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
Black cardboard with vertical and horizontal chalked lines,Condition assessment (2014): Great
Black cardboard, flecks of white reflecting stars in the night sky,Condition assessment (2014): Great
Black cardboard, purple and white haze,Condition assessment (2014): Some corners missing and small rips along the edges
Black chalkdust with dark and light areas on posterboard
Black cross on a blue-purple backgrounfd,Condition assessment (2014): Very good
Black ink along two opposing borders, layered over pink, purple and blue painted on with clear brushstrokes; [blue crayon adds texter across page]; white paint in shape resembling an "&" on top of all other layers,Condition assessment (2014): Good- a little curled; one little chunk removed from one
Black paint in random pattern with swuiggling lines over white background,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black paint on one side, purple and white streak, purple streak over shredded backing with foam from posterboard peeking through,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black shaded background; abstract figure in middle with various colors including blue, gree, black,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black swirls with colored pastels filling in the spaces; black outline,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black, blue and green blended onto page,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black, blue and white blended into page with some distinct forms visible,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black, pinkish white and red abstract shapes; black outline colored in yellow resembling cross in center,Condition assessment (2014): Fair-page curled from paint, slight torn around edges
Blue background; abstracted andscape with outlines of buildings; birds flying in sky and moon,Condition assessment (2014): Fair
Blue background; drawing of a brown branch with a snake wrapped from it; a red circle on the right side of the snake,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Blue print writing starting with "que para el gusto no hay ley"; Black, smaller print under the blue writing saying the same thing,Condition assessment (2014): Fair/ Poor; left side of paper torn
Blue, black and white shading all over the paper; no specific figure,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Blue/ green/ purple background; Yellow figure in middle of paper that make an "x" at one of the ends,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Blue/ grey background; figure resembles a figh colored pink, green, and outlined black,Condition assessment (2014): Good
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.
