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Guide to the Muriel Rukeyser Papers, 1927-1967

Collection Title
Muriel Rukeyser Papers
Creator
Rukeyser, Muriel, 1913-1980
Abstract
The Muriel Rukeyser Papers contain various published works and corresponding promotional materials in addition to manuscripts, including signed Neruda translations. Correspondence with the poet and photographs of complete the collection.
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Guide to the Nancy Dean Papers, 1950-2017

Collection Title
Nancy Dean Papers
Creator
Dean, Nancy
Abstract
Collection includes manuscripts of Dean’s scholarly works, fiction and theatrical writing, as well as subject files and teaching files. Collection includes correspondence with friends and family, handwritten notes and manuscript drafts, as well as index cards containing notes used for research and/or teaching. Publicity and press clippings files include reviews of Dean’s theatrical works. Collection also contains audio visual materials, including CDs, DVDs, as well as audio and video cassettes.
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Guide to the Nancy Willard Papers, 1989-2010

Collection Title
Nancy Willard Papers
Creator
Willard, Nancy
Abstract
This collection consists of drafts and unpublished material pertaining to poet, author, and teacher Nancy Willard's children's book , as well as collections of student writings and artwork from a number of Willard's Vassar College courses.
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Guide to the Natalie Davis Spingarn Papers, approximately 1963

Collection Title
Natalie Davis Spingarn Papers
Creator
Spingarn, Natalie Davis
Abstract
Manuscript of Spingarn's book, , published in 1963.
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Guide to the National Woman's Party Pamphlet Collection, approximately 1923-1946

Collection Title
National Woman's Party Pamphlet Collection
Abstract
Pamphlets, flyers, congressional reports, clippings issued or collected by the National Woman's Party.
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Guide to the National Women's Conference Records, 1975-1977

Collection Title
National Women's Conference Records
Abstract
Materials relating to the events planned by the National Women's Conference in honor of International Women's Year, 1975.
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Guide to the National Women’s Political Caucus Records, 1971-1974

Collection Title
National Women’s Political Caucus Records
Abstract
Materials relating to the National Women's Political Caucus, the Women's Political Caucus of Dutchess County, and the Tri-State Women's Political Caucus, 1971-1974. There are also some materials from the Women's Center of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 1972-1974, and other miscellaneous groups working on women's rights.
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Guide to the Nellie Wooster Cooley Papers, 1882-1952

Collection Title
Nellie Wooster Cooley Papers
Creator
Cooley, Nellie Wooster
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts, printed material, newspaper clippings, and photographs related to Wooster's life at Vassar College and as a civic volunteer in Chicago.
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Guide to the Nicholas B. Scheetz Collection, approximately 9th-18th century

Collection Title
Nicholas B. Scheetz Collection
Creator
Scheetz, Nicholas B.
Abstract
Leaves, fragments, and codices of
manuscripts, some illuminated, primarily in Latin, from a variety of sources.
Collection includes one printed item from the late 15th century and one stenciled
item from the 18th century.
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Guide to the Norris Houghton Papers, 1915-1998

Collection Title
Norris Houghton Papers
Creator
Houghton, Norris
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts, typescripts, playbills, contracts, clippings, photographs, and memorabilia documenting the life and theatrical career of Norris Houghton.
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Guide to the Office of the President Records, Alan Simpson Files, 1949-1979

Collection Title
Office of the President Records, Alan Simpson Files
Creator
Simpson, Alan, 1912-1998
Abstract
Materials related to the work of the Vassar College's Office of the President during the tenure of Alan Simpson. The collection includes typical day-to-day administrative records, as well as documents related to noteworthy issues and events from the Simpson Era (1964-1977).
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Guide to the Office of the President Records, Frances D. Fergusson Files, 1951-2011 (bulk 1986-2006)

Collection Title
Office of the President Records, Frances D. Fergusson Files
Creator
Fergusson, Frances D. (Frances Daly)
Abstract
Records of the Office of the President of Vassar College during the tenure of Frances D. Fergusson, 1986-2006.
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Guide to the Office of the President Records, Henry Noble MacCracken Files, 1907 - circa 1968

Collection Title
Office of the President Records, Henry Noble MacCracken Files
Creator
MacCracken, H. N. (Henry Noble), 1880-1970
Abstract
Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, contracts, publications, and other materials pertaining to Henry Noble MacCracken's tenure as president of Vassar College.
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Guide to the Office of the President Records, Sarah Gibson Blanding Files, 1911-1977 (bulk 1946-1964)

Collection Title
Office of the President Records, Sarah Gibson Blanding Files
Creator
Blanding, Sarah Gibson, 1898-1985
Abstract
Records of the Vassar College Office of the President during the administration of Sarah Gibson Blanding, 1946-1964. Includes correspondence, memoranda, clippings, articles, speeches, and press releases from Blanding's time at Vassar, including those concerning women's education, academic freedom, 1950's politics, her stand against Congressional investigation of Communist influence in education, her introduction to Adlai Stevenson on a radio program, and her 1962 statement on pre-marital sex and Vassar students.
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Guide to the Office of the President Records, Virginia B. Smith Files, 1950-2010 (bulk 1977-1986)

Collection Title
Office of the President Records, Virginia B. Smith Files
Creator
Simpson, Alan, 1912-1998
Abstract
Materials related to the work of the Vassar College's Office of the President during the tenure of Virginia B. Smith. The collection includes typical day-to-day administrative records, as well as documents related to noteworthy issues and events from the Smith Era (1977-1986).
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Guide to the Oscar Serlin Collection of George Bernard Shaw Materials, 1920-2006 (bulk 1920-1951)

Collection Title
Oscar Serlin Collection of George Bernard Shaw Materials
Creator
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950.
Abstract
Portraits of George Bernard Shaw, as well as photographs, framed materials, notes, and memorabilia relating to Shaw.
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Guide to the Pamela Askew Papers, approximately 1950-1980

Collection Title
Pamela Askew Papers
Creator
Askew, Pamela
Abstract
Lecture notes, manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence, research materials documenting the academic career of Pamela Askew.
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Guide to the Papyrus Collection, 251 B.C.E. - 3rd century C.E.

Collection Title
Papyrus Collection
Abstract
Twelve examples of papyri dating from 251 B.C.E. to the 3rd century C.E. and originating from sites in Oxyrhynchus, Fayum, and Hibeh.
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Guide to the Paul Russell Papers, approximately 1991, 1998

Collection Title
Paul Russell Papers
Abstract
Manuscript and typescript drafts of the novels and .
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Guide to the Paulina Wright Davis Papers, 1843-1890

Collection Title
Paulina Wright Davis Papers
Creator
Davis, Paulina W. (Paulina Wright), 1813-1876
Abstract
61 letters, mainly incoming (with
typewritten copies), 17 manuscripts, 2 travel diaries (attributed to Davis' niece)
and miscellaneous papers.
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