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Title: Michael Wenssler, 1493 -- window photograph:
Creator: Wenssler, Michael
Description: Window currently located at Second Floor -- Northeast wing
Window originally located at North wing -- Sixth window
Date: 1493

Title: Eaton, Ester — to Miss Shipp, April 27, 1905
Creator: Eaton, Ester
Date: 27 Apr 1905
Text: April 27th My dear Miss Shipp: Last Saturday there appeared very mysteriously upon my desk a pretty green book entitled "The Digressions of Polly". Within it was a card bearing the name - "Miss Shipp". I flew down to Peggy to thank her for the Easter gift but she gently reminded me that she is [underlined: not] Miss Shipp! I must beg your pardon for doing you that slight but you will agree that it was a natural mistake since Peg [underlined: is] Miss Shipp [underlined:...
Show moreApril 27th My dear Miss Shipp: Last Saturday there appeared very mysteriously upon my desk a pretty green book entitled "The Digressions of Polly". Within it was a card bearing the name - "Miss Shipp". I flew down to Peggy to thank her for the Easter gift but she gently reminded me that she is [underlined: not] Miss Shipp! I must beg your pardon for doing you that slight but you will agree that it was a natural mistake since Peg [underlined: is] Miss Shipp [underlined: here] and then - why should I dream of an Easter gift from Peg's sister? It is charming of you to remember Peg's friends this way - and I am doubly fortunate in being counted among Peg’s best friends - The greatest comfort about knowing and loving Peg is that I don’t continually have to be thinking “after June I may never meet her again” as I do with the other girls - For we live so near that we are counting on an interchange of visits, but I want to bespeak the [underlined: first] visit from Peggy to [underlined: my] home - [underlined: now]!I have enjoyed “Polly’s Digressions” immensely - and what a delicious book for a lazy summer afternoon and a hammock - I have read half but am jealously keeping the rest until such a time. I hope you [underlined: are] coming on to Commencement! I want so much to meet the donor of my dainty book and the “Sister” of whom I have heard such beautiful things. Besides - I have met Mrs. Snow - you know - and Ruth Underhill lives next door to me - so I [underlined: know] some things! Thanking you I am very sincerely Esther EatonMiss Shipp
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Title: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin) -- to father, May 9, 1897:
Creator: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin)
Description: VC 1897
Date: May 9, 1897
Text: Vassar College. Poughkeepsie. N.Y. iMay 9. 1897, My dearest Father, — I am going to write my letter before church this morning, so that I may go for a walk this afternoon. This has been a perfect spring: we have not had any very hot weather yet; it has been bright and clear and comfortably cool most of the time so far—-the kind of weather that makes us want to live out of doors. Ray finally got her bicycle fixed up, so that I have beenout on it twice already. I thought I might have forgotten...
Show moreVassar College. Poughkeepsie. N.Y. iMay 9. 1897, My dearest Father, — I am going to write my letter before church this morning, so that I may go for a walk this afternoon. This has been a perfect spring: we have not had any very hot weather yet; it has been bright and clear and comfortably cool most of the time so far—-the kind of weather that makes us want to live out of doors. Ray finally got her bicycle fixed up, so that I have beenout on it twice already. I thought I might have forgotten somewhat since last fall how to ride, but I had no trouble at all. The spring rains make the roads here very bad for a long while. It is not like the streets of a city, where you can ride the year around. Yesterday we had the second set of match games in Basket- Bali. Our team has beaten each time this spring. They did not begin to practice till after all the other teams did this spring, so we were afraid they would not be very successful. But I think they have tried all the harder on that account, and I thinkthey will win the championship. Next Saturday is Field Day, so in addition to the final match Basket- ball games, there will be track events - running, jumping etc. The girls who are entered have been training fro some time, and they have to diet, too. That is, they are forbidden to eat any sweets, or to eat between meals - etc. Next Saturday evening, the Junior Class have invited our class to take a ride up the river for two or three hours, in a boat chartered for the purpose. We are so delighted, for everybody says there is notihfcig more beautiful than a ride on the Hudson. Every year the Juniors entertain the Seniors in some way;- lastyear we gave them a lawn fete in the evening - But this will be much nicer. Tou know I have always intended to go from here to Albany by water some time on the way home, but I have never arranged it. Next Friday night there is to be an open debate between our Senior debating society - "T. and M." and the Junior, "Qui Vive"- to which we challenged them. Ray is to be one of the debaters on our side. From now on there will be something going on all the time, our examinations begin a week from Thursday- The Seniors take them earlier than the rest of the people, in order to leave time for the Senior vacationbefore Commencement. The night that we finish our exams, we have what is called the "Senior Howl"- when we literally howl—either for joy or for sorrow that we are through. It will cost about twenty dollars, I think, to pay for all these extra Senior expenses, such as our pictures, invitations, class supper. Class Day expenses, and diploma. We have to pay five dollars for the diploma. I had expected to pay for all these things with the money coming to the Vassar ion Board, but I find that that money will not be ready for me till summer - about July. I am earning a little bit thisweek by tutoring in History — a married woman who came here after this semester's work began, and next who wishes to be graduated with -last year's class- She was formerly in the Class of '78. Somebody in the family inquired about my Com. essay: it is not getting along very well: I have not settled very definitely yet what I shall put into it. They will all be stupid. W e have been putting in our odd times this week by making blue prints from films that we borrow from various girls- We pay for the paper by making more than enough for ourselves and selling some. We shall have some very good pictures of the grounds and various buildings and people. I have always to make a collection of them, and now that there is so little time left, we are waked up to it. Mamma inquired about bringing Ray's Class Day dress- She will not need to do so, for Ray's dressmaker sent to her the Class Day dress and Commencement dress, by express- If mamma has any extra room in her trunk I can fill it up for her on the way home. Just to think of talking about the way home. Lots of love to you and to all of the family, from your loving daughter Adelaide. (Claflin, May 9, 1897.
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Title: Foster, Frances (Harmon) Miller -- to Louisa, Apr. 14, 1866:
Creator: Foster, Frances (Harmon) Miller
Description: VC Spec 1865-1867
Date: April 14, 1866
Text: Vassar College April 14&- 1866? Dear Louisa. I did not intend to answer your letter to day but I fear if I do not you won't get a letter from me before week after next.which would be almost too long when you were so prompt in writing to me. This is Saturday afternoon, and we are all sitting by the Corridor windows as usual. I am feeling quite good this afternoon we have been talking about the Founders Festival which is to be next on Monday, the Founder (Mr Vassar's) birthday....
Show moreVassar College April 14&- 1866? Dear Louisa. I did not intend to answer your letter to day but I fear if I do not you won't get a letter from me before week after next.which would be almost too long when you were so prompt in writing to me. This is Saturday afternoon, and we are all sitting by the Corridor windows as usual. I am feeling quite good this afternoon we have been talking about the Founders Festival which is to be next on Monday, the Founder (Mr Vassar's) birthday. The whole day Is to be a holiday but the Festival Is not to commence until evening the whole college Ire going out to meet Mr. Vassar at the gate and form in two lines and let "his" carraige pass through, and then we are all going to repair to the chapel, where we are to have some exercises and Henry Ward. Beecher. is going to take part in them then all the ministers in Poughkeepsie are to be here, and after the chapel we are to have an entertainment in the dining-room, which I suppose will be fine, after that, we are to have a reception In the parlours. X will tell you more about it when it happens. I arose this morning about half past five and walked until break- fast time so had quite an appetite for my breakfast, which is quite unusual, for me I am sorry and yet glad thatthis day is most through I am glad that it is one day nearer, home and sorry, that it is one day nearer Monday. 1 know it is wicked to wish time to fly, when I know so , ■ 'S \ little but I can't help it once in a while, Mate Judson is reading a love fi \ Apr. 14, 1866? - 2 story to us. and I am afraid your letter won't be very interesting, We had also, a fire here but it did'ent amount to much, the gallery behind acted one of the gas burners burned a little but not much. Miss Lyman^very bravely, and threw her shawl over it. there is'ent much going on that would be interesting to write you. we are all busy studying, going to chapel, recictlng etc. I have not been to Poughkeepsle since I came back, perhaps I shall go the last of next week, if I can go without a Teacher if one of the twenty girls will go with me. X sha'nt go with a Teacher if X don't go at all. I am sorry, that Mrs. Hill is so sick X hope she will be better soon. X suppose. Mr.H will be home for tomorrow. X would like to be there to hear, him preach, but suppose will have to be content to hear. President Raymond, who preaches very well, but is pretty "long.winded" which we don't like as much. We have seen some young gentelmen come up here, this afternoon, and we were 4e-**e sure we saw. Bannard. but I guess it was'ent. as we have 'nt seen anything of him yet. I went out rowing the other day and had a fine time. I wish I knew how to row. most all the girls do here perhaps I will some dayWhat are you going to have this summer for a hat. I am going to get mine in Poughkeepsle I suppose it will be a grand affair as my hats generally are, but I think X have written quite as much as did you and wouldent dare write any more for fear of. I don't know what. but. I must Apr, 14, 1866? close, give my love to all folks, and keep a good share to yourself. I remain Your Affectionate Friend Frank
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Title: Neef, Nora -- to Abbie Farwell, Nov. 5, 1866:
Creator: Neef, Nora
Description: VC Prep 1866-1867; Spec 1867
Date: November 5, 1866
Text: NORA Monday afternoon November 5th 1866 My darling Abbie What a pink of perfection you are to write to me so punctually. Oh Abbie Mr Ansonge is dead just think of it, he played on the organ Sunday morning and died Sunday evening, he had the cholera. Mrs. Ansonge is feeling terribly. Mr Johnson saw her the day after and said that he did not know her. You know that her mother just died a little. You wicked little sinner to think that you read my letters to the girls what could have induced you...
Show moreNORA Monday afternoon November 5th 1866 My darling Abbie What a pink of perfection you are to write to me so punctually. Oh Abbie Mr Ansonge is dead just think of it, he played on the organ Sunday morning and died Sunday evening, he had the cholera. Mrs. Ansonge is feeling terribly. Mr Johnson saw her the day after and said that he did not know her. You know that her mother just died a little. You wicked little sinner to think that you read my letters to the girls what could have induced you to do so. You ought to whippedVassar is just gay, only it needs you here to make it perfection. I can tell you we have to study. We get up at six have breakfast at seven then silent-hour and then sing for a half an hour, then chapel, then from nine to ten. Algebra, ten to eleven, French, eleven to twelve I take a music lesson twice a week and from twelve to one we have English department then dinner then from two to three, Rhetoric, from three to four exercise, from four to five study hour, from five to six, practice, then supper Chapel and silent hour then Gymnastics from eight to nine and the warning bell rings at twenty minutes to ten. So you see how much time I have to my self. Saturdays we dont have any thing to do, so of course we are alwaysanxious for Saturday to come. What kind of a person is Miss Porter? describe her to me - I have not lwew seen Virginia Butler yet but I will try and find her though trying to find anyone here is like looking for a needle in a haystack. I am making mother a pincushion and am going to make her a breakfast shawl. I have made Effie a hood, but I am in a pickle about what I shall give Walter. Do tell me what I shall give him. Did you know that Fanny Skinner has been at Lake Forest* indeed all the family have, they were afraid of cholera. Mother says that the hotel was full. Rosa Wright must be lovely if she looks any thing like I do. I pity her.I had hoped that there was but one such face as mine in the world but I see that my hopes are to be dashed to atoms. Just see those blots arent they horrid. I am mad but I cant help it. One of the girls shook my arm and consequently there was a blot. I think they make the paper look pretty dont you. What a horrid cold day it is, Otie girls on our transverse cor- ridor are all sitting in the corridor writing. I am sitting at the window with a girl named Maggie Davies. She is just old peacher. She has black hair and eyes- She is just full of the "Old Nick" or of the "Old Harry" I suppose would be a more elegant expression or but I must say that neither of them are too elegant. She sends her love to you. Theres the horrid bell. Good Bye my darling (To Abbie Farwell. '72, from Nora Neef, 1866-68)
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, May 12,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/12/20
Text: Dear Mother + Father: May 12. I am very busy today and do not feel particularly well so the [sooner] I get there with my work the better. The next to the last long theme of the year is due tomorrow (in [Aighsh]). I spoke to Miss Wells. My doubts probably seem willy, but so many people have volunteered the information that soph. math is a waste of time. I am going to take it on the theory that what you want benefits you. I saw Miss [Landon] over at the lab. yesterday. Professor [Draullan] was...
Show moreDear Mother + Father: May 12. I am very busy today and do not feel particularly well so the [sooner] I get there with my work the better. The next to the last long theme of the year is due tomorrow (in [Aighsh]). I spoke to Miss Wells. My doubts probably seem willy, but so many people have volunteered the information that soph. math is a waste of time. I am going to take it on the theory that what you want benefits you. I saw Miss [Landon] over at the lab. yesterday. Professor [Draullan] was away. She says it would be absolutely ridiculous for me to take baby chem again. I explained fully my position, as to understanding of the subj. etc., and she still said it would be absurd to repeat it. I don't even have to take an exam. She course reviews until Thanksgiving Vacation. [Are] you com-ing for your reunion? Love, FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Shipp, Margaret M. -- to Sister, 19 January 1905
Creator: Shipp, Margaret M.
Description: VC 1905
Date: 19 January 1905

