Furness, Caroline, 1891

This album covers the years 1908-1912, and contains photographs of events such as hall plays, Commencement, the Daisy Chain tradition, and various classes. It also depicts college life in residence halls, parlors, classrooms, and outdoor activities.
(From top to bottom): 1. Cover of Photobook,Cover of Helen Lathrop's photograph album: black, "Photographs" engraved in a golden color on the top left corner.
(From top to bottom): a. "Mr. and Mrs. Green" costumes at a sophomore party ; b. Ruth "Peg" Halsey at a sophomore party ; c. Helen Lathrop at a sophomore party,Two students costumed as the characters "Mr. and Mrs. Green" for a sophomore party at Vassar College ; [Ruth A] "Peg" Halsey (VC nongraduate
(From top to bottom): a. "Gertrude, Rose, Beth" ; b. Rose Brown ; c. Gertrude Orr ; d. Beth Heroy,Left: Gertrude Orr (VC 1911), Rose Brown (VC 1911), [Elizabeth] "Beth" Heroy (VC 1911) at Vassar College ; Center top: Rose Brown (VC 1911) at Vassar College ; Center bottom: Gertrude Orr (VC 1911) at
(From top to bottom): . Chapel Cloister,Vassar College Chapel Cloister.
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