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Guide to the Barbara S. Buckley Papers, 1941-1959

Collection Title
Barbara S. Buckley Papers
Creator
Buckley, Barbara S.
Abstract
Collection consists primarily of musical compositions, both original manuscripts and copy prints, as well as a small volume of correspondence, press clippings, writings and biographical documentation.
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Guide to the Barbara Swain Papers, approximately 1926-1965

Collection Title
Barbara Swain Papers
Creator
Swain, Barbara, 1898-
Abstract
Class materials, presumably from Swain's teaching career at Vassar College.
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Guide to the Beatrice S. Cosmey Papers, 1928-1930

Collection Title
Beatrice S. Cosmey Papers
Creator
Cosmey, Beatrice S.
Abstract
The collection consists of Beatrice
Cosmey's memoirs of her travels and teaching experience in India through
correspondence from Beatrice Cosmey to her family and friends, as well as a
scrapbook.
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Guide to the Benét Family Papers, 1803-1970

Collection Title
Benét Family Papers
Creator
Benét Family
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts,
clippings, journals, business and legal documents and photographic prints relating
the Benét Family’s personal, professional, and creative activity. A significant
volume of the collection contains correspondence between family members, including
letters to and from Stephen Vincent Benét and William Rose Benét. The collection
includes manuscript drafts by Laura Benét, as well as some ephemera and printed
material collected by the family.
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Guide to the Benson J. Lossing Papers, 1861-1891

Collection Title
Benson J. Lossing Papers
Creator
Lossing, Benson J. (Benson John), 1813-1891
Abstract
Correspondence concerning Vassar College activities, speeches, and engagements with Lyman Abbott, Nathan Bishop, Stephan M. Buckingham, Charles S. Farrar, Milo P. Jewett, Maria Mitchell, John H. Raymond, Lucy M. Salmon, James Monroe Taylor, Matthew Vassar, and Henry Van Ingen, with some family correspondence. Other items include his notes from a trip to Washington, D.C. in 1861, and miscellaneous programs.
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Guide to the Beverly Coyle Papers, circa 1800-2016 (bulk 1952-2016)

Collection Title
Beverly Coyle Papers
Creator
Coyle, Beverly
Abstract
Collection includes manuscripts,
professional and personal correspondence, subject files, teaching files, publicity
and press clippings. Files hold typescripts, handwritten notes and drafts, as well
as academic notebooks. Family papers in the collection include correspondence, press
clippings, photographs and family history files, including some genealogy
documentation. Press clippings include reviews of Coyle's writings, as well as
clippings regarding selected family members. Collection contains photographic
prints, CDs, DVDs, as well as audio and video cassettes.
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Guide to the Bliss Carman Papers, approximately 1888-1926

Collection Title
Bliss Carman Papers
Creator
Carman, Bliss, 1861-1929
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, a scrapbook and other material relating to the life and work of the poet, Bliss Carman.
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Guide to the Blodgett Family Account Books, 1895-1976

Collection Title
Blodgett Family Account Books
Creator
Blodgett, Minnie A. Cumnock, 1862-1931
Abstract
A collection of account books relating to the Blodgett family, primarily describing household affairs and expenses. The majority of the books were kept by Katherine Blodgett Hadley (VC 1920), two of the books were kept by Minnie Cumnock Blodgett (VC 1884), and the final book is undated and entitled “Gregory and Vail Hay Book” and inscribed with “From the [Dear?] Library, Fishkill Village.”
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Guide to the Bookplate Collection, approximately 1890-1955

Collection Title
Bookplate Collection
Creator
Underhill, Adelaide, 1860-1936
Abstract
The Vassar College Bookplate Collection consists of over 5000 items, most of which are mounted and indexed by type and name of owner and by designer, if prominent.
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Guide to the Boris Koutzen Papers, approximately 1916-2002

Collection Title
Boris Koutzen Papers
Creator
Koutzen, Boris, 1901-1966
Abstract
Music manuscripts, correspondence, and recordings relating to the life and work of Boris Koutzen.
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Guide to the Breed Collection of Maps, Documents, and Prints, 1545-1973

Collection Title
Breed Collection of Maps, Documents, and
Prints
Abstract
Collection of maps, charts and atlas
pages, documents, and illustrations depicting various regions of the globe ranging
from the 16th to 19th centuries.
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Guide to the C. Matilda (Mortimer) Remington Papers, 1851-1871

