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Guide to the Elizabeth Bishop Estate and Posthumous Events Collection, 1973-2025

Collection Title
Elizabeth Bishop Estate and Posthumous Events Collection
Abstract
The Elizabeth Bishop Estate and Posthumous Events Collection consists of materials pertaining to the literary estate of Elizabeth Bishop, managed by Alice Methfessel after the poet's death in 1979. The collection also includes ephemera and realia from various events celebrating Elizabeth Bishop since her death. Included are, pamphlets, posters, flyers, clippings, video and audio recordings, and files of general information.
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Guide to the Elizabeth Bishop Papers, circa 1880-2023 (bulk 1929-1979)

Collection Title
Elizabeth Bishop Papers
Creator
Bishop, Elizabeth, 1911-1979
Abstract
Correspondence, diaries, notebooks, manuscripts and drafts, memorabilia, artwork, publications, and photographs relating to Bishop's personal and professional life. Also, letters, minutes, contracts, and financial records from her teaching and publishing activities, 1943-1979; manuscripts, typescripts, drafts, revisions, and fragments of her poetry and prose writings, 1929-1979; Vassar student notebooks, travel diaries, notes from her 17-year residence in Brazil, and family information, 1931-1977; manuscripts, typescripts, articles, essays, and poetry by or about other writers, especially Robert Lowell, 1925-1979; and printed poetry, prose, reviews, and articles by or about Bishop.
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Guide to the Elizabeth Brownell Collier Papers, 1895-1968

Collection Title
Elizabeth Brownell Collier Papers
Creator
Collier, Elizabeth Brownell
Abstract
Correspondence, notes, transcripts,
and photographs related to Elizabeth Brownell Collier's turn-of-the-century childhood, as well as her
time at Vassar and beyond.
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Guide to the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Papers, 1792-1981 (bulk 1839-1899)

Collection Title
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Papers
Creator
Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Abstract
The collection contains material related to Elizabeth Cady Stanton's work for women's suffrage, abolition, temperance, and other social causes. Includes family and professional correspondence, biographical and autobigraphical material, transcripts of her speeches, and photographs. Also includes material by others, such as her daughter, Margaret Stanton Lawrence, about the women's movement and Stanton's life and career.
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Guide to the Elizabeth Hazelton Haight Papers, 1894-1959 (bulk 1911-1953)

Collection Title
Elizabeth Hazelton Haight Papers
Creator
Haight, Elizabeth Hazelton, 1872-1964
Abstract
The collection contains
correspondence, writings, photographs, and clippings related to the life and career
of American classicist and Vassar College professor Elizabeth Hazelton Haight (1872-1964).
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Guide to the Elizabeth L. Eisenstein Papers, 1936-2015

Collection Title
Elizabeth L. Eisenstein Papers
Creator
Eisenstein, Elizabeth L., 1923-2016
Abstract
Includes correspondence, manuscripts
and typescripts, research and writing notes, contracts and financial statements,
academic administrative papers, syllabi and teaching notes, programs and other
conference materials; subject files; and scholarly papers by professional
colleagues. Files also hold a wide variety of printed materials related to
Eisenstein's scholarly interests. The collection also includes datebooks and a small
amount of realia.
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Guide to the Elizabeth Spires Papers, 1971-2013

Collection Title
Elizabeth Spires Papers
Creator
Spires, Elizabeth
Abstract
This collection consists of correspondence, audiovisual materials, manuscripts, and
printed materials documenting the career of poet Elizabeth Spires.
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Guide to the Ella McCaleb Papers, 1895-1927

Collection Title
Ella McCaleb Papers
Creator
McCaleb, Ella, 1856-1933
Abstract
Correspondence, articles, photographs and clippings relating to McCaleb's involvement as a Vassar College student and administrator.
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Guide to the Ellen Swallow Richards Papers, 1868-1934

Collection Title
Ellen Swallow Richards Papers
Creator
Richards, Ellen H. (Ellen Henrietta), 1842-1911
Abstract
Correspondence , manuscripts, clippings, photographs, and other material relating to Richards' personal life, her education, and her work at MIT and Vassar College, the home economics movement, and womens education.
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Guide to the Eloise Ellery Papers, 1870-1959 (bulk 1923-1958)

Collection Title
Eloise Ellery Papers
Creator
Ellery, Eloise, 1874-1958
Abstract
Correspondence, diaries, manuscripts
and typescripts, newspaper clippings, travel documents, legal and financial papers,
family papers, photographs, printed materials and miscellaneous items relating to
the life and work of Eloise Ellery. There is also significant collection of items
which belonged to Frank Ellery.
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Guide to the Elsa Butler Grove Papers, 1921-1969

