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Title: "Letters - from Helen Lathrop [VC 1911], August 12 1910"
Description: Included in EBabbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Title: "Letters - from father, October 23 1910"
Description: Included in EBabbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Title: "Letters - from 'G. G. Ward,' March 9 1912"
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1911-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

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

Title: "Calendars - from aunt and uncle with message celebrating the new year, 1913"
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1912-1913
Date: From scrapbook dated August 23, 1912 - July 10, 1913

Title: "Programs - The Town Hall in North Hatley (Quebec), 'Entertainment,' August 10 and 12 1912"
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1911-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

Title: Page 62
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
Block notes -- Block notes -- Block notes -- Block notes -- Block notes -- Block notes
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: "Concert programs - VC Department of Music, ""Violin Recital by Marsick,"" November 16 1895"
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: "Postcards - from ""Ray"" [Rachel Capen Schauffler, VC 1897], April 21 1896"
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: Page 183
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
"Programs - VC Commencement, June 9 1897"
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: Page 7
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
"Block notes -- Printed materials - ""Educational Exhibit of the State of New York, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, No. 7"" captioned ""at World's Fair, Chicago, 1893"" -- Notes - Transcription of a lecture on rhetoric by Professor [Manuel J.] Drennan"
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: Page 38
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Examinations - Solid Geometry, January 1911 -- Examinations - Freshman French, January 1911 -- Examinations - History I, January 1910 -- Examinations - Freshman Latin--Livy I, January 1911
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

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

Title: Printed materials - "Please Keep off the Grass"
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Title: Envelopes - "Miss Elizabeth B. French," October 3 1910
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Title: Inner cover
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1911-1912
Drawings - Elderly husband and wife in church
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

Title: Newspaper clippings - "Vassar Girls in Fitch Play"
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1911-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

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Title: Page 26
Description: Included in Wyman, Anne (Southworth). Scrapbook, 1878-1882
"Posters - ""Bankrupt Sale!!"" June 11 1881"
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1878 - June 10, 1932

Title: "Printed materials - VC Mohonk Trip, ""Mohonk Lake Mountain House,"" October 31 1896"
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: "Letters - [Professor] Abby Leach"" to ""Marian"" [most likely Marian Schibsby, VC 1897]"
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: The String Quartets of Bela Bartok
Description: 1 of 3. Bartok, Bela (1881-1945). Quartet No. 2, Op. 17 (1917) [performed by The Juilliard String Quartet: Mann, Robert (violin), Carlyss, Earl (violin), Rhodes, Samuel (viola), Adam, Claus (cello), guest]. 2 of 3. Bartok, Bela (1881-1945). Quartet No. 4 (1928) [performed by The Juilliard String Quartet: Mann, Robert (violin), Carlyss, Earl (violin), Rhodes, Samuel (viola), Adam, Claus (cello), guest]. 3 of 3. Bartok, Bela (1881-1945). Quartet No. 6 (1939) [performed by The Juilliard String Q...
Show more1 of 3. Bartok, Bela (1881-1945). Quartet No. 2, Op. 17 (1917) [performed by The Juilliard String Quartet: Mann, Robert (violin), Carlyss, Earl (violin), Rhodes, Samuel (viola), Adam, Claus (cello), guest]. 2 of 3. Bartok, Bela (1881-1945). Quartet No. 4 (1928) [performed by The Juilliard String Quartet: Mann, Robert (violin), Carlyss, Earl (violin), Rhodes, Samuel (viola), Adam, Claus (cello), guest]. 3 of 3. Bartok, Bela (1881-1945). Quartet No. 6 (1939) [performed by The Juilliard String Quartet: Mann, Robert (violin), Carlyss, Earl (violin), Rhodes, Samuel (viola), Adam, Claus (cello), guest].
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Title: "Theater programs - Garrick Theatre, 'The Senator Keeps House,' December 18 1911"
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1911-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1911 - August 12, 1912

