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Guide to the Fanny Burney Papers, 1782-1840

Collection Title
Fanny Burney Papers
Creator
Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840
Abstract
One letter from Burney to Mrs. Walshingham (1786), 2 letters from Hannah More to Burney (1782, 1786), 6 letters to Burney from other women, and one letter from Burney’s niece to a family friend announcing the death of Burney (1840).
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Guide to the Federal Theatre Project Posters, approximately 1935-1939

Collection Title
Federal Theatre Project Posters
Abstract
Posters advertising Federal Theatre
Project productions, mostly in New York City, but also in Chicago, Boston, San
Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, California. There are also three
posters advertising productions of the Federal Music Project.
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Guide to the Federal Writers' Project Records, 1936

Collection Title
Federal Writers' Project Records
Abstract
Records compiled by Genevieve Lamson, Director, include correspondence, application forms for positions with the Project, and drafts of chapters from its history of Dutchess County.
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Guide to the Fellers Incident Records, 1949-1967

Collection Title
Fellers Incident Records
Abstract
Materials relating to a dispute between student Nancy Jane Fellers and Vassar College over a grade given by distinguished English Professor Helen Druscilla Lockwood.
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Guide to the Florence Cushing Papers, 1921-1928

Collection Title
Florence Cushing Papers
Creator
Cushing, Florence
Abstract
The collection contains materials
from 1921 celebrating Florence Cushing's contributions to Vassar College in
connection with the 50th anniversary of the college's Alumnae Association, including
a decorated autograph book. Also included are a scrapbook compiled by Elizabeth G.
Houghton, and letters from the Board of Trustees, the College President, and the
Secretary of the Alumnae Association congratulating Cushing on having a residence
hall named in her honor in 1927.
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Guide to the Frances A. Wood Papers, approximately 1870-1912

Collection Title
Frances A. Wood Papers
Creator
Wood, Frances A., 1840-1914
Abstract
Two photograph albums and five scrapbooks. The photographs are of Vassar faculty and Wood's house, "Homewood."
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Guide to the Frances P. Taft Papers, 1942-2008

Collection Title
Frances P. Taft Papers
Creator
Taft, Frances P.
Abstract
Correspondence, subject files, news clippings and manuscripts documenting Frances P. Taft’s tenure with the Alumnae and Aulmni Association of Vassar College (AAVC),as well as documentation of her coursework (Class of 1942) at Vassar College.
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Guide to the Frances Underhill Clark Papers, 1890-1937 (bulk 1922-1937)

Collection Title
Frances Underhill Clark Papers
Creator
Clark, Frances Underhill
Abstract
The bulk of these papers are letters to Clark from conscientious objectors and political prisoners sentenced under the Espionage Act and other legislation enacted during World War I, discussing their lives in prison, their philosophy on war and militarism, political issues, their legal cases, their families, lumberjack experiences, reaction to prison life, and current issues outside prison, 1922-1937. Some of the prisoners were Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) members arrested after labor disturbances in Centralia, Washington. Included are six letters from Ray Becker, 1922-1927, and 41 letters from Warren K. Billings, 1924-1937. Other items include pamphlets, poetry, clippings, and photographs as well as three notebooks from her time at Vassar, 1890-1891.
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Guide to the Francis Fitz Randolph Collection of Incunabula Leaves, 1472-1500

Collection Title
Guide to the Francis Fitz Randolph Collection of Incunabula Leaves
Creator
Randolph, Francis Fitz (collector)
Abstract
Leaves of incunabula collected by Francis Fitz Randolph.
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Guide to the Frederic Goudy Papers, 1903-1966

Collection Title
Frederic Goudy Papers
Creator
Goudy, Frederic W. (Frederic William), 1865-1947
Abstract
Correspondence, articles by and about
Goudy, type specimens, type and other printing hardware, memorabilia, and other
materials relating to Frederic Goudy and his type designs.
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Guide to the Frédéric Louis Ritter Papers, approximately 1840-1891

Collection Title
Frédéric Louis Ritter Papers
Creator
Ritter, Frédéric Louis, 1834-1891
Abstract
Materials relating to the life and work of the noted composer and Vassar College professor of music.
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Guide to the French Postcard Collection, approximately 1880-1930

Collection Title
French Postcard Collection,
Abstract
Postcards depicting scenes of Paris, cathedrals and chateaux throughout France; images of artworks and of historical and literary figures.
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Guide to the General Strike Collection, 1926

Collection Title
General Strike Collection
Abstract
Newspapers, bulletins, timetables, public notices, and facsimiles documenting the course of the General Strike.
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Guide to the Genieve Lamson Papers, circa 1918-1944

Collection Title
Genieve Lamson Papers
Creator
Lamson, Genieve, 1887-1966
Abstract
The collection consists of notes
taken by Genieve Lamson, Vassar College Professor of Geography 1922-1952, during her
undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago. Also included are academic
papers written by Vassar students attending Lamson's classes.
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Guide to the George Sherman Dickinson Papers, approximately 1909-1964 (bulk 1913-1914, 1955-1964)

Collection Title
George Sherman Dickinson Papers
Creator
Dickinson, George Sherman, 1888-1964
Abstract
Letters from George Sherman Dickinson to Oliver M. Sayler and Joan Stambaugh. Also includes three letters from Bess Dickinson to Sayler.
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Guide to the Gertrude Folks Zimand and Savel Zimand Papers, 1911-1958

Collection Title
Gertrude Folks Zimand and Savel Zimand Papers
Creator
Zimand, Gertrude Folks, 1894-1966
Abstract
The Zimand papers primarily concern Gertrude Folks Zimand's work in France during World War I with the American Committee for Devastated France. There is additional biographical materials as well as items relating to her father, Homer Folks, Zimand's publications, and her work with the National Child Labor Committee. There is also a significant collection of material relating to Savel Zimand's work as a writer and journalist.
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Guide to the Gertrude Spaulding Bartelme Papers, 1916-1921

Collection Title
Gertrude Spaulding Bartelme Papers
Creator
Bartelme, Gertrude Spaulding
Abstract
This collection contains records and printed ephemera collected by Gertrude (Spaulding) Bartelme (VC 1915) during her service with the American Red Cross Bureau of Refugees in France towards the end of the First World War.
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Guide to the Gloria Guardia Papers, approximately 1961, 1976

Collection Title
Gloria Guardia Papers
Creator
Guardia, Gloria, 1940-
Abstract
Manuscripts in Spanish of her novels (1961), which was written during her time at Vassar College, and (1976).
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Guide to the Grace Weston Allen Hogarth Papers, approximately 1976

Collection Title
Grace Weston Allen Hogarth Papers,
Creator
Hogarth, Grace Allen, 1905-
Abstract
Typescripts, illustrations, and proof copy of her book published in 1976; three chapters from an unpublished autobiography; and a bibliography of her work.
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Guide to the Hallie Flanagan Papers, 1904-1987

Collection Title
Hallie Flanagan Papers
Creator
Flanagan, Hallie, 1890-1969
Abstract
Papers primarily concerning Flanagan's teaching and theater activities at Vassar College and her work with the Federal Theater Project. Includes correspondence, curriculum materials, scripts and other play records, reports, speeches, programs, playbills, photographs, scrapbooks, and clippings.
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