Head and shoulders picture of Charles Hinkel with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black bow tie, white shirt, and dark suit with black collar.
Head and shoulders picture of Charles Hinkel with mustache and beard. He is wearing glasses, black bow tie, white shirt, and dark suit with black collar.
Full-length picture of Charles Hinkel with mustache and beard. He is wearing a top hat, white shirt, and dark suit, holding a cane in his right hand and a black glove in his left hand. There is a low concrete wall and plants behind him. Vassar Lake, trees and Vassar College Main Building are in the
Head and shoulders picture of Charles S. Farrar with beard. He is wearing a black bow tie, white shirt and dark jacket.
Head and shoulders picture of Charles W. Swift as a mature man wearing a black bow tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Three-quarter length picture of Cyrus Swan as an elderly man with mustache and beard. He is wearing a hat, dark suit and cape. His right arm is bent across his abdomen.
Head and shoulders picture of Cyrus Swan as a mature man with mustache and beard. He is wearing a white shirt and dark suit.
The Lodge of Vassar College. A tower with partially demolished walls, debris and people. Large, bare trees are in the background. Large evergreens and unpaved drive are in the foreground.
The Lodge of Vassar College. A tower with partially demolished walls, debris and people. A horse-drawn wagon is on the right. Large trees are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground.
Northwest view of Main Building, Calisthenium and Riding Academy, Lodge, and Gas and Boiler House of Vassar College with paths, lawn and trees.
Main Building, Observatory and Calisthenium and Riding Academy of Vassar College with paths, trees, shrubs and people. Some people are driving horse-drawn carriages.
Northwest view of Main Building, Calisthenium and Riding Academy, Lodge, and Gas and Boiler House of Vassar College with paths, lawn and trees.
Head and shoulders picture of Edward Lathrop as a mature man with beard. He is wearing a black bow tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of Edward Wiebe with mustache and beard. He is wearing glasses, dark tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Half-length picture of oil painting of Elias L. Magoon as a mature man wearing a ring, black bow tie, white shirt and black suit with watch chain. He is holding a handkerchief in his right hand and eyelasses in his left hand. The painting was done by Samuel F.B. Morse.
Half-length picture of Elias L. Magoon as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black suit.
Half-length picture of oil painting of Elias L. Magoon as a mature man wearing a ring, black bow tie, white shirt and black suit with watch chain. He is holding a handkerchief in his right hand and eyelasses in his left hand. The painting was done by Samuel F.B. Morse, and is housed in the Frances
Head and shoulders picture of Eliza M. Wiley wearing a broach, white lace collar and button-down clothing with black ribbon on left side.
Head and shoulders picture of Eliza Maria Mosher.
Here you will find digitized archival collections, oral histories, and more. We are continually expanding the collections and improving access. You may find additional digital resources that reside outside the digital library here, and a selection of Online Exhibitions here.
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.
Vassar College's institutional repository reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community. It provides access to senior theses, peer reviewed open access articles, and projects from a wide range of disciplines.