Title: Shipp, Margaret M. -- to Family, 13 October 1901
Creator: Shipp, Margaret M.
Description: VC 1905
Date: 13 October 1901

Title: Alumnae Parade -- 1921 (3 of 3)
Creator: Wolven, E. L. (Edmund L.)
Date: 1921

Title: from Julia A. M. Gould, 21 May 1864
Creator: Gould, Julia A. M.
Description: Requesting consideration of daughter's application
Date: May 21, 1864
Text: To Matthew Vassar Esq … May 21rd 1864 Sir Mr Hallenbeck spoke Vassar to Mr Vassar sometime since respecting my … the getting a situation in Vassar College to … … … open. He thought I wished her to obtain a position is teacher, but was mistaken. I am anxious … he should have the advantages of the institution as a … for one year. The had a … good … in the common. English Brothers and … given some attention to …, has been assisting her mother in teaching 2 years, in a … Mr Vassar is aware that...
Show moreTo Matthew Vassar Esq … May 21rd 1864 Sir Mr Hallenbeck spoke Vassar to Mr Vassar sometime since respecting my … the getting a situation in Vassar College to … … … open. He thought I wished her to obtain a position is teacher, but was mistaken. I am anxious … he should have the advantages of the institution as a … for one year. The had a … good … in the common. English Brothers and … given some attention to …, has been assisting her mother in teaching 2 years, in a … Mr Vassar is aware that the … lost all he was worth in “578 “58 and that we have struggled to give our daughters the … of supporting therefore since that time. We were … by Mr Vassar’s … announcement sometime … to make this appeal if it is … with his plan and all the … not filled he would be conferring a … on her … for which the will be … grateful. Yours … … A. M. …Mr Julia Gold May 21/64
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Title: Miscellaneous printed material about E.C.S., 1948-07-19
Date: 19-Jul
Text: Life Sketch of czgawt can Slcudan by her Granddaughter NORA STANTON BARNEY Civil Engineer and Architect rd‘! Published on the 100th Anniversary of the day that 4 ex.-Quart eat, gfaafoa submitted the first resolution in the world demanding the Elective Franchise for Women Seneca Falls, N. Y., July 19, 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born in Johnstown, New York, on No- vember l2th, 1815. Her family was wealthy, judged by contempo- rary standards, and she could have lead a life of ease and...
Show moreLife Sketch of czgawt can Slcudan by her Granddaughter NORA STANTON BARNEY Civil Engineer and Architect rd‘! Published on the 100th Anniversary of the day that 4 ex.-Quart eat, gfaafoa submitted the first resolution in the world demanding the Elective Franchise for Women Seneca Falls, N. Y., July 19, 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born in Johnstown, New York, on No- vember l2th, 1815. Her family was wealthy, judged by contempo- rary standards, and she could have lead a life of ease and luxury, but the seed of divine discontent was A within her. The sad lot of most women penetrated her soul at an early age, and she chose, instead, a life of continual work, hardship and battle. She had to contend with op- position within the family, also. Her determination to speak in public, and her stand for the enfranchisement of her sex caused her father to disin- herit her. Yet she was never hitter , and her dignity, humour, unbounded health and energy carried her through the ocean of ridicule, frus- trations, prejudice and intolerance to the ripe age of 86 years. She was ageless, , and could en- _ thrall my English and French cous- ins and me with stories of her youth as easily as she could move a vast audience with her oratory and logic. Her lectures and writings covered the whole ﬁeld of human progress———— “Motherhood”, “Sex”, “Our Boys”, “Our Girls”, °‘Woman Suffrage”, “Dress Reform ”, “Woman, the Church and the Bible”. She was a diligent Greek scholar and a great student of the Bible. She inveighed against the degraded position accord- ed to women by the orthodox churches of her generation. She was a Unitarian, and a firm believer in the brotherhood of man and the right to political and economic equal- ity of all human beings regardless of color or sex or race. Seneca Falls was her home for 16 years from 1847. The little town seethed with activity from the day she set her foot there, and on July 19 and 20,1848, the long-discussed plans of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott to hold a Woman’s Rights Convention were realized. One hundred well-known men and women attended and signed the “Declaration of Sentiments”, but it was Mrs. Stanton who moved the reso- lution that women should be granted the elective franchise, a motion sec- onded by Frederick Douglass. A storm of protest arose, but the motion was carried by a small margin. Over the cries of ridicule and denunciation heaped on the Convention and its sponsors by pulpit and press arose the clarion voice of Wendell Phillips. ————“This is the inauguration of the most momentous reform yet launched upon the world, the first organized protest against the injus- tice that has brooded for ages over the character and destiny of half the human race”————, and Frederick Doug- lass in “Lone Star” and Horace Gree- ley in New York Tribune published the only editorials in praise of the Convention and its objectives. Often reformers of one generation _ become the conservatives of the next. , Thiswas not true of Mrs. Stanton. She wrote a letter which was read at the celebration of the 50th anniver- sary of the 1848 Convention, which ended as follows: “. . . My message today to our coadju- tors is that we have a higher duty than the demand for suffrage. We must now, at the end of fifty years of faithful ser- vice, broaden our platform and consider the next step in progress, to which the signs of the times clearly point,———name- ly, co-operation, a new principle in in- dustrial economics. We see that the right of suffrage avails nothing for the masses in competition with the wealthy classes, and worse still, with each other. “Women all over the country are working earnestly in many fragmentary reforms, each believing that her own, if achieved, would usher in a new day of peace and plenty. With woman suf- frage, temperance, social parity, rigid Sunday laws and physical culture, could any, or all, be successful, we should see changes in the condition of the masses. We need all these reforms and many more to make existence endurable. What is life today to the prisoner in his cell, to the feeble hands that keep time with machinery in all our marts of trade, to those that have no abiding place, no title to one foot of land on this green earth? Such are the fruits of competi- tion. Our next experiment is to be made on the broad principle of co-operation. At the end of fifty years, whose achieve- ments we celebrate here today, let us reason together as to the wisdom of lay- ing some new plank in our platform. “The co-operative idea will remodel codes and constitutions, creeds and cat- echisms, social customs and convention- alism, the curriculum of schools and colleges. It will give a new sense of jus- tice, liberty and equality in all the re- lations of life. Those who have eyes to see recognize the fact that the period for all the fragmentary reforms is ended. “Agitation of the broader questions of philosophical Socialism is now in order. This next step in progress has been fore- shadowed by our own seers and prophets, and is now being agitated by all the thinkers and writers of all civilized coun- tries. “The few have no right to the luxuries of life, while the many are denied its necessities. This motto is the natural out- growth of the one so familiar on our platform and our official paper, ‘Equal Rights for All’. It is impossible to have ‘equal rights for all’ under our present competitive system. ‘All men are born free, with an equal right to life, liberty and happiness’. The natural outgrowth of this sentiment is the vital principles of the Christian religion. ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’. In broad, liberal principles, the suffrage association should be the leader of thought for wom- en, and not narrow its platform, from ‘year to year, to one idea, rejecting all relative ideas as side issues. “Progress is the victory of a new thought over old superstitions!” If she were living today, she would no doubt be a champion of civil rights and just as many unpopular causes as in 1848. She would be de- manding the full emancipation of woman and equality of rights under law, inveighing against intolerance and bigotry, imperialism and monop- oly, and championing the rights of the common man throughout the world. Until 1900, she held, the pre-emi- nent position in the feminist move- ment, not only in her own country but throughout Europe too. During the last years of her life, she was uni- versally known as “The Grand Old Woman of America”. Some of the high lights of her long life were: In 1848, was the principal organ- izer of the ﬁrst Woman’s Rights Con- vention, and moved the woman suf- frage resolution. In 1854, the ﬁrst woman to ad- dress the New York legislature from the speaker’s rostrum. She was president of New York State -Woman Suffrage Society in 1854. She helped form the ﬁrst National organization for woman’s rights—— The National Woman’s Suﬁrage As- sociation, and was its president from its inception almost continuously for 20 years (1869-1890). When later the American Woman Suffrage Association merged with the National Woman’s Suffrage Associa- tion to become the National Ameri- can Woman Suffrage Association, she was elected president. She made the principal address at the great Cooper Union mass meet- ing in 1861, calling on Lincoln to free women as well as the Negro, and enfranchise both. She ran for Congress in New York State in 1866. In 1869, when the family ﬁnances were at a low ebb and the education of the ﬁve younger children in jeop- ardy, she registered with the Lyceum hureau, and toured the country from Maine to Texas on the famous Or- pheum Circuit, earning from $100.00 to $200.00 per lecture. She did not stop this arduous work until Bob, her youngest, was graduated from Cornell University in 1881. She and Packer Pillsbury edited the periodical, “The Revolution,” from 1868 to 1871. She made the principal address when the W7oman Suffrage Amend- ment was ﬁrst introduced in Congress in 1878. She wrote her coworker, Su- san B. Anthony, who was lecturing in the West, an account of it. This amendment was identical with that ﬁnally passed in 1919 as the 19th Amendment (sometimes erroneously named the Susan B. Anthony Amend- ment). s The three ﬁrst volumes of the “His- tory of Woman Suffrage” early edi- tions, bear the legend, “Edited by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Matilda, .1 oslyn, Gage.” She initiated the International A Woman Suffrage Committee in 1882, in England. On her 80th birthday in 1895, there was a huge celebration at the Metropolitan Opera House of New York City, with memorials and pres- ents from every state, anddmany from abroad. In the Smithsonian Institute at Washington, there stands a large goblet presented to her by the Wom- an Suffrage League on which is en- graved, “Defeated Day by Day, but unto Victory Born”. The reforms she advocated and for which she was ridiculed have largely come to pass: Higher education for women; won1an’s political enfranchisement; dress reform; short skirts; the aban- donment of corsets; the abandonment of swaddling clothes and tight ban- dages for babies; the abandonment of seclusion for women during preg- nancy; getting up soon after child- birth, and continuing one’s duties; liberal divorce laws; a single stand- ard of morals; equal guardianship; property rights, etc. But some of her demands of 1848 still remain unaccomplished, as for instance, complete emancipation of women so that they may have equal- ity of rights under the law, and the full protection of the Constitution. And with all this public activity, she bore and reared seven children, ﬁve boys and two girls. There is a letter from an admirer of hers, my grandfather, writing from Washington, January 16, 1857, to my aunt Margaret Livingston Stanton, then ﬁve years old. He said: “Tell your mother that I have seen a throng of handsome ladies, but that I had rather see her than the whole of them :————hut I intend to cut her acquaintance unless she writes me a letter.” My memories of my Queenmother, as all of us grandchildren called her, are of a delightful person to live with and play with. Backgammon, chess and checkers were our almost night- ly amusement. I have memories of men and women, colored and white, of high and low estate, seeking her counsel and advice. The mornings she spent writing endless letters and articles. During those years, 1897 to 1902, she wrote her autobiography, “Eighty Years and More”, and also “The Woman’s Bible” (her delight- ful commentaries on the women characters of the Bible and her inter- pretations) . Indefatigable to the end, the day before she died, she wrote a letter to Theodore Roosevelt urging him to include sponsoring woman sulirage in his inaugural address. A great writer, author, feminist, philosopher, orator and reformer, friend of Phillips, Douglass, Carri- son, Greeley, Whittier, the Brights and McLarens and feminists through- out the world, passed on into history the 26th day of October, 1902. The author lived with her during the last years of her life, at 26 West 61 st Street and 250 West 94th Street, New York City. Additional copies can be obtained by writing Box 436, Greenwich, Conn. Price 25 cents, postage paid.
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Title: Alumnae Parade -- 1921 (3 of 3)
Creator: Wolven, E. L. (Edmund L.)
Date: 1921

Title: French Club Play -- Apr 1924 (2 of 2)
Creator: Wolven, E. L. (Edmund L.)
Date: Apr 1924

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to [family], n.d. [postmarked March 16, 1922]:
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Description
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-03-16]
Text: It looks as though we shall have a Jewish debate at Barnard! [Bish + Doty] will be somewhat out of place! I certainly had a queer reaction + a varied one to the news about Aunt Hattie. I never was quite so surprised - but I have no time for comments. The important thing is that she should be happy, and I do hope she wil be - she certainly deserves it if anyone ever did. Where should I write to her? Love, Fannie

