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Guide to the Portrait Collection, 1673-1962

Collection Title
Portrait Collection
Abstract
Artificial collection of portraits of significant figures in history, literature and the arts.
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Guide to the Printed Illustrations of Oxford and Oxfordshire
Collection, approximately 1600-1908

Collection Title
Printed Illustrations of Oxford and
Oxfordshire Collection
Abstract
Collection of printed illustrations
of Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Guide to the Printed Leaves Collection, 1475-1905

Collection Title
Printed Leaves Collection
Abstract
An artificial collection of printed leaves, including leaves separated from incunabula as well as later works.
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Guide to the Priscilla Morgan Papers, 1910-2014 (bulk 1945-2014)

Collection Title
Priscilla Morgan Papers
Creator
Morgan, Priscilla, 1919-2014
Abstract
This collection documents the career and collaborative efforts of Priscilla Morgan, a New York-based international arts administrator, producer, and emissary of arts and culture. The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, subject files, travel files, maps, and photograph albums.
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Guide to the Priscilla Robertson Papers, 1889-2000

Collection Title
Priscilla Robertson Papers
Creator
Robertson, Priscilla Smith
Abstract
Personal and professional correspondence, photographs, publications, diaries, teaching materials, and research materials author, professor, historian and former chairwoman of the Kentucky Civil Liberties Union.
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Guide to the Priscilla Tremper Leith Papers, 1974-1988

Collection Title
Priscilla Tremper Leith Papers
Creator
Leith, Priscilla Marie Tremper, 1935-
Abstract
Correspondence, reports and other materials relating primarily to Leith’s work with the National Organization for Women.
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Guide to the Rebecca Lawrence Lowrie Papers, 1846-1996 (bulk 1909-1977)

Collection Title
Rebecca Lawrence Lowrie Papers
Creator
Lowrie, Rebecca Lawrence, 1891-1975
Abstract
The bulk of the collection consists
of Lowrie's manuscripts of published and unpublished book reviews, 1934-1952. Other
items include correspondence relating to Vassar College, her work as a book
reviewer, responses to her reviews, her health, comments on people and politics,
popular culture, her dogs, and other personal issues. There is also family and
biographical material, her Christmas card collection, and other items.
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Guide to the Richard Wilson Papers, 1965-2018

Collection Title
Richard Wilson Papers
Creator
Wilson, Richard, 1941-
Abstract
Correspondence and course materials documenting the personal and professional life of Richard Wilson.
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Guide to the Richmond John Rathbone Collection of Rare Maps, 1550-1798

Collection Title
Richmond John Rathbone Collection of Rare Maps
Creator
Rathbone, Richmond John
Abstract
Collection of maps, atlas pages, and documents depicting the Western Hemisphere, globe, and regions of North America from the 16th to 18th centuries. Also included is a military commission for Daniel Rathbun, Jr., signed by New York governor John Jay in 1798.
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Guide to the Rick Lazio Papers, 1981–2005

Collection Title
Rick Lazio Papers
Creator
Lazio, Rick
Abstract
Material relating to Lazio's career in politics including his tenure as state legislator (1989-1992), as a four-term member of the House of Representatives (1993-2001), and concluding with his race for New York Senate in 2000.
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Guide to the Robert E. Middleton Papers, 1939-1954

Collection Title
Robert E. Middleton Papers
Creator
Middleton, Robert, 1920-
Abstract
Correspondence, photographs and miscellaneous papers from Robert E. Middleton, VC Professor of Music 1953-1985.
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Guide to the Roberta Hodes Papers, 1943-1989

Collection Title
Roberta Hodes Papers
Creator
Hodes, Roberta
Abstract
Material relating to Hodes’ career in the film industry and her time at Vassar College.
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Guide to the Rockford University Microfilmed Julia Lathrop Papers, 1880-1932

Collection Title
Julia Lathrop Papers, 1880-1932
Creator
Lathrop, Julia Clifford, 1858-1932
Abstract
Microfilmed set of the Lathrop Papers held by the Rockford University Archives in Rockford, Illinois.
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Guide to the Rockwell Kent Ephemera Collection, 1920-1995

Collection Title
Rockwell Kent Ephemera Collection
Creator
Kent, Rockwell, 1882-1971
Abstract
Primarily printed material relating to or including Kent's work.
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Guide to the Roland F. Pease Papers, 1831-2005 (bulk 1940-2000)

Collection Title
Roland F. Pease Papers
Creator
Pease, Roland
Abstract
Materials relating to the life and work of author and art collector, Roland Pease. Of particular interest is material related to his involvement with the Tibor de Nagy Gallery in New York City, as well as his work for several religious and fraternal organizations, such as the Society of Mayflower Descendants, the New England Society, and St. James' Church.
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Guide to the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Papers, 1948-1983

Collection Title
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Papers
Creator
McKenna, Rosalie Thorne
Abstract
The collection consists primarily of photographs taken by American photographer Rosalie Thorne "Rollie" McKenna (1918-2003) that document life and events at
Vassar College during the 1950s and 1960s, including contact sheets, negatives, and prints. It also includes photographs taken by
McKenna of Springside National Historic Site, Matthew Vassar's former estate in
Poughkeepsie, as well as correspondence with the National Park Service.
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Guide to the Rosalind Howe Sturges Allen Papers, 1928-1999

Collection Title
Rosalind Howe Sturges Allen Papers
Creator
Howe, Rosalind
Abstract
Research materials, sketches, drawings, published materials, and exhibition materials relating to Rosalind Howe’s work as an artist and architectural cartographer as well as professional correspondence, published materials about Howe, and published materials which included Howe’s work.
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Guide to the Rosetta Shear Clarkson Papers, 1904-1956

Collection Title
Rosetta Shear Clarkson Papers
Creator
Clarkson, Rosetta Shear, 1892-1950
Abstract
Photographs, clippings, manuscripts, correspondence, and scrapbooks relating to Clarkson's study and cultivation of herbs.
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Guide to the Rudolph Ruzicka Ephemera Collection, 1915-1956

Collection Title
Rudolph Ruzicka Ephemera Collection
Creator
Ruzicka, Rudolph, 1883-1978
Abstract
Primarily printed material (greeting cards, pamphlets, programs) relating to or including Ruzicka's work
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Guide to the Russian Leaves Collection, 1775, 1790

Collection Title
Russian Leaves Collection
Abstract
Leaves from two 18th century Russian manuscripts, one of Bible stories and one of holiday hymns.
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