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Title: "Notes - ""Excellent in many respects"""
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: Letters - to mother
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1911-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

Title: Page 49
Description: Included in Ross, Caroline (Barnes). Scrapbook, 1901-1905
"Place cards - ""Miss Barnes"" captioned ""Ethel Caulder's luncheon"" -- Objects - Dried evergreen sprig with ribbon -- Place cards - ""Miss Barnes"" captioned ""Josephine Brady's luncheon"" -- Place cards - ""Miss Barnes"" -- Programs - VC Christian Association, ""Prayer Meeting Topics,"" January 8 through January 29 1903 -- Notes - from ""Hilda"" [most likely Hilda VanKleek Swift, VC 1905], January 14-15 [1903] -- Notes - from ""Molly...
Show moreIncluded in Ross, Caroline (Barnes). Scrapbook, 1901-1905
"Place cards - ""Miss Barnes"" captioned ""Ethel Caulder's luncheon"" -- Objects - Dried evergreen sprig with ribbon -- Place cards - ""Miss Barnes"" captioned ""Josephine Brady's luncheon"" -- Place cards - ""Miss Barnes"" -- Programs - VC Christian Association, ""Prayer Meeting Topics,"" January 8 through January 29 1903 -- Notes - from ""Hilda"" [most likely Hilda VanKleek Swift, VC 1905], January 14-15 [1903] -- Notes - from ""Molly"" [most likely Mary Chapin Reed VC 1905], January 14-15 [1903] -- Letters - from ""Esther"" [most likely Esther Wright, VC Ex 1905], January 14-15 [1903] -- Dance cards - ""Harrisburg assembly"""
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Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1901 - July 20, 1906

Title: Page 81
Description: Included in Ross, Caroline (Barnes). Scrapbook, 1901-1905
"Booklets - ""Yo-Ho for the life of"" by ""Peggie, Bailey, Debbie"" [most likely Margaret Fleming VC 1905; Annie Bailey Wright VC 1905; Helen Howe DeBevoise VC 1905 or Dorothy Lewis VC 1905] -- Concert programs - VC Department of Music, ""Dannreuther Quartette,"" April 15 1904 -- Programs - VC Christians, ""Prayer Meeting Topics,"" April 7 through April 28 1904 -- Signs - ""Party postponed till after Ceremonies"" -- Visiting cards - ""M...
Show moreIncluded in Ross, Caroline (Barnes). Scrapbook, 1901-1905
"Booklets - ""Yo-Ho for the life of"" by ""Peggie, Bailey, Debbie"" [most likely Margaret Fleming VC 1905; Annie Bailey Wright VC 1905; Helen Howe DeBevoise VC 1905 or Dorothy Lewis VC 1905] -- Concert programs - VC Department of Music, ""Dannreuther Quartette,"" April 15 1904 -- Programs - VC Christians, ""Prayer Meeting Topics,"" April 7 through April 28 1904 -- Signs - ""Party postponed till after Ceremonies"" -- Visiting cards - ""Miss Pauline Crocker"" [VC 1907] with note, May 20-22 -- Visiting cards - ""Miss Thyrza M. Barton"" [VC Ex 1907], May 20-22 -- Visiting cards - ""Miss Elizabeth V. W. Hubbard"" [Elizabeth Van Winkle Hubbard, VC 1907], May 20-22 -- Notes - ""The light of 4th Raymond"" from ""Bailey & Peg"" [most likely Annie Bailey Wright VC 1905 and Margaret Fleming VC 1905], May 20-22"
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Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1901 - July 20, 1906

Title: Page 80
Description: Included in EBabbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
"Programs - VC Class Day, June 13 1911"
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

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Title: Vassar College Library Gargoyles and Grotesques
Description: Vassar College Library was built in 1905, the architecture and the style of the building is perpendicular Gothic, with many embellishments. Among those embellishments are approximately thirty-six gargoyles and grotesques. Gargoyles are decorative water-bearing fixtures meant to redirect rainwater away from stonework while grotesques, although similar in appearance, are meant only for adornment.

Title: "Objects - Paper cutout labeled ""82's Great 'What is it?'"" October 31 1881"
Description: Included in Wyman, Anne (Southworth). Scrapbook, 1878-1882
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1878 - June 10, 1932

Title: "Programs - Sophomore Party, November 17 1894"
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: Matthew Vassar, 1865
Description: Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Date: 1865?

Title: Objects - Dried flowers
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Title: Objects - Dried flowers
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1911-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

Title: Telegrams - September 22 1910
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Title: Objects - Folded cloth
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Title: Adams, Ruth -- to family, Feb. 1901:
Creator: Adams, Ruth
Description
Date: February 1901
Text: Vassar Dear people:- At last Cora and Edith have got away. Such absurd people I never saw. They have been acting "fit to kill". Well I draw a long breath and start to tell you about things. Such gorgeousness you have never dreamt of, as was to be seen Friday night, and they (or Miss Cornwell) wouldn't let Mr. Stephens go. Did you ever hear anything more foolish and silly. It thegirls wouldn't mind I don't think Miss C. need get excited. We are just as madd as we can...
Show moreVassar Dear people:- At last Cora and Edith have got away. Such absurd people I never saw. They have been acting "fit to kill". Well I draw a long breath and start to tell you about things. Such gorgeousness you have never dreamt of, as was to be seen Friday night, and they (or Miss Cornwell) wouldn't let Mr. Stephens go. Did you ever hear anything more foolish and silly. It thegirls wouldn't mind I don't think Miss C. need get excited. We are just as madd as we can be, and so is Mr. St. He told Prexi that he would never come again with out making it a condition that he should see what ever was going on. If Teddy, who is young and unmarried and unconnected with the college, can go why can't Mr. Stephens? Well I managed to get my consumes done. It was not ver swellbut looked pretty. I made one of those short waisted businesses not with standing what you said about the time when it was worn. It was the easiest to awake with out any pattern. I really feel quite proud of myself. I cut the lining for the waist by the [?] of my blue chally (?) dress and put the rest on os Mrs Galheger (?) does. I haven't nearly got the powder out of my hair yet. It is dreadful. But how stunning it does make the girls look. Cora was too conning for words. But as was everybody. It changed some people so that we didn't know them at all. Mr. Stephen's lecture was a great success. I just went into the reception which was given for him in the faculty parlor for a moment and spoke to him and then skipped out. You see the lecture was in the afternoon and lasted until about five and we had to get all dressed between it and dinner. Then we went to the ball and had a beautiful time. They gave us doughnuts and and apples for refreshments. Then Saturday morning we stayed in bed rather late and Miss Ellery came in before I was dressed to ask if I would take charge to Mr. Stephens at 10 o'clock and I was to acquire at the messenger office to find where he was. So up I go at 10and ask where he is. They really don't know but will find out if I will wait. I wait. They hunt and hunt and hunt. Prof. Stephens seems to have disappeared. He is no where to be found. THey will let me know if he turns up. So I go back to my room and try to do a little Algebra. After a while Miss Ellery comes in. Where is Prof Stephens? What shave I done with him? I haven't seen hi at all. How very odd. and off she goes. Pretty soon the lunch bell rings and as I go down I see him standing by the dining room door talking to Miss Salmon, so I go and speak to hum. It seems he and Prexi escaped and went off for a walk. Miss Salmon has bullied Mr. Stephens into giving an informal talk on the historical novel in the afternoon so he decides to stay over a train so that he can have a chance to talk with me. After lunch I try to get some latin done. But of course it is usually hard and I only succeed in digging out about half of it. Then comes three o'clock and his lecture which lasts about 3/4 of an hour and is very amusing. He was very much distresses through for fear Miss Salmon didn't approve of his joking so, and not taking it seriously. After wards I went up to get hum and what doeshe say but "now you are going to take me to your room and give me some tea, aren't you?" I hadn't thought of it and didn't have any tea kettle or any tea, or any milk, or any sugar, or any anything. "You promised me long ago, didn't you, that I should have tea in your own room when I come to vassal?" So I smiled and said of course he should have tea and winked at Cora whorushed, and byte the time I got Mr. Stephens down to the room everything was beautifully fixed. That is the joy of College. If you get in a tight fix everybody is willing to help and in no time you are all right. One girl rushes to some body she knows has a beautiful tea kettle she meets somebody who has the tea, etc. WHile you have time to fix up the room. Nothing fazes (?) a college girl. I will admit wedidn't go down directly Prexi came up and talked to us. He wished to be remembered to you. ANd what do you think he said. It was very delightful, but it is rather frightening. Mr. Stephens said he had come up to see how "this young lady" was getting along and he was advising her very seriously to avoid study as much as possible, because he knew she had a tendency I meant to over work that way. President I said yes he knew I wasn't feeling very well before Christmas, but I seemed much better now, (please observe) wasn't I really? Then he said I had won a victory (which I have) and it would never be hard again etc. etc. Prof. Steph asked when those dreadful exams come with which they troubled us, and whether I got through all right I said I didn't and Prexi added "and well, very well too. I looked it up myself" Now isn't that the limit? Imagine my feelings to think of his looking up my marks. Why I shall certainly have to do good work. Well then Mr. Stephens come to the room. Miss Ellery chaperoned. I have a suspicion it was improper, even a strong one. The rules say no gentlemen shall be taken to the rooms with out a chap. and that Father and brothers may stay 15 minutes but not more. Prof. Stephens was here until so before six. A trifle more than 15 minutes, you see. Then he departed and I had dinner and went ot chapel and went to the french lecture. you see I have been having my fill of lectures lately. This man is M. Lavel w with whom Miss Salmon and Miss Ellery studies in Paris. He lectured in English, very broke, and read selections from Rostard in French. I couldn't understand very well. By the way I met Richardson again and she "squoze" my hand some more & hoped I would come and see her soon. I go, I go. Ruth Mrs. George B. 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Title: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher) -- to family, May 26, 1908:
Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
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Date: 26 May 1908
Text: Cranford - May 26th 8 Wed - A. M. 1908? Dearest parents; - Cousin Ed was over at Brooklyn yesterday and brot me over Mama’s letter written a week ago today. It sure was a clever one. I read it to Ella and it amused her immensely. I had written them but I guess they had not read my letter. Yesterday Ella and I went up to a couple of the girls’ house - Thersa’s and Louise’s We played bridge to practice for the club which is to meet there this P.M. I don’t know whether we will go or not as...
Show moreCranford - May 26th 8 Wed - A. M. 1908? Dearest parents; - Cousin Ed was over at Brooklyn yesterday and brot me over Mama’s letter written a week ago today. It sure was a clever one. I read it to Ella and it amused her immensely. I had written them but I guess they had not read my letter. Yesterday Ella and I went up to a couple of the girls’ house - Thersa’s and Louise’s We played bridge to practice for the club which is to meet there this P.M. I don’t know whether we will go or not as Cousin Ed, Minnie, Ella & Jane going for a drive this A.M. at his suggestion. He is taking part of his vacation now. Last night Helen Sharp, Frank’s former beloved, and a couple of fellows were here. Helen and her three admirers (Frank for the 3rd) almost killed the rest of us, it was so funny. Will tell ab’t it later. I am crazy, daddy, over the idea of you and mother seeing the Pacific Coast this summer. I am so glad Mr. Kinsman inspired you to go! [L...ia’s?] remarks were clever - Larry, the dog, is sick. He, like most dogs, has been indulging in those things which he should not, and consequently has had to have a good no. of baths, causing his present state of illness. Lovingly, Margaret.
