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
Red paint covering page, brushstroke-like texture revealing black background,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red paint covering page, but scraped out to reveal black background in abstract shapes; also scaly oblong-shaped forms,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red paint covering page, scaly and uneven texture,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red paint covering page; paint muted, revealing black paper underneath; swirling lines across page,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red paint with swirling, overlapping lines scraped away to reveal black of paper,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red, big cross,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Red, big cross,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Resembles a forest- type figure with black vertical llines; White, round circle behind lines,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Scratched black paint; frayed portions
Scratched pink and green paint in background; white paint laying over background with shapes scraped away,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Scratched pink and green paint in background; white paint laying over background with shapes scraped away,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Self portrait of a man with dark shadows around mouth and hat, serious and sad expression; emphasis on hair.,Condition assessment (2014): Good, Upper Left Corner missing
Self portrait of a man with old and sad expression. The undelicate use of the pencil creates this impression.,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Self portrait of a man with pencil used very lightly. Gives the impression of being recently shaved.,Condition assessment (2014): Good, Upper Left Corner missing
Self portrait of a man with smiley expression and with emphasis on the eyeglasses and the shadows around them, right ear has a peculiar form.,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Self portrait of a man; using the pencil delicately, his accessories seem to be fancy and this gives the impression of a formal and serious person.,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Shading in background; abstract shape resembling a flower in center,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Shading in background; abstract shape resembling a flower in center,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Smugded grey and white texture,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Thick brushstrokes of red paint in an "H" shape with two smaller strokes, one done in red paint the other in gold pen,Condition assessment (2014): Ok, the perforated edge is beginning to bend and loosen
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.