Wyman, Anne (Southworth) | from family, n.d.:

This volume describes her arrival at Vassar, academics and assignments, the books she reads, professors, social life, rules and regulations, exercise requirements and gymnastic suits, housing, religious services and lectures (some led by President Caldwell), meals, and the socio-economic status of
The diary covers social news, news from home, academics and assignments, the books she reads, housing, religious services, lectures.\nShe mentions smashing (p. 2), a play in blackface (p. 11, p. 41), the 1880 election (p. 13), racism against the Japanese students attending the Inauguration (p. 41)
VC 1882, 15 letters to Wyman (VC 1882) from her mother Mary C. Southworth, written while Wyman was attending Vassar College. In several letters, Mary C. Southworth describes buying dress materials and making mittens for Wyman. She also discusses Wyman's travel arrangements for visiting extended
This scrapbook is primarily devoted to Anne (Southworth) Wyman's four years at Vassar between 1878 and 1882, but also covers some of her experience as an alumna. Southworth documents Vassar traditions including Thanksgiving, Trig Ceremonies, Founder's Day, Class Day, Tree Ceremonies, Senior Auction
Main (Thompson) Library location: End window -- North wing. While much of his early life remains unknown, it is clear that Wynkyn de Worde (c.14-- – 1534) emigrated from his supposed home in the region of Alsace-Lorraine and began printing in England toward the end of the 15th century, primarily
Field of study: International Studies (correlate in French); masters in Women's Studies. Current occupation: AIDS United Grant Manager (nonprofit), gender queer activist. This interview was conducted as part of Spring 2013 Women's Studies Class (WMST 219), "Queering the Archives.",Interview
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.
Copy photograph of three men and three women. The women are likely Vassar College students
Yvonne Elet, Associate Professor of the History of Art and Architecture at Vassar College, discusses her article, co-authored with Virginia Duncan for Studies in the History of Gardens and Designed Landscapes (39:2, 2019) entitled: "Beatrix Farrand and campus landscape at Vassar: pedagogy and
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