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 background with few blue lines on left side of paper,Condition assessment (2014): Poor; most of the top part of painting is ripped off; less than half of paper remaining
Black background; abstract figure in center resembling the a "U,Condition assessment (2014): Good
black background; abstract figures outline dark black resembles flowers; all shaded,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black background; figure resembles a yellow, flower with free leave attached to it,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black background; white paint dribbled in lines across page,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black background; white paint dribbled in lines across page,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black background; white paint dribbled in lines across page,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black background; white paint dribbled in lines around border of page; larger splothes of paint in center of page,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Black background; white paint spelling out "CNT,Condition assessment (2014): Poor
Black borders and cross in center; cross surrounded by blue/white negative space; black sections are blended with yellow,Condition assessment (2014): Good
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
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.
