Polite but stern note acknowledging Mr. Jewett's apology for ""slander & falsehood"".
Facing him with extracts from his letters calling Matthew ""fickle & childish"" and claiming plots and counter-plots among the Trustees to delay the completion of the College.
Stating his unchanged feelings with regard to altered relations with Jewett.
Vigorous rebuttal of a letter from Jewett criticising his policies with regard to the construction of Main Building.
Letter responding to application enclosing a pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Directors
Letter responding to inquiry, enclosing 2 pamphlets
Response to applicant
Complimenting the young ladies on their gymnastic exercises.
Acknowledging a note of appreciation for a lecture by ""Miss Dickinson"". Comments on the subject of her lecture, ""Woman Suffrage"".
Response to applicant
Thanks for sending manuscript of address on ""Harmony in Discord."
To a student regarding invitation to a social gathering.
Letter responding to inquiry about the school
Cordial letter to a well-wisher, giving credit to his neice for her work in female education. Name of Mrs. Weld's friend, Lucia E. Sheppard, to be placed in ""Book of applicants"".
Letter responding to application
Letter responding to application enclosing pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Trustees and article by Rev. M. Tyler
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Collections Overview
The Archives & Special Collections Library is part of the Vassar College Libraries system. It holds the rare book, manuscript, and archival collections of the college. It collects, preserves, and makes available rare and unique collections, and also engages in teaching and outreach activities. This collection of finding aids describe items in both the Virginia B. Smith Memorial Manuscript Collection and the College Archives.
The Vassar College herbarium holds over 8,000 specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and algae. Holdings are primarily from northeastern North America, and include collections made by several notable 19th century botanists. To learn more about this project visit the website here.
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