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Title: Anthony, Susan B. -- to Mr. Pond, July 30, 1900
Creator: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Date: 1900-07-30
Text: National American Woman Suffrage Association. MEMBER NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. Honorary President, ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, 26 West 61st Street, New York. Honorary President, SUSAN B. ANTHONY, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, N. Y. President, CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT, 2008 American Tract Society Building, New York. Vice-President-at-Large, REV. ANNA H. SHAW, 1830 Diamond Street, Philadelphia Pa. Corresponding Secretary, RACHEL FOSTER AVERY, Philadelphia, Pa. Recording Secretary, ALICE STONE BLACKWELL...
Show moreNational American Woman Suffrage Association. MEMBER NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. Honorary President, ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, 26 West 61st Street, New York. Honorary President, SUSAN B. ANTHONY, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, N. Y. President, CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT, 2008 American Tract Society Building, New York. Vice-President-at-Large, REV. ANNA H. SHAW, 1830 Diamond Street, Philadelphia Pa. Corresponding Secretary, RACHEL FOSTER AVERY, Philadelphia, Pa. Recording Secretary, ALICE STONE BLACKWELL, 3 Park Street, Boston, Mass. Treasurer, HARRIET TAYLOR UPTON, Warren, Ohio. Auditors- LAURA CLAY, Lexington, Ky. CATHARINE WAUGH MCCULLOCH, The Rookery, Chicago, Ill. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 2008 AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY BUILDING, N. Y. OFFICE OF HONORARY PRESIDENT, ROCHESTER, N. Y. July 30, 1900 Dear Mr. Pond- Both your good letter of July 24th and your beautiful tribute to the Great Plymouth Preacher & Prophet - are before me -and both of them have been carefully read & re-read - & greatly appreciated, I am just in receipt of a few sets of my books - So can ship one to you all by myself - It does seem as if people, were living to greater age - & retaining their ability to think & live in the present than they did in those "good old days" we so often hear preached of - Everybody of every grade - reads the papers & knows all about what is going on the world over - Is it not this fact that keeps the mind whetted up for action to the very end of us? After you have been through my Life - I shall expect to hear your opinion - & read it - on the days of Beecher & Tilton -that not only tried their souls - but all of their friends and coworkers sould as well--What a? terrible tragedy in real life it was - I loved them both - & the dear little Elizabeth was very dear to me - Very Sincerely yours Susan B. AnthonyCOPY Alma Lutz Collection NATIONAL AMERICAN WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION National Headquarters 2008 American Tract Society Building N.Y. Office of Honorary President Rochester, N. Y. July 30, 1900 Dear Mr. Pond- Both your good letter of July 24th and your beautiful tribute to the Great Plymouth Preacher & Prophet - are before me -and both of them have been carefully read & re-read - & greatly appreciated, I am just in receipt of a few sets of my books - So can ship one to you all by myself - It does seem as if people, were living to greater age - & retaining their ability to think & live in the present than they did in those "good old days" we so often hear preached of - Everybody of every grade - reads the papers & knows all about what is going on the world over - Is it not this fact that keeps the mind whetted up for action to the very end of us? After you have been through my Life - I shall expect to hear your opinion - & read it - on the days of Beecher & Tilton -that not only tried their souls - but all of their friends and coworkers sould as well--What a? terrible tragedy in real life it was - I loved them both - & the dear little Elizabeth was very dear to me - Very Sincerely yours Susan B. Anthony
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Title: Parrish promotion to 2d. Lieutenant, 1797 Mar 28
Date: 1797-03-28
Text: The People of the State of New-York, By the Grace of GOD, Free and Independent: To Jasper Parish Gentleman Greeting. We, reposing especial trust and confidence, as well in your patriotism, conduct and loyalty, as in your valor and readiness to do us good and faithful service, HAVE appointed and constituted, and by these presents, DO appoint and constitute you the said Jasper Parish Second Lieutenant of Captain Thomas Morris's Troop of Horse in the County of Ontario, in the Brigade of...
Show moreThe People of the State of New-York, By the Grace of GOD, Free and Independent: To Jasper Parish Gentleman Greeting. We, reposing especial trust and confidence, as well in your patriotism, conduct and loyalty, as in your valor and readiness to do us good and faithful service, HAVE appointed and constituted, and by these presents, DO appoint and constitute you the said Jasper Parish Second Lieutenant of Captain Thomas Morris's Troop of Horse in the County of Ontario, in the Brigade of Militia whereof Othneil Taylor Esquire is Brigadier General You Are therefore, to take the said Troop into your charge and care, as Cornet thereof, and duly to exercise the Officers and Soldiers of that Troop in Arms, who are hereby commanded to obey you as their Second Lieutenant and you are also to observe and follow such orders and directions, as you shall from time to time receive from our General and Commander and Chief of the Militia of our said State, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you; and for so doing, this shall be your commission, for and during our good pleasure, to be signified by our Council of Appointment. In Testimony whereof, we have caused our seal for military commissions to be hereunto affixed. Witness, our trusty and well-beloved John Jay Esquire, Governor of our State of New-York, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the fame, by and with the advice and consent of our said Council of Appointment, at Our City of Albany the twenty third day of April in the Year offer Lord, one thousand seven hundred and Ninety-seven and in the twenty first Year of our Independence. Passed the Secretary's Office, the 28th day of March 1797. Jasper Hopper D, Secretary.
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Title: to Carrie E. Atwood, 23 Oct 1862
Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Description: Letter responding to application
Date: October 23, 1862
Text: Poughkeepsie October 23 1862 Miss Carrie E Atwood D Miss Atwood fr amd ith c_ " Yours of the 10xn Sep Utlmo came to •yoGtorday. hand only yesterday. It seems it was not mailed till the 29. a week after being written. Our College Buildings are now in process of Construc- tion will not be completed ready for receiving pupils before the Fall of 1864. Our President is on a professional tour in Europe and will return next spring. At an early day after his return will then determine how many...
Show morePoughkeepsie October 23 1862 Miss Carrie E Atwood D Miss Atwood fr amd ith c_ " Yours of the 10xn Sep Utlmo came to •yoGtorday. hand only yesterday. It seems it was not mailed till the 29. a week after being written. Our College Buildings are now in process of Construc- tion will not be completed ready for receiving pupils before the Fall of 1864. Our President is on a professional tour in Europe and will return next spring. At an early day after his return will then determine how many beneficiaries we can take. The War & its Consequences has somewhat effected the Securities of the College fund, nevertheless we have some 100 or more workmen on the Building and will be all enclosed this fall. Your letter will be placed on file to be refered to again a!£t«rthe proper time Yours Truly &c MV EMatthew Vassarj
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Title: Founder's Day -- 1927 (1 of 7)
Creator: Wolven, E. L. (Edmund L.)
Date: 1927

Title: Commencement -- 1932 (1 of 9)
Creator: Wolven, E. L. (Edmund L.)
Date: 1932

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, Father, and Pete, February 9,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/9/20
Text: [Addressed to Mother @ Hotel Royal Poinciana] February 9, 1920. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The one nice thing about the washout north of you, Mother, is that I got four letters from you this morning. I gave the maid her Christmas present after I came back, Mother, and the janitor has never been around that I have noticed--besides which, there is no occasion for that. I do not need a check yet. I have over a hundred dollars left, but don't you have to pay the second semester bill? I...
Show more[Addressed to Mother @ Hotel Royal Poinciana] February 9, 1920. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The one nice thing about the washout north of you, Mother, is that I got four letters from you this morning. I gave the maid her Christmas present after I came back, Mother, and the janitor has never been around that I have noticed--besides which, there is no occasion for that. I do not need a check yet. I have over a hundred dollars left, but don't you have to pay the second semester bill? I did not send the books, Pete, because I did not think it safe to send them in a smashed case. I'll send them Wednesday. It will be time enough for the bulfinch to send it with the laundry. I was fully intending to go to town to buy a telescope Saturday when I met Lucy and she volunteered to have her Mother have their store send me one like hers--she has used hers for several years and it has not broken. It will be sent to the house. The ones Luckey's have are not a bit solid. It ought to be there in time for the next laundry. I finally found Miss Bourne at home last night, and she certainly was nice to me. She said that she had not realized that I wanted to change so thatI would not be so rushed up here the end of the week, that certainly it was a shame to have to miss all the college activities up here, etc., that it was not so very important whether or not I take prose, inasmuch as I have a solid foundation anyhow, and I should come in the morning class. She will give me the prose sentences when the other class have them, and if I have time and feel like doing them she will correct them, but I must not let myself do too much work. She said that she could tell from the little she knew of me that "I was inclined to take life rather seriously" anyway. So she was rubbed the right way. I am glad I changed both for the hour and for the fact that I think any additional prose is useless. She said she had hoped that I would continue Latin next year, that I gave a promise of doing very clear-headed and logical work, in advanced prose, for instance. I am not heading for a job as a high school Latin teacher, but I politely told her that I did not see my way clear to it, that there was so much to take, and that I did want to get Greek in. She was nice as it lies in her power to be. I recited with the morning section this morning. They are quite stupid. Miss Kitchel did not appear this morning and after thee minutes from the time of the bell had passes, the class left. Have you and such regulation that you have to wait for five minutes for a prof, four for an assistant prof, and three for an instructor, and then if he she or it does not appear, you get a cut. I am still quite messed up in this system of having no textbooks in solid geometry.Champy discussed marks with us this morning. She informed us that my B was a very, very, high B, in fact almost an A. Bless her fool heart, what good does she thinks it did the class to hear that. She stopped me on my way out of class to tell me how long she had hesitated before giving me a B instead of an A. She said she was about to give me an A when she was told that an A had to mean almost perfect, and then she decided that inasmuch as this was her first year here she had better not give an A, but if she had been giving A's, I certainly would have received one, and she did hope I would get one this semester. Poor fool! I believe in the closed mark system. What did you say, Mother? I spent about an hour and a half last night practicing the tryout parts for "the fellow who blacks the bootlack's boots". That is about how important I will be if I make the part. Helen Reid is trying for the Duke. I do hope she makes it. She had the main part in three plays at Packer last year. I worked for over an hour on Ruth Franklin's stuff last night. I have to finish it up today. I called on Bess yesterday. A Pittsburgh girl, and advisee of hers from last year, Janet Trimball, brought her mother, and we had to suffer over her tea-cups again. This old lady started hopping off on the question of teachers' salaries. She did think that some of the millionaires in Pittsburgh ought to pitch in and help those poor people out. She was very amusing. And then when she started off on what a shame it is that some women are so fat I began to think of your yarns about kidding Mrs. Cowley and I was glad that I had a tea-cup to keep my facial expression busy with. It is much warmer now, but the crust of the snow is still so solid that it holds even my weight without caving in. The paths on the walk are very narrow, and we have to trail to classes single file. Love, [Fannie] Did Harold ever make those pictures for me? There are three girls left in Phyllis' off-campus house. She is not so crazy about it anymore.
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Creator: 1923-2010
Description: Brown background with black textured chalk laid over it
Date: n.d.

Title: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin) -- to mother, Feb. 11, 1894:
Creator: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin)
Description: VC 1897
Date: Feb. 11, 1894
Text: Vassar College. Feb. 11, 1894. My dear Mamma,— It begins to seem like March now, the wind blew so last night. But there is bright sunshine. It was so cold last week that the water froze in our pitchers for several nights - I heard Fraulein Neef say one morning that it was 4° below zero. Monday morning I studied in my room for an hour or so after break- fast, and then, just as I was going to a recitation I noticed that ink was leaking from my bottle of stylographic ink that I had just bought....
