(Francis) Ellen Lord, 1877: Vassar College professor of Latin, 1867-1876 and Greek, 1872-1876
Half-length picture of Ellen Lord wearing a plaid dress. She is seated, holding a fan, her right arm resting on a chair.
Half-length picture of Ellen Lord wearing a plaid dress. She is seated, holding a fan, her right arm resting on a chair.
Three-quarter length picture of two women.
Half-length picture of Ann Vassar as an elderly woman wearing a sheer white cap, fringed shawl and black, long-sleeved clothing. She is seated, holding a handkerchief and small box.
Half-length picture of Ann Vassar as an elderly woman wearing a sheer white cap, fringed shawl and black, long-sleeved clothing. She is seated, holding a handkerchief and small box.
Cottage at end of dirt road with picket fence, trees and people.
Half-length picture of Catherine Vassar wearing jewelry, lace collar, shawl and dark, long-sleeved dress. She is seated. A landscape painting is in the background.
Half-length picture of Catherine Vassar as a mature woman wearing jewelry, lace collar, shawl and long-sleeved, black dress. She is seated on a striped chair.
Stone cottage with trees, people and animals. Another house is in the background.
Half-length picture of James Vassar as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black coat. He is seated, holding a cane in his right hand.
Half-length picture of James Vassar as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black coat. He is seated, holding a cane in his right hand.
Head and shoulders picture of John Guy Vassar as a mature man with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and suit.
Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar as a mature man wearing glasses.
Three-quarter length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt, black suit and black gloves. He is seated, holding a curved-top cane in his right hand. His dog, Tip, is standing on a chair next to him.
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white shirt and dark suit. He is seated, holding a newspaper.
Half-length, oval, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white, ruffled shirt and dark suit.
Half-length, oval, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white, ruffled shirt and dark suit.
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an older man wearing glasses, dark tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is seated, holding a curved-top cane in his left hand.
Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is standing, looking at a pocket watch in front of a balustrade and pillar.
Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, dark tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is standing, his left hand resting on a box labeled """"Vassar College funds"""" and his right hand holding a key. The box is on a cloth covered table on the right. A pillar and drape with tassel is on the
Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an older man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and black suit. He is standing, holding a top hat in his left hand and curved-top cane in his right hand. His dog, Tip, and potted greenery are in the foreground. His home, Springside, and trees are in the
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