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Vassar College Early Images

The Images of Early Vassar collection consists of materials relating to the early history of Vassar College, from its founding in 1861 to the early years of the 20th century. The images provide visual documentation of Raymond Avenue, college buildings and buildings relating to Matthew Vassar, class groups, faculty, presidents, students, trustees, Vassar Lake, and Matthew Vassar and his relatives.
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Vassar College Early Images

Matthew Vassar looking at a pocket watch January 25, 1867

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12413-Service File.jpg
Date
1867
Abstract

Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is standing, looking at a pocket watch in front of a balustrade and pillar.

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Matthew Vassar with Vassar College fund box, 1861

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12611-Service File.jpg
Date
not before 1861
Abstract

Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, dark tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is standing, his left hand resting on a box labeled """"Vassar College funds"""" and his right hand holding a key. The box is on a cloth covered table on the right. A pillar and drape with tassel is on the

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Matthew Vassar's birthplace

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12518-Service File.jpg
Date
1979
Abstract

White house, fence and trees.

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Matthew Vassar's birthplace

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12438-Service File.jpg
Date
1979
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Room with table, chairs, fireplace, door, hanging light fixture and kitchenware.

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Matthew Vassar, 1861

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12432-Service File.jpg
Date
19-?
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Full-length, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as an older man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and black suit. He is standing, holding a top hat and gloves in his left hand and curved-top cane in his right hand. His dog, Tip, and potted greenery are in the foreground. His home, Springside

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Matthew Vassar, 1861

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12467-Service File.jpg
Date
1916
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Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an older man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and black suit. He is standing, holding a top hat in his left hand and curved-top cane in his right hand. His dog, Tip, and potted greenery are in the foreground. His home, Springside, and trees are in the

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Matthew Vassar, 1865

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12373-Service File.jpg
Date
1909?
Abstract

Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.

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Matthew Vassar, 1865

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12600-Service File.jpg
Date
1865?
Abstract

Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1820-30

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12449-Service File.jpg
Date
1935
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Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, ruffled shirt and dark suit. The picture is of a miniature portrait attributed to Thomas Seir Cummings.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1820-30

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12530-Service File.jpg
Date
19
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Picture of miniature half-length portrait of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, ruffled shirt and dark suit. The portrait is on ivory on the right of a hinged, 4"""" x 4 1/2"""" red morocco case. """"Matthew Vassar"""" is on the left of the case. The portrait is attributed to Thomas Seir Cummings.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1832-42

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12583-Service File.jpg
Date
19-?
Abstract

Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, top hat, striped tie, white shirt and dark suit with black collar. He is seated, holding a cane in his gloved, right hand and holding a glove in his left hand. His left hand is inserted into the front of his suit. Matted photograph with Matthew

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1832-42

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12595-Service File.jpg
Date
19-?
Abstract

Three-quarter length, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as a mature man wearing a striped tie, white shirt, dark jacket and light pants. He is seated, holding gloves and white-handled cane.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1832-42

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12380-Service File.jpg
Date
19-?
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Three-quarter length, oval, framed picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, top hat, black tie, white shirt and dark suit with black collar. He is standing, holding a curved-top cane in his right hand. His left hand is in his pants' pocket.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1832-42

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12477-Service File.jpg
Date
1938
Abstract

Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, top hat, striped tie, white shirt and dark suit with black collar. He is seated, holding a cane in his gloved, right hand and holding a glove in his left hand. His left hand is inserted into the front of his suit.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1860

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12389-Service File.jpg
Date
19-?
Abstract

Three-quarter length, oval, framed picture of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, white shirt and black suit. He is seated, holding eyeglasses in his right hand and resting his left arm on the chair.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1862

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12503-Service File.jpg
Date
186-?
Abstract

Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt, and dark suit with black collar.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1865

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12457-Service File.jpg
Date
ca. 1865
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Three-quarter length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and black suit. He is seated, resting his right arm on the chair and his left hand on his left thigh.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1865

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12553-Service File.jpg
Date
19-?
Abstract

Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing a white hat, black tie, black coat and light-colored pants. He is seated and holding a cane in his right hand.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1865

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12402-Service File.jpg
Date
ca. 1865
Abstract

Three-quarter length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and dark suit with black collar. He is seated, holding gloves in his right hand and resting his left arm on the chair.

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Matthew Vassar, ca. 1865

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12471-Service File.jpg
Date
18-?
Abstract

Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing a white hat, black tie, black coat and light-colored pants. He is seated and holding a cane in his right hand.

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