Show moreVassar College. Feb. 11, 1894. My dear Mamma,— It begins to seem like March now, the wind blew so last night. But there is bright sunshine. It was so cold last week that the water froze in our pitchers for several nights - I heard Fraulein Neef say one morning that it was 4° below zero. Monday morning I studied in my room for an hour or so after break- fast, and then, just as I was going to a recitation I noticed that ink was leaking from my bottle of stylographic ink that I had just bought. When I picked up the bottle I noticed that it was all broken, and the bottom stayed behind. The ink had frozen into a solid cake, and was just thawing. We let it melt in my washbowl and then dipped it into Ray's empty bottle. I tried common ink in my fountain pen, and after I had used it a week or two, it got sticky and would not write. So I use stylographic ink now. I don't see how Ed gets along if he uses common ink in his fountain pen. This morning an Episcopalian minister from Buffalo preached. A girl who is acquainted with the prayer book invited me to sit with her, so that it was pleasanter for me than it has been before when the Episcopalian service has been used. But still I much prefer the Presbyterian style. There was a meeting of the Students' Association Friday night. to discusschanging the time of Bible Lecture. The majority voted in favor of asking the Faculty to have it at quarter of seven in the evening, instead of nine in the morning- It would then take the place of chapel service. I should not like it so well myself, for I am usually sleepy when I listen to a^ci*lecture in the evening. The Faculty will decide about it at their meeting on Monday. There was also a communication from Bryn Mawr read, at the meeting of the Students'. You know Vassar invited Smith to debate us with them# but Smith's Faculty would not allow It, because they said it would take too much of the students' time and attention, and besides, the President of Smith does not believe in having women appear in public. The Faculty there decided the question without even speeking to the students about it, so that they knew nothing of it. Then Vassar sent the challenge to Bryn Mawr, which accepted, and preparations have been going onfor a month or more. And now Bryn Mawr has just sent a letter saying that they wish to withdraw, because they did not know it was going to be public and formal, they say- They thought it was since just between student and student, and thatAthey understand it is between college and college, they do not want to do it, because they are not used to debating. So I suppose Vassar has to give up the idea, for I think they will not ask Wellesley, there is too much rivalry between the two- I think it is too bed that they are not more friendly. I must write a letter now to Maude Warner- She has been in Brooklyn for two weeks now, because the doctor said she had to have a rest. H she does not get better she cant come back to college. I know another girl whose home is near here, who has been home two or three times to rest a week or two- Two or three girls have had to go home for good, on account of their health. One of the girls at our table got a box yesterday, and invited all of our table in to help her eat the contents - a cake, oranges, and a little honey- Some girls get a box every two orthree weeks - with cookies, crackers, canned fruit, etc. One girl got two barrels of apples in the fall, and several other girls got one barrel. When I first came I thought the table fare here was very good, but I am getting rather tired of its sameness myself. Since I was at Hort Lewis's where they had porterhouse steak and things to match, every day. I can understand how girls can think the fare is not good, which a good many of them do think- But do not imagine I am getting stuck up. 1 manage to enjoy my food, and live and grow fat on it. But things have to be so much better, away from home, to taste as good as very simple pldin things do at home. I am looking forward to our own home- cooked food next summer. Lovingly Adelaide C. (laflin,[sketch of room] Here Is a view of the prettiest part of our room - looking from my desk in the corner opp. the bookcase. The hanging on the door opening into the corridor is Ray's black velvet and gold. Our silk scarf is on the table, and on the lower part of the table are our plates and work- baskets and a pile of papers. On the right hand side of the table is a wooden book rest containing 8 or 10 books. The lower shelf of the bookcase is our dishes. The biggest book on our bookcase is our Latin dictionary, the next two arethe Greek diction- ary and Shakspere. The photographs stuck in a little bamboo hanging at the left, are Ray's. That is our couch beneath. The door at the right opens into my bedroom, and you can see my bed, my closet door and my bed slippers and piece of carpet.
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Title: Pease, Julia M. -- to cousin, Mar. 1875:
Creator: Pease, Julia M
Description: VC 1875
Date: March 28, 1875
Text: Vassar March 28. 1875 My dear Cousin [Julia Edith Moor] This Is a glorious Easter day, and I have been anxious to go to Church, or out walking, but unfortunately I do not feel very strong and have been compelled to remain In my room - So between reading and dosing I shall amuse myself answering your letter, which was received with pleasure a few days since - Really the spring weather has affected me, for I am very lazy or tired - I can't exactly tell which.I dislike to confess the former...
Show moreVassar March 28. 1875 My dear Cousin [Julia Edith Moor] This Is a glorious Easter day, and I have been anxious to go to Church, or out walking, but unfortunately I do not feel very strong and have been compelled to remain In my room - So between reading and dosing I shall amuse myself answering your letter, which was received with pleasure a few days since - Really the spring weather has affected me, for I am very lazy or tired - I can't exactly tell which.I dislike to confess the former, and I won't think the latter, as it might be a slur on Vassar - Our holidays began last Tuesday, Just in time for all of us, who need rest after the long cold winter. Quite a number of girls are staying, and two or three of my Class- mates whom I know well so that the time passes pleasantly with us together. Yesterday afternoon we found that the Marionettes puppet show was to be in the city, and as anything in the shape of entertainment is gladly seised upon here, several of us decidedto go and see them - We took some of the Professors children with us, and had a Jolly time. I suppose you have seen the puppets, but it was a new experience to me, and I was almost as thoroughly amused as the children, who went into ecstasies- The "Babes in Wood" was particularly ludicrous. You ask of Carrie's wedding and presents. The wedding was very quiet, only about thirty being present, and the whole affair and my visit passed so quickly that it seems now like a dream. I find myself frequentlyon the point of directing her letter to Carrie Pease - Her presents were not very numerous - In silver she had sugar bowl, creamer, molasses jug, butter plate, a pretty cake basket and card receiver. I think that was about the extent. I hope Carrie will come on this summer with Papa and Mamma, and think that she will. Shall you go to Poquonok early? I think we will go there Immediately after Commencement and wish you could be there at the same time. Of course you have as yet no arrangements for next winter, but I wish very much that youwould spend part of it at least with me - Carrie hopes to go to housekeeping then and I should love dearly to have you with me. Do think about it - Think I had better go now and dress for tea, as I have been sitting so far in my wrapper - Please write me whenever you can. Remember me to your father, and accept loads of love yourself from your aff- Cousin J-
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Title: Sylvester, Helen (Seymour) -- to mother, Sep. 26, [1865?]:
Creator: Sylvester, Helen (Seymour)
Description: VC Spec 1865-1866
Date: September 26, [1865?]
Text: Vassar College Sept 26th [11865?] My dear Mother I am expecting a letter from home but still thought I would commence a letter as I had now time. I have left your letter to-day as I had to be examined and having now passed through that ordeal I am able to finish my letter. I received James1 letter to-day and was rather surprised to find you had not received mine. It is strange to see how contented the girls are here. I hear of very few eases of homesickness. They have to get Gymnasiumdresses...
Show moreVassar College Sept 26th [11865?] My dear Mother I am expecting a letter from home but still thought I would commence a letter as I had now time. I have left your letter to-day as I had to be examined and having now passed through that ordeal I am able to finish my letter. I received James1 letter to-day and was rather surprised to find you had not received mine. It is strange to see how contented the girls are here. I hear of very few eases of homesickness. They have to get Gymnasiumdresses here and I have engaged mine with some of the rest of the girls. The gymnastic teacher gets them. There is a dress and trousers of gray flannel and it costs about $12 or fourteen dollars and will do for a bathing dress when I get through with gymnastics I have paid $7. towards it and would like to have father send me enough to pay the rest and something for school books- I am enjoying myself very much and have two old schoolmates at Utica to room with me beside Libby Anderson. Write soon to me. I did not see Sophie at Rome when I looked out of the window. Please ask father to send that soon for I want to pay the teacher. Please, answer soon and tell Henry I shall expect him to write first as he owes me so many letters Give him my love- Your affectionate daughter Ella.
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Title: Williams, Ellen -- to parents, May 1866:
Creator: Williams, Ellen
Description: VC Spec 1865-1866
Date: May 13, 1866
Text: "Violet Glen" May 13th. 1866 My Dear Parents, For I suppose I can address my letter in that way again as Father is to be home again so long. As I said to Emily this morning I suppose Mother is happy this morning because Father is home and is to remain so long. But I suppose if you have noticed the heading of this letter you are wondering where I am so I must try to tell you. "Violet Glen" then, is a lovely little place in a sort of ravine through which runs a small stream...
Show more"Violet Glen" May 13th. 1866 My Dear Parents, For I suppose I can address my letter in that way again as Father is to be home again so long. As I said to Emily this morning I suppose Mother is happy this morning because Father is home and is to remain so long. But I suppose if you have noticed the heading of this letter you are wondering where I am so I must try to tell you. "Violet Glen" then, is a lovely little place in a sort of ravine through which runs a small stream whose numerous cascades murmur sweet music to us as we sit here. On its banks are the most lovely blue violets in profusion. We are seated at the foot of a large elm tree just on the bank of the stream. Of course there is not much of a view but through an opening one corner of College may be seen and altogether it is a lovely spot. Julia, Emily and I started out yesterday morning with our writing materials to find a cool place in which to write and after some deliberation we decided upon this. H you see Louise she will very likely tell you that she received a letter from me dated from the same place for I wrote to her yesterday morning. I wish you could be here and see what a cosey time we are having. The only trouble is we talk so much that I don't accomplish much in the way of writing. I was very glad indeed to receive Mother's letter though it was so short. I wish I could be there to help you make your carpet. The warm weather we have been having lor the past lew days makes me begin to dread the studying for I am anxious to hear how Mrs Truman & Howard are - How did Mr Crane pass his examination?
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Title: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin) -- to Bess Claflin, Dec. 1, 1895:
Creator: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin)
Description: VC 1897
Date: December 1, 1895
Text: Vassar College. December 1. 1895. My dear Bess,— How it makes the time seem to fly, to write December 1. 2 We girls were just talking this morning about our Junior year being so far gone, and the end of our college course begins to seem near now.—and then we will be thrust upon "the cold, cold world"! But we are enjoying the present while we may- With this week Thanksgiving vacation has come and gone. The girls feel the need of Thanksgiving vacation, I think, for there is a long...
