Printed image of a child in black and white with purple watercolor and white chalk superimposed,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Purple backround and in darker purple the word "asco" is also painted.,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Purple water color and white chalk; very textured,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red and green background; abstract shape in center with ablue outline; shape filled with pink orange and green,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red background and 3 abstract black figures in it. A man, a heart and a lady can be recognized.,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red cardboard, with light purple background, overlayed with thin white lines,Condition assessment (2014): Great
Red paint covering page, brushstroke-like texture revealing black background,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red paint covering page, but scraped out to reveal black background in abstract shapes; also scaly oblong-shaped forms,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red paint covering page, scaly and uneven texture,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red paint covering page; paint muted, revealing black paper underneath; swirling lines across page,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red paint with swirling, overlapping lines scraped away to reveal black of paper,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red, big cross,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red, big cross,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Resembles a forest- type figure with black vertical llines; White, round circle behind lines,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Scratched black paint; frayed portions
Scratched pink and green paint in background; white paint laying over background with shapes scraped away,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Scratched pink and green paint in background; white paint laying over background with shapes scraped away,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Self portrait of a man with dark shadows around mouth and hat, serious and sad expression; emphasis on hair.,Condition assessment (2014): Good, Upper Left Corner missing
Self portrait of a man with old and sad expression. The undelicate use of the pencil creates this impression.,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Self portrait of a man with pencil used very lightly. Gives the impression of being recently shaved.,Condition assessment (2014): Good, Upper Left Corner missing
Here you will find digitized archival collections, oral histories, and more. We are continually expanding the collections and improving access. You may find additional digital resources that reside outside the digital library here, and a selection of Online Exhibitions here.
Collections Overview
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.