Guernsey, Raymond Gano, 1878-1959 | Memorial Minute

This volume contains a very detailed account of Ida Frank's first semester at Vassar. She entered the college as a preparatory student in 1883 and became a member of the Exoteric Society, a social club for the "Preps". Frank was Jewish but does not discuss her experience with religion at Vassar
H. Daniel Peck, Professor Emeritus of English at Vassar College, discusses his monograph and exhibition, on view at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill May 4 - November 3, 2019 entitled: Thomas Cole's Refrain: The Paintings of Catskill Creek. Thomas Cole's Refrain shows how Cole's
4 letters, dated between 1882 and 1884, from Hagerman (VC Ex 1885) to her brother Will Comstock. Hagerman discusses her experiences at Vassar College, such as singing in the Glee Club, visiting Lake Mohonk, giving recitations, and attending Commencement. She also sends birthday wishes from herself
This volume is a travel journal post-dating Haight's time at Vassar.
Students and a faculty member at a "Hallowe'en" party bonfire
Student at a "Hallowe'en" party having her palm read by a another student in a costume intended to represent Romani dress
Students and a faculty member at a "Hallowe'en" party bonfire
Students at a Halloween party standing around a keg of apple cider, some holding doughnuts. One student is wearing a stereotypical Romani costume
Students and a faculty member at a "Hallowe'en" party bonfire
Student at a Halloween party having her palm read by a another student is wearing a stereotypical Romani costume
Students at a Halloween party standing around a keg of apple cider, some holding doughnuts. One student is wearing a stereotypical Romani costume
Students and a faculty member with doughnuts at a "Hallowe'en" party
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