Show moreVassar College. December 1. 1895. My dear Bess,— How it makes the time seem to fly, to write December 1. 2 We girls were just talking this morning about our Junior year being so far gone, and the end of our college course begins to seem near now.—and then we will be thrust upon "the cold, cold world"! But we are enjoying the present while we may- With this week Thanksgiving vacation has come and gone. The girls feel the need of Thanksgiving vacation, I think, for there is a long stretch of work before it, without any interruptions. I feel sorry for Lou, having only one day vacation- I think the Women's Collegeis very stingy with their vacations. They might just as well do the way they do here: keep us good-tempered by giving us a good deal of vacation, and then get more work out of us while we are working. The girls took the bad weather with them and brought it back. For a week before the vacation It just poured, and then it stopped all of a sudden, and we had just perfect weather during all the vacation - rather warm and the sun shining very brightly all the time. Now it is cloudy again, and colder- We have not had the cold weather and snow that seems to have prevailed in most of the country. Our Thanksgiving Dinner was a sumptuous feast, as is usual on that occasion we had piles and piles of things, and very good things, too. The menu was very pretty - printed on rice paper which for sixty years was in the possession of the bank with which Mr. Vassarwas connected. It used to be used for bank-notes, but it was presented at this time by the bank officials- You will see mine in my Memorabilia some day. About three hundred girls were here: as usual we all ate in the dining room of the Main Building- Mrs. Kendrick was at her own place at the head of the first table; when Dr. Taylor is here, he eats Thanksgiving dinner with us and occupies that place. His son Dick, and Elisabeth Thelberg and baby Moulton were all there, and made that fact known once in a while by yelling- Dick Taylor is a very lively little boy, about five yrs. old now. He is so fond of Miss Wood, (the Librarian) who is taking care of Dr. Taylor's children while he is away. He calls Miss Wood "Gran". -She has grey hair, but does not look old- I think Dr. Taylor is very fortunate to be able to leave Dick in Miss Wood's care- I don't think any oneelse could manage him- They have started, now, the foundation to Dr. Taylor's house, and "the work is now to be pushed forward rapidly". The house is going to have a very broad front, much wider than it Is deep- This next Friday is "Phil," and Ed is coming up. I am getting his programme made out - Kate Dunham is going to have one promenade with him. There are ten in all, and I am going to have him myself for the first and last, and then apportion him to my friends for the rest. He says he can stay over for Saturday morning. Kate Dunham's aunt la Lockport seat her a box the other day- She seat her three lest year - awfully nice ones. This one had a great deal In it, - more than Kate could manage considering it was vacation and so not so many of her friends were here to help her eat it up, and then there was the Thanksgivingdinner besides. So Kate gave Carrie and me some to bring home, for which we were very much obliged - She gave us a little pint Jar of canned strawberry too, which is elegant. We eat it with toast at bed time. You know we make toast very easily, over the chimney of the lamp. Wednesday afternoon I went Into the swimming tank with Gertrude Smith and two or three other girls- We played around, and floated, and we tried to teach Gertrude to swim a little. We did not stay in but a half an hour, because it is not so invigorating to stay In the swimming tank as it Is to be in the waters of lake Erie. We are very much disappointed to learn that Miss Battantlne, the Gym. Director, is not going to teach us to swim, because she has not time any more. She says she canH possibly do It. We can make up groups. If we want to, and gotogether and teach ourselves. I have been quite busy this vacation - among other things I have fixed my Memorabilia, and darned my stockings, and washed and ironed my embroidery collar - Carrie has finished a dress-waist which she had on hand- She has made a whole winter dress all by hand - most of it during the summer. She has not been where there was a sewing- machine, you see- Ray is trimming a bat for Carrie now- The hat Carrie had last year Kay bought from her, and fixed it up for her own hat. You would have enjoyed being over at the Gym. Friday night - we were invited to come over - in fancy dress, if we pleased - to spend the evening there. A good many girls wore fancy dress - and many of them were better we usually see on fancy-dress occasions. Two girls, who are naturally pretty, sweetgirls, were fixed up as tramps, certainly no tramps ever looked more disreputable. Faust, Mephistopheles and Margariata were very good, too. One girl was Padarewski, and she really looked and acted so much like him that the girls all clapped when she entered. While we were ail sitting around on the floor, listening to a ghost-story which one of the Seniors was telling, Mrs. Van Sickle was cooking a kettleful of oyster stew over the fire in the big fire-place. When it was done, all the girls who were dressed as men had to serve the soup, or raw oysters, and pickles and crackers, to the rest. Then Mrs. Van Sickle threw popcorn balls all over the room, and we had to try to catch them. Still another eatable was provided, in the shape of a wedding cake,with a thimble (not a ring) inside. The one who got the thimble was to cue of the college songs. Miss Johnson, one of the teachers, got the thimble, but as she refused to give a solo, we all sang "Bryn Mawr may be more clever '- Just as we were coining home, we heard the girls cheering for Mrs. Kendrick. 'What's the matter with Mrs. Kendrick? " "She's all right!" "Who's all right? " "Mrs. Kendrick!" And so she is. Mrs. Kendrick conducted a short service in the chapel on Thanksgiving morning- She read us the President's Proclamation there. There was no service here this morning, but I did not go to town this time. Prof. Leach led the prayer-meeting tonight. We like to have her lead. Well, I must go to bed now and have a good sleep, for work tomorrow- I have been sleeping in Ray's bed during vacation. Except one night when Carrie slept up in my bed with me— Love to all from your sister Adelaide. (Claflin}
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Title: Pease, Julia M. -- to Carrie, Apr. 1875:
Creator: Pease, Julia M
Description: VC 1875
Date: April 25, 1875
Text: Vassar. April 23 Dear Carrie, I had not noticed how near the week was to an end. or should have certainly dropped you a line last Thursday or Friday for I know how disappointing it is not to receive a letter at the accustomed time. Your letters are very irregular in arriving hut I attribute that to the mail... [corner of letter torn off] ...Perhaps mine may come next week, as they have been ordered some time. Have seen Nannie Moffett once or twice lately- She has almost given up the idea of...
Show moreVassar. April 23 Dear Carrie, I had not noticed how near the week was to an end. or should have certainly dropped you a line last Thursday or Friday for I know how disappointing it is not to receive a letter at the accustomed time. Your letters are very irregular in arriving hut I attribute that to the mail... [corner of letter torn off] ...Perhaps mine may come next week, as they have been ordered some time. Have seen Nannie Moffett once or twice lately- She has almost given up the idea of coming to Vassar. although she still thinks of trying to enter- Bird Bell expects to go to Europe in June with a party who will remain a year. Nannie M. also thinks of going if her uncles will give their consent - It seems to be a very good opportunity for improvement, as the lady in charge, having been over before, has made all plans with that in view- Founder's Day comes on Thursday, and will pass much as usual. The speaker for the evening is Mr. Russell, vice President of Cornell. The Concert which will take place that afternoon at which time you may imagine me in a state of excitement. The programmes I send to you in advance. The pieces areboth very short one being that little thing you liked when I played it last Christmas. Clifford's piece Is quite difficult and very pretty. I have not as yet decided upon my dress. Send a sample of what Is called pine-apple muslin for your and Mamma's approval. It Is said to be very long enduring and will wash. Price about $1.50 per yd. My Idea, If you all approve, would be to get enough for a waist and overskirt to be made over my old blue silk skirt It waist. It Is so hard to tell what will be serviceable afterwards, and you know better than I what Is at home, and soshould tell me - This [could] also be worn over [w—] for evening, end it [] as if it would be useful. If the black lace is not already aent, you need not send it, as I have about given up the idea of using it - What is Papa having another well dug for? Is there not water enough on the place? Do not let Mamma worry about me, I am not working hard and am in no danger of breaking down. She will not find me either thin or puny. Hoping that you all keep well. Yours — Julie
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Title: Aaron, Marcus -- to Stella, February 28, 1919
Creator: Aaron, Marcus
Date: 2/28/19
Text: My dear Stella - I felt we were going a little strong so we took the afternoon off yesterday. Fannie + I rested till 4 + then we putted for an hour. In the evening she told me she would not play today. She remained in bed + apparently was comfortable. Tonight she is in the lobby + will not attempt to play until she is ready to do so. I had 36 holes with the fellows and put up a perfectly rotten game. The weather is delightful, quite warm. You ask about [Lesters]stockings. I [have] them. What...
Show moreMy dear Stella - I felt we were going a little strong so we took the afternoon off yesterday. Fannie + I rested till 4 + then we putted for an hour. In the evening she told me she would not play today. She remained in bed + apparently was comfortable. Tonight she is in the lobby + will not attempt to play until she is ready to do so. I had 36 holes with the fellows and put up a perfectly rotten game. The weather is delightful, quite warm. You ask about [Lesters]stockings. I [have] them. What shall I do with them. [Here] is a carefully thought out proposition. How would you like to meet us in Washington March 16 Sunday [A M.] and have Lester meet us there for the day. I think it would be great if it does not interfere with your treatment. If I have to go to Phila Fan could remain with you + then go home with you. What say you. Fan is improving in typing & in speed. Did you go to Alberts party? Is the massage agreeing with you by [this time]. Lester [writes] regularly Lots of love & kisses from the Old Man 2/28 "
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, Father, and Pete, October 7,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/7/19
Text: October 7, 1919. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I have never yet written to you in fifteen minutes, but I will see if I can manage it today. Lester wants me to make you aware of the fact that a letter leaving Vassar at 4:20 and Poughkeepsie at 5:30 reaches him in the early mail the following morning. I knew that Lean Stolz had a job somewhere in Europe. Helen Jackson's roommate from Chicago informed me to that effect. The flowers came today. They are very nice, and I think add a lot to...
Show moreOctober 7, 1919. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I have never yet written to you in fifteen minutes, but I will see if I can manage it today. Lester wants me to make you aware of the fact that a letter leaving Vassar at 4:20 and Poughkeepsie at 5:30 reaches him in the early mail the following morning. I knew that Lean Stolz had a job somewhere in Europe. Helen Jackson's roommate from Chicago informed me to that effect. The flowers came today. They are very nice, and I think add a lot to the room, which is already quite an attraction. A peach of a Vassar pillow also came from Aunt Ida. It makes Aunt Hattie's look like two cents, so I may send it home to be kept for a keepsake. It is like Lucy's if you remember hers. Lester, the seal is a foot at the highest point and nine inches at the widest. You know the shape. Yesterday afternoon Phyllis and I started out for a walk since it was too wet any rainy for hockey or tennis. I am not keep about that form of exercise for steady diet, though. We went up Sunset, the rounds of the campus, the circle, and out down the road the opposite direction from Poughkeepsie. We did not get far from college, and there were houses along the way, so we were perfectly safe. The country certainly is beautiful, particularly now that the trees are turning. She came up here, then, partook of some of Mary's cake very eagerly, and staid. She had a lot of work to do, and could only be gone an hor, so we were together from three to five-thirty only. We hashed over Peabody--Miss Breene, Mattie, and Mrs. Manley. It was good, only it was maddening to think that our Latin teachers were not like those. Her mind has been in exactly the same state that mine has been, so i guess that I am not the only one. Her sister's husband has been transferred from Plattsburg, to Columbus, not West Point. Just as she was leaving and I was going down the hall with soap and towel in hand to get a bath, along came miss Cowley. Of course I had to take her back to my room, and she staid till almost dinner time. There flew an afternoon's work. She certainly can talk your ear off. She things te[sic] picture of you on my desk is fine, Father, but nobody else does, so get another. She was looking up her faculty charges. The girl I share a post-office box just brought the hangers over. They came on the eleven-twnety[sic] mail. I am going to play hockey and tennis this afternoon, then work. I had my first class in Sophomore French today. The teacher is French, very French, and new. They are reading the "Chansonde Roland" and we had just finished it with Miss White. The reason that they are reading it, too, is that the course is [changed] from last year's and they did not get it in then. Consequently I have nothing to make up. The hour was passed in reading aloud and in having pronunciation corrected, principally. They also had to give short resumes of what they read aloud. It strikes me that that is a very elementary proceeding for Sophomore French. I understand that they have to translate sometimes too. I hope there will not be much stuff like that, for it certainly is uninteresting. We did not do it with Miss White in the Freshman work. Miss White is very fine, and I thought that she talked just like a French woman until I heard the real thing this morning again. I'll know more of the course later, and if I have chosen wrong I cannot change, so there is no sense in wabbling, as you say, Father. But that is very hard for me. I have worked my head off for English. I can see that Miss Buck is a very unusual teacher, I am afraid a little too good for Freshmen. She told me in the famous interview to stay after class some day to see if I was improving any. So I staid today. She said she would ream my themes over carefully, and let me know the next time, but she thought there was some improvement. There ought to be. But I had never analyzed myself carefully before, not even on Yom Kippur. That seems to be what she expects in English. It is quite different being in a class of intelligent girls from calmly staring in a stupid high school class wothout doing a grain of work. I forgot to tell you that I went to Professor Roselli's lecture Sunday night, only, unfortunately having to go odd campus with Lucy for supper, I missed the first quarter of it. He is a very fine lecturer, and can shoot of English at a great rate. He does not think America is perfect by a long shot. Did he give you that line down at Princeton last year, Pete. Last night we reported to our fire captains for fire instructions. I imagine we will have a drill tonight. North had one last night, and Strong had one early this morning, at least I am told so. I seem to be the only one of this floor and this side of the building that did not hear so. Otherwise I have nothing new to report. One of the Freshman is Davison is to be eighteen, or rather is eighteen, today, so there is to be a bit feed down in her room tonight. We had an age comparison at our table the other night, and I had to give it away. Again I am the youngest! What would it have been last year! Four of them are nineteen, and one twenty. Love, [Fannie] Father, I have not gotten a letter from you for a few days. Is your hand sore? Has Mother learned to typewrite yet?