Title: "Songs - ""Honeymoon March"""
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: "Letters - VC Trig Ceremonies, from Susan Hoyt Evans [VC 1895] accepting invitation, February 16 1895 "
Description: Included in Mansfield, Adelaide (Claflin). Scrapbook, 1893-1897
Date: From scrapbook dated c. September 1893 - November 27, 1901

Title: Page 24
Description: Included in Janish, Jeanne (Russell) and Lucile (Cross) Russell. Scrapbook, 1887-1938
"Signs - 'There will be a song practice' -- Signs - 'Don't forget' -- Photographs - 'Tank presented by the French Government to Vassar on Armistice Day,' 1920 -- Concert programs - VC Music, 'The First Marston Concert,' November 20 1921 -- Signs - '1922 Show your spirit!'"
Date: From scrapbook dated June 3, 1887 - March 1, 1938

Title: Notes - 'Will you dare to do it?'
Description: Included in Janish, Jeanne (Russell) and Lucile (Cross) Russell. Scrapbook, 1887-1938
Date: From scrapbook dated June 3, 1887 - March 1, 1938

Title: Schedules - Academic
Description: Included in Babbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1912-1913
Date: From scrapbook dated August 23, 1912 - July 10, 1913

Title: Adams, Ruth -- to family, Sep. 1900(?):
Creator: Adams, Ruth
Description
Date: 1900(?)
Text: I am now writing in the hall meeting for electing the president of the hall. Mary Bell and Mary York are up. It is still pouring and it does seem perfectly terribly wet. I find I have made a mistake in taking courses for which I have to go way over to the laboratories. t is terribly far. I got a letter from (?) this morning saying she was writing to you herself about Ernest Humpstone. The pillow was just half around for each dimension. I think it is right but I will measure again. R.M.A.Mrs....
Show moreI am now writing in the hall meeting for electing the president of the hall. Mary Bell and Mary York are up. It is still pouring and it does seem perfectly terribly wet. I find I have made a mistake in taking courses for which I have to go way over to the laboratories. t is terribly far. I got a letter from (?) this morning saying she was writing to you herself about Ernest Humpstone. The pillow was just half around for each dimension. I think it is right but I will measure again. R.M.A.Mrs. Geo B. Adams 57 Edgehill Road New Haven Conn
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Title: Adams, Ruth -- to family, Sept. 1900(?):
Creator: Adams, Ruth
Description
Date: September 1900(?)
Text: Vassar Dear people:- At last I am starting a letter to you. Wo didn't got up for breakfast this morning and I had to tear around to got ready in time for church. And as it was we had two batches of callers before we were dressed I had to drape something artisticly around me and pick around the cornor of the door at them The second one was Mary Taylor who came to ask Cora to go to church with her, but C. wasn't out of bed yet it seemed im-possible. The sweetest soph, asked me to go...
Show moreVassar Dear people:- At last I am starting a letter to you. Wo didn't got up for breakfast this morning and I had to tear around to got ready in time for church. And as it was we had two batches of callers before we were dressed I had to drape something artisticly around me and pick around the cornor of the door at them The second one was Mary Taylor who came to ask Cora to go to church with her, but C. wasn't out of bed yet it seemed im-possible. The sweetest soph, asked me to go with her. I fell perfectly in love with her. 1 met her last night at Christians. And oh dear, I met such a lot of people. Christians was lovely. They had the must gorgeous tableaus you ever saw. Advertisements. I wish you could have seen them they were great. And Julia Stimpson was the most stunning man that I really have ever seen. She she very large. (I don't mean fat you know.) and she did certainly look exactlylike a man and an awfully handsome one too. It made you feel so funny. I was introduced to some of them I had never met before. And I really found it hard to realize they were girls. Oh I must tell you the best thing I've just heard The first tableau was Whitmans chocolate a man stands in the middle with a girl leaning on each shoulder eating out