Title: to Sarah J. Hale, 29 Jan 1866
Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Description: References to change of name and mention of provisions of will.
Date: January 29, 1865
Text: Poughkeepsie Jan^ 29* 1866 My dear Mrs Hale I have delay^ answering yf note of the 23r. current for the purpose of acknowl=ing your article referd to regarding "Vassar College" but up to this hour it has not come to hand. I proceed to remark therefore that this is about my first attempt renewing my correspondence since the slight attack I had of paralisis a month ago to-day while spending a few weeks at the College during the Winter vacation term. I am now mend- ing quite fast and...
Show morePoughkeepsie Jan^ 29* 1866 My dear Mrs Hale I have delay^ answering yf note of the 23r. current for the purpose of acknowl=ing your article referd to regarding "Vassar College" but up to this hour it has not come to hand. I proceed to remark therefore that this is about my first attempt renewing my correspondence since the slight attack I had of paralisis a month ago to-day while spending a few weeks at the College during the Winter vacation term. I am now mend- ing quite fast and am able to ride out every pleasant day, but not make calls as it is difficult changing these positions--------1 begin to be vain eneough to think that as you and many others of my good friends are often cautioning me so earnestly about my health or in other words to "take care of myself", that my life ]i^fi/\/^must be of some consequenceand therefore I am bound to do the best I can to preserve it, and with the help of Divine Providence will avail myself with every possible means to do so, altho1 at times I look upon my poor efforts for doing good as verry inefficient & of little service. I am happy to hear that your health continues good, but excuse me if I also forewarn you in overtaxing your self also, this was the primary cause of the failure of mine - We cannot spare your valuable services to the World yet, besides I must see my good friend Mrs, Hale before parting this transatory life - You have promised me a conditioned visit. I am doing my best to remove the barrier', and I not been prevented by my late illness would have apply,, to our Legislature now in session ere this - We require the written consent and application of all our Trustees, but as they cannot meet till June, must write or see each one personly - I do hope I may succeed because I know we are right in asking the change and besides which I have in my last Willand Testament devised another portion of my Estate to the "Vassar College" making it imperative on the Trustees to change the title if they wish to secure this last gift---- Through some oversight of mine I have neglected to pre-pay for the "Ladys Book", as it cease to come. Will you be so good as to hand Mr. Godey the enclosed $3, and tell him to forward it with back numbers since the year expired— Wishing you the usual complements of the season, with many spiri- tual and temporal blessings, I remain Dear Mrs Hale truly ' Your friend M. VassarMrss. Sarah. J. Hale Philadelphia
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, Father, and Pete, January 26,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1/26/20
Text: January 26, 1920. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I cannot say that your telegram yesterday afternoon made me feel particularly easy. I did not think you would be calling up just to make conversation. I do hope Grandpa is getting along all right. I went to Miss Smith after lunch to find out how much truth there is in the rumor that we will not allowed to go to New York or to see parents or friends who come up here by way of New York. She said she was afraid there was a good deal of truth in...
Show moreJanuary 26, 1920. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I cannot say that your telegram yesterday afternoon made me feel particularly easy. I did not think you would be calling up just to make conversation. I do hope Grandpa is getting along all right. I went to Miss Smith after lunch to find out how much truth there is in the rumor that we will not allowed to go to New York or to see parents or friends who come up here by way of New York. She said she was afraid there was a good deal of truth in it. I then asked her about my doctor's excuse, and she said I would have to speak to Dr. T., that she would let me go if she thought it was wise. Miss Smith was very nice about it. I shall go over now and see what is doing. Just when i had finished talking to Miss S. I got a telegram from Aunt Bessie saying that you called up on Sunday saying I was to come there Wednesday, when and where should she meet me? I will have to telegraph her as soon as I know. I got a letter from Jeanette today, in which she gave me freshman encouragement. In accordance with the ancient Vassar custom we collected our freshman flock in the soap palace and marched down to Taylor Hall and around to Rockie chanting a Latin dirge, prior to taking the exam, only in our case it consisten of "Veni, vidi, mortua sum". The exam was not particularly hard, but quite long. There was a sight passage, a prose passage, and a prepared translation passage. My head was quite clogged up. I still have some French to do and quite a little history. Love, [Fannie]
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Title: Founder's Day -- 1924 (1 of 1)
Creator: Wolven, E. L. (Edmund L.)
Date: 1924

Title: Class Marshall -- 1930 (2 of 2)
Creator: Wolven, E. L. (Edmund L.)
Date: 1930

Title: Teegarden, Mary Treat. Letter, 1867
Creator: Teegarden, Mary Treat
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Description: 1 letter from Teegarden to her cousin Mary A. Starr. She describes her experience staying at Vassar over the Christmas holiday and the daily activities of the students during the break. On Christmas, she writes about attending a service at Christ Church in the City and hosting a Christmas party for students and faculty. Attendees included the Lady Principal (Miss Lyman), the resident physician, and Matthew Vassar. She writes glowingly about her impressions of the school, course of study, facu...
Show more1 letter from Teegarden to her cousin Mary A. Starr. She describes her experience staying at Vassar over the Christmas holiday and the daily activities of the students during the break. On Christmas, she writes about attending a service at Christ Church in the City and hosting a Christmas party for students and faculty. Attendees included the Lady Principal (Miss Lyman), the resident physician, and Matthew Vassar. She writes glowingly about her impressions of the school, course of study, faculty, her classmates, the students' health, and her social life.
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Date: 1867

Title: Warner, Martha S. -- to mother, Oct. 1866:
Creator: Warner, Martha S.
Description: VC 1868
Date: October 21, 1866
Text: Vassar College, Oct. 14, 1866. My dear, dear Mother, I have directed my envelope, so as to be sure and finish my letter before dinner, it will probably seem absurd to you, but I always feel as if my letter was half done when the envelope is directed and lying ready to start. It is a beautiful day today, the air seems ladened with the audible quiet, if I may use the expression, peculiar to a Sunday morning, the house is much stiller than usual this morning also. I think the new scholars are...
Show moreVassar College, Oct. 14, 1866. My dear, dear Mother, I have directed my envelope, so as to be sure and finish my letter before dinner, it will probably seem absurd to you, but I always feel as if my letter was half done when the envelope is directed and lying ready to start. It is a beautiful day today, the air seems ladened with the audible quiet, if I may use the expression, peculiar to a Sunday morning, the house is much stiller than usual this morning also. I think the new scholars are quieting down generally, but at first they certainly seemed to us much more noisy than we were last year. Miss Lyman says they are not, and perhaps it's our vanity. Minnie went on a Geological excursion over the Hudson yesterday. Prof. Tenney took partof his class, but I didn't feel like going, and Hattie, with her usual self denial, stayed at home to go with me. They had a delightful tramp. The girls, all but four, wore their gymnastic suits. You don't know how nice they are for climbing rocks, and Jumping brooks, last time they tore their dresses and caught their hoops, and came to grief generally. If ever I go, I'll send you a full account of the place, and what we saw. We had such a nice time Friday night in our Chapter. I believe that I told Willie that we were to have a magic circle, and what the different articles were to be. Every thing went off beautifully - Helen was fixed up as the most remarkable old maid imaginable. She had her front hair curled, and a black lace head-dress over the back, an under handkerchief, and broad collar, a pair of black mitts, a reticule, an enormous handkerchief, and no hoops completed her attire - You have no idea how comical she looked. Minnie had the desk draped in black and the scrap-box on it. She spoke beautifully. Her oration was unanimously voted the best feature of the evening. I think our Society will be even pleasanter than last year. We are to have a lecture on the subject of Literary Societies from a Mr. Pierson of Waterford N. Y. At least we are going to try to get him. We are also talking of a course of lectures this winter, which I think would be very pleasant indeed, as very few of the girls are able to go to Poughkeepsie to hear lectures there, and even there we seldom hear of them until after they are over. I think that it will be a source ofgreat improvement to all of us. Gough was in Poughkeepsie last week and talked of calling at the College, but I don't think that he did it. Minnie makes a capital President for our Society. We accomplish five times as much business in one hour as we used to with Dr. Raymond in three meetings. Then she presides with so much dignity that it makes us all proud of her - I don't know whatVassar College will do next year with her present Seniors gone. Even the immense dignity and learning of her now Juniors advanced to Seniors will not be sufficient to counterbalance their loss. We do have such good cozy times in our class that it is delightful. We are all nearly of an age, and all like each other, which I think makes a great difference, then we are just a table full, and so get acquainted much faster and better. I do believe people form firmer friendships when they sit at the table together than almost any other way - Then too we always avoid disagreeable subjects at the table which I think is another good thing and a very important one. We are going to have a class organization and a motto. I have no idea what but I presume a Greek one, the girls all prefer Greek to any other language. We have just read Horace's Epistle to Lollius, and I was astonished to find almost every sentence has become a proverb, such as "Anger is a short madness." "Dare to be wise" "A deed well begunis half done" - and so forth. I enjoy Horace better every day, better even than I did Homer. I don't know about that though I do believe that if Prof. Knapp had heard our Homer class, I should have enjoyed it better than Horace. Miss Geiger is our teacher in Herodotus. I like her very much indeed, she is a continual mystery to me - I like her better & better all the time. She seems very sociable, and glad to see us when we go to see her. How good it was for Aunt Mary to write us such a good long letter, and to tell us so much news. How funny it is for Frank Rice to marry Miss Leonard. I always supposed he was rather a frisky young man, but Hattie says he is sober and quiet. I hope he and his bride will live happy - Mary wrote me a full account of their presents, they were very nice weren't they - I suppose that by this time Mr. & Mrs. Griffith are absent on their wedding tour. Beloved ones! How I envy them -Aleck McGraw, Tom's brother, is to be married Tuesday to a Miss Beecher of Battle Creek, they are going to call on Minnie while on their tour. Won't it be pleasant? Have you heard or seen anything of Mrs. Dr. McGraw? Wasn't it a shame that we didn't call on her, and yet how could we. Minnie didn't call on her either. How are your eyes now? Don't think because I have said so little about them that I have thought little. I assure you Mother dear, that I have thought of them almost every hour since I first heard that you must have the operation performed - and I can't tell you how anxious I felt till I heard that it was over. I do hope you will be careful and not overdo yourself in any way. What would become of you without Aunt Mary? Does Eliza prove as efficient as you expected? Love to everyone. Please don't imagine that I've been taking writing lessons of the chickens. I don't know what makes me write so, but I sup-pose its partly owing to the fact that I've been talking most of the time faster than I've been writing - The elections are almost here are they not? Has Father gone to Maine? Has Mr. Ballard been installed? Who preached the sermon? I knew that Mrs. Ballard was an authoress to some extent, but not how far. Mrs. Pratt looks just like it - I presume she has has had her picture taken for some book and has worn her hair so ever since.Tell Father to write me again soon - Good bye Mother dear, nearly six weeks of the forty are gone - Your loving Mattie -
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Title: Warner, Martha S. -- to mother, Dec. 1866:
Creator: Warner, Martha S.
Description: VC 1868
Date: December 06, 1866
Text: Vassar College, Dec. 6, 1866. My dear, dear Mother, Many thanks for your letter. I think you are so good to write us such nice long letters. Thank Father too, please, and tell him that I shall answer, his pathetic lamentation as soon as my nerves are sufficiently composed, and my hand steady - And now, in order to explain the hieroglyphic state of my chirography let me inform you that gymnastics are the cause of all my troubles. I have grown so very agile by means of skipping, leaping, and...
Show moreVassar College, Dec. 6, 1866. My dear, dear Mother, Many thanks for your letter. I think you are so good to write us such nice long letters. Thank Father too, please, and tell him that I shall answer, his pathetic lamentation as soon as my nerves are sufficiently composed, and my hand steady - And now, in order to explain the hieroglyphic state of my chirography let me inform you that gymnastics are the cause of all my troubles. I have grown so very agile by means of skipping, leaping, and twisting over at the gymnasium, that I considered myself ably fitted to perform any feat of strength for which I felt an inward longing. Alas! my Mother! the heart is deceitful above all things &c -Saturday evening when returning from a rehearsal in the Chapel, feeling some what weary and not seeing the exact position of the staircase, owing the darkness, I attempted to put my gymnastics to practical use & fly, the result would have been most gratifying but for the intervention of a most stupid wall against which I most inoportunely bumped, and in consequence of which I lay on my = back all day Sunday and Monday feeling very much as I imagine a prize fighter might after losing the belt - Monday evening however I went up to the chapel, where some kind friends had arranged an easy chair for me, in the gallery, so that I heard all the exercises, and was only debarred from the pleasure of pushing them performers onto the stage. They went on however just as well without me, being impelled by the active tongue and arms of Miss Sarah Glazier - I am almost as wellas ever now with the exception of the slight shakiness which makes my hand writing so peculiar - But I feel firmly convinced that if that wall had not opposed I might have been flying gracefully onward, even to this day - I am very much obliged obliged to you for our hats, they are beautiful - I always had a weakness for willow plumes. But Mother dear, I am very sorry that you sent me your muff, it was very kind of you, but that squirrel one looks very respectable and I can't bear to think of you without it - If we don't go to Burlington I shall send it back immediately. The vails are beautiful - I have no doubt that my hat will be very becoming to me, but I have not had my hair curled since it came (Saturday evening), and therefore have not tried it on - I am so thankful that you have seen Katie Penfield once more. How I wishthat she could have stayed longer - Many thanks to Mr. Colburn for the agate - How are they all? I received a paper from Carrie a day or two ago, containing a long synopsis of Mr. Ballards Sermon. It looks good but I have had no time to write read it - We also had one from Father this morning. It seems more home like than anything else to see papers around the room - I am very glad that you saw poor little Barbara. Please give my love to her if you ever see her again. I think my Sunday School class in that Mission School gave me more pleasure than any twenty I could teach now. I have no doubt that Helen would have been delighted to accept her invitation to tea, if she could have received it a trifle sooner - Why didn't you telegraph - I do want to see you very much Mother dear, but just think! a third of the time is already gone! I must stop now, for I am some tired and I want to write to Willie - Much love to all - Your daughter Mattie -
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Title: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady -- to Paulina Wright Davis, 1872-04-01
Creator: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Date: 1872-04-01
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Ere. h. a I read all theee letters hut decided that it was not heat to enggeet any doubt in reference to dear Woodhull in other ninde. I queation the wiedon of any inveetigation or connente on are. §oodhull‘e antecedente,& we did not ehow thie letter eeven to L.nJ there ie to me a eaoredneee in individual ewnerience that seen liwe nrofanation to search into or ewpoee. Woodhull etande before we today, one of the ahleet eneawere and writere of the century, sound a radical aliwe in nolitical a social nrincinlee. her face a form indicate the complete triumph of the eeiritnal over the eenenone. The nroceeeee of her education are little to ue, the grand reenlt everything. are our brilliant beautiful flowere leee fragrant, our rich luscious fruite lees nalataole hecanee the debris of filthy etreet d barnyarde have nouriened d enriched then. ﬁne natn e that can stand every nhaee of eooial degradation, poverty, vice, temptation in all its forme & yet tower up above all wonankind ae our Victoria doee today, gives unmistakable proof of ita divinity. Ehe Lilian dandidum, that magnificent lily so white d nure that looks ae if it had never battled with wind or etorn, the queen of flowere, flourienee in all eoile, hravee all winde a weather, heat a cold d with ite feet in frozen clode, it lifts ite pure whiten face towarde the etare. aoet wonen liae the fnehia faint in the firet rude hlaet — faded d withered nroetrate in the duet they think there muet he eonething wrong, eone euhtle noieon in the hardy nlante that grow etronger d braver in the hattlee where they fell. We have had women enough eacrificed to thie eentinental h nocritical oratinz about nuret‘£ this ie one of nan‘e moat Fr l S * _ Jz , I 1 , effective enginee for our euhgugation. he createe the puolic sentiment, hnilde the gallowe, a aawee we the hangman for our own eew. Women have crncitied the aary Eolletonorarte, ranny ﬁriante, George Sande, Fanny Kenhlee of all agee a now men mock we with the fact a say we are creel to each other. Let ne end this ignoole record d if ViCtOPiaWoOdﬂUil ie to he crucified, let nen do the deed, while aa her aeienaere we hedae her round aoont, ever true to womanhood. that contemptihle nunny referred to in ﬁre. hooker‘e letter, would not nelieve under oath. he undoubtedly helonge to T that large claee of men who imagine themselves eo irreeietahle z”doilection . -2- Enat a;L women aye melted in their preaaace. Gf ai¢ the atories writtan & told me, I have made one invaria@le ?@§ly ﬁe men & woman. Grant all yen gay is true; whaﬁ nag crushed magt wamen n&$ bash the mgamg of & gramﬁ éaveiapment ts her. If Gaﬁkerine Eeecher had aver leved with sufficiemt d€VOtiOﬂ, passion, & abandon any of &@am‘3 sang to have rcrgotzen neraeir, me? God, new iamiiv, her propriety, & enéured for a Mrief sp&ce the world‘s coléneag, ridicule, or gcarm, Ehe deptng & ricnneﬁs 0f may napure mlgnp nave mean p;0ugned up & 3&3 saveé from exhihiting to the wmrld the narrow, bigoﬁed, arrogant woman aha 1% taéay. These @001, calm prager Ehariseea than never Eiunagr, who thank the Lorﬁ in their clagetg that they are not like other men er wom@n, are invariably the moat selfiah & uﬂf§@llﬁ§ of &Li &od‘$ craazures. " *~ -5 M *'* m 1".” 1* - -. 4»-* m * .‘ I naa a fine aualenee lﬂ :n1;adeLgh1a & mUGf8ul& b&l@ Z maﬁa a aooﬂ gpeech. I am new Sgemaxng a zew @&ga in a Qaiace meme 0: egg or my Sougnern friends on ﬁne maaga Sf Eexaware ﬂay. E gs E0 E.E. on Eandag. ﬂaw Rahal at ﬂwarthmore. I have ROE time taday ta write to hrs. ﬁocxer so send mar ﬁnig. Eourg sincereiy, -“jfw -'1 ("*1 g («I 3 (Elizabeth Cad; ﬁﬁanhon) .,T. L Y I mo‘
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Title: Track Team (Class of 1936?) -- 1934 (1 of 2)
Creator: Wolven, E. L. (Edmund L.)
Date: 1934

