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Date
1865
Abstract
17 letters from Gaston to her mother. She describes academics and examinations, fashion (including the gymnastics suits) and shopping, religious life, faculty, and housing. Regarding her social life, she relates a freshman-sophomore dance, the Philalethean Society performing The Merchant of Venice and other Shakespeare productions, and concerts by the Cecilia Society. She also includes descriptions of numerous lectures on campus. She mentions the departure of Lady Principal Terry.
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Finding aid: http://specialcollections.vassar.edu/collections/archives/findingaids/miscellaneous/vc_student_materials.html
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vassar:gaston-mary
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