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Date
1973 or 1974
Description
Roughly chronological series of historical images and film clips set to music from the respective eras of Vassar College history. The soundtrack also includes readings from early Vassar letters. Many or most of the clips came from other films available in the Digital Library. The film was made by Walter Garner (VC 1976), David L. Hoffman (VC 1975), Judith Squire (VC 1974) and Paul Kovit (VC 1975), with the assistance of Film Department founder James Steerman. There is footage of the construction of the College Center at the end of the film. At approximately 4:40, there is an image of including students in blackface.
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Subject (Corporate Body)
Subject (Topical)
Details
Extent
15 minutes
Format - AV
film reel
Type
Identifier
VCFV0011_01
Digital Library
English
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