of this box of candy! Well this misguided freshman askedif the girl in the middle (dressed as a man of course) was president Taylors son. Did you ever hear anything as rich. I hope the sophs won't get hold of it but of course they will. Then another thing I heard of. Julia Stimson saw a freshman going by looking rather forlorn and thought perhaps she hadn't been asked to Christians, so she asked if she had been invited. "Yes," said the girl "Somebody asked me last week. Luck for me, wasn't it". Then she saw Julia looked rather queer and discovered what she had done. How anyone could mistake Julia for a freshman though, I don't see. Lucile is such a dear, you can't think. I do so wont her to be president. I shant tell you any thing about Christians now. I'll leave it for my mid week letter. Oh I forgot to say my dresses came I like the lawn ever-so much. Mrs G. forgot the belt and I had to fly around and scratch one up. I have the brown on now but I don't like it so awfully well the white over the shoulders doesn't fit so very well. I wonder If you could get me some ribbon. I tried in every store in Poughkeepsie (there aren't so very many) to get some dark brown to go with my brown suit and some green to go with that new green waste, and couldn't find any thing that came within miles of it. You have samples of both haven't you I should like a yard and two thirds of each kind. I look my poster down to be framed couldn't do anything with it except a narrow black frame. It looks neat but not as artistic as it might. It is to come home next Sat. Oh I must tell you about our registration. It was more fun. All the building was divided up into different wards and poles put up in each ward. The poles were manufactured out of these very high black screens. Inside were two girls (dressed as men) sitting at a table. You can't think how well they get themselves up. Well you went inside and they nut any number of perfectly absurd questions to you and- which you were obliged to make up answers and finally they would say they thought you were qualified to vote and you wrote you name down as republican of demotratic. There were crowds around the poles all the times roaring at the questions and answers. So every now and then a girl dressed as a policeman would come and clear away the crowd. I must tell you some of the question they asked me. "Have you fallen in the lake yet?" "Do you expect to" "Have any of your class fallen in the lake yet?" "Have you passed resolutions to the effect that none of them shall." Of what does fraulein Bartleman remind you" "Why." "If Miss Gentry's eyes were two points in space could a plane be passed throe' them." "Why" "If there were 16 seniors and one elevator how many ways are there of getting to the fourth floor" "Why." A perfect string of things like that. Oh I remember any other. "Why did Jimmie shave off his moustache." "What makes you think so" Jimmie is Dr Baldwin prof. of History. Miss Salmon has gone down to New York so I haven't gone to see her but Miss Ellery says I must go as soon as I get back I mean she. Oh dear. But don't you think the registration was lovely. We have parades and Luimp speeching and go thro', the whole election just as they really do in the other world. Even to the final voting. We elect one of them oresident Isn't that fun. Oh I met Miss Dunning what came over on the steamer with us this morning!!!! You mustn't mind my not going properly round the paper on this sheet. I thought I would only write two pages more then I decided to finish the four. Margarale Mather lives right up above us and they had a spread up in her room last night and they poured the water out of olive bottle out of the window and it fell in at our window Tell Mrs Morris I have met Elsie Mendell and like her very much. She wants to have Frances up here. Her father was aclassmate of Mr. Morris, love Ruth. I am not getting unpopular on accountt of the canvasing. But I shall be unhappy if Emily Welch get elected.
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Title: Guttman, Ida (Frank). Diary, 1883
Creator: Guttman, Ida (Frank)
