Through our digital collections, Vassar College Libraries aim to provide access to high-quality digital content generated by the Libraries for research and study, as open as possible; support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the College; preserve at-risk or fragile physical collections through digitization, or at-risk born-digital collections through reformatting; expose hidden, less-used physical collections through access to digital surrogates; and foster experimental, cutting-edge, and innovative projects through technology. Learn More
A gray orb is surrounded by plants and flowers.,Condition assessment (2014): Great
Green swirls meet white swirls at the center of the frame.,Condition assessment (2014): Great
An abstract yellow and red floral figure.,Condition assessment (2014): Great
A very dark painting, with a round black orb at the top. Maybe a flower of some sort, hard to tell.,Condition assessment (2014): Painting is in great condition, but the paper backing has ripped
Painting is divided between a black upper half and lighter lower half.
Two broad black strokes dominate the work.,Condition assessment (2014): Great
White and black abstract figures on top of what seems to be a letter.,Condition assessment (2014): Great
Painting resembles a long, dark hallway or possibly a black door.,Condition assessment (2014): Good; some paint on the front of the frame and a small tear in the paper backing.
Eerie green colours swirling on a black background,Condition assessment (2014): Good - may be the other half of U2 (the [intentionality] is unknown)
Abstract piece with long black strokes.,Condition assessment (2014): Great
Curvy, bulbous figures occupy the lower half of the painting.,Condition assessment (2014): Great
Combination of white, gray & black brush strokes,Condition assessment (2014): Great
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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.