabula Leaves, 1472-1500

Collection Title
Guide to the Francis Fitz Randolph Collection of Incunabula Leaves
Creator
Randolph, Francis Fitz (collector)
Abstract
Leaves of incunabula collected by Francis Fitz Randolph.
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