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mrs. Marcus Aaron, n.d. [postmarked May 21, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-21]
Text: The arrangement suits me much better than Thurs. P.M. will work until the last minute. Leave Fri. 8:35 - try for 11:15 [for W.] Phila. If I miss it I'll take 12 to Broad St. Checked trunk to B. St. Love, Fannie Tues PM.Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin) -- to mother, Jan. 30, 1897:
Creator: Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin)
Description: VC 1897
Date: January 30, 1897
Text: Vassar College. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. January 30f 1897. My dear Mother,— Exams, are over, and a new semester is about to begin. I am so glad to begin all over again, and not have back work and special topics piled up over me. I am going to try to keep my work right up to date the rest of the year. I had to cram more than usual for my exams, this time; the kind of subject makes so much difference with the exam, and all my things needed reviewing. We had our Ethics exam, the first thing Monday...
Show moreVassar College. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. January 30f 1897. My dear Mother,— Exams, are over, and a new semester is about to begin. I am so glad to begin all over again, and not have back work and special topics piled up over me. I am going to try to keep my work right up to date the rest of the year. I had to cram more than usual for my exams, this time; the kind of subject makes so much difference with the exam, and all my things needed reviewing. We had our Ethics exam, the first thing Monday morning, and we were all glad to have that off our minds early, for there is so much memorizing in it, that it took up a great deal of room in our brains. After the ethics exam, is over, every year, it is customary for the class to give some yells to Prex - as a sort of fare- well to him as a teacher. So when we leftthe gym - where we had our exam, and came out into the hall we lined up in two rows, by the lockers, leaving room enough for Prexy to walk out between the rows. But when he appeared, he looked rather embarrassed, and instead of running the gauntlet be bowed and remained standing where he was- W e gave first "Rah, rah, rah.' Rah, rah, rah.1 the customary yell of^V-A-S-S-A-R,- Prexy!" Then we recited in concert four favorite maxims of philosophers we have studied - maxims which we have had again and again in class and had joked about with Prexy. The first was Jeremy Bentham's - "The quantity of pleasure being equal, push-bin is as good as poetry." Then Aristotle's "We become good by doing good" and John Stuart Mill's "Better be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied"- We ended with the one which we thought most appro- priate to the examination season and our state of mind - the famous saying of the sceptics: "We affirm nothing,- no, not even that we affirm nothing." Prex had laughed at us in class because we remembered these epigrams always, even when we could not remember another thing about the philosophy to which they belonged.When we paused from our yelling, Prex said he hoped that our papers - which he had under his arm - would be as eloquent: then we yelled our other old yell, "Goodbye, Prex, Goodbye Prex, Vassar, Vassar, Vassar's Rex"— which we used when he started for Europe last year. We are quite sorry to be through with Ethics; we had quite Jovial times with Prexy sometimes- He told us such a good Joke in class the last week - He had heard it given by Thomas Wentworth Hlgginson at a Vassar Alumnae Reunion in Boston recently. Mr. Hlgginson said that Emerson used to describe the typical college student as "a meek young man, who lived in a library". Mr. Higginson said that a good many people thought this description no longer applied, but, for his part, he thought it still held true, for when he watched the Harvard men strut across the campus, he was sure they looked as though they had already inherited the earth.1 Perhaps you will wonder what connection this has with Ethics; it comes under the head of Practical Morality- Prex was giving us a lecture about our attitude and duties, as college graduates, toward the rest of the world. He told us, on the one hand, notto be so stupid that people would say they "never would have guessed that we had seen the inside of a college" and on the other hand not to answer to the description of the Harvard men above-referred-to; but whatever we did, if it was only washing dishes, we ought to do it the better for having been through college. On Monday, in addition to ethics, I had an exam, in English,- which was not so hard as Z had expected. Tuesday I had no exam, so I spent the day on my special topic in History- Wednesday we had Greek, which was easy for a Greek one, though I did less than two questions out of the five. Our history, on the contrary, was harder than we had expected- Most people were through with their exams, by Thursday, but I still had German - for Friday morxdag. Ray and Winifred and Gertrude Smith and Carrie all went down to Brooklyn or New York, Friday morning right after breakfast. Gertrude is back now, but the rest will not be here till tomorrow night. So I have had the rooms all to myself - in quiet. It seemed very queer not to have studying to do on Friday afternoon and Saturday, but I found plenty to do, with Vassar ion work and mending- The sleevewas half torn out of my nightgown, so I spent some time patching that, and also in hemming up the binding and facing of my red fern dress. Edie asked about ideas for a Eton waist. Most of the new ones here have some kind of a littleAjacket effect, either all the way around or else just in front, like this and the back perfectly plain, and broad belts or girdles. I have also had the pleasure of reading a large part of "Senti- mental Tommy"—a thing which I have been anxious to do for some time. There was no church here this morning, and I did not go to town either, but stayed at home and read- Prof. Burton finished his course of Bible lectures last Sunday, and the man who was to have given us a course we of four or five now, cannot come, so^will have none for a few Sundays. It has been very cold here for about two weeks - as it seems to have been all over the country - We are glad to get around the regis- ters all the time. I keep thinking of you without a furnace. Give my love to the neighbors and friends, and lots to the family- JLovingly your daughter Adelaide. (Claflin, Some dresses have rows of braid around instead of the girdle- If that would be easier, I would like it just as well.
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Title: Pease, Julia M. -- to family, Apr. 1871:
Creator: Pease, Julia M
Description: VC 1875
Date: April 24, 1871
Text: day or two if 2 could. Since school commenced alter our short vacation, I have had scarcely a moment for anything but study. I think it takes me longer than it used to In Hartford to learn my lessons (there is a violation of clearness which would much disturb Miss Clark.) Tomorrow Prof. Van Xogen takes his drawing aad painting classes out sketching. He has selected a spot lor us near the lake, and we ought to make a pretty sketch. I fear I shall da but poorly, as I have never attempted evea a...
Show moreday or two if 2 could. Since school commenced alter our short vacation, I have had scarcely a moment for anything but study. I think it takes me longer than it used to In Hartford to learn my lessons (there is a violation of clearness which would much disturb Miss Clark.) Tomorrow Prof. Van Xogen takes his drawing aad painting classes out sketching. He has selected a spot lor us near the lake, and we ought to make a pretty sketch. I fear I shall da but poorly, as I have never attempted evea a tree or bush from nature. Whea the time came to joia the Floral Society, I weat down pre* pared to become aa honorary member. I thought I would not have time to take care of a flower bed aad If I became an hon. member I would have no work to do and would have a bouquet of cat flowers brought to my room each week. However, alter hearlag the Coastitutloa read I decided to juia the Society as a working member. So I paid my lilty ceats aad have a bed ol my own. Our bods are not yet ready to work la and so we work lor the society. We are required to work only illteen minutes each day. jb/^i That Is the amount of exercise I would have to take by walking and X enjoy the exercise much more working in the garden. X hope Papa will come North this summer. Mamma says that he Is not very well andlor his health ought to take the trip. X wish you could persuade him to come on. i n t. ■ ' • . 1 t ■ 1 • , M X want to see him so much. W e are beginning to need a Latin Grammar and I do not want to get one 11 I can get along without one, because we have one at home. Can you not send it by mail? It is bid and would not be a very great loss 11 it did not come sslely, and perhaps it can reach me. fit so it would be a saving ol a dollar It a hall, and I have so many books to buy. I cannot write any more at present. With love Julie. (Julia M. Pease, >75,
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Title: McGraw, Maria (Dickinson) -- to Harriette Warner, Helen Warner, and Martha Warner, Dec. 23, 1866
Creator: McGraw, Maria (Dickinson)
Description: VC 1867
Date: December 23, 1866
Text: Vassar College, Dae* 23, 1866. Sunday 4 P.M. My dear young friends, Helen Hattie fc Mattie: afternoon and perhaps you are not* but of this fact allow me to assure you - Blue-Eyes and I are having a delicious time*- If yoa know what that Is, After dinner I lay dowa oa the sola and Blue-Eyes read to me about Wtonie, until 1 unceremoniously went to sleep. My nap was not more than ten minutes long, but refreshed me In a most wonderful manner. We imme- diately began telling each other what a very...
Show moreVassar College, Dae* 23, 1866. Sunday 4 P.M. My dear young friends, Helen Hattie fc Mattie: afternoon and perhaps you are not* but of this fact allow me to assure you - Blue-Eyes and I are having a delicious time*- If yoa know what that Is, After dinner I lay dowa oa the sola and Blue-Eyes read to me about Wtonie, until 1 unceremoniously went to sleep. My nap was not more than ten minutes long, but refreshed me In a most wonderful manner. We imme- diately began telling each other what a very alee girl Helea was* admitted that Hattle had some good traits) and, as nothing was elicited from the coa- versation to prove that Mattie was wholly bad, I concluded it was my duty to write a motherly letter to you three. We are having a very prosperoas time, and, as far as X can see* we are not to have a Christmas tree. 1 have, as yet, beea sacrificed but once for the good of my friends, the col- lege, female educatloa and the American people In general. - I proceed to elucidate. Mrs. Teaney and I* braving the elements, went over to Mrs. Green's Friday afteraooa Whea we returaed the Prof. Informed her that she had just received aa Invitation to a sleighride in the evening. I came into my room and found Miss E. Tucker aad Miss A* Hunt, Miss T» directly Invited me to the ride. I tho't it policy not to object, so I accepted. The more X thought of it* the more foolish and absurd it seemed to go outDec. 23, 1866 * 2 for pleasure that bitter cold night; and I was almost stupid, and could scarcely walk with dignity* was so very sleepy. 1 went* and tried to beg off* but without success. Twenty of us started at eight o•clock. Of tho party were Prof. Tenney* Prof* Ik Mrs. Wiebd, Prof. fe Mrs. Van Xngen. Wo went out on the Hyde Park road, about five miles; we tried very hard to make out it was delightful. We were so fearfully cold that we stopped at the For bus house to warm* and Prof. Wiebd rushed in to order hot coffee for nineteen* but he couldn't get it. Wo waited about ten minutes, and than packed into the sleigh tor another long ride homse. For all this pleasure we were charged only eighty cents apiece. I knew I was very silly to think of going, and when I arrived at home 1 had the satisfaction of thinking that I had been so well punished that I would probably never become greatly demoralized from sleighing to excess. Friday morning Miss L* spoke to us and said she wanted us to feel as if we were visiting our aunt, teachers but our cousins. The former shows her cousinly interest by making the girls on her corridor go to bed at ten o'clock. The rest of us don't go to bed at all unless it suits our convenience. Miss Grant has moved Into Miss Usher's room. Mr. Fleeman gave us miserable buck* wheat cakes for breakfast* and a dire dinner today. Misses Avery Grant & Miner heard Curtis lecture on "Conservatism" Fri. P.M. Blue-Eyes lives with me all the time. Miss (Brown?) made me a long visit yesterdayDec. 23, 1866 - 3 aad proved to be a very pleasant and communicative girl. I bad fetter from Tom and six "Little Orphans" from Maggie FrL noon. Tom sent his love and a Merry Christmas to all three of you. He expects to be In Kalamazoo or Chicago on Tues. Miss Lyman told us last night that she had darned two pairs of stockings. Libbie Owens went to Christ Church with me this morning. It has rained nearly all day and the thermometer has been at about 35°. Miss Geiger says "Tell Mattle for me that we have ho sermon today. She sends her love to you all, and expects Mattie to write her a long letter Tues. Hoping to hear from you soon I am lovingly and sincerely Your friend, M. L. Dickinson. v \\ Yv > (Maria (Dickinson) McGraw, <67, Reed* Mo a. A.M. a letter from Lillie and at noon one from Miss Gilbert saying she is glad I am coming fee. It appears to have been mailed Sat. but has no date. She Is much better but caa*t sit up, and of course I can't go now Dear friends, what If she doesa't receive the letters I wrote Wed. night and still expects me. To Harriette Warner, '67, and Helen and Martha Warner, '68.
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Title: Warner, Martha S. -- to mother, Nov. 1866:
Creator: Warner, Martha S.
Description: VC 1868
Date: November 04, 1866
Text: Vassar College, Nov. 4, 1866- My dearest Mother, I am all alone in my room. Helen has gone to church, Mattie and Minnie are in chapel, and I have seized the opportunity to write to you. How glad I am that you could hear Mr. Ballard today, and didn't have to sit an hour and listen to Dr. Raymond - Why doesn't some institution make Mr. Ballard a D.D. I am sure he deserves it as much as any one - I wish Father would please tell Ann Arbor to show her appreciation for true talent, and...
Show moreVassar College, Nov. 4, 1866- My dearest Mother, I am all alone in my room. Helen has gone to church, Mattie and Minnie are in chapel, and I have seized the opportunity to write to you. How glad I am that you could hear Mr. Ballard today, and didn't have to sit an hour and listen to Dr. Raymond - Why doesn't some institution make Mr. Ballard a D.D. I am sure he deserves it as much as any one - I wish Father would please tell Ann Arbor to show her appreciation for true talent, and give him all the title our poor ministers can ever aspire to. We told you didn't we that we were put into Prof. Knapp's Bible class? He, poor man, is so crowded with business that he finds it impossible to comeup here Saturdays, even for the exquisite pleasure of having a class of sixty one girls, of all ages and beliefs, at a time when but for love of the man, they would rebel, so he has dropped us, and Miss Lyman told us to pick ourselves up, and put ourselves where we pleased, for which last unexpected concession, I assure you we blessed her - So we are in our dear Prof. Tenney's. He is treating the first chapter of Genesis taken Geologically - He was very interesting indeed this morning, and as I hear Prof. Knapp twice a week in Greek Testament I am well satisfied with the change. We have a new music teacher who has just come over from Germany, her name is Sue - She is very odd looking but may be very nice indeed. I believe that she speaks very little English. How hard it must be for Carrie to have Mrs. Avery sick. Seems to me Mrs. Avery is sick a great deal lately - I do think thatCarrie is as lovely a girl as I know. Isn't it gorgeous that Maggie can use her eyes again? I think no doctor but an oculist ought ever to experiment on people's eyes. I do hope that your eyes are growing strong again. I want so much to see you Mother - it doesn't seem as if I could wait till next summer, but the time is going very fast - There is an utterly disagreeable young woman here named Frothingham, who attended Dr. Pease's church in Rochester. She sits at the head of the table this week, and as I sit close by her of course I have to be as agreeable to her as possible. She expatiated for some time on the love they all bore him, also the influence he had over the young gentlemen - Mother I don't want any bonnet, and for a hat get me any thing you want to. I don't know anything about it, not having seen a single hat of any kind. I think a felt hat would be very pretty indeed. Nellie wore her velvet hattoday, and it looked very pretty — Is it not becoming? I hope that you wont be worn out with company, but yet I am glad every time I hear of any one's being at our house. I suppose that Sarah is having a splendid time keeping house. Won't it be forlorn if George has to go away - What a goose Julia LeMaire is! I am out of all manner of patience with the people. Won't you have some body at home Thanksgiving? It will be so desolate with out any one - Tell Father that he Is a jewel to want to share the good things with us, and I wish he could. I am going to write to him very soon, just as soon as I have any ideas. I am perfectly destitute of any thing of the kind. Hattie wants you to please send her, her pink Bible Dictionary - She say that she an accumulation of duties just now, but just as soon as she can, about by Teusday she will write. How did you manage with Rose and her baby both sick? Hattie likewise wants a belt. She can't find onein Poughkeepsie. She will send you a sample - All send s greet deal of love - Please remember us to all the nice people whom we like - Love to Auntie & Mary in large quantities - Willie and Father also - Good bye - with much love from your loving daughter Mattie -
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Title: Fales, Helen Augusta -- to "dear Aunt Susan," Nov. 18, 1865 [TS]
Creator: Fales, Helen Augusta
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Description: 1 letter, from Fales to “dear Aunt Susan.” Fales complains about Vassar’s strictness, particularly compared to the freedom afforded to students at men’s colleges. She gives a detailed account of the faculty and staff at Vassar, including Dr. Raymond and Miss Lyman. She explains how meals are conducted and the food that is served. She also describes housing, the different areas of Main building, and the furnishings.
Date: November 18, 1865
Text: Vassar College Poughkeepsie Nov. 18 th 1865 My dear Aunt Susan, As you well know how little 1 have been away from home, and the little acquaintance X have with school life, you can realise somewhat, how very strange all seems to me here. All duties must be performed at the specified time. Walks are restricted to certain limits, and 'thus far, but no farther" the rule of college life. Young men's college life is much freer, than this, they are not so bound and fettered by this...
Show moreVassar College Poughkeepsie Nov. 18 th 1865 My dear Aunt Susan, As you well know how little 1 have been away from home, and the little acquaintance X have with school life, you can realise somewhat, how very strange all seems to me here. All duties must be performed at the specified time. Walks are restricted to certain limits, and 'thus far, but no farther" the rule of college life. Young men's college life is much freer, than this, they are not so bound and fettered by this and that rule. I would like to know if young ladies cant be relied upon, as well as young gentlemen. But notwithstanding all this, life here is pleasant and improving, though one is not exempt from the "blues", by any means, occasionally. The parlors and bedrooms are very pleasant, affording us a far greater degree of privacy, than is usually enjoyed at boarding schools, these rooms may be made to look as homelike as one desires, with pictures, plants, rocking chairs and so on, and some look very prettily. The preaident. Dr. Raymond has a family, who live entirely apart from the school family. He has three daughters aad a son, the eldest daughter is twenty-two or three. Then there are three professors with families, each keeping house too, and having little children of various ages. Besides these there are other professors, and all the assistant teachers, who eat with the scholars. Then there are the housekeeper, and steward, carpenter and about sixty servants. This may give you some ideaof the great number of people under one roof. The chapel and dining room are in the central part of the building. An organ is now being put up in the chapel, quite a large one. The aisles and platform are carpeted, and the seats furnished with magenta cushions. There are twenty-five or thirty tables in the dining hall, each seating thirteen persons, and a teacher presiding at each, as far as the number will go. The bell strikes for any meal, we go and stand behind our chairs. Miss Lyman gives the signal for sitting, by doing so herself. She sits at the head of the first central table. Then when quiet reigns, she strikes a bell for a moment's silent prayer, and eating follows. From breakfast we may be excused at any time, but not from dinner or tea, we usually sit at those meals forty or forty-five minutes. We have very good bread generally, biscuit, coffee and tea, remarkably nice milk, corn bread sometimes, usually meat and potatoes for breakfast, and soup and meat, or meat and pudding or pie for dinner. Good butter and white sugar are freely supplied, and as you may Judge, used. So much for eating. I said something about teachers in Aunt E's letter. Miss Lyman, our Lady Principal, is a lady in every sense of that word, and earnestly seeks the welfare of those com- mitted to her care. She dresses a great deal, wears grey curls each side of her face, and white caps more than black, trimmed with bright colors and ends each side either of ribbon or lace trimmed. Mrs. Medcalf anassistant taacher here taught with Prof. George Fisher in Worcester about fourteen years ago and sends her love and regards to him if you think worth while deliver them to his sister. X dont know her maiden name. Walter and I can compare notes In regard to college life. The end of my sheet brings me to the end of my letter. Is the baby named? What are the people doing In Wrentham. X s the Episcopal church flourishing. Mrs. Vassar was dressed In black not In mourning wore a white straw trimmed with black. It is a lovely day. Do write soon to me auntie please and with much love to all X am Yours affectionately, Augusta This blot came auntie since my letter was finished and In some mysterious manner please excuse it.
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Title: Matthew Vassar as a young man
Creator: Wolven, Edmund L.
Description: Half-length, oval, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white, ruffled shirt and dark suit.
Date: 19--?

Title: Wyman, Anne (Southworth) -- from family, July 14, 1882:
Description
Date: 14 Jul [1882]
Text: July 14 6 o’clock Dear A. I have nt been lonesome a bit. John’s wife [crossed out: called] came at 8 o’clock this morning & stayed until about eleven. Her sister is sick & her mother is with her & as she has a green girl she cant leave long. ^ so could we - come before or stay long this time Was disappointed at not seeing you suppose her visit was mostly to you. This afternoon Nattie Draper her mother and Ella McElroys sister [with?] 2 children & little Joe were here all the...
Show moreJuly 14 6 o’clock Dear A. I have nt been lonesome a bit. John’s wife [crossed out: called] came at 8 o’clock this morning & stayed until about eleven. Her sister is sick & her mother is with her & as she has a green girl she cant leave long. ^ so could we - come before or stay long this time Was disappointed at not seeing you suppose her visit was mostly to you. This afternoon Nattie Draper her mother and Ella McElroys sister [with?] 2 children & little Joe were here all the afternoon, just too talk and see you. Your father wonders if they think you are going to stay at home all summer says you ought to have gone two weeks ago for fear. you wont have time to stay with [...arry?]. Sat. Your book came this morning one I will put up in your room one I will send to Aunt [...] one to her Pulsifer and one I will lend, there were 5 came You will leave one with [...arry?] and then there is still another. Old Jerry is arround again. My back is better nights & worse mornings which makes me think it is the bed so I wont make it up again until I have the mattress on. Miss Beaumont asked me if you started for the west yesterday morning & says I am brave to have both my children so far away which makes me feel as tho. I did ‘nt feel badly enough about your going. I do feel lonesome for you and wish the time were here when you were back again but I dont know what I ought to do about it. Keep you at home or sit & cry I suppose if I did not keep so busy always I should have more time to feel bad - as it is I am glad you could go. Of course there is no news yet. Will write to Jackson next -- My love to your schoolmate Mother Anne C. Southworth Care of John Monroe Elbridge Onondaga Co New YorIf not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass
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Title: [unknown], Katharine. Letter, 1873
Creator: [unknown], Katharine
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Description: 1 letter, dated 26 Apr 1873, from “Katharine” to her mother. Katharine recounts the events of her first spring semester Vassar College. She describes her dormitory room as extremely small and crowded with furniture, leading her to ask VC Lady Principal Miss Terry about changing rooms. Katharine also discusses her roommate Miss Dale, several faculty members, picking flowers, a recent trip to Buffalo, deciding against getting a spring hat, and a sermon.
Date: 26 Apr 1873
Text: Vassar College, Apr. 26, 1873 Dear Mother, I’m a pilgrim, and I’m a stranger, and can tarry but a few weeks in one room. Don’t you wish you could look in upon me in No. 82 this evening? I rather think you would exclaim at the size of our bedrooms, for it is so snugly arranged that in order to find room to sleep, we are obliged to hang our chairs on the walls and our clothes out the window. Now that perhaps is a slight exaggeration, but it is true that every time I enter the door I am afraid...
Show moreVassar College, Apr. 26, 1873 Dear Mother, I’m a pilgrim, and I’m a stranger, and can tarry but a few weeks in one room. Don’t you wish you could look in upon me in No. 82 this evening? I rather think you would exclaim at the size of our bedrooms, for it is so snugly arranged that in order to find room to sleep, we are obliged to hang our chairs on the walls and our clothes out the window. Now that perhaps is a slight exaggeration, but it is true that every time I enter the door I am afraid of bumping my nose against the wall on the other side of the room, and feel always inclined to seize my umbrella and punch a breathing hole somewhere. But I must begin straight and tell you all about it. I went to Miss Terry before vacation and asked her about a room, and said that if Miss Kellogg returned, perhaps she could give me a single room. On my return I again went to Miss Terry, and she said that the single room was filled, but that she would give me a double outside room on the ground floor, but I need not move until I was sure Miss Kellogg would come. Friday night the young lady arrived, so I came up to sleep in my new place, and today I have been moving and feel somewhat fatigued. I had to run around after Thomas most of the morning to get him to move my things. They came up just after dinner, and it took me most of the afternoon to dispose of them, for I tell you it required some planning to stow away ^my goods and worldly possessions in that room. Besides I had not unpacked my trunk since my arrival last Tuesday, and every thing had to be straightened and spring things brought out, and winter clothing put away. I will put up my furs as you said. I did not have time today. Will any thing harm my winter dresses if I lay them away in my trunks, and my cloaks too? I received your letter today, after one from Nellie addressed to Uncle Henry which he forwarded to me. She probably thinks I have not yet returned. I wrote her just a line after I came back, but she had not received it when she wrote. She seems to be getting along rather [slowly?]. I did not mean to give you the impression in my last letter that I was not having a pleasant time in Buffalo. It was not the most cheerful household I ever saw, but I had a good quiet time, and rested nicely. I never realized before how much good simply a change does. They all said I did them good, and that is enough to make one happy, is it not? One thing is queer about Buffalo - I never realize fully that I am having a good time until I leave. Aunt Anna writes that she and Uncle are coming East next week, and they are going to make me a call. Won’t it be delightful? You asked about my spring hat. I have concluded not to have any. I did not need one in B. as all the folks were wearing their winter clothing and I shall go into church but once more here, and my brown [hatband?] is just right for travelling and about [f?]ine, unless I got me a sundown for being on the water. Don’t you think it will do? It is such a bother to get a new one. But the bell has rung, so good night. I will tell you more about my new home tomorrow. Sunday. We had a very peculiar sermon this morning from a Prof. Richards. It consisted mostly of excuses for himself, and praises for Vassar College. I hate to be preached to as an institution. I want to be spoken two as if I belonged to the same race as other girls, as a christian, and not as a student. But my dear mother, do you fully realize that in all probability, nine weeks from today, I shall attend church with you? It seems hardly possible that my first year here is so nearly ended. That time will pass very quickly. But I must tell you a little about my present surroundings. It almost broke my heart to leave all the dear girls in no. 6[6?]. I had learned to love every one of them so dearly. I could not ask for pleasanter companions in any respect than mine have been since the beginning of the semester. I wish you could see them all - they are so lovely. They tell me that I must come to see them every day, and come right in without knocking just as if I belonged there, but when [any?] one is busy, we must stay in our own rooms where our books are, and see very little of others besides our parlor mates. I was down there a few moments this [morn?], but I had to run away because I felt so badly to think it was no longer my home. Perhaps it was too pleasant for me, and I needed a change. I shall soon feel at home here, I suppose, for all the girls are very pleasant. I don’t like the fourth floor very well. Miss Price and Miss Richmond occupy the double inside room. They are both Freshmen. Jeannie Price is our President, perhaps you remember, and ^both are among the brightest and sweetest girls in the college. They are both of them about seventeen. Mary Richmond is [Marie’s?] particular friend. There are two single rooms [to?] this parlor, Miss Markham, one of my class mates, occupying one, and Miss Smiley, a sister of my last corridor teacher, the other. My room mate is Miss Dale, from Missouri. I hear very little of her yet except that she is rather ancient, about twenty-four, I should think, is [poor?], and is a christian, a member of the Baptist church. She seems very pleasant, and we shall get along nicely, I think. She has a fashion of retiring early and rising about five o clock, for which she has permission from Dr. Avery, and I think it is very fortunate, for it would be next to impossible for both to dress or undress at the same time in that room. I wish I had some thing to [crossed out] measure it by. It is very much smaller than my [outside?] room in 54 - no larger than the single room which Miss [Maltby?] has been having. But one can stand most any thing for nine weeks with a prospect of home at the end. Miss Dale is not nearly as attractive or congenial as [Marie?], but I suppose it is good for me to have all kinds. I say suppose, I know it must be for my good, or I would not have been sent her, and I am ashamed of myself if I have mourned too much about leaving my nice pleasant room. I must to do good wherever I am, and perhaps I have a better chance here than in No. 6[5?] for who knows but what Miss Dale feels lonely and somewhat neglected, as she is older than the rest and came only last winter, and perhaps I can make life pleasanter for her. I don’t think, mother, that I am unhappy because of my change - The[n?] too, Marie and I have permission to study our Latin together, so I shall be with her every day. I forgot to say that Miss Goodsell is my corridor teacher, and she welcomed me very kindly. Will Lucy have time with her school duties and the children, to gather some of the “goslings” and send them to me in [cotton]? I should like some so much for the botany class if she finds time. Perhaps they are not out yet. Miss Kellogg brought some trailing azaleas from her home, and we have found about [here?] the bloodroots, hapaticas[sp: hepaticas], and what we used to call [crossed out: d] “Dutchman’s breeches.” I am much interested in mybotany, and am going to make an herbatorium. Mary Lyman and I are going to press our flowers together, as she has a nice little press. There is one thing I want to ask about before I forget. Are there any more of my pictures? Ever so many of the girls, at least, all in No. 60, and some of my best friends want them, and it would be very pleasant to exchange. Had I better have some taken here or wait till I reach home? No one seems to think my last ones very good. All our friends seems to be taken sick at the same time, don’t they? I must feel sometimes, as if I ought to be using some of my strength to help you and all the friends, and then again I believe my work [lies] well for the present, and I mean to do it with my might. As you say, “sorrow and trial are on every hand”, and I see it more and more of [...] as I grow older, but I see and feel more joy too, and Christ is more to me than he used to be, so I do not fear the sorrow. I think the joy of Christ is [striking?] despair into my heart, and filling it full. I wish I could help you with the children. You won’t get tired out, will you? Write whenyou can, just a line, but of course I don’t expect much when you are so busy, and have so many to write to. I fear I have not been as faithful as usual about my letters lately. Much love for Lucy and a kiss for Irene and Ethel. I had a letter from Lillie the other day, and her mother is growing stronger every day. This letter sounds selfish - all about myself. Goodnight, with much love, from your own Katharine. Please return Mary’s picture and tell me what you think of her.
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Title: to John H. Raymond, 10 Jun 1868
Creator: Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Description: College affairs; value of ""advertising"".
Date: June 10, 1868
Text: Poughkeepsie June iou John H. Raymond L.L.D. My dear Doctor Yours of yesterday Enclosing a letter from our old friend & Trustee Col. Morgan L. Smith is received, and read, and as you remark " contains some sentences doubtless intended for my Ear8,—but which I do not fully comprehend, but as far as I do are not viewd by me in that light,—my maxim or motto is now the same as at the begining of our enterprise—Do all things, Interlecturall and Material the best, and make your prices...
Show morePoughkeepsie June iou John H. Raymond L.L.D. My dear Doctor Yours of yesterday Enclosing a letter from our old friend & Trustee Col. Morgan L. Smith is received, and read, and as you remark " contains some sentences doubtless intended for my Ear8,—but which I do not fully comprehend, but as far as I do are not viewd by me in that light,—my maxim or motto is now the same as at the begining of our enterprise—Do all things, Interlecturall and Material the best, and make your prices accordingly.—The idea that " during the infancy of the College to court public patronage by catering to cheap or low prices of instruction is to my mind redicu- lous.—I go for the best means cost what they may & corresponding prices for tuition in return.—Suppose we raised the terms (altho' I would not as a whole) only on the ornamental branches, do you suppose the Col- lege would be relieved of Pupils.—Nay, not a wit, I am therefore for giving the Daughters of the public the very best Means of Education, and make them pay for it! I will stake my reputation on the result,—The best article in Market always meets with the most readiest and quickest Sale, and as a general rule pays the largest profit! I dont believe in erecting a " Monument" to my everlasting Shame by a failure in Judgement in its con- ductment &c— I think well of " Advertising " and I have advocated already & put fresh means in progress through the journals of the day calculated to secure that object, viz, the notoriety of our Institution, but nevertheless there is room in the secular papers in the Country as the Co1 says, for more extensive circulation,—as my Carrage is at the Door waiting to take me to " Springside " must close these remarks &c Yours very truly &c M., Vassar
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Title: MacCoy, Marjorie Newell -- to Sister, 10 October 1908
Creator: MacCoy, Marjorie Newell
Description: VC 1911
Date: 10 October 1908

Title: "Booklets - VC Mohonk Trip, ""Lake Mohonk Mountain House,"" October 19 1901"
Description: Included in Ross, Caroline (Barnes). Scrapbook, 1901-1905
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1901 - July 20, 1906

Title: Pease, Julia M. -- to father, Jan. 1873:
Creator: Pease, Julia M
Description: VC 1875
Date: January 3, 1873
Text: January— (Jan. 3, 1873) Dear Papa, On this the third of January All Wood. Lawn, I suppose, Is very merry For Is it not the day on which its master Sixty one years ago was born! Faster And faster fly the years, and I can scarcely Realise that my dear father is really Almost an old man. Merry and glad May you be on this birthday. Never sad Through the year which is now beginnings— This is a part of my birthday greeting-- A costly present I cannot send you, Book, or slipper of gorgeous hue...