Collection Title
Elsa Butler Grove Papers
Creator
Grove, Elsa Butler, 1884-1969
Abstract
The Elsa Butler Grove Collection contains correspondence, typescripts, printed materials and photographs. The most notable portions of the collection relate to her service in the Baltic States and work with the American Red Cross and the Vassar Unit in France during World War I. There is also material related to the proposed establishment of an archives at Vassar College, miscellaneous printed material, and some biographical material.
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Guide to the Elsie Slaughter Papers, 1958-1962

Collection Title
Elsie Slaughter Papers
Creator
Slaughter, Elsie
Abstract
Slaughter's manuscripts on the history of women and Great Britain, as well as correspondence with Vassar College about her work.
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Guide to the Elvira Kush Fradkin Papers, 1932-1972

Collection Title
Elvira Kush Fradkin Papers
Creator
Fradkin, Elvira Kush, 1891-1972
Abstract
The collection consists of drafts of several of United Nations representative and political activist Elvira Kush Fradkin's writings on disarmament, including a draft of the book . Also included are a photograph, newspaper clippings, two letters, biographical data on Fradkin, and a pamphlet on the disarmament conference.
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Guide to the Emeline Bartlett Nollen Papers, 1866-1907, bulk 1890-1906

Collection Title
Emeline Bartlett Nollen Papers
Creator
Nollen, Emmeline Bartlett
Abstract
One photograph album which documents Nollen's life from her time as a student at Vassar College (1890-1894) and the University of Chigago (1894-1895). It also included images from her many positions as a teacher of Greek and Latin. There are portraits of her classmates at Vassar College, the University of Chicago, and Providence High School, as well as portraits and candid photographs of friends and family in Chicago; Grinell, Iowa; Saratoga, New York; Alleghany, Pennsylvania; Providence, Rhode Island; and Lake Forest, Illinois.
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Guide to the English Documents Collection, 1552-1875

Collection Title
English Documents Collection
Abstract
Deeds, leases, apprenticeship indentures rent rolls, wills, customs certificates and other legal documents, mostly from Devon, Kent and Somerset.
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Guide to the Eric Lindbloom Hudson Valley Panoramics Collection, 1969-2021 (bulk 1969-2001)

Collection Title
Eric Lindbloom Hudson Valley Panoramics Collection
Creator
Lindbloom, Eric, 1934-
Abstract
Photographic prints, negatives, contact sheets, and ephemera relating to Eric Lindbloom's photography of the Hudson River Valley of New York State.
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Guide to the Ernest Sturm Collection, 1742-1929

Collection Title
Ernest Sturm Collection
Creator
Sturm, Ernest
Abstract
Variety of rare manuscripts relating
to American and European history, art and literature.
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Guide to the Esther Merrell Stockton Papers, 1925-1994 (bulk 1925-1930)

Collection Title
Esther Merrell Stockton Papers
Creator
Stockton, Esther Merrell
Abstract
The Stockton collection consists mostly of material related to Stockton's experiences at Camp Chequesset, a summer camp for girls on Cape Cod, from 1925-1930. Elizabeth Bishop also attended the camp during that period. There are snaps of Bishop in a photograph album and some of her early poetry is included in the camp newsletters.
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Guide to the Eugene A. Carroll Papers, 1890-2014 (bulk 1944-2014)

Collection Title
Eugene A. Carroll Papers
Creator
Carroll, Eugene A.
Abstract
The Eugene A. Carroll Papers document Carroll's academic career as an art historian, curator, writer, as well as his involvement as executor of the William K. Rose estate. The papers contain professional and personal correspondence and include letters documenting Carroll's relationship with his partner, William K. Rose, during the 1960s. The W.K. Rose material also includes photographic prints, travel journals, a limited volume of subject files and writings by Rose, and one audio tape interview. The Carroll Papers contain subject files, including teaching and research reference materials, travel files, datebooks, writings by Carroll, correspondence with colleagues, friends, and Rose, as well as a limited volume of correspondence from Carroll to his parents. Holdings also include journals, photographic prints, and documentation regarding the management of the Rose estate and Vassar's W.K. Rose fellowship.
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Guide to the Eva March Tappan Papers, 1881-1925

Collection Title
Eva March Tappan Papers
Creator
Tappan, Eva March, 1854-1930
Abstract
Material relating to Tappan's work as a children's book author. Also includes some of her artwork, items relating to her time at Vassar College, and other biographical material.
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