Description: This volume contains a very detailed account of Ida Frank's first semester at Vassar. She entered the college as a preparatory student in 1883 and became a member of the Exoteric Society, a social club for the "Preps". Frank was Jewish but does not discuss her experience with religion at Vassar, although she does clearly describe the daily routine of a Vassar student at that time.
Date: 1883
Text: NATHAN FRANK OGDENSBURG, N.Y.WITH COMPLIMENTS OF BATES, REED & COOLEY, 343, 345 & 347 BROADWAY, NEW YORKInventory Sept. 14, 1883 5 6 towels. 6. Table Napkins. 11 -. 2 sets Flannel Underwear. 2 gauze wrappers. 7 pr. Drawers. 6 Under Waists. 5 night Gowns. 2 Aprons. 2 Flannel Skirts. 4 White Skirts. 2 pr. Corsets. 5 pr. Woolen Hose, 2 pr. Cotton. 2 Cloth Skirts. 3 pr. Shoes. 1 pr. Slippers. 1 Umbrella. 2 Hats, 1 felt, one Straw 1 velvet Hat 1 Black velvet Cap; 1 Gossamer 1 Fall Wrap. 1...
Show moreNATHAN FRANK OGDENSBURG, N.Y.WITH COMPLIMENTS OF BATES, REED & COOLEY, 343, 345 & 347 BROADWAY, NEW YORKInventory Sept. 14, 1883 5 6 towels. 6. Table Napkins. 11 -. 2 sets Flannel Underwear. 2 gauze wrappers. 7 pr. Drawers. 6 Under Waists. 5 night Gowns. 2 Aprons. 2 Flannel Skirts. 4 White Skirts. 2 pr. Corsets. 5 pr. Woolen Hose, 2 pr. Cotton. 2 Cloth Skirts. 3 pr. Shoes. 1 pr. Slippers. 1 Umbrella. 2 Hats, 1 felt, one Straw 1 velvet Hat 1 Black velvet Cap; 1 Gossamer 1 Fall Wrap. 1 Winter sacque 1 Beaver New Market. 6 DRESS GOODS BATES, REED & COOLEY Dresses. 1 Black Cashmere Brown Lady's Cloth, Blue Velvet and Silk. Blue Jersey Cloth dress. Olive Brown Lady's Cloth. Red Wrapper. Green Silk. Electric Blue Cloth dress. Ecru Bunting Polonaise. Blue Cambric. White Muslin. Blue Flannel Dress.Diary 1883. 9 Sept. 15 Left Ogdensburg at 9 o'clock by U. and B.L.R.R. Mrs. Fulton, Hattie and Allie, and Hattie and our boys went over to see us off. Had very pleasant journey and arrived at N. Y. at 10 P.M. Hattie, Henry, and Rozelle met us at the depot. Sept. 16. Wrote a letter home. Trunk arrived at noon. Mr. Ed. Frank came to dinner and spent the rest of the day. In the afternoon made a very pleasant call at Cousin Hanna's. Kate and her husband spent the evening, and later, we went to the Restaurant. Re-10 DRESS GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. tired about twelve. Sept. 17..Cousin Hattie and I went down town, bought tickets for theatre, and did some shopping. Reached home in time for lunch. Received a Journal from home containing a notice of my departure, which I did not like. In the evening, Hattie, Henry, and I saw Lawrence Barrett at the Star Theatre (corner Broadway and 13th St.) in Francesca Da Rimini. It was grand and I enjoyed it immensely. It rained a little all evening, but not hard.SILK GOODS. 11 BATES, REED & COOLEY. Sept. 18. Hattie, Zell, and I spent the morning at Central Park. Met Aunt Bessie on the way. Hattie and I went to Kate's, 104 E. 90th St.,and stayed to dinner. In the evening Kate and Mr. K. took us three girls down to see the Brooklyn Bridge; and from there across on the Ferry to Hoboken to see some of his relatives who were to leave on a steamer for Europe next morning. Met a great many of his family. Stopped at an oyster restaurant coming back, and reached home very tired at 12.12 SILK GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. Sept. 19. First day at Vassar. Expected to leave N. Y. at 9 A. M. but on account of a change found we must wait until 10:30. Hattie left us and went down town. Papa and I went to Arnold Constable & Co., where a gentleman showed us all around. Can't think of his name. Returned to the depot in time for our train. A young lady sat with me part of the time, who was on her way from Brooklyn to "St. Agnes" Albany. Name, Miss Gill, very pleasant. Hope to meet her again.SILK GOODS. 13 BATES, REED & COOLEY. Reached Poughkeepsie about 12:40, and took lunch at the waiting room. Took the street car on Main St. which brought us directly to the College gates. Rang the bell at the front door, and were ushered into the parlor. First girl I spoke to was Miss Belle Ward. After waiting some time, was taken to be interviewed by Miss Finch. Regents preliminary Certificate accepted; but cards, n. g. Too bad. First examined in U. S. History, next in Rhetoric. Passed in both. Supper at six. After finishing exam, was assigned room 118, a 14 SILK GOODS BATES, REED & COOLEY. 