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Early Vassar College

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12390-Service File.jpg
Date
186-?
Abstract

Main Building, Observatory and Calisthenium and Riding Academy of Vassar College with paths, trees, shrubs and people. Some people are driving horse-drawn carriages.

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Vassar College Main Building, ca. 1894

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12403-Service File.jpg
Date
ca. 1894
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Center part of Main Building of Vassar College with evergreens on each side, horse-drawn sled and snow.

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Vassar College, the Lodge, ca. 1890-1894

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12513-Service File.jpg
Date
ca. 1890-1894
Abstract

The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. Large trees are in the background. A long, unpaved drive lined by evergreens is in the foreground. A horsecar is seen through the arch.

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Young daughter of Vassar College professor, Truman J. Backus

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12429-Service File.jpg
Date
187-?
Abstract

Full-length picture of little girl wearing a plaid dress and boots. She is seated on an upholstered chair between an ottoman on the left and table on the right. She is holding an open book.

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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