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The "Victrola record chorus" in the skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Student portraying a Russian dancer in the skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Opening scene of the skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Students portraying representatives of Vassar, West Point and Sing Sing in a skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926. The scene includes eight students in stereotypical Chinese costumes
Three students costumed as rag dolls in the skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926. One doll is a "long-legged" doll and the other two are golliwog dolls and are in blackface
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1926. The scene includes one student costumed as Buddha and three students in stereotypical Chinese or South Asian costumes with symbols relating to money
Japanese play scene from the "Carnival of Nations" skit show presented by the Class of 1917 to the Class of 1919
Scotland scene from the "Carnival of Nations" skit show presented by the Class of 1917 to the Class of 1919
Full cast of the "Alices in Blunderland" skit show presented by the Class of 1918 to the Class of 1920
Utopian Vassar skit show presented by the Class of 1920 to the Class of 1922
Here you will find digitized archival collections, oral histories, and more. We are continually expanding the collections and improving access. You may find additional digital resources that reside outside the digital library here, and a selection of Online Exhibitions here.
Collections Overview
The Archives & Special Collections Library is part of the Vassar College Libraries system. It holds the rare book, manuscript, and archival collections of the college. It collects, preserves, and makes available rare and unique collections, and also engages in teaching and outreach activities. This collection of finding aids describe items in both the Virginia B. Smith Memorial Manuscript Collection and the College Archives.
The Vassar College herbarium holds over 8,000 specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and algae. Holdings are primarily from northeastern North America, and include collections made by several notable 19th century botanists. To learn more about this project visit the website here.
Vassar College's institutional repository reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community. It provides access to senior theses, peer reviewed open access articles, and projects from a wide range of disciplines.