4th corridor. Papa then took leave for N. Y. Very good supper, apple sauce to be sure. After tea, Miss Hillyer, a sweet girl from Topeka, Kan. invited several of us "new girls" up to her room, and was very kind. As neither her room mates had arrived, she asked Miss Lyon and myself to stay with her, which we were glad to do. Was almost bitten up with mosquitoes and have not fully recovered yet. Sept. 20. Arose at 7. Took breakfast at 7:45. Made my bed. Took long examination in Latin Gram. and Caesar, and in French.SILK GOODS. 15 BATES, REED & COOLEY. Passed in both. Dinner at one. Examined in Algebra, and had short interview with Miss Hinkel, German teacher. Decided to continue my French for a while yet. Supper at six. Miss Ward spent part of the evening in my room. Room mate, Miss Shields arrived about nine o'clock. Very sweet pleasant girl. Retired at ten. Sept. 21. Arose at 7. Breakfasted at 7:45. Spent the morning on an examination in Geometry. Real hard, but passed. Went to the President's Office, where Miss Finch arranged my classes. Dinner at one. Did some un-16 SILK GOODS BATES, REED & COOLEY packing. Wrote a long letter home. Sent to Pokeepsie, by Miss Goldberg for a yard of calico, and partly made a wash bag. Supped at six. Chapel at 6:30. Made and received calls during evening. Retired at ten, as usual. Sept. 22. Arose, breakfasted, and made my bed as usual. First gathering of clothes for the Laundry. Read quite a long prayer. Dined at one. Spent the afternoon in my room, reading and talking to Miss Shields. Supper at six. Chapel at 6:30. Evening, calls. Retire at 10. 17 RIBBONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. Sept. 23. Arose at 7:45, breakfast bell. Late, but descended at 8:30. Made my bed, wrote two letters, then dressed and went to Chapel at 11. Visited reading room, and had dinner at one. Took a walk with Miss Wheeler. Called on Miss Ward. Supper at 6. Chapel at half past. Commenced Lucile in the P. M. Know I will like it. Miss Sweet, of Albany, spent the evening with me. Had a very pleasant literary conversation. She left at nine. I then undressed, and commenced my diary. Conse-18 RIBBONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. quently all inaccuracy is from lack of memory. Lights out at ten. Sept.24.Arose before seven. Went down to breakfast at 7:45. Then went to Chapel, when our classes were given out. French, 2nd per. Room H, at 9:15 Lesson assigned and class excused. Purchased Lessons in Idiomatic French for 50 cts. Lexicologie for .30. Mathematics, 4th per. room 4. at 10:45. Lesson in Geometry assigned. Bought Chauvenet's for $1.00. Took lunch at 12:15. Finished my bag in the morning.19 RIBBONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. Latin, 7th per. room B at 2:00. Purchased Latin book for $1:00. Saved about $1.95 on books. Studied a little this P. M. Had dinner at 5:15. Had just returned to my room, when I heard papa was in the parlor. Hurried down, too delighted for anything. He stayed only about 20 minutes. Miss Goodsell came down by request for a few moments. Chapel at 6:30. Meeting of our corridor girls in Lecture room. Study hour from 7 to 8. Too tired to study very long. Will retire before ten. Good night.20 RIBBONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. Sept. 25. Arose about 7. Studied a little. Took breakfast at 7:45. Walked with Miss Mills for half an hour. Recited French from 9:15 until 10. Miss Johnson arrived. Like her very much. Went to Geom. at 10:45. Studied my Latin next period. Lunched at 12:15. Walked with Miss Van Zandt from one until half past. Studied until two. Recited "Cicero" until 2:45. Studied and talked until 5:10. Went to Lecture room to have our places at table assigned. Dinner until six.21 RIBBONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. Spent next half hour in my room with Misses Shields Johnson and Taggart. Chapel from 6:30 to 7. Studied until 8, and later. Lessons fair, first day. Room for improvement. Retired at ten, usual hour. Sept 26. Arose at quarter of seven. Studied from 7 to 7:45. Took breakfast. Came up and made my bed. Studied until nine. Went to Office, and received a letter from Ray Fischel. French from 9:15 to 10. Studied next period. Recited Geom. 4th per. Walked half an hour with22 RIBBONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. Misses Ward and Bemis. Took lunch at 12:15. Studied until 2:00. Recited Cicero 4th period. Walked 1/2 hour with Miss Gilchrest. Studied until about 15 minutes to 5. Washed and prepared for dinner. Dined at 5:15. After dinner, went with Miss Tyler to her room, where I met Misses Poppenheim, Perrin, and Winne. Miss Lyon also came in. Spent very pleasant half hour. Chapel from 6:30 to 7. Spent evening in our room. Did not study. We fixed up a little. Miss Dowdall was 23 WHITE GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. here quite a while. Retired at ten. Sept. 27. Arose at 7. Studied until 7:45. Breakfast until after 8. Made my bed. Studied and recited at usual periods. Lunched at 12:15. Walked from about 12:50 until 1:30. Bought a French literature for $1,40; also some fruit and candy. Went out on the Lake for over 1/2 an hour. Delightful now. Dinner at 5:15. Spent from 6 to 6:30 in Miss Hillyer's room. Met there Misses Wilkinson, ..., and Anderson. Played muggins.24 WHITE GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. Chapel from 6:30 until 7. Miss Heller came up to our room, and she Miss Johnson, and myself studied French together. Miss Shields and Miss Dowdall then came up with three mush melons. Picnic. Talked until half past nine. Received clothes from the wash today. Nicely done up. Retired at ten. Sept. 28. Arose about seven. Studied French until 7:45. Ate breakfast. Studied French again with Misses Johnson & Heller until 9. Miss Shields then brought me up a letter25 WHITE GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. from dear Mamma and Hattie, including a note from Minn. Oh joy! oh rapture! It just cheered me up. Very interesting and newsy. Recited next period. Came up, made my bed, and studied Geom. Recited 4th period. Studied the remaining time, with the exception of lunch time, until 2. Latin period, after which Miss Ward and I spent 3/4 of an hour on the lake. Exceedingly pleasant. Came in for Miss Heartwell and Miss Rand, and26 WHITE GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. took a short walk. Prepared laundry list, and then got ready for dinner. Dined at 5:15. Went with Miss Tyler to call on Mrs. De Saussure. Met there Misses DeS., Halliday, Hancock, and Dean. Chapel from 6:30 to 7. Called on Miss Harvey, Miss Leech, corridor teacher Miss Lyon, and some other girls. Missed some callers while I was gone. Took a bath at 9:20. Retired at ten. Sept. 29. Arose, breakfasted and made bed as usual. Received a letter and P.O.or- 27 WHITE GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. der for $5.00 from papa. Quite a surprise, a very agreeable one. Miss Heartwell, music teacher, invited me to walk to town; but I declined, as it is too far. Read prayer and other books. Spent a while in Miss Ward's room. Lunched at 12:15. Read "Lucile" most of the P.M. Walked an hour with Miss Ward and Miss Milk accompanied us part of the time. Misses Johnson and Shields went to P--, and bought sofa and curtains. Dined at 5:15. Chapel at 6:30. Spent evening in28 WHITE GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. my room. Wrote New Year's letter home, and commenced a letter to Hattie. Misses Greene and Wallace called. Then Miss Dowdall came in and later Miss Hillyer and Miss Wilkinson. Latter knew Lou Ashley. Retired before ten. Sept. 30. Arose at 7:15. Breakfast at 7:45. Made my bed, and wrote a long letter home. Went to Chapel at 11. Spent from 12:30 until one in the reading room. Dinner at one. Walked from 2:10 to 2:40 with Miss Lyon. Came29 WHITE GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. in and copied some French exercises, and then studied a while with Miss Johnson. Miss Dowdall, and Miss Taggart came in for quite a while. Wrote a letter to Hattie Fulton. Supper at six. Chapel at 6:30. Miss Briggs came up with Miss Shields and made a long call. Studied a while after she went, and then almost finished a long letter to Jennie Jones. Wrote in my diary, and retired at ten. Oct. 