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
A member of the Class of 1929 with family at commencement
Boxed lunch at commencement
Faculty and trustees in the commencement procession
Members of the Class of 1927 at Commencement
Faculty and trustees in the commencement procession
Class of 1931 in the commencement procession
Henry Noble MacCracken at Commencement
Copy photograph of students in commencement dresses entering the Chapel
Faculty and trustees in the commencement procession, including President MacCracken board chair Daniel Smiley
Class of 1921 passing diplomas at commencement
Faculty and trustees leaving the Chapel after Commencement, including President MacCracken
Faculty and trustees leaving the Chapel after Commencement
Class of 1921 in the commencement procession
Class of 1921 passing diplomas at commencement
Class of 1932 in the commencement procession
A member of the Class of 1932 at commencement
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.