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
TLS. On embossed letterhead: "A. Einstein, 112, Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A."
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TLS. On embossed letterhead: "A. Einstein, 112, Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A."
TLS. On embossed letterhead: "A. Einstein, 112, Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A."
AKS. Recto and verso of postcard. On verso, photograph with description printed at top: "Road around Harrington Sound, Bermuda."
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ALS. Note in Albert Einstein's hand in margin left of 1): "Not necessary; could easily be finished later."
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Main (Thompson) Library location: South wing -- Second window. Albertus Pafraet (c.14-- – c. 155-) was born in Deventer to Richard Pafraet, one of the first printers in the city. By 1511 he took over his father's press and continued to work on similar types of commissions, mainly religious texts and
Main (Thompson) Library location: Class of '51 Reading Room. Aldus Manutius (c.1449 – 1515) was born in Bassiano, Italy around 1449 and studied the classics in Rome and Ferrara. He took a special interest in the ancient Greek scholarship of Guarino da Verona. In 1482, through his relationship with
Alex Byrne, University Librarian at the University of Technology, Sydney, and 2005-2007 President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), discusses intellectual freedom advocacy, libraries, internationalism, and his book: The Politics of Promoting Freedom of
Main (Thompson) Library location: North wing -- Fifth window. Originally from Milan, Alexandre Aliate (c.14-- – c. 1505) began working as a printer in Paris in approximately 1497, where he is first documented working at the Sign of St. Barbara. In 1499, he printed his first known work, Carmina, sive
Head and shoulders picture of Alida C. Avery as a mature woman wearing a black choker, dark cross and dark, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders, oval picture of Alida C. Avery as a mature woman wearing a white collar, dark cross and dark, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Alida C. Avery as a mature woman wearing a dark cross, white lace and dark, ruffled, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Alida C. Avery as a mature woman wearing a white lace collar and light-colored, ruffled clothing.
Full-length picture of Alida C. Avery as a mature woman wearing a black choker, white collar and cuffs, long, dark, button-down dress and shawl. She is standing between an ottoman and blanket-covered chair. Her right arm is bent and her left hand is resting on a table which holds a book and glass
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.