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Guide to the Sutematsu Yamakawa Oyama Papers, 1872-1983 (bulk 1882-1919)

Collection Title
Sutematsu Yamakawa Oyama Papers
Creator
Oyama, Sutematsu, 1860-1919
Abstract
Papers created by and relating to
Sutematsu Yamakawa Oyama, "Princess Oyama," the first Japanese woman to receive a
college degree.
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Guide to the Sybil Huntington May Papers, 1898-1976 (bulk 1910-1919)

Collection Title
Sybil Huntington May Papers
Creator
May, Sybil Huntington
Abstract
Materials related to May’s life as a student at Vassar and during the years immediately after her graduation. There is also correspondence related to Leo Huberman, co-founder of the .
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Guide to the Teresa Carreño Papers, 1862-1991 (bulk 1862-1920)

Collection Title
Teresa Carreño Papers
Creator
Carreño, Teresa, 1853-1917
Abstract
Includes musical manuscripts of Carreño and others, such as Edward Macdowell, Amy Beach and Teresita Carreño-Tagliapietra; literary manuscripts of Carreño; letters to and from Carreño and to and from Marta Milinowski, her biographer; and a variety of scrapbooks, diaries and other materials relating to Carreño's life and professional career; Among the correspondents are Frances Macdowell, Gioachino Rossini, Edward Grieg, and Ede Poldini. There are also many articles about Carreño and programs of her concerts.
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Guide to the Thomas Mallon Papers, 1973-1988

Collection Title
Thomas Mallon Papers,
Creator
Mallon, Thomas, 1951-
Abstract
Correspondence between Mary McCarthy and Mallon as well as manuscripts for speeches and articles written during Mallon's tenure as a professor at Vassar.
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Guide to the Thornwillow Press Records, 1986-2011

Collection Title
Thornwillow Press Records
Abstract
Samples of the work of the Thornwillow press as well as press clippings about the press and its founder, Luke Pontifell.
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Guide to the Timothy Cole Papers, 1914-1938

Collection Title
Timothy Cole Papers
Creator
Cole, Timothy, 1852-1931
Abstract
Bookplates and letters to Henry Kimball Prince, ca. 1931-1938; portraits and book illustrations; and 32 prints of a drawing of Vassar College Library.
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Guide to the U. T. Summers Papers, 1937-1995 (bulk 1937-1939)

Collection Title
U.T. Summers Papers
Creator
Summers, U. T.
Abstract
This collection primarilly documents U. T. Summers' friendship with Edna Stephenson. The bulk of the collection consists of letters Summers sent from Vassar College to Stephenson in their hometown of McKenzie, Tennessee.
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Guide to the Vail Brothers Photograph Albums, approximately 1880-1890

Collection Title
Vail Brothers Photograph Albums
Abstract
This collection consists of two large photograph albums of images of Poughkeepsie, including Vassar College.
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Guide to the Vassar Club of Boston Records, 1867-2004

Collection Title
Vassar Club of Boston Records
Abstract
Materials from various graduating classes including alumnae questionnaires, programs, bulletins, invitations, songbooks, clippings and articles on class members, and some notes and letters, 1867-1981; a reunion survey with photographs of the Class of 1914, 1964; minutes and account books from class organizations, 1871-1922; and correspondence, publications, and miscellaneous items from the Class of 1898.
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Guide to the Vassar Club of Philadelphia Records, 1903-2011

Collection Title
Vassar Club of Philadelphia Records
Abstract
Materials relating to the creation and subsequent activities of the Vassar Club of Philadelphia.
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Guide to the Vassar Club of Washington, D.C. Records, 1887-2012

Collection Title
Vassar Club of Washington, D.C. Records
Abstract
Four volumes of minutes and financial
accounting of the early incarnations of the Vassar Club of Washington, D.C., as well as photographs of a scholarship event in 2012.
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Guide to the Vassar College 1969 Black Studies Sit-in Records, 1966-1974

Collection Title
Vassar College 1969 Black Studies Sit-in Records
Abstract
Materials related to the early years
of the Vassar College Black Studies Program and the student sit-in staged in 1969
for improvements to the program along with other demands relating to the
African-American community both on campus and off.
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Guide to the Vassar College 1971 Sit-In Records, 1970-1971

Collection Title
Vassar College 1971 Sit-In Records
Creator
Vassar College
Abstract
Correspondence, reports, film, and audiotape relating to the 1971 Vassar College Sit-In, which was inspired by tenure decisions and academic governance issues at the College
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Guide to the Vassar College 1990 Main Takeover Records, 1990-1991

Collection Title
Vassar College 1990 Main Takeover Records
Abstract
Correspondence, flyers, news clippings and press releases from the 1990 takeover, along with tapes and supporting documents from an oral history project undertaken the following year under the auspices of Elizabeth Daniels' "Testimony of the Past" class, which worked on documenting Vassar history.
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Guide to the Vassar College 75th Anniversary Records, 1939-1940

Collection Title
Vassar College 75th Anniversary Records
Abstract
Material concerning fund raising, programs, and other aspects of the celebration of Vassar College's 75th Anniversary.
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Guide to the Vassar College Africana Studies Records, 1969-2004

Collection Title
Vassar College Africana Studies Records
Abstract
The collection consists of administrative records of the Africana Studies Program, primarily correspondence and subject files.
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Guide to the Vassar College Alumnae/i Biographical Files (AAVC), circa 1865-2015

Collection Title
Vassar College Alumnae/i Biographical Files (AAVC)
Abstract
Clippings, biographical information forms, correspondence, articles, and other items gathered by the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC) on women who attended the college from 1865-1942 and 1951-1958. The collection includes material on graduates, non-graduates, Special Students and Preparatory Students.
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Guide to the Vassar College Archives Files, circa 1855-1969 (bulk 1860-1914)

Collection Title
Vassar College Archives Files
Abstract
An artificial collection of materials
documenting the history of Vassar College, collected by various departments of the
Library over several decades. Materials include letters, photographs, programs,
college circulars and other publications, building specifications, contracts, bills
and receipts, inventories, accounts, committee minutes, architectural and landscape
drawings, reports, and club constitutions and records.
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Guide to the Vassar College Assistant to the President Records, 1929-1979

Collection Title
Vassar College Assistant to the President Records,
Abstract
Office files containing correspondence, minutes, memoranda, calendars, and questionnaires relating to students, endowments, lecture series, committees, and other college business.
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Guide to the Vassar College Astronomy Department Records, 1888-1936

Collection Title
Vassar College Astronomy Department Records
Abstract
Record books and notebooks, including transit room and dome books containing records of astronomical observations, 1888-1912; variable stars records, 1907-1913; records of observations from the meridian room, 1888-1936; and notebooks from observations, lectures, and studies, some of which were kept by Mary W. Whitney.
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