1. Real cold day. Arose, break fasted, made my bed,30 WHITE GOODS. BATES, REED & COOLEY studied, recited,lunched, and dined at usual hours, walked half an hour alone, and half an hour with Miss Bemis. Prayers as usual. Miss Heller was up here in the evening. Retired about ten. Oct. 2. Happy New Year. Would like to be at home today. Break fast at 7:45. Excused from all lessons. Read a long prayer, and spent most of the morning in my room. Lunched at 12:15. Spent about an hour and a half in the reading room. 31 LINENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. It rained very hard all day until about 3:30. Miss Hills and I took an hour's exercise. Went first to the orchard and got some apples, then walked around. Dinner at 5:15. Meeting of new students in Lecture Room at six. Addressed by Miss Goodsell. Chapel at 6:30. Immediately after, certain of the young ladies, myself included, were to go to the Lecture Room. Object, to see about Essays, &c. Are to meet Mondays and Thursdays, at ninth period. Miss 32 LINENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY Goldberg gave me a very pretty New Year's card. She also gave me a sheet of N. Y's paper, Saturday, on which I wrote home. She is from Jefferson, Texas. Miss J. and I studied French together for over an hour. Then Miss Goldberg came in and stayed until 9:35. Miss Patterson, Senior, was around to see about our getting collation tickets for Phil. day. Put our names down. Retired at ten. Oct. 3. Arose before seven. studied a while; break fasted at 7:45;33 LINENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. studied and recited as usual. Lunched at 12:15. Took part of my exercise on the Lake; then walked the rest of the time. Made my first visit to the Museum with Miss Shields. Had dinner at 5:15. Misses Poppenheim, Winne, Tyler, and Lyon were here between dinner and Chapel time, when we all went to prayers. Miss Heller came up to study French. Wrote a letter to Minnie Church. (How glad I would be to see her.) Was much disappointed not to34 LINENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. hear from home so far this week. Retired at ten. Oct.4. Arose and studied as usual, had breakfast at 7:45. Made my bed, studied and recited as usual. Had meals at regular hours. Took usual amount of exercise, partly on the Lake, and part walking. Went to the English class for first time. Must have an essay ready three weeks from today. This evening after dinner went to the parlor and danced with Miss Winne. A great many of the girls35 LINENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. go every evening, but chiefly old girls. Miss Heller came up again. Had seats assigned in Chapel last night and occupied them tonight for first time. Mine is in the 4th row from the front. Miss Patterson and Miss ... came to collect fee for Exoteric $1.00. I am now a member. Hope I will enjoy it. Miss Marchand was here for quite a while. Have not studied much to night. Will retire at ten. Am not satisfied with my diary; as it is36 LINENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. composed of only the facts without comments; but I have so little time, and so many come into our room. Of course I am always glad to have them; but when they are here, I can not write. Just the same with my letters. Wish they would send me some papers and letters from home. Must write to them to do so. This is all for to night. Bon nuit. Oct. 5. Arose at a quarter of seven; studied a little; had breakfast at 7:45; 37 WOOLENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. Made my bed; studied until 9; went down to the Office; "still not letter from home;" recited French until 10; studied then recited Geometry until 11:30. Commenced 6th book to day. Studied Latin until 12. Lunched at 12:15. Wrote a postal to papa. Walked 1/4 hour. Came in and studied Cicero. Miss Dowdall was here most of that period. Recited C. at usual time; after which started out to walk alone; met Miss Bemis, and we were out38 WOOLENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. until four. Went over to the Tennis grounds and met Misses Dudley, Krauss (?), & Botsford. On my return, filled out my laundry list. Studied a little