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
The Class of 1951 attending a lecture by physics professor Morton Tavel In the Powerhouse Theater. The next segment is the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC). It does not include footage of the entire meeting. [Audio and video quality varies]
President Virgina Smith speaking at end of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC). The next segment is a reception for the Class of 1951 in the Jade Room and the Art Gallery in Taylor Hall. The reception is followed by views of the work of Nancy Graves (VC 1961) and a
The first 11 minutes are the Class of 1951 leaving reunion on Sunday. The next 35 minutes are of a gathering in Noyes Hall on Saturday night. The rest switches back to folks leaving on Sunday. [Audio and video quality is poor]
Edited clips of the Class of 1951 arriving at Noyes Hall, physics professor Morton Tavel's lecture, the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC), and a Nancy Graves exhibit and reception in the Art Gallery in Taylor Hall [Audio and video quality varies]
A nearly complete set of freshman and senior class portraits from the first forty years of the 20th century. The images were taken using extra large plates (14 x 17 inches) which provides access to fine details and allows for easier identification of individuals.
The MH-2B hole was one of three holes completed as a part of HOTSPOT: The Continental Scientific Drilling Project. MH-2B was drilled to a depth of 1821m on the Mountain Home Air Force Base southeast of Boise, Idaho to evaluate...
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.