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, Father, and Pete, [October 8, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-08]
Text: [8 Oct 1922] Sunday night Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I have no idea if this will reach you at home or not. Once Father spoke of leaving Sunday, but your telegram Friday said, "continuing about the same" so I judge that you have not left yet. I had definitely decided not to go up to New Haven, but Mr. Nettleton's offer Thursday night to send us up in his car, (a cadillac) and drive us back himself the next day was too good to worth while. We left at two Friday afternoon....
Show more[8 Oct 1922] Sunday night Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I have no idea if this will reach you at home or not. Once Father spoke of leaving Sunday, but your telegram Friday said, "continuing about the same" so I judge that you have not left yet. I had definitely decided not to go up to New Haven, but Mr. Nettleton's offer Thursday night to send us up in his car, (a cadillac) and drive us back himself the next day was too good to worth while. We left at two Friday afternoon. his chauffeur drove us up--the three debaters, chairman, materials chairman, and Herriet Adams, daughter of Prof. Adams who judged at the Brown debate last year and whose father is Mr. N.'s best friend. She decided at lunch that she would like to go along. Two were going to stay with friends, and Mr. N. arranged to have the other three stay with friends of theirs. They turned out to be Mr. and mrs. Twithcell. He is dean of students at Yale, and she, (Mr. N. told us on the way back) was Catherine Pratt, daughter of the trustee who is Vassar's guardian angel. Their house is beautiful--when you build yours it will have to be like theirs--and they were delightful hosts. They have three entertaining kids, ranging from one to five. That night they were giving their annual party for the Yale boys who hail from the Thatcher school in California--there were thirty of them. She had invited Peggy Bliss, '22, former debate chairman, and two other New Haven girls, but still there was a notable lack of girls. We had to stand in line while these thirty were introduced in turn! My supper partner was a senior, who hails from Pasadena. He listed off a bunch of Pittsburghers at Yale, but unfortunately I didn't know any of them--I guess they don't play golf at Westmoreland! Mr. Nettleton came for us and took us to the debate--told the usher we were the Vassar debating team and we were taken through the reserved seats to the very fist row. They had to move the crowd from one auditorium over to Wolsey Hall, which seats three thousand, and it was well filled, gallery included. Before the debate, one of the Yale debaters came and got us to introduce us to the Oxford men. They appeared very willing to have our debate, but were very much crowded next week and tired out and appeared to be begging off, inasmuch as they were sailing early the next morning. The next day they called up to back out definitely, because of lack of time. The onlg and short of it was that we picked Trade Unionism, and everywhere else except for one that had debated the League--and they did not have time to work up the new subject. They rather coaxed us to do the league, but we did not feel that we had time to get it up. I am very sorry it is not coming off, because we could have wiped them off the stage. They certainly are not wonderful. They have a delicious sense of humor and informality about their debating, a lack of quibbling over small things, and and indefinite haranguing about generalities, not back up by concrete evidence, that is most entertaining. I felt that with my two days' reading, I knew as much about Trade Unionism as they did. I imagine they are infinitely better on the league. Their humor is delightful. I wish I had time to write all the funny things of the debate. The first speaker, Hollis, is a cross between George Franklin and Rankin Furje--the second--Marjoribanks (lord), a Bill Wasser-man, except thinner and as poorly held together as Lucy--and the third, Lindsay [the best], like noone in particular that I know about. In the morning we went sightseeing by shoe-leather express, and left at eleven. Mr. Nettleton drove back. We had lunch at Danbury. We were five hours on the way. Unfortunately it was very misty and wet and painy, so he had to drive slowly. He took the wrong road at Fishkill at the turning where we were arrested, so I was able to tell him he went the wrong way! I enjoyed listening to him very, very much. he is strong for our challenging Princeton--he said he and Hibben are very good friends--not that that is the reason for challenging. I am inclined to think he would make a better predident than our present one. It is dinner-time. Anyhow, Pete, Mr. Hibben never took you touring!!!! Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, Father, and Pete, [October 21, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-21]
Text: [21 Oct 1922] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I had a long letter from Henrietta yesterday. In the same mail I had a postcard from Paris from Louis E. Stern. It took me an hour to figure out who the gentleman was, and finally in the corner I saw written in very small letters, Best Man. That is rather a coincidence. I wonder if he sent a card to every girl he met at the wedding! I was invited to a tea yesterday afternoon in the Faculty Parlor to meet and hear speak Mr. Mahmud, a Hindu Student...
Show more[21 Oct 1922] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I had a long letter from Henrietta yesterday. In the same mail I had a postcard from Paris from Louis E. Stern. It took me an hour to figure out who the gentleman was, and finally in the corner I saw written in very small letters, Best Man. That is rather a coincidence. I wonder if he sent a card to every girl he met at the wedding! I was invited to a tea yesterday afternoon in the Faculty Parlor to meet and hear speak Mr. Mahmud, a Hindu Student of Oxford--the fourth man of those over here. he speak on why we should join the League, and on the Oxford International Association, or League of Youth, of which he is president. He was most interesting. He didn't say anything particularly new on why we should join the League, but I guess there aren't any particularly new reasons, but I did not know anything about the International Association, so I learned quite a bit. Last night I saw two out of five acts of "The Servant in the House" by Charles Rann Kennedy in which he and his wife, Edith Wynne Mathison, acted with members of the Bennett School of Milbrook. They gave it in Students' for the benefit of Lincoln Center. I stayed till ten, then my boredom got the better of me.I slept till nine-thirty this morning--I must have thought it was Christmas vacation. Anyhow, it felt good and it was a wonderful sleep. So I'll work this afternoon instead. I had a long letter from Helen Reid yesterday. She is most enthusiastic about Radcliffe and her work. She coaxed and coaxed, for the second letter, for me to come up for a week0end sometime. I don't think I will this semester--maybe I will next. Please, oh Please, telephone for my fur-coat. It is getting awfully cold. i think I told them to send it Oct. 25, but there is no sense waiting till then. Otherwise I know nothing, except that I am glad you are taking care of yourself and not hurrying too fast in the process of getting around. Love, Fannie I wish you could see my room--I fall more in love with it every day.
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Title: Trust Her Not
Date: n.d.
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Title: My Redeemer and My Lord:
Description
Date: 1900
Text: MUSIC uannnv VASSAFI COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE, new vonu 13 ‘Hemmer anb ‘mp 201%. gvacreb 590%, Tf from Ch: Q3ol’écn ﬁcgcnb. . 2.17orb:3 1 by Xongfcffom. i Clﬂtuzaic % big Eubfeg %11Cf’~+ E A‘;/‘ I . ‘V - -,v 9' J , (.1 ' A / 15195 Vmce. J<>5”'U’“*"h ﬁmpmw Gwcimm a/TL. (.f?1",£‘1,“""' 1/Lew/1} ark ivwst C. on Ron. My Redeemer and my Lord. From the“G01de11 Legend’; Scene V. Elsie’s Chamber. Night. Elsie praying. (Low Voice.) Poem by H.W. LONGFELLOW....
Show moreMUSIC uannnv VASSAFI COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE, new vonu 13 ‘Hemmer anb ‘mp 201%. gvacreb 590%, Tf from Ch: Q3ol’écn ﬁcgcnb. . 2.17orb:3 1 by Xongfcffom. i Clﬂtuzaic % big Eubfeg %11Cf’~+ E A‘;/‘ I . ‘V - -,v 9' J , (.1 ' A / 15195 Vmce. J<>5”'U’“*"h ﬁmpmw Gwcimm a/TL. (.f?1",£‘1,“""' 1/Lew/1} ark ivwst C. on Ron. My Redeemer and my Lord. From the“G01de11 Legend’; Scene V. Elsie’s Chamber. Night. Elsie praying. (Low Voice.) Poem by H.W. LONGFELLOW. Music by DUDLEY BUCK. Andante espressivo. S6?7lj77‘6 0072 Fed. dz’////. -7-WM r~ W). ‘W Copyright MDCCCC by The John Church Company. International Copyright. Entered according to act of the Parliament of Canada in the year MDCCCU by The John Church Company in the Department of Agriculture. my Re - deem — 8”.“ rm’ 125. be — seech Thee, me in each act and word, That here — aft that here — aft - - er Imay meet Thee, /T. \VéIch _ ing, yearn - /\/"\ — ing,with my lamp well - trimm’d‘,v we11.trimm’d and >burn _ >’ P co/la woe. pp VF 13234-7- " mosso. In -ter _’ ced — - ing with thesé bleed _ / ingwounds, these " mosso. bleed _ ing wounds up-on Thy hands and side, V For all who have lived’ and . Thoulhast suf - fer’d,Thou hast died, Thou hast /zoco acce/. suf - ’ fer’d, Thou hast died: _ Scourged, and mockéd, and /zoco mil. M0110 HZ Lg . - ci_fied, _.._ And in the grave hastThou been bur- ied! Tempo I. mezza voce. If my fee - ble prayer can reach Thee, S6’/7}/)7'6’ /ra72guz'Z!0. E1’-67)/])7‘6.’ per/. ”x be _ seech Thee, I be - seech /\ {Liz L- E - ven as Thouhastdied for me, More sin - cere - ly, more sin _ Let me fol _ T _ lowwhere hou ead - est, b1€ed—ing as Thou if dy-ing I may give who asks to And more near _ 9 6"/'6’.S'(}. dy- ing thus________ re-sem-b1e Thee! More /\ f more near _ ly, more near - ly, es — ingthus re- sem - ble Thee, ble Thee! , u. , u .\
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Title: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin) -- to mother, Oct. 14, 1893:
Creator: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin)
Description: VC 1897
Date: October 14, 1893
Text: LAKE MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Mohonk Lake, Ulster Co., New York. A.K. Smiley, Proprietor. Saturday Oct. 14, 1893. My dear mamma, -- I began a letter to you yesterday, but have not yet had time to finish it. You see by the heading that we are not at College, but at Lake Mohonk, twenty, miles from Vassar. We are here on an excursion, that is, the Seniors and Freshmen are. Mr. Thompson, of New York City pays for the College girls to come here every year. It is a perfectly lovely place, up in the...
Show moreLAKE MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Mohonk Lake, Ulster Co., New York. A.K. Smiley, Proprietor. Saturday Oct. 14, 1893. My dear mamma, -- I began a letter to you yesterday, but have not yet had time to finish it. You see by the heading that we are not at College, but at Lake Mohonk, twenty, miles from Vassar. We are here on an excursion, that is, the Seniors and Freshmen are. Mr. Thompson, of New York City pays for the College girls to come here every year. It is a perfectly lovely place, up in the Shangankunk (or some- thing like that) Mts. We all rode in carryalls, holding about fifteen apiece. We started from College about half past six this morning, and got here at quarter to twelve. The drive was beautiful. W e wound up the mts. by a very curved road, and when we got almost here, we could look back and see all the country around: hills rising up with their sides covered thick with trees of all colors. I never saw so many colors on trees in all my life, and they were all mixed in together like the colors of that little square patchwork in the front part of our church. It has rained most of the day, but we enjoy it all the same. I will write more particulars about this later. Your loving Adelaide. Adelaide Claflin, '97,Freshman year 1893-4 Roomed in 4C [?] Strong Hall with Rachel C. Schauffler
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Title: Sylvester, Helen (Seymour). Letters, 1865-1866
Creator: Sylvester, Helen (Seymour)
Description: 24 letters from Sylvester to her father, mother, and brother James concerning her experiences at Vassar from 1865-1866. Sylvester references the lectures of President Raymond and other faculty members, the sermons of visiting ministers, meeting Matthew Vassar, and Professor Knapp’s resignation. She briefly describes her room, the Vassar grounds, and the salaries of the Vassar faculty. Sylvester reproaches her family for writing infrequently, reminds them to send her hoop covers, discusses so...
