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Matthew Vassar Papers

from Sarah L. Stilson, 12 Oct 1867

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October 12, 1867
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Matthew Vassar Papers

from Sarah L. Stilson, 21 Aug 1867

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August 21, 1867
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Matthew Vassar Papers

from Sarah L. Stilson, 21 Sep 1867

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September 21, 1867
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Matthew Vassar Papers

from Sarah L. Stilson, 6 Dec 1867

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December 6, 1867
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Vassar College Student Diaries

Stilson, Sarah L. Diary, 1865-1869

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1865-1869
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Brief description of the opening day of Vassar, including the first meal, first religious services, and first examinations of students. Mentions of the founding of the Philalethean Society, a lecture from Dr. Raymond about girls flirting with boys at the lake, Thanksgiving, the first Founder's Day

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The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc