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Guide to the Christine Ladd-Franklin Papers, 1860-1873

Collection Title
Christine Ladd-Franklin
Papers
Creator
Ladd-Franklin, Christine, 1847-1930
Abstract
Diary of Christine Ladd-Franklin,
Vassar College Class of 1869. Describes her experiences as a Vassar student, the
challenges of financing her education, and her early years of teaching before
beginning her graduate work in mathematics.
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Guide to the Christine Vassar Tall Papers, 1940-1945

Collection Title
Christine Vassar Tall Papers
Creator
Tall, Christine Vassar
Abstract
Correspondence documenting Christine Vassar Tall's life in Poughkeepsie, NY, after her evacuation from England in 1940.
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Guide to the Clair Leonard Papers, approximately 1926-1962

Collection Title
Clair Leonard Papers
Abstract
Correspondence, music scores, manuscript, typescripts, audio tape, biographical materials, concert programs, and clippings relating to the life and professional career of Clair Leonard.
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Guide to the Clara Barrus Papers, 1901-1931

Collection Title
Clara Barrus Papers
Creator
Barrus, Clara, 1864-1931
Abstract
Correspondence from John Burroughs to Clara Barrus and Barrus' journals, written from 1901 to 1924, spanning the years in which she was acquainted with Burroughs. Also, scraps of notes or published articles written about or by Barrus.
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Guide to the Clyde Griffen Coeducation and Men's Education Collection, 1958-1979 (bulk 1966-1979)

Collection Title
Clyde Griffen Coeducation and Men's Education Collection
Abstract
The collection contains records of Vassar College’s transition to a coeducational institution accumulated and created by History Department professor, one-time Dean of Freshmen, and co-chair of the Committee on a Coeducation for Tomorrow, Clyde Griffen. Materials include research on other American colleges and universities; correspondence with coeducational institutions; data gathered at Vassar regarding admissions, transfers, costs, and athletics; committee reports and correspondence; and clippings and other publications.
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Guide to the Cornelia Morse Raymond Papers, 1819-1952 (bulk 1876-1952)

Collection Title
Cornelia Morse Raymond Papers
Creator
Raymond, Cornelia M., 1861-1952
Abstract
Materials relating to Raymond's life as the daughter of a Vassar College president, a Vassar student, administrator of the College, and unofficial historian. Also included is information about the years she spent as a grade school teacher.
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Guide to the Cyrus Swan Papers, 1842-1939

Collection Title
Cyrus Swan Papers
Creator
Swan, Cyrus
Abstract
This collection includes personal and professional correspondence, diaries, account
books, and other materials relating to the life and career of Cyrus Swan, both before
and during his time as a trustee of Vassar College.
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Guide to the Dale-Lichtenstein Stamp Catalogs, 1968-1971

Collection Title
Dale-Lichtenstein Stamp Catalogs
Abstract
Incomplete set of the Louise Boyd Dale and Alfred F. Lichtenstein Collections sale catalogs. 21 pamphlets total, some duplicate.
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Guide to the Daniel M. Smiley Papers, approximately 1902-1927

Collection Title
Daniel M. Smiley Papers
Creator
Smiley, Daniel, 1855-1930
Abstract
Correspondence, minutes, and reports relating to Smiley's service as a trustee for Vassar College.
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Guide to the Dannreuther Family Papers, 1836-1988 (bulk 1875-1925)

Collection Title
Dannreuther Family Papers
Creator
Dannreuther Family
Abstract
Correspondence, date books, sheet music, programs, clippings and scrapbooks relating to the Dannreuther Family, especially the musical careers of Gustav and Nellie Dannreuther.
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Guide to the David McDaniel and Richard Redlon Papers, 1980-1990

Collection Title
David McDaniel and Richard Redlon Papers
Creator
Redlon, Richard
Abstract
The David McDaniel and Richard Redlon Papers consist cheifly of correspondence between the two men after graduation from Vassar College. Of particular interest is the description of gay life and culture in the 1980s, with some discussion of AIDS in the later letters.
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Guide to the Dewey Owens Papers, circa 1977-2007

Collection Title
Dewey Owens Papers
Creator
Owens, Dewey
Abstract
Music manuscripts, programs, and a small amount of other material relating to Owens' work.
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Guide to the Doris Ballenberg Papers, 1931-1935

Collection Title
Doris Ballenberg Papers
Creator
Ballenberg, Doris
Abstract
Correspondence, clippings, ephemera, and poetry from Ballenberg's time as a student at Vassar College. Includes two poems by "Betty" and "Muriel." "Muriel" may be Muriel Rukeyser, VC 1934, but it may also be Muriel Fox, VC 1935.
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Guide to the Dutchess County Loyalists Papers, 1776-1922

Collection Title
Dutchess County Loyalists Papers
Abstract
Letters and legal documents regarding Loyalist residents of Dutchess County and Poughkeepsie, NY, during and immediately after the American Revolution; transcripts and descriptions of materials by Albany, NY, dealer Pierre and Scropes, Inc.; photocopies of original documents.
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Guide to the E. E. Cummings Collection

Collection Title
E. E. Cummings Collection.
Creator
Page, Barbara
Abstract
The E. E. Cummings Collection includes 2 pencil sketches.
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Guide to the E. L. Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection, 1897-1944

Collection Title
E. L. Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection
Creator
Wolven, Edmund L.
Abstract
This collection includes 3,538 glass plate negatives created by photographer Edmund L. Wolven. Most of the images are of Vassar College people, events, buildings and grounds, but there is a subset that relates to Poughkeepsie and other local educational institutions.
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Guide to the Edna Clare Bryner Papers, 1919-1955

Collection Title
Edna Clare Bryner Papers
Creator
Bryner, Edna, 1886-1967
Abstract
Correspondence, primarily letters received, 1919-1955, concerning a European trip, publishing, translations of her work, comment on her writing, contracts, and personal affairs; manuscripts and typescripts of her novels and short stories primarily from the 1920s and 1930s; her notes concerning Tibetan Buddhist literature; and photographs and other miscellaneous items.
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Guide to the Edna St. Vincent Millay Papers, 1892-1988

Collection Title
Edna St. Vincent Millay Papers
Creator
Millay, Edna St. Vincent, 1892-1950
Abstract
Examinations, student papers, accounts, programs, publications, and photographs from her years at Vassar College, circa 1913-1917; manuscripts of two poems; and forty-five letters to Elizabeth Hazelton Haight, Vassar President Henry Noble MacCracken, Walter Adolphe Roberts, Charlotte Babcock Sills, and others. Also includes letters of husband Eugen Boissevain, Mrs. A.W. Parsons (Millay's "Auntie Kem) and others. The remainder of the collection consists of published works by Millay or material about her life and career, such as her involvement in the Sacco-Vanzetti murder trial, and includes photographs, articles, clippings, reviews, programs.
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Guide to the Edward Lasker Collection of Atlases and Maps, 1549-1926

Collection Title
Edward Lasker Collection of Atlases and Maps
Creator
Lasker, Edward
Abstract
Collection of atlases and maps depicting the globe, North and South America, the West Indies, Germany, Wales, and regions of the United States from
the 16th to 19th centuries.
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Guide to the Elias L. Magoon Papers, 1861-1885

Collection Title
Elias L. Magoon Papers,
Creator
Magoon, Elias Lyman
Abstract
Correspondence, reports, and other materials related to the Vassar College art gallery.
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