Show more24 letters from Sylvester to her father, mother, and brother James concerning her experiences at Vassar from 1865-1866. Sylvester references the lectures of President Raymond and other faculty members, the sermons of visiting ministers, meeting Matthew Vassar, and Professor Knapp’s resignation. She briefly describes her room, the Vassar grounds, and the salaries of the Vassar faculty. Sylvester reproaches her family for writing infrequently, reminds them to send her hoop covers, discusses social news and visiting arrangements for vacations, and asks after her family’s interactions with the “darkies” (Jan 8 and 28 1866). In a Jan 1866 letter to her father, Sylvester references the unlikelihood of the “colored people” being “reduced to order” and describes an acquaintance’s racist remarks on a concert given by the renowned Black pianist, “Blind Tom.”
VC Spec 1865-1866
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Title: Williams, Ellen -- to parents, Feb. 1866:
Creator: Williams, Ellen
Description: VC Spec 1865-1866
Date: February 4, 1866
Text: Albany, Feb. 4th 1866 My Dear Parents. Mary has supplied me with this sheet of paper and I am going to write you a few lines that you may not be disappointed by not receiving your regular letter from me. I should think you would be surprised to receive this letter from Albany did I not know that Mr Cornell is in Ithaca and that he has probably e'er this told you that Mary and I are to be here to-day. We left the College last Friday at five o'clock and Mr H. Cornell met us on the...
Show moreAlbany, Feb. 4th 1866 My Dear Parents. Mary has supplied me with this sheet of paper and I am going to write you a few lines that you may not be disappointed by not receiving your regular letter from me. I should think you would be surprised to receive this letter from Albany did I not know that Mr Cornell is in Ithaca and that he has probably e'er this told you that Mary and I are to be here to-day. We left the College last Friday at five o'clock and Mr H. Cornell met us on the other side of the river so that we got along very nicely. It was quite a surprise to me, my coming. Mary came down Thursday noon, into my room and wished me to go - I thought at first I could not on account of writing my debate, but at last decided that I would try to do that together with my lessonsThursday. I had to work pretty hard on my debate but I succeeded in nearly finishing it I think I can find time for the remainder during the week. It has been delightful weather here for some time past and it has of course added to our enjoyment yesterday and to-day Eva Schuyler called on us yesterday morning and her Father in the evening - They say Eva is very gay. We visited the Captol yesterday and the Agricultural rooms, I think they were, which last were very interesting to me as there was so much connected with my Geology & Zoology. We also took two quite long walks which gave me a chance to see quite a good deal of the city. This morning I went to church withMrs A.B. & Mrs E. Cornell Mary did not feel well enough to go. I enjoyed being in church again very much I assure you. They have a very pleasant place here on the corner across from where the Govenor lives so that I have seen besides that great personage Mrs Fenton's daughter. I do wish you could be here then I should enjoy myself, for I think Albany a verypleasant place and though I have had a very pleasant time I will own that I shall not be sorry to go back to the College again. It makes me so homesick to be here. I know you will laugh at me for saying it but I have not felt so badly for weeks as I have since I have been here. I am almost afraid it is wrong but I cannot help it and I don't think I have shown it at all, of course I would not for anything, but the ride on the cari, Mary's exclamations of delight that she had "got home" all together made me wish I had never left the College if I could not go clear home or at least see my parents. Well you must excuse me I forgot how much I was writing that will not Interest you, but it will serve to show you a little of how much I think of you and how much I want to see you. I received Mother's letter Friday noon before I left - I was so glad for I had been afraid it would not come until Saturday and then I should have to wait until Monday before I could have it. Father* was not written feeling very well when it was written I hope he has entirely recoveredby this time. He must take my last two letters as answers to his and write me as soon as he has time. I enjoy his letters so much. No slight to Mothers which ol course are always interesting. How sad Mrs. Tolfree's death was - What will Sarah & Charlie do? Is Mr Tolfree still in Ithaca? — I am so much interested with aU you can write me about the house it almost makes me wish to be at home when you talk about arranging the plans. How nice it will be when I come home to have it all arranged. I told the girls I supposed I should hardly know the place. Do have as many as possible of the sham windows cut through. When you have to vacate the house will it not be a good time to come & make me a visit I do want so much to see you this Spring. Are you going to send me the money for the next half year which I suppose will have to paid soon? I think I shall have to have a little more for I shall not have very much left when I get back to the College and I should like to keep a little on hand of course for little things. Mary wrote to Julie yesterday and told her she thought she had better come to Vassar anyway for she had no doubt but that she could get in. I added a few lines to the same effect. I shall be very much disappointed if she cannot come. I did not get your letter in time to see Dr. Raymond or I should have done so. I suppose from Julie's letter that her Mother had received an answer to her letter. I think of nothing more at present to say & as I have filled my sheet it must be time I closed. Remember me to all my friends & write soon. From your loving daughter Ellen
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Title: Williams, Ellen -- to parents, Nov. 1865:
Creator: Williams, Ellen
Description: VC Spec 1865-1866
Date: November 19, 1865
Text: Vassar College Nov. 19th 1865 My Dear Parents, It Is now ten o 'clock In the morning and I have just returned from my Bible class with Prof. Tenney. I have a great deal of news to write to you to-day, that is to say a great deal which is different from what I usually write about. I believe that in my last letter I told you that Mrs Bartlett had been here and invited Sarah Atwater and myself there to tea Saturday afternoon We asked Miss Lyman and she said we might go down and spend the...
Show moreVassar College Nov. 19th 1865 My Dear Parents, It Is now ten o 'clock In the morning and I have just returned from my Bible class with Prof. Tenney. I have a great deal of news to write to you to-day, that is to say a great deal which is different from what I usually write about. I believe that in my last letter I told you that Mrs Bartlett had been here and invited Sarah Atwater and myself there to tea Saturday afternoon We asked Miss Lyman and she said we might go down and spend the afternoon but not stay to tea as she did not want us to come home alone in the omnibus alter dark and we would have to leave there at live o'clock. I wrote to Mrs. Bartlett to that effect and the next morning (Sat. mom.) received a letter from Mollie asking 11 it would makeany difference If the visit was postponed until the next Saturday as Mr Bartlett (or rather "Cousin Edward") would be home then and she thought he would be disappointed if I was there when he was away. Of course we gave up all hopes or rather thoughts of our visit for that day and I left all my letter writing etc. for after-noon and we arranged some of our Geological specimens in the morning and I drew for an hour or more. Judge of my surprise then immediatly after dinner on being summoned to the parlor to find Mollie Bartlett. She said she supposed I would think her the most changable girl in the world but they had had a letter from Mr Bartlett saying he would not be back next Saturday so he Aunt wished us to come as at first intended. Mollie had come up with their carriage and would bring us back if Miss Lyman would let us stay until after tea, I asked MUs Lyman and she said she would be very glad to have us go. So Mary Cornell (whom she invited) Sarah Atwater and myself hurriedas fast as ever we could and were soon ready. Mollie had the driver take us quite a long drive past some of the fine residences so that we saw a good deal of Po'keepsie before we went to Mrs. Bartletts. Mrs Bsrtlett and in fact all were so pleasant and the house is a very nice one. You have no idea how perfectly delightful it was to me to be in a "home" again. And when I sat down at the piano in the parlor it brought my own beloved home so vividly before me it seemed as though I could not go back to College again. We had a very nice tea and after that we played games of various kinds. Will Bartlett seems quite young and made himself very agreeable. Henry Bartlett resembles Edward so much that X could hardly believe it was not him. He was very pleasant indeed. During the evening we had nuts and apples which made It more home like than ever. Also Will Bartlett went over to the store and brought back a box of fig paste which was delightful. About half past eight o'clock we prepared with sorrowing hearts to leave after exacting promises from allthat they would come and see us. Mr. Will Bartlett drove and we had quite a gay time coming out When we got to the gate the porter came out & inquired who was there and I told her Vassar College students and she said "all right" and immediatly let us in. It was very dark and raining a little though It had been a beautiful day. We of course bid Mr Will — good bye at the door. He told me just before we drove up to the door that he was having some carriages made in Ithaca and expected to go there soon but I did not have time to find out how much he meant by It. I hope we shall have a chance to return their kindness for it was so good of them to take the trouble to come out after us and bring us back again. Mary and I went and saw Miss Lyman soon after we returned which was about nine o'clock and told her of our safe arrival. She asked us if we had had a nice time and expressed her pleasure for it and then kissed us good-night{ was she not good? Weill I see I have made a long story of my visit and I only hope you will not think I have entered Into too many particulars for it has been almost as pleasant to bring them all before my mind again...letter from Aunt Emily and a short one from Aunt Lucy. They were all well. I have also received letters from Kate and Louise which I will answer as soon as possible but I did not write any letters yesterday I was away so long when I intended to have written, fit you hear any of the girls complaining tell them how it is and try and persuade them to write without waiting for me. And now Z think I have reason to feel a little tired of writing but do try and give me a good return for this which I call quite a letter. Em. has had a letter from her Mother in which she said that she had sent a letter of Introduction to William Johnson for her so she expects him every day. 1 wonder if 1 will see him. Mary and Emily send love With ever so much love from myself Your loving EllenSunday Eve. Mr. Cornell has been here this afternoon and we have had a very pleasant call I sent a kiss to Mother by him be sure that he gives it to you. Mary and Jennie are writing this evening and Emily is is sitting on the floor reading* I am going to try and stop writing on this letter now and write some in my Journal. Good night from (Ellen Douglass Boardman, in German script)
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Title: to Miss Anna Clevland, 15 Sep 1860
Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Text: Poughkeepsie September 15th 1860 Dear Miss Cleveland Your note of this morning is before me which among many others like [impart] I have carefully filed away as a testimony of the numerious[sic] wants of an Institution as that contemplated by the “Vassar Female College” etc. If in the good Providence of God my life and health should be shared untill[sic] next spring I hope to commence building, but considering the magnitude of the work it may require some two years from this time before it...
Show morePoughkeepsie September 15th 1860 Dear Miss Cleveland Your note of this morning is before me which among many others like [impart] I have carefully filed away as a testimony of the numerious[sic] wants of an Institution as that contemplated by the “Vassar Female College” etc. If in the good Providence of God my life and health should be shared untill[sic] next spring I hope to commence building, but considering the magnitude of the work it may require some two years from this time before it can be opened for practical uses. Be assured dear Miss Cleveland your name will be early enrolled upon its records for admission etc. With much regards I subscribe myself Yours very Respectfully M. Vassar
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Title: Henry Noble MacCracken: Vassar College President, 1915-1946
Creator: Blackstone Studios (New York, N.Y.)
Description: Head and shoulders picture of Henry Noble MacCracken as a mature man wearing glasses, black tie, white pin-striped shirt and checkered suit.
Date: 19--

