Through our digital collections, Vassar College Libraries aim to provide access to high-quality digital content generated by the Libraries for research and study, as open as possible; support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the College; preserve at-risk or fragile physical collections through digitization, or at-risk born-digital collections through reformatting; expose hidden, less-used physical collections through access to digital surrogates; and foster experimental, cutting-edge, and innovative projects through technology. Learn More
Main (Thompson) Library location: North wing -- Sixth window. Mathieu Vivan (c.14-- – c. 15--) is believed to be one of the first printers in Orléans, and it is possible that he began his career in Poitiers several years earlier. The only known work attributed to Vivian is Manipulus curatorum
Matthew Israel (VC'00), Director of the Art Genome Project, talks about the Project, Artsy, and taxonomies of the history of art. "The Art Genome Project's search technology is the product of an ongoing art-historical study—undertaken by a team of contributors with art-historical backgrounds—seeking
Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar as a mature man wearing glasses.
Three-quarter length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt, black suit and black gloves. He is seated, holding a curved-top cane in his right hand. His dog, Tip, is standing on a chair next to him.
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.
