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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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Matthew Vassar Papers

from Sidney Andrews, 7 May 1863:

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May 7, 1863
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Letter requesting a circular, ""with a view of deciding where to place my sister next Fall"

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Matthew Vassar Papers

from Thomas Devan, 25 Sep 1860

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September 25, 1860
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Proposing that Mr. Vassar give money for the support of orphan children of foreign missionaries.

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Matthew Vassar Papers

from W.F. Hansell, 1 Mar 1861

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March 11, 1861
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Matthew Vassar Papers

from W.R. Bartlett, 4 Feb 1861

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February 4, 1861
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Matthew Vassar Papers

from Warwick P. Miller, 23 May 1864

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May 23, 1864
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Letter of application on behalf of daughter

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Matthew Vassar Papers

from William H. DeWitt, 27 Feb 1861

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February 27, 1861
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Matthew Vassar Papers

from William Hague, 3 Mar 1864

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March 3, 1864
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Matthew Vassar Papers

from William J. Burr, 26 Apr 1864

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April 26, 1864
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Request for information regarding admission for daughter

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Matthew Vassar Papers

from William Kelly, 21 Mar 1864

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March 21, 1864
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Advice to have his friend place an application for his daughter at once.

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton Papers

Inscription of Cook Book from Elizabeth Cady Stanton, 1878-10-02

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1878-10-02
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Matthew Vassar Papers

Letter Book, 1860-1868

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Matthew Vassar Papers

Matthew Vassar Papers

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1797-01-01T00:00:01Z-1890-12-31T23:59:59Z
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Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College, was born in the County of Norfolk, England, emigrated with his parents and other family members to Dutchess County, N.Y., in 1796. Vassar College was chartered in 1861 and opened its doors to students in 1865. It was not the first venture in higher

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