Advice to have his friend place an application for his daughter at once.
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
Memorial remarks made to M. Jewett in my office
Suggestions in the matters of proceeding with the work of Vassar College, and ""Matters for consideration in locating grounds for Vassar Female College"
Letter responding to application
Concerning Harloe's failure and other items of college business.
Handwritten admission ticket to the College; undated
Letter about the safe arrival in NY of M.P. Jewett and John B. Brackett from Europe
Arranging for the binding of 1000 copies of Lossing's "Vassar College and Its Founder."
Explaining delay in receipt of notes. Refers to ""Vassar College and Its Founder."
You will perceive from a copy of the charter herewith...
Stating his decision against the free distribution of ""Vassar College and Its Founder"" to the pupils, etc.
I have read your note...and in reply would say, that the whole affair is in your hands & keeping...
Asking Mr. lossing to accompany Buckingham and Vassar to the College for advice on cabinet room, etc.
Sending mRS. hale a copy of act changing name of college. Has copy of ""Dog Tip"" and picture of birthplace for addressee.
Concerning illustrated article about the college to be published in the City Directory. Introducing Mr. H. Boyd.
Unsigned letter relating to material for Lossing's book, ""Vassar College and Its Founder"".
The Archives & Special Collections Library is part of the Vassar College Libraries system. It holds the rare book, manuscript, and archival collections of the college. It collects, preserves, and makes available rare and unique collections, and also engages in teaching and outreach activities. This collection of finding aids describe items in both the Virginia B. Smith Memorial Manuscript Collection and the College Archives.
The Vassar College herbarium holds over 8,000 specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and algae. Holdings are primarily from northeastern North America, and include collections made by several notable 19th century botanists. To learn more about this project visit the website here.
Vassar College's institutional repository reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community. It provides access to senior theses, peer reviewed open access articles, and projects from a wide range of disciplines.