Show moreJanuary— (Jan. 3, 1873) Dear Papa, On this the third of January All Wood. Lawn, I suppose, Is very merry For Is it not the day on which its master Sixty one years ago was born! Faster And faster fly the years, and I can scarcely Realise that my dear father is really Almost an old man. Merry and glad May you be on this birthday. Never sad Through the year which is now beginnings— This is a part of my birthday greeting-- A costly present I cannot send you, Book, or slipper of gorgeous hue,Instead, my love, which is not at all better, And this poor loving letter. Sixty years and one have o'er your head Passed with light and kindly tread. Leaving behind but few gray hairs- Many Joys, seme sorrows and cares It hath been your lot to receive, But through all, we truly believe, With tranquil heart and peaceful mind You have passed. Hat behind In whatsoever man should do To prove himself faithful, Just and true. We would that Father Time might fling away His scythe and hourglass) so that, as 'twere a day, Might pass the months and years untold— So would you then be never old. May every blessing which a year can bring Be yours. May all the hours for you ring Out sweet Joy and comfort, rest and cheer— Such is the wish of your daughter dear— 3rd Jan. 1873 Julie M. Pease
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Title: Pease, Julia M. -- to Carrie, Jan. 1873:
Creator: Pease, Julia M
Description: VC 1875
Date: January 24, 1873
Text: <p>Vassar College, Jan. 24. 1873 Dearest Carrie, Friday afternoon I like to have a little rest after the week's work, and so, today, I take it by writing to you. But soon I will have to go to work on my essay on Scott. We have to hand them in next Monday and mine is not half written. Fortunately this will be our last essay this semester, for in two weeks we will be through with Literature. Then, I shall feel like tossing up my cap and, school-boy fashion, shouting, hurrah! Not...
Show more<p>Vassar College, Jan. 24. 1873 Dearest Carrie, Friday afternoon I like to have a little rest after the week's work, and so, today, I take it by writing to you. But soon I will have to go to work on my essay on Scott. We have to hand them in next Monday and mine is not half written. Fortunately this will be our last essay this semester, for in two weeks we will be through with Literature. Then, I shall feel like tossing up my cap and, school-boy fashion, shouting, hurrah! Not that I do not like Literature in itself, but I never can muster up enough courage to recite in class, and essays—but nothing need be said in that</p> point. Your letter this week reached me the same day with my other home letter. Owing to some mistake in the mails it came up in the evening with a mail which never comes from the South. Isn't immediately to Po'keepsie for the copies of "Undine" thinking possibly some stationery might have them, but found there were none in town, so now I have ordered them from New York city. Monday I think they will make their appearance, so In less than two weeks from this time you can get them. All next semester we translate from the Reader, but in the Junior year we shall read Schiller's Wallenstetn. By thattime, perhaps, you will be ready for "Faust." Snow, snow, snow At morn, at noon and night Jan. 24, 1873 - 2 And oh how it filleth one's Soul with woe To view the pitiless sight J (A new version of Hood!) But really it seems as If it would never cease to snow. When I was little I could not realize that an avalanche of snow was such a terrible thing as travellers aad books made eat, but new, since seeing so much of it, I can understand all its turns. It is a wander to me that more persons are net killed by the snow slides from roofs of buildings, especially in cities. Even here, we are started many times a day by terrific crashing noises, whichtell us that the roof Is freeing itself of its heavy lead The slide even shakes the side of the house. Anna Dickenson Is going to lecture In Po'keepsie next Friday night. I hope to hear her, for I am very desirous to hear a woman lecture, never having done so. I only wish you could be here then, for your tastes are In the woman's rights' line. You ask my opinion in regard to the disposing of your hoarded money. I cannot advise you, but would you not prefer to get something more especially for year self ? I knew you have always had a desire for a billiard table, and Indeed it would be charming to have one, but I am not sure that yea would be satisfied with this.Yet is is very glee. One of Clove's friends owned one, which he used to bring down to Aunt's. Then he, Will and Clave would spend hours playing. It consists of pegs, which can be fastened to any extension table, and cord which is wound around them, forming the railing to prevent the balls from rolling off. Of course, then, there can be no pockets, but ladles are not often very successful in using them. The balls, and cues are like these of other sets, and the counters are somewhat like those of Msique. I think it would be a good plan to send for more particulars. And so Mrs. Ward has turned up again. I am glad she survived the old Col. and hope she mayfind a little property left. Tell me all you hear about the family please. Seems to me, there are quantities of nice young men, strangers, in Austin. I only hope they will net all have "vamoosed" before next summer. In a note from Mr. Swenson, written last fall but net received till a few days since, he invited me to come sometime and see them. So I hope they have at last forgiven me. But I much doubt If Mrs. Swenson has: it makes one feel rather uncomfortable to think that somebody believes you have done very wrong, don't you find It so? Here endeth this epistle—(I do set mean to be sacrellgious.) Lovingly, Julie
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Title: Pease, Julia M. -- to Carrie, Mar. 1872:
Creator: Pease, Julia M
Description: VC 1875
Date: March 10, 1872
Text: Vassar. Sunday, March 10 1872 My dear Carrie, I have Just come from the meeting of Religious Inquiry, and after being very much bored there for nearly an hour, I do net feel much inclined to write. A missionary from Chile was the speaker and if he had spoken well he might have interested us very much in the doings of a strange land, however, he did not, and our pleasantest recollections of him will be connected with his sermon this morning, for it was only half an hour long. You know we...
Show moreVassar. Sunday, March 10 1872 My dear Carrie, I have Just come from the meeting of Religious Inquiry, and after being very much bored there for nearly an hour, I do net feel much inclined to write. A missionary from Chile was the speaker and if he had spoken well he might have interested us very much in the doings of a strange land, however, he did not, and our pleasantest recollections of him will be connected with his sermon this morning, for it was only half an hour long. You know we usually have to listen to sermons mare than an hour long. Today I was just preparing to get sleepy when Mr. Gilbert stopped. This last weak has been a fearfully cold one. The Art Gallery was so icy cold that we could not paint at all. It has been like one of our northers, only of course much worse. The wind whistled all round the house and found its way into every crack and crevice. All the windows and even the blinds were closed but yet the corridors were bitterly cold. In many of the rooms ice formed an eighth of an inch and even thicker. Our room was very warm all the time and was a refuge for many of the girls who had to leave their rooms on account of the cold. It is warm again andtoday has been so rainy and sloppy that we were excused from outdoor exercise. Such a day as this, is not very conducive to cheerfulness, and I think almost everybody has been somewhat blue or homesick. I have not suffered from the latter maladie much since Christmas, perhaps because I have not had time to mope. Our little oasis in the barren time from January to April has been a lecture from Wendell Philips. He lectured here last Friday night and, as he always does, delighted everyone who heard him. The subject was "The Lost Arts," a lecture he has been giving for thirty years, he says. He looks very little elder than when we heard him before, and I presume If you had heard him again yourold time wish to be in his wife's place and sit at his feet and learn wisdom of him would have been renewed. His wife does not seem to appreciate her good fortune, however. Tonight Mollie Hill and I have been to call on Cliffie Leverin (Clifford Loverin, '75.) She is really a fine looking girl, and talks well, seems quite gifted but is rather flighty. Very many do not like her, and I think I do not care to know her very intimately. It seems Bettie Paschal came North with Miss Loverin last summer. Cliffie is something after the style of Bettie. The twenty minute bell has Just rung so I most close. I missed your letter this week, the one which usually comes on Saturday. Presume it will come tomorrow. Love to all from your stray sheep, Julie.
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Title: Warner, Martha S. -- to mother, Nov. 1866:
Creator: Warner, Martha S.
Description: VC 1868
Date: November 15, 1866
Text: Vassar College- Nov. 15, 1866- My dearest Mother, I was delighted to receive your letter, how good it was of you to write to me - We are so much rejoiced to hear such good news of your eyes. I hope that they will continue to increase in strength, until they are as well as they used to be before. You don't know how astonished I was to hear your news of Sarah. I was so positive that nothing of the kind was the matter with her, that I could scarcely believe my eyes. Do tell me all the...
Show moreVassar College- Nov. 15, 1866- My dearest Mother, I was delighted to receive your letter, how good it was of you to write to me - We are so much rejoiced to hear such good news of your eyes. I hope that they will continue to increase in strength, until they are as well as they used to be before. You don't know how astonished I was to hear your news of Sarah. I was so positive that nothing of the kind was the matter with her, that I could scarcely believe my eyes. Do tell me all the particulars as soon as possible. Nov. 21. I wrote thus far last Wednesday but was prevented from finishing it, and have not been able yet to finish it, but I am going to now any way - We are having a beautiful time prepar-ing for our public meeting which is to take place next Monday week. If Father thinks best I shall enjoy staying here very much although of course I am very anxious to see Burlington and its inhabitants once more. I don't know whether we shall have to pay board or not, but I think it altogether more probable that we will. When you send the box will you please send that large shell comb of Aunt Rebecca's? I want it very much, and will take excellent care of it. What is the matter with George Pomeroy? Your letter to Helen said that he was very low if alive. Is it not very sudden? I had not heard of him being ill - I don't know whether any one could mourn for him or not. If his mind had been unimpaired I think that he would have made a fine man - He was a very smart boy. As it is, I could hardly be sorry for him, or for the girls, his life, if helives, must be a terrible burden to himself, if not an utter blank, and a constant cause of anxiety to his friends - If he dies please tell me all about his sickness and the family, please do any way. Has Mrs. Pomeroy quite recovered? How is Sarah's health? We received Mr. Ballard's letter today. How very kind of him to write, and of you to ask him - I think the motto a beautiful one. You heard it did you not? "Per aspera, ad astra," "Through trials to glory." The girls like it very much, but we are going to get several together before we decide upon any. Did you read his letter? It was a very kind one, but I must say I dont fancy the idea of a dock in church. The church was what he meant by the "audience room" was it not? Did you hear that Italian lecture? I hope that he presentiment is a true one, and that the Pope will leaveRome before the close of the year, but I must say that I have little faith in such predictions - He seems to me very much like a fixture - Get me a felt hat please. Mother, a real pretty shape, turban if they are prettiest, and please send me my felt turban that I foolishly left behind me. Auntie and little Mary have left I suppose. I am very glad that they made you such a good long visit, & I wish that some one else would come and make you another while Father is gone. Otherwise how forlorn you will be. How did you ever come to take tea at the Colburn's? Has the old lady grown gracious? or what? Do tell us what you are going to do for Thanksgiving? Who are you going to have to dinner? What are you going to have to eat? &c &c. I am hungry and want to hear of some good things to eat. I suppose that we are to have some kind of a dinner, and a Shakspeare reading in the evening. Coming as it does just before our public meetingit was not considered necessary to have any thing much - Give a great deal of love to all the people who want it. Father, Willie, Sarah, &c - I hope that your eye is quite well now. I am very sorry that I let so long a time elapse between my last letter and this, and never mean to do so any more. With a great deal of love, and a great many kisses, I am Your humble servant, M.S.W.
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