Head and shoulders oval picture of Minerva Swayze wearing earrings, broach, white lace collar and button-down clothing.
Half-length picture of Mme. M. Spartan wearing a white headpiece, necklace, bracelets, and black dress with white collar and white-trimmed sleeves. She is standing, holding a flower and resting both hands on an urn.
Head and shoulders picture of Mrs. Hinkel wearing a dark hat, earrings, small, white, stand-up collar and dark, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Mrs. Hinkel wearing a dark hat, earrings, small white stand-up collar and dark, button-down clothing.
Three-quarter length picture of Mrs. Raymond as a mature woman wearing a white lace collar, long, dark, button-down dress and shawl. She is seated, holding a book with her left arm propped on a table.
Brewery, waterfront buildings, boats and people superimposed on map of Vassar College.
Three-quarter length picture of Priscilla H. Braislin wearing a black choker, white lace collar and long, dark dress. She is seated, holding an object on a table on the right.
Head and shoulders oval picture of Samuel F.B. Morse as an elderly man with mustache and beard. He is wearing a white shirt and dark suit.
Picture of full-length statue of Matthew Vassar standing with his right hand outstretched and his left hand resting on a model of Vassar College Main Building. The model is on a pedestal decorated with a globe, telescope and book in an emblem.
South view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees and covered in light snow. Stairs, telegraph poles, a lamp post and stone wall are on the left. Vassar Lake and people are on the right. Also shows wooden fences.
South view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees in leaf. A woman wearing a hat and long, white dress is walking in the road. A mill, stairs and stone wall are on the left. Vassar Lake and wooden fences are on the right.
North view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees in leaf. A wooden fence is on the left. A stone wall is on the right.
North view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees in leaf. A wooden fence is on the left. A stone wall is on the right.
North view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees in leaf. A wooden fence is on the left. A stone wall is on the right.
South view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees in leaf. A mill, stairs and stone wall are on the left. Vassar Lake, wooden fences and people are on the right.
South view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees in leaf. A horse-drawn carriage is in the road. Stairs, telegraph poles, a lamp post and stone wall are on the left. Vassar Lake and people are on the right. Also shows wooden fences.
Head and shoulders picture of Raymond B. Backus wearing a white shirt and dark suit.
Three-quarter length picture of Sally Backus wearing a white lace collar, long, dark, button-down dress and shawl. She is seated, holding an open book. Her left arm is propped on a table which holds a glass display dome. Drapes and window are in the background.
Head and shoulders picture of Samuel F.B. Morse as an elderly man with mustache and beard. He is wearing glasses, medals and a dark suit.
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.
