Head and shoulders picture of Elizabeth M. Powell wearing a white blouse and dark clothing with black collar.
Full-length picture of two women (Emma Hopkins on the right) wearing long dresses. They are seated, each of them resting an arm on the back of her chair.
Three-quarter length picture of Eunice D. Sewall wearing flowers in her hair, black choker, broach, long, white ruffled dress and black lace shawl. She is seated, her arms resting on an open book.
Professor Maria Mitchell and fifteen female students wearing long dresses, seated or standing behind a telescope. Some are holding hats or an open book.
Professor Maria Mitchell and fifteen female students wearing long dresses, seated or standing behind a telescope. Some are holding hats or an open book.
Stone cottage with trees, people and animals. Another house is in the background.
Half-length picture of Frances A. Wood wearing a black choker and long-sleeved, button-down dress with lace trim.
Head and shoulders picture of Frederick L. Ritter with mustache and beard. He is wearing a dark suit and scarf.
Head and shoulders picture of Frederick L. Ritter with mustache and beard. He is wearing a white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders oval picture of Georgianna Watson wearing a black choker and light-colored, button-down clothing.
Full-length picture of eight female students wearing long dresses. Two are kneeling, four are seated and two are standing behind them.
Full-length picture of four female students wearing long, black dresses. Two are seated, two are standing behind them. A pillar is in the background.
Full-length picture of four female students wearing long, dark dresses with ruffles. They are seated around a small, round table. One of the students is holding and looking at an open book. A tall window with fringed drape, hanging plant and terrarium are in the background.
Full-length oval picture of six female students. Some are wearing hats or holding books. Two are seated in the grass, one is lying on her side propped on her left arm and two are behind them, leaning against trees. Large trees with a few leaves are in the background.
Full-length picture of six female students wearing long dresses with ruffles. They are kneeling, seated or standing around a fringed, armless chair. One is holding an open book. Two pillars are in the background.
Full-length picture of ten female students wearing long dresses. Four are kneeling, three are seated and three are standing behind them. An open balcony is in the background on the left.
Three-quarter length picture of three female students wearing hats, long dresses with ruffles and short coats. Two are seated, one is standing behind them.
Full-length picture of Hannah W. Lyman wearing a headpiece, long, dark dress and shawl. She is seated by a footstool and ornate table holding flowers.
Picture of Helen Northing Webster and child.
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.