Collection Title
C. Matilda (Mortimer) Remington
Papers
Creator
Parsons, C. Matilda Mortimer Remington, 1842-1907
Abstract
The collection contains
correspondence between C. Matilda (Mortimer) Remington, her brother Benjamin
Mortimer, her sister-in-law Sarah (Bates) Mortimer, and her mother. Also included are
childhood drawings and sketches by Charlotte and a poem entitled "Reading" she wrote
at age 13.
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Guide to the Carol Gelderman Papers, 1981-1984

Collection Title
The Carol Gelderman Papers
Creator
Gelderman, Carol W.
Abstract
This collection comprises the research material Carol Gelderman compiled for use in her biography of Mary McCarthy, entitled . The bulk of the collection is interview material, including audio cassettes. Several of the interviews were with Mary McCarthy but most were with others who knew or worked with McCarthy. There is also correspondence as well as articles and portions of books either by or about Mary McCarthy and her work.
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Guide to the Caroline Bird Papers, 1915-1995

Collection Title
Caroline Bird Papers
Creator
Bird, Caroline, 1915-
Abstract
Papers include manuscripts, galley
proofs, correspondence, speeches, chronological files, and subject files relating to
her publications. There are also subject files on women's issues such as affirmative
action, the Equal Rights Amendment, business opportunities, marriage, minority
women, women in education, employment, women in the Army, and health.
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Guide to the Caroline Furness Papers, 1840-1938

Collection Title
Caroline Furness Papers
Creator
Furness, Caroline E. (Caroline Ellen), 1869-1936
Abstract
The Caroline Furness Papers consist
of correspondence, personal and professional papers, writings, research, and
photographs created and assembled by American astronomer and Vassar faculty member
Caroline E. Furness. Notable correspondents include Furness’s father, Henry B.
Furness; Vassar faculty member Mary W. Whitney; Kan'ichi Asakawa; Sakusaburo
Uchigasaki; Rose O'Neill; Vilhjalmur Stefansson; and other astronomers, including
Jan van der Bilt, Phoebe Waterman Haas, and Ruth E. Smith.
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Guide to the Charles Gilbert Spross Papers, 1907-1982

Collection Title
Charles Gilbert Spross Papers
Creator
Spross, Charles Gilbert
Abstract
Drafts of sheet music, scrapbooks,
and biographical ephemera related to Charles Gilbert Spross's career as a pianist,
accompanist, and composer.
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Guide to the Charles Gordon Post Papers, approximately 1975-1997

Collection Title
Charles Gordon Post Papers
Creator
Post, C. Gordon (Charles Gordon), 1903-
Abstract
Post's diaries as well as correspondence to Post after his tenure at Vassar College.
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Guide to the Charlotte and Clara Barnum Papers, circa 1870-2001 (bulk
1877-1951)

Collection Title
Charlotte and Clara Barnum
Papers
Creator
Barnum, Charlotte Cynthia, 1860-1934
Abstract
The collection contains
correspondence, ephemera, and photographs, mostly relating to Charlotte and Clara
Barnum's education and continued association with Vassar College. Also included are
materials related to Clarine Warner Curtis (VC 1888), a life-long friend and
correspondent of Clara Barnum, whose daughter, Virginia H. Curtis Milburn Robertson
(VC 1930), continued correspondence with Clara after Clarine's death in
1945.
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Guide to the Charlotte Brate Papers, 1932-1963

Collection Title
Charlotte Brate Papers
Creator
Brate, Charlotte, 1890-1967
Abstract
Undated manuscripts of her stories and other writings including text and sketches for THE JOY FAMILY; and clippings, correspondence, and pamphlets concerning her writing, her art, her anti-war poetry, peace demonstrations and letter writing campaigns, and other pacifist concerns, 1932-1963.
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Guide to the Christabel Forsyth Fiske Papers, circa 1941-1943

Collection Title
Christabel Forsyth Fiske
Papers
Creator
Fiske, Christabel Forsyth, 1869-1956
Abstract
The collection contains drafts of a manuscript by Christabel Fiske entitled . Also included is an essay on Henry James's and a letter to a potential publisher.
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