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 Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. The building is partially covered by vines. A brick wall is on each side. Large evergreens are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main Building, also partially
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A brick wall is on each side. Large trees are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main building, also partially covered in vines, is seen through the arch.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A stone wall is on the left. A trolley is on the right. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Also shows large trees.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. Large trees in leaf are in the background. A long drive lined by very small trees is in the foreground.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. Large trees are in the background. A drive lined by evergreens is in the snow-covered foreground.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A brick wall is on each side. Trees are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main Building is seen through the arch. A small building, chickens and people on penny
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. Large trees are in the background. A long, unpaved drive lined by evergreens is in the foreground. A horsecar is seen through the arch.
Southeast view of Main Building of Vassar College with lawn and trees.
Room with lace-curtained window, lamp, tables, couch, chair, pictures, books, plants and glass display case.
Silent film with title cards featuring members of the Class of 1915 at their 18th reunion. Events featured include the Alumnae Parade and Class Day exercises. The Class of 1873 lead the parade from Rockfeller Hall to the President's House where President H. N. MacCracken and his wife Marjorie Dodd
Main Building of Vassar College with paths, small trees and people.
Group portrait of the Glee Club singing group and director George Coleman Gow
Group portrait of the student singing group
Group portrait of the student singing group
Group portrait of the student singing group
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
First annual horse show, held at Gray's Greenvale Farm
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.