Title: Maria Mitchell, 1872: Vassar College astronomy professor, 1865-1888
Creator: Bushby & Hart (Lynn, Mass.)
Description: Head and shoulders picture of Maria Mitchell wearing a white blouse and dark clothing. Her cheek is resting on her right hand.
Date: 1872

Title: Adams, Ruth -- to family, Sep. 1902:
Creator: Adams, Ruth
Description
Date: September 24, 1902
Text: I have been to all my recitations at last and I think they are all going to be very interesting. But biology is going to send me into bankruptcy it is so expensive. You should see the list of things necessary. And they are all with prosily the exception of physics going to be very hard. I am to prepare a paper on Tuberculosis for Physiology and Miss Salmon has given us frightful work. R.M.A.Mrs Geo. B. Adams 57 Edgehill Road New Haven Conn.

Title: Houts, Annie -- to John Houts, Jun. 1869:
Creator: Houts (Glidden), Annie
Description: VC 1869
Date: June 04, 1869
Text: Vassar Colleger June 4/69* My dear Brother, yours of May 26th. came duly to hand and I was very glad Indeed to hear from you once more, although the letter was the barrier of such unwelcome news as that you should probably not come. I am very sorry, for I want you with me, and I want you to see the College. I want you to see my friends here* I want you to see Prof. Farrer and Prof. Backus. X know you would be very much pleased with them and Miss Fessenden and Susie W right • but, 1 suppose It...
Show moreVassar Colleger June 4/69* My dear Brother, yours of May 26th. came duly to hand and I was very glad Indeed to hear from you once more, although the letter was the barrier of such unwelcome news as that you should probably not come. I am very sorry, for I want you with me, and I want you to see the College. I want you to see my friends here* I want you to see Prof. Farrer and Prof. Backus. X know you would be very much pleased with them and Miss Fessenden and Susie W right • but, 1 suppose It is unavoidable. I am somewhat perplexed by your mention of some particular, unmentionable reasons why I should steer directly for Portsmouth, after Commencement. I am willing howevar to take such reasons on faith; but will only ask would not the purposes be equally answered If 1 came later in the summer? I find myself in quite an awkward situation in regard to the summer. I want to go to Milwaukee, to Portsmouth and am also desirous of visiting some of my College friends. If this latter is accomplished it must be in the first of the summer. Two of my friends who live in Delaware have Invited three of us from the College to visit them, Just after Commencement. They have had this planned for some time, and it seems too bad to disappoint them all* Then one of my best friends, to whom I have been promlofag a visit these two years, and had thought I would give it this summer, -Sh* lives In Auburn, N.T. and will be away from home the latter part of the summer, so if I visit her at all I must visit her not long after Commencement. 1 wanted too, if possible to go with George and Aunt Mary, for I don't think the little fellow would be happy without her, to some cooler region than Southern Ohio, during the hottest part of the summer. I had hoped perhaps they might come on here in June, and then we might go to New Hampshire or up here in the Catskills for a few weeks* I askec Carlos about it and he was to write me soon about it. Since that time, about a .month ago, I have not heard a word from him. I hope he will come on, any way. Now you see how perplexed I am about the summer, and if you can help me out any, I shall certainly be very much obliged. You and George and Carlos come first. I must visit you, whether I visit anyone else or not. X am 30 glad to hear that George is well, and I hope he may keep his good health during the summer. to partake of a strawberry supper, which one of our number has provided. The road is very pleasant, shaded all the way by splendid, great trees on either side, with beautiful residences all along. and pretty pictures of broad valleys, across the river the Highlands and still farther off the Cat skills, blue in the distance and occasionally a gleam and flash of the river. Last Saturday night the German Department gave an entertainment, all in German* There were scenes from dramas of Schiller and Faust, and from two comedies. I represented Queen Elizabeth in a scene from Schiller's Marie Stuart. Every one was very much pleased with the entertainment. But you must be tired of College news. I wish I could see you, and look at you and hear you talk. It would do me good. Do come if you possibly can. Today is my birthday. Do you realize that I am twenty one? But T must bid you good-bye. Please write me soon again. I hope you are well and will continue so. You have my most earnest prayers and love. Your Sister, Annie. lAnnle (Glidden) Houts, '69 P.S. I sent you a Vassar Transcript ic invitation to Commencement &c. yesterday. The cards for Class Day have not yet come. I will send you one Enclosed find a programme of Commencement week.
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Title: Pease, Julia M. -- to Carrie, Oct. 1874:
Creator: Pease, Julia M
Description: VC 1875
Date: October 16, 1874
Text: Vassar. Oct. 16- 1874. Dear Carrie, Your nice letter was received one day this week with the greatest pleasure. Along with It came the first one I have received from Aunt Juliet. All were well and seem to have had a very good time since our departure. There had been company more or less of the time and I don't believe they missed us more than was natural. Every day this week I have intended to write, but something has prevented- and now I find a very good opportunity, when the house Is...
Show moreVassar. Oct. 16- 1874. Dear Carrie, Your nice letter was received one day this week with the greatest pleasure. Along with It came the first one I have received from Aunt Juliet. All were well and seem to have had a very good time since our departure. There had been company more or less of the time and I don't believe they missed us more than was natural. Every day this week I have intended to write, but something has prevented- and now I find a very good opportunity, when the house Is quiet and the others are at supper. Tuesday of this week. Gov. Din and his staff came to Po'keepsie to review some thousands of the State militia. The fair ground where this took place Is quite near our grounds, so we could hear the music and drumming at times. When the review was over, as had beea previously arranged, the Gen. and Staff came to this building of fame, examined its various parts, and finally took their stand or rather seats on the platform of our modest chapel. Throughout the room were we poor Innocents In our best bib and tucker, arranged In order to be looked at, and feeling very much like Charity children before the examining Committee. And still more so we felt after our President's speech, which was Indirectly an appeal for money. By the way there are not quite 400 here this year, and the Trustees feel some alarm for Vassar's pockets, after the great demand which has been made upon them this summer for improvements - Gen. Dix made a few not very worthy remarks, in which he compared us to a "light brigade", and complimented us on our "appearance" and "discipline", knowing nothing whatever of the latter - Then the show on both sides ended, and we had seen The Governor - I had hoped Uncle would come with them, but unfortunately he did not. Among the members of the stall, was that youth, of whose introduction to myself I told you this summer. I recognised him but of course had no means of letting him knows and he inquired of the teachers for me in vain, but I think Miss Terry might have sent for me, don't you? Today on coming From dinner, Cliffie Loverin and myself, were informed a lady and gent, from Teams were in the parlor and would like to see us. they proved to be Gen. Waul and wife from Galveston. He It seems has something to do with education In the state, and so wished to see Vassar, and finding there were Texans hare inquired for us - He had met Clifford before, and myself also he said, when I was small, but would have recognised me "from my resemblance to my lather". We were with them some hours, showing them about.They then left for New York, wishing to be remembered to the home people. The "klelne Allen" as we call her, or rather the Texas girl has left I believe. Her examinations were not very creditable, and therefore she left, I presume, for I really do not knows no one has hoard from her since she left Saturday to stay with her mother in town until Monday - Have begun Music lessons, and find that I have not lost quite as much as I feared, although yet a good deal - Miss Kapp, our German teacher says that shehas heard of a very good German school somewhere in Texas kept by two ladies. I think it is the one in Austin, and intended to write you the names and see if it is the same, but unfortunately I have forgotten them, Please do you send me their names very plainly written, because if they are the ones of whom Miss Kapp has heard, she desires her love sent, although she has never seen them - I am sitting now for a week or two at the German Table and enjoy myself quite well, German is now pretty hard as we have to write in German and tracts of the stories we read und das 1st nicht leicht su tun. Do write me often such a good long letter on your last, for they are the next best thing to seeing you in the flesh - With much love to all - Julie.
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Title: Taylor, Lea D. -- to mother, Nov. 21, 1900:
Creator: Taylor, Lea D.
Description: VC 1904
Date: November 21, 1900
Text: Tuesday evening. [Nov. 21, 1900] Dear mama— I just received your letter this morning and will hurry to answer it, though this will hardly be long enough to be considered a letter I'm afraid. First for my measurements. From just below just the band to the floor in front is 40.5/8 inches. In the back it is 42 inches. My waist measure is just 23. That Is all you asked for, is it not. I think that a brown chinot will be very pretty. I think I would like it fully as long as the blue which is...
Show moreTuesday evening. [Nov. 21, 1900] Dear mama— I just received your letter this morning and will hurry to answer it, though this will hardly be long enough to be considered a letter I'm afraid. First for my measurements. From just below just the band to the floor in front is 40.5/8 inches. In the back it is 42 inches. My waist measure is just 23. That Is all you asked for, is it not. I think that a brown chinot will be very pretty. I think I would like it fully as long as the blue which is 39 1/2 In front. I haven't gotten any shoes yet. I think I can wear my low ones a little longer. I shall have to get gymnasium shoes however and I think they will cost about $ 1.50 - If I get goad durable ones - & Miss Ballintine seems to think It will pay to get them. The common rubber soled tennis slippers wear out quickly she says. I have just today had to break into my $10 check, so I hardly think I will need any more before Thanksgiving. I had a letter from Aunt Mame this morning tailing me about trains. If I could only leave at 1.50 I would get there at 3.00 o'clock. But I have an afternoon recitation - so I cant leave until 3.55 and then have to go to Hudson and go from there to Catskill. They are very strict about letting you out of a recitation before a vacation - so I dont think I shall try to get out. Today started off so nicely for I got five letters - really six counting both yours and papas - one from Graham, Aunt Mame Julia Genos & a postal from Aunt Kate. Than besides that I got that set of photographs of the cottage & the house which Graham promised me. Julia didn't say much of anything except that she was working hard. Went to Mrs. Hills to dinner last night & had fine dinner - Mrs. Hill is vary wealthy - and everything was served in style - This was the menu — Oysters on the half shell Crackers & celery Bouillion with whipped cream Turkey Mashed Potatoes Peas Cranberry sauce Olives- Rolls. Ice cream Chocolate cake Coffee- Candy- Wasn't that a feast, a regular Thanksgiving dinner. Two of the Miss Woodwards were there to meet us. They seem like very nice people. One was about my age - the other about Helen's. They are coming up to call. They said that Mrs. Barry wanted me to come and see her as she was not able to get around very much - but was coming up sometime. Mr. Hill is a funny little man - with black hair and a hook nose. He seemed quite nice. Altogether we had a very nice time of it. You dont know how anxious I am for Thanksgiving to come - Just think next week at this time I shall be in Catskill - how I wish it were Chicago - but then Catskill is better than staying here over vacation - by a great deal- Now I must stop and get some of my studying done— Oh - Gym commenced today & I think I shall like it very much - but it takes so much time - though really only an hour - yet it breaks in But I must really stop - though I have lots more I could say- So good night mother - dear- Give my love to all & keep lots for yourself- From your loving - Lea- [Lea D. Taylor, '04] I will send the gloves with this letter.
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Title: Thompson, Addie -- to parents, Nov. 1875:
Creator: Thompson (Adda), Addie
Description: VC Prep 1875-1876
Date: November 28, 1875
Text: Vassar Not. 28, 1675 Sunday. 5 p.m. My dear father and Mother, Here I am again writing you from school, and since I last wrote have seen you. It does seem as though I was never so happy as while I was at Saratoga. Did you receive my postal? I did not have an opportunity to mail it at the depot and so gave it to a man on the car to mail for me. I changed at Troy. The car was there for passengers to get right in but it did not start in over half an hour. Had to change again at Greenbush and...
Show moreVassar Not. 28, 1675 Sunday. 5 p.m. My dear father and Mother, Here I am again writing you from school, and since I last wrote have seen you. It does seem as though I was never so happy as while I was at Saratoga. Did you receive my postal? I did not have an opportunity to mail it at the depot and so gave it to a man on the car to mail for me. I changed at Troy. The car was there for passengers to get right in but it did not start in over half an hour. Had to change again at Greenbush and wait some fifteen minutes for the train. It rained hard all the time and I was so lonesomeI could hardly keep from crying. There was an old gentleman acquainted with one of the girls here that I sat with from G and he carried my baggage for me from the cars across the depot into the street car and so I could not wait to mail the postal. Do not know how I could have gotten along without his assistance it rained so hard, I wished myself back in Saratoga all the time I was riding out to the college. It rained harder than ever when I got I here, and I would have been soaking if I had not had an umbrella. When I got into the hall the janitor saw me and carried my baggage up for me, or I do not know how I could ever have gotten up with it, it was so heavy. Thegirls think my dress is lovely and well they may. Got here about half an hour before supper. Went down, but was too lonesome to eat hardly anything. Helen went over to the Gymnasium to see them dance and I regulated my bureau drawers and folded my dress and laid it in the bottom part of my trunk, then I got all ready for bed. I had plenty of lessons to get for the next day and worried over them but was so homesick I could not study. I kept up as long as I could and then gave up and cried as hard as I could for about an hour. Saturday morning I felt pretty bad, but got through my lessons very well. I wished when I got back here I had not gone away at all. I was so homesickbut now do not feel so, as I am all over it and shall be more contented than though I had not gone at all. Hope I won't be homesick, but presume I shall after you leave me. We had a splendid dinner to-day; cold turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, celery, pickles, dressing and gravy, mince- pie, cheese, and apples. Just wrote a letter to Ben, and while I was writing Nellie Preston came in and said she would write a note to him so wrote, "Having become acquainted with you through your picture, almost feel as though I know you through Addie---- Addie's friend, Nellie." Wonder what he will say. I am tired out studying. I do not want to drop my French and yet we go so fast do not learn much, and I want to take music lessons. I don't know what to do. Dr. Webster says the girls are studying all together toohard and so they have fitted up that room, where we went to see Miss Terry, with easy chairs, tables, plants and games of all kinds. But what is the use of their doing all that when our lessons are so hard and we have to study just so much and then can not half learn them. I do not have any time to spend in the reading-room, library or art- gallery. I am afraid they will not allow me to have but two studies and music as that is something only allowed pupils very far advanced in music to do. Prof Raymond preached to-day in Law, and said when we studied so hard and did not take recreation and sufficient excercise we were weakening our mind and violating law. I am not doing as much as many cf the girls and do not understand why it is so hard for me. I have always been able to do as much as any of the girls &sometimes more studying and it never hurt me, but here it seems as though I can not do as much as when I was at home. My head gets so tired I can not study. I have worn my plumbcolored all day to- day. Do not care for dress here, but I tell you I am glad I have got my silk far Friday night. The girls will dress so elegantly. Have bought my collation-ticket. It was $.50 and gives me my supper, the excercises in the chapel are free. There is no school all day you know. If Ben was in Troy it would be very nice. The girls can and do invite young gentlemen. Most of the girls invite some gentleman I will write some more tomorrow. Good night dear papa and mama. Do not think I am homesick now, but I do wish I was with you.Tuesday afternoon. I believe you said you would be in S_ to-morrow, so will finish up this letter and send it to-day. It is very cold here, the wind blows hard all the time and it seems colder than it does in Winona. I have had my lessons pretty well since I came back for I have studied easier than befor I went, I do not have a spare moment though. Ma, I think you better leave that silk handerchief with me, for I want it for every day and you get a new one. Give my love to Aunt Sarah, Archie, Uncle Hiram and all the friends. I find those mittens just the thing. Write very soon and tell me about your visits Your affectionate daughter How about the cloak? Addie Thompson
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Title: Spring Had Come
Date: 1900
Text: SPRING HAD COME FROM SCENES FROM THE E SONG OF HIAWATHA SOPRANO. S. cloleribgeﬁaylor. .1. 1*‘ " K . R ' “~ A ‘I \ ?\‘*~ 0’ / ' , ‘ _‘-*>\ '\ L0./vpoyyxg 11 5? K ,»2 Q; 2 IA. j\(o/Eve//0 €65 Co., Ltd. E V E Compositions by S. Coleridge=T aylor. SCENES FROM LONGEELLOWS “SONG OF HIAWAT HA EOR SOPRANO, TENOR, AND BARITONE SOLI, cHORUs,IAND ORCHESTRA I ( OF. 30). Price, complete, 3s. 6d. Paper Boards, 45. Cloth, gilt, 5s. Tonic So1—fa, 2s. Words only, IOS. per Ioo....
Show moreSPRING HAD COME FROM SCENES FROM THE E SONG OF HIAWATHA SOPRANO. S. cloleribgeﬁaylor. .1. 1*‘ " K . R ' “~ A ‘I \ ?\‘*~ 0’ / ' , ‘ _‘-*>\ '\ L0./vpoyyxg 11 5? K ,»2 Q; 2 IA. j\(o/Eve//0 €65 Co., Ltd. E V E Compositions by S. Coleridge=T aylor. SCENES FROM LONGEELLOWS “SONG OF HIAWAT HA EOR SOPRANO, TENOR, AND BARITONE SOLI, cHORUs,IAND ORCHESTRA I ( OF. 30). Price, complete, 3s. 6d. Paper Boards, 45. Cloth, gilt, 5s. Tonic So1—fa, 2s. Words only, IOS. per Ioo. SEPARATELY, FROM THE ABOVE .-~ (1) HIAW ATHA’S WEDDING-FEAST CANTATA FOR TENOR SOLO, CHORUS, AND ORCHESTRA Price’ Is.6d. ‘Tonic Sol;i‘a,rs. Vocal Parts, 1's. eaci1(.)P.V~I)/(t);rci\sROnI§)r., 5s. per 100. String Parts, 8s. 6d. Wind Parts,22s. ~ » , Full Score, 255. , Comjwsecl for the North Stoﬂowlslzire Musical Festival, I899. I (2) THE DEATH OF MINNEHAHA CANTATA FOR SOPRANO AND BARITONE SOLI, CHORUS, AND ORCHESTRA ' ' O . ,N .2). Price Is. 6d. Tonic Sol-fa, IS. Vocal Parts(, IPs.?e(:1ch.o Words only, 5s. per I00. String Parts, 7s. 6d. Wind Parts, 215. 6d. Cornposed for the Royal Choral Socie Full Score, 255. ty, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1900. (3) HIAWATHA’S 7 DEPARTURE CANTATA FOR SOPRANO, TENOR, AND BARITONE SOLI, CHORUS, AND ORCHESTRA I OP. 30, No. 4). . ‘ Price 2s. Tonic Sol-fa, Is. Vocal Parts, rs. each. Words only, 7s. 6d. per Ioo. Orchestral Parts and Full Score (in the Press). Composed for the Norwich Musical Festival, 1899. TO THE ‘I SONG OF HIAWATHA ” FOR FULL ORCHESTRA (013.30, No. 3). String Parts, _<s. Wind Parts, I35. 6d. Full Score, MS. V Pianoforte Arrangement, 2s. Composed for the Worcester Musical Festival, 1899. SOLEMN PRELUDE I FOR FULL ORCHESTRA ’ (017.40). I Arrangement for Pianoforte Solo, price 25. String Parts, 25. 6d. Wind Parts and Full Score, MS. Composed for the Gloucester Musical Festival, I898. BALLADE ‘IN A MINOR FOR FULL ORCHESTRA (OF. 33)- Arrangement for Pianoforte Solo, 25. String Parts, 45. 6d. I Wind Parts, Ios. 6d. Full Score, 75. 6d. Composed for the London Philhawuouic Society, 1900. SCENES FROM . - AN EVERY—DAY ROMANCE I SUITE FOR FULL ORCHESTRA’ String Parts, 9s..6d. Wind Parts and Full Score, MS. Pianoforte Arrangement, 3s. 6d. ' FOUR CHARACTERISTIC WALTZES ‘.1. ALLEGRO MA NON TROPPO (E MINOR). 2. TEMPO DI VALSE (A MAJOR). ' T 3. ANDANTE CON SENTIMENTO (E MAJOR). 4. ALLEGRO FURIOSO (E MINOR); ’ ‘ (OP. 22) Pianoforte Solo is. Violin and Pianoforte . - 35. String Parts for Full or Small Orchestra 65. Wind Parts for SmallrOrchestra ‘ 7s. . Ditto, for Full Orchestra... I25. ‘ Full Score (Full Orchestra) — ‘ 55. Full Score (Small Orchestra), MS. Arrangement, as a Quintet, for Pianoforte and Strings, each Number, price 2 . Separate String Parts, 6d. each. . :Military Band Arrangement, by DAN GODFREY, Jun., 15s. ' ARIETTA (“ The Village Organist.” Book 16) BALLADE IN D MINOR FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA (Or. 4). Arranged for Violin and Pianoforte by the COMPOSER. Price 2s. String Parts, 25. 6d. Full Score and Wind Parts, MS. SONGS. . Composcdfor the Hereford lllusiml Festival, I900. THE SOUL’S EXPRESSION. Four Sonnets by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING2—- I. The Soul’s Expression; 2. Tears; 3. Grief; 4. Comfort. (On 42.) Price 25. . ' Price 2s. each. YOU'LL LOVE ME YET. (ROBERT BROWNING.) Op. 37, No. 1. In G minor and B minor. CANOE SONG. (ISABELLA CRAWFORD.) On, 3 ,No. 2. In D ﬂat and F. A BLOOD~RED RING HUNG ROUND TH . MOON. (BARRY DANE.) On. 37, No. 3. (For Contralto.) , SWEET EVENINGS COME AND GO, LOVE. (GEORGE ELIOT.) On. 37, No. 4. In F and B ﬂat. AS THE MO0N’S SOFT SPLENDOUR. (SI-IELLEY.) Op. 37, No. 5. (For Contralto or Baritone.) ELEANORE. (ERIC MACKAY.) Op. 37, No. 6. (For Tenor.) ONAWAYI AWAKE, BELOVED! From “ I-Iiawatha’s Wedding-Feast.” Op. 30, No. I. (For Tenor.) String Parts, 25.; Wind Parts, 3s. 6d.; Full Score (printed) on loan. — HIAWATI-IA’S VISION. Dramatic Scena for Baritone. From “ I-Iiawatha’s Departure.” (English and German words.) SPRING HAD COME. For Soprano. From “Hiawatha‘s Departure.” (English and Germanwords. MORNING ANDHEVFLENING SERVICE _ ~ (OF. 18). TE DEUM BENEDICTUS JUBILATE MAGNIFICAT AND NUNC DIMITTIS ANTHEMS. BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON — IN THEE, O LORD. HAVE I PUT MY TRUST... THE LORD Is MY STRENGTH LIFT UP YOUR HEADS (Tonic Sol~fa, Id.) BREAK FORTH INTO JOY * O YE THAT LOVE THE LORD (Tonic Sol-fa, Id.) ’ ORGAN. MELODY (“ The Village Organist.” ' Book 12) ELEGY (“The Village Organist.” Book I5) >-tuba Hwwuazuua -r—Lu4>-t- 5”I”5” '°"‘D"Q‘Q‘P“.a‘ .D"P".C“.°" I LONDON: NOVELLO & COMPANY, LIMITED; ‘AND NOVELLO, EWER. & CO.V NEW YORK SPRING HAD COME from SCENES FROM THE “SONG OF HIAWATHA” ‘ The Words written by H. W. Longfellow The Music composed by S. Coleridge-Taylor. (OP. 30, No. 4.) PRICE Two SI-IILLINGS NET. L01vD0.7\g g7\(o/‘ve//0 €95 00., Lm’. Coj>y71'ght, 1900, by Novello and Company, L1'mited. SPRING HAD COME. KAM DER LENZ MIT SEINEM GLANZE. S. Coleridge-Taylor, (Op. 30, N9 4.) °.>".> ‘> Allegro con b-rio. mf had come with all its splen - dour, der Lenz mit sei — — nem Glan— -26, All its birds and all its blossoms, All Sei — — nan Vb’ — - geln, sei - — nen Blii—ten, Kam 11161 Copyright, (.900, by Novella 5' Comjwany, Limited. leaves Bldt — a tempo/._————h grass—es. 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I . kam, dze W21 - be — war, — — wa,-__.__ Und es kam m A .mfA : sin - gly fly - ing, Mahng the loon, With_ clang - ’rous pin-ions, Paa — rm vie — Zen Malmg dew Tau — char mit Zau — ten F122’-gem, AA The blue her-on, the Shuh-shuh-gah, And the grouse,___ the Mush-ko - . Der blame Rezlher, der Sclzu -schu—gah, Kam das M007 — — hulm,Musch—ko — f>. In e ck — — ets and the mea - dows Pip’d the blue — b , Pfiff im Busch zmd auf den W2'e— -5272 Blau - —er V0 - —gel, the O - Wais—sa; On the summit, the sum—mit of the lodg - es der 0 — wais-sa Auf den Firsten, den Fir-sten rings dew Hiit - ten / the rob - -in, the O - pe - chee. die Roth — — bmst,dz'e 0 — pe’ - eke’. P000 meno mosso. . And the sorrowing Hi - a - Wa - tha, Speechless in his in - fi-nite Und der tmwemde H2’ — a - war, - tlza, Spmclzlosi in zm—e7zd—li-chem sor - row, Heard their voi — ces call — ing to him, Went forth from his Kum - mer, H0’? — te sick van ih - 7297: m —fen, Hz'—naus aus dem gloom — y door — Way, gaz’d______ in - to the hea - ven Wig — wam trat er, Starr: — te auf den H2'm—mel, j crE%.1 Gaz’d up - on the A2/f die Er— de, Novella Com4aam:, L39 Engravers &' Printers. COMPOSITIONS BYEOWARO GERMAN. I sum E SYMPHONY IN A MINOR FROM THE MUSIC TO SHAKEVSPEAREJS , _ ' ‘ I Pzarioforte Duet, 4:. V V I ii A I Full Score and Band Parts, Ms. .. I THE MUSIC To it 1. Overture. . » ‘ » ' I —‘ 2.'Prelude to Act II. The Death of Buckingham. 3. Prelude to Act III. Intermezzo. . i . ‘ “‘—‘ — 4. Prelude to Act IV. Coronation March. ’ _ OVERTURE‘ 5. Prelude to Act V. Thanksgiving Hymn. I , V \ 'k . Pi311°f0"e Duet. 35- I 6. Three Dances: 1. Morris Dance; II. 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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, n.d. [postmarked June 6, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-06-06]
Text: [Addressed to Gale0Hall, Weneisville, PA. postmarked 6 June 1923] Dear Mother and Father: I didn't get your letter with the addresses in time to write to Bedford, but there is nothing to tell you anyhow. I played golf yesterday afternoon, and enjoyed it a lot, although it was hot as blazes. Spent all yesterday morning going through my old papers. Last night we enjoyed Sunset, the lakes, etc.--and were bitten to pieces by the mosquitoes. Spent all morning today doddling over my packing....
Show more[Addressed to Gale0Hall, Weneisville, PA. postmarked 6 June 1923] Dear Mother and Father: I didn't get your letter with the addresses in time to write to Bedford, but there is nothing to tell you anyhow. I played golf yesterday afternoon, and enjoyed it a lot, although it was hot as blazes. Spent all yesterday morning going through my old papers. Last night we enjoyed Sunset, the lakes, etc.--and were bitten to pieces by the mosquitoes. Spent all morning today doddling over my packing. I'm so used to being rushed that I don't know how to accomplish anything when i have plenty of time. We have Commencement rehearsal at 4:30 Friday and class-day rehearsal in the outdoor theater at 7:30 Friday, so if you arrive at those times go straight to Mrs. Green's, 18 Legrange Ave., and telephone word that you are here and I'll come over as soon as I can. Or come to my room if you prefer. Sam's room is Mullaly's. Mullaly said they have chauffeurs at the house every year, and mrs. Geen couldn't get him a room. The car will be kept at the garage of the house you stay in. Hope you enjoy your trip. Love, Fannie
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Title: Group of women in line outside Rockefeller Hall -- 1904 (1 of 1)
Date: 1904

