Williams, Ellen | to parents, Mar. 1866:

VC Spec 1865-1866
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VC Spec 1865-1866
VC Spec 1865-1866
VC Spec 1865-1866
VC Spec 1865-1866
VC Spec 1865-1866
VC Spec 1865-1866
VC Spec 1865-1866
VC Spec 1865-1866
VC Spec 1865-1866
This scrapbook covers Lucy (Madeira) Wing's four years at Vassar, from 1892 through 1896, and a few events she attended as an alumna. She includes materials from concerts, plays (particularly by the Philalethean Society), and art exhibitions both on and off campus. During her senior year, Madeira
Snow ball fight near Sunset lake during Winter Carnival
Ice skaters on Sunset lake during Winter Carnival
One of the judges of the carnival, standing on Sunset Lake
Ice skaters on what appears to be Sunset Lake. May or may not be Winter Carnival
Student skating on Sunset Lake for the Winter Carnival exhibition
Students snowshoeing on Sunset Hill during the Winter Carnival
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