Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 10 Jun 1868
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June 10, 1868
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College affairs; value of ""advertising"".
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Matthew Vassar Papers
Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College, was born in the County of Norfolk, England, emigrated with his parents and other family members to Dutchess County, N.Y., in 1796. Vassar College was chartered in 1861 and opened its doors to students in 1865. It was not the first venture in higher education for women, but the extensive advertising and publicity for the college brought the question of women's education to popular attention with greater force than ever before. Matthew Vassar strongly believed in women's mental capacity, in proving that woman's mind was equal to man's; and he intended that his college should both prove that point and prepare women to live in the modern world.Digital Library
Matthew Vassar Papers
Matthew Vassar Papers
Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 12 Aug 1864
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August 12, 1864
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Friendly and encouraging letter to Mr. Raymond, who was vacationing at Angelica while waiting to begin his duties at Vassar College. Comment on everyday happenings.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 14 Feb 1868
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February 14, 1868
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Concerning the ""Marble Bust"" of Matthew Vassar.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 14 Jan 1865
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January 14, 1865
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Proffesorships, college furnishings, proposed restraint in advertising the College, etc.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 2 Jun 1864
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May 2, 1864
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Regarding Raymond's presidency.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 22 Dec 1864
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December 22, 1864
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Comments on Civil War meetings and business connected with College
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 24 Jan 1861
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January 24, 1861
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Appointment of Raymond as trustee; first meeting for trustees.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 29 Nov 1866
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November 29, 1866
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Message to be given the students in his absence on Thanksgiving DAY, 1866.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 5 Feb 1867
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February 5, 1867
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Regarding a sum set aside by his will to encourage public speaking - a quarterly debate by he ""Vassar College Offhand Speaking Society."" Also change in name of the College.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to John H. Raymond, 7 Nov 1865
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November 7, 1865
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Unable to accept invitation on account of health.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Jon. S. Mann, Esq., 12 Jul 1864
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July 12, 1864
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Brief note concerning date of opening of the college.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Julius [C.] Clarke, 22 Mar 1864
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March 22, 1864
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Response to request for information
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Kate Dinehart, 25 Mar 1861
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March 25, 1861
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Letter responding to application
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Laura E. Harris, 28 Jun 1862
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June 28, 1862
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Letter responding to application
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Lizzie Thomas, 07 Jan 1863: . .
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January 7, 1863
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Letter responding to application
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to M.L. Dickinson, E.L. Talbot, 2 Oct 1866
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October 2, 1866
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Temporary illness has prevened... Concerns honorary membership in a college organization.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Maria Mitchell, 25 Nov 1862
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November 25, 1862
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Maria Mitchell, 9 Jul 1867
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July 9, 1867
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Letter from ""Springside"" commenting on country life, the health of Jeremiah, Miss Mitchell's cat, etc.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Martin Brewer Anderson, 10 Jul 1856
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July 10, 1856
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Comments on University of Rochester Commencement. Paying for Rev. A. M. Mann's diploma.
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