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Date
1893-1897
Abstract
A collection of 85 letters to Mansfield's mother, father and sister Louise. There is great detail about daily life at the college, academics, lectures, sermons, eating "spreads" in dorm rooms with her classmates, clothing, room decorating, and celebration of events, such as Washington's birthday. Of particular note is the number of times she refers to "colored" people" she saw in town or while out visiting friends, and used the term "darkies" when she talked about music, dance, or other forms of entertainment performed by African Americans or in a style associated with African Americans.
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References
Finding aid: http://specialcollections.vassar.edu/collections/archives/findingaids/miscellaneous/vc_student_materials.html
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Extent
1 item
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Member of
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Identifier
vassar:24489,IID
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These materials are made available for research and educational purposes. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of materials in the Vassar College Digital Library.
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Publisher
English