Title: 1st Hall Play -- Dec 1920 (6 of 6)
Creator: Wolven, E. L. (Edmund L.)
Date: Dec 1920

Title: MacLeish, Martha (Hillard). Scrapbook, [1874-]1878
Creator: MacLeish, Martha (Hillard), n.d.
Description: VC 1878
Date: n.d.

Title: Shipp, Margaret M. -- to Father, 8 October 1901
Creator: Shipp, Margaret M.
Description: VC 1905
Date: 8 October 1901

Title: Shipp, Margaret M. -- to Sister, 7 March 1904
Creator: Shipp, Margaret M.
Description: VC 1905
Date: 7 March 1904

Title: Shipp, Margaret M. -- to Sister, circa 10 February 1905
Creator: Shipp, Margaret M.
Description: VC 1905
Date: circa 10 February 1905

Title: McGraw, Maria (Dickinson). Letters, 1866-1867
Creator: McGraw, Maria (Dickinson)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Description: 1 letter from McGraw to her [future] husband Thomas S. McGraw, 1 from McGraw to her friends Harriette Warner, Helen Warner, and Martha Warner. The letter to her future husband includes details about Commencement, most notably her winning the Salutatory. She also describes a photographer on campus and details about faculty. To her friends, McGraw writes about Christmas, her social life, and a sleigh ride.
VC 1867

Title: Sylvester, Helen (Seymour) -- to father, Sep. 22, 1865:
Creator: Sylvester, Helen (Seymour)
Description: VC Spec 1865-1866
Date: September 22, 1865
Text: Vassar College Sept. 22nd [1865?] My dear father, I am more than satisfied with my new school - everything Is on the grandest scale. I wish you could see the Library Art Gallery Geological rooms fee. I spent the morning - most of it - looking at some beautiful books of engravings you can amuse yourself here any way you please, and there are some very nice girls here - I should think It would take two weeks to classify the girls and get them settled - I had an introduction to Mr Vassar who was...
Show moreVassar College Sept. 22nd [1865?] My dear father, I am more than satisfied with my new school - everything Is on the grandest scale. I wish you could see the Library Art Gallery Geological rooms fee. I spent the morning - most of it - looking at some beautiful books of engravings you can amuse yourself here any way you please, and there are some very nice girls here - I should think It would take two weeks to classify the girls and get them settled - I had an introduction to Mr Vassar who was very kind indeed to me. He took dinner here to-day and we had ice-cream for dessert. They furnish a good many things here that you were obliged to buy at Utica - so in the end It will probably be no higher - The weather is delightful here now and the grounds look very prettily. They have a real post office with boxes and a boy to tend it In the building- I shall have to get me a gymnasium dress for they require all the girls to have one, and will you please a end me the stamps that Henry neglected to get- I don't want to buy any more of them here than I can help- I have one of my schoolmates at Utica here - Clara Spauldlng and her Mother found some acquaintance a here Mr Chandler and family and came with them to the college to our room and In the course of their conversation they asked where I was from and on learning that I was from Brockport said that they lived there thirteen years ago - and knew you. Libby Anderson says she would like to have me meet any one who did not know some one that I knew This gentleman was a minister - of what denomination I do not know- Mr Weaver stopped at Mr. Eastman's the Commercial College Men and introduced me to his brother for the Mr Eastman was not at home. He came to the carriage and talked a few minutes to us- Altogether I have had a delightful time since I have been here. I must close so as to send my letter to-day. Mr Weaver gave Mr Vassar a check for they have to pay upon entering for the half year. Please send the money to Mr Weaver at 162 State St Albany - Write soon and tell me how the house is getting along- Your affectionate daughter Helen. Geo S. Weaver [in another hand]
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Title: Warner, Martha S. -- to mother, Nov. 1865:
Creator: Warner, Martha S.
Description: VC 1868
Date: November 17, 1865
Text: Vassar Nov. 17./65 My darling dear Mother, What a dear good woman you are to write to me so often. You are worth half a dozen Helen's in that branch of the fine arts. Not that she is at all to be slighted - but I don't believe she has injured her eyes sitting up at night to write. However Nellie "its very good what there is of it." I should like to see Mrs. Taylor - Did she tell any news worth hearing? Anything about the Peases or Catlins? I suppose she has material for...
Show moreVassar Nov. 17./65 My darling dear Mother, What a dear good woman you are to write to me so often. You are worth half a dozen Helen's in that branch of the fine arts. Not that she is at all to be slighted - but I don't believe she has injured her eyes sitting up at night to write. However Nellie "its very good what there is of it." I should like to see Mrs. Taylor - Did she tell any news worth hearing? Anything about the Peases or Catlins? I suppose she has material for conversation sufficient to last at least one year. I should enjoy hearing her talk. By the way where's Miss Seger? Please remember us to her. Also to her Mother. Miss Grant that was, Mrs. Ban-ister that is, is visiting Miss Lyman. She is a very remarkable looking woman. We haven't been to see her yet, but are going tomorrow morning. Miss Lyman told her about us, and she expressed a strong desire to see us. She spoke very highly of Mother to Miss Gilbert. I was delighted with her appearance as far as I saw at chapel. She is as tall as Miss Lyman, and I had always imagined her short. I wish I could pass myself off on her as Miss Morrison. By the way I am going to send home for our family Bible in order to prove satisfactorily to myself and the world at large, that my name is Martha Spooner Warner, and not Morrison. On the whole I have decided not put my eyes out looking for Father. I have concluded that he will be visible to the naked eye when he does arrive. Bridget must be a useful member of society since her two wakes. I wouldn'twake a man that died drunk seems to me. "But every one to their taste as the old woman." I read that chapter. It is very beautiful. They are building the organ in the chapel, so that we can't have our half hours with Miss Lyman. I am sorry for she wanted Mrs. Banister to address us. Prehaps however the organ will be finished before she leaves, as I believe she is going to stay some time. Minnie had a letter from Maggie a day or two ago, in which she said "Mrs. Powel has just returned from Elba. Mrs. Town is ill, she has but one opinion in regard to her sickness - consumption." Won't it be dreadful if we never see her again. Only four weeks more to Christmas! Does it seem possible? Has Aunt Rebecca written anything more about our coming there? I believe I should prefer Vermont on some accounts. Aunt Mary is very anxious we should come and see her. I should like to I think. Who is the "little minister" at Mr. Eldrige's church? I thought Dr. Eels was there.Tell Father I am extremely obliged to him for putting "Knickbocker" in with our books. For that matter the girls feel their obligation equally with me. I read out loud in it last night, to the great edification of all present. I had no idea it was such a keen satire. Mill Gilbert sends much love. Hattie and Minnie are considering the subject. O Mother! You can't imagine how much I want to see you, and have you see us, and how comfortable and happy we are here. I do believe that we three girls are as contented a trio as can be found in the college. Every says when they come in here, "Oh! what a pleasant room! only two bedrooms, how's that? Just you three, why how happy you must be! All I want to make me "perfectly happy" is, some sweet apples. I want you to see Miss Starr, she is lovely - Tell Nellie that a letter that came from her would be highly acceptable - But I know the dear child is very busy - Remember us to every body - kiss Mary Colburn's baby for me. Tell Mrs. Raymond that the President's little Nellie reminds meme extremely on her little Hattie. Give my love to every body and tell them I want very much to see them - We have begun to practise in the labratory. I like it very much. If I hadn't anything else to do - I think I should stay there all day long — I do love Prof. Farrar dearly - There's chapel bell Good bye my dear dear Mother - Your loving daughter Mattie Dr. Magoon of Albany preached for us Sunday. We liked him very much.
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