Vassar College, the Lodge, ca. 1871
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 drive lined by evergreens is in the snow-covered foreground.
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 drive lined by evergreens is in the snow-covered foreground.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A brick wall is on each side. Trees are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main Building is seen through the arch. A small building, chickens and people on penny
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.
Southeast view of Main Building of Vassar College with lawn and trees.
Room with lace-curtained window, lamp, tables, couch, chair, pictures, books, plants and glass display case.
Silent film with title cards featuring members of the Class of 1915 at their 18th reunion. Events featured include the Alumnae Parade and Class Day exercises. The Class of 1873 lead the parade from Rockfeller Hall to the President's House where President H. N. MacCracken and his wife Marjorie Dodd
Main Building of Vassar College with paths, small trees and people.
Group portrait of the student singing group
Group portrait of the student singing group
Group portrait of the student singing group
Group portrait of the Glee Club singing group and director George Coleman Gow
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
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