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
Main (Thompson) Library location: South wing -- Fourth window. Thomas Anshelm (c.1465 – c. 15--) was born in Baden circa 1465, and twenty years later he matriculated at the University of Basel. By 1488, he issued his first production, Epistolae et Evangelia, in Strasbourg. In the following decade
In this installment of our series on the value of the liberal arts in contemporary society, Milly Budny (VC'71), Founding Director of the Research Group on Manuscript Evidence, turns the table to interview Library Cafe host and Vassar College Art Librarian Thomas Hill about the Library Cafe, his
In this installment of our series on the value of the liberal arts in contemporary society, Milly Budny (VC'71), Founding Director of the Research Group on Manuscript Evidence, turns the table to interview Library Cafe host and Vassar College Art Librarian Thomas Hill about the Library Cafe, his
Half-length picture of Thomas Vassar as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black coat. He is holding a book in his left hand.
Thomas A. Warger, lead author of the Edutech Report, former CIO (Bryn Mawr), and a leading consultant in academic information systems, talks about the changing landscape of technology-enhanced learning at American liberal arts colleges, and the path toward developing more innovative and effective
View of the college library from the north
View of the college library from the north
View of the college library from the south. Part of Taylor Gate is visible
View of the college library from from the south
View of the college library from the east soon after being completed
View of the college library from the south
Architect Charles Collins handing keys to President MacCracken during the opening event for the additions to the college library. Librarian Amy L. Reed is on the right. The event was part of that year's Founder's Day
Architect Charles Collins speaking on the steps of the college library during the ceremonial handing of key for the opening of additions to the Thompson Memorial Library. President MacCracken and librarian Amy L. Reed stand nearby. The event was part of that year's Founder's Day
Opening of new wings in the Thompson Memorial Library, held the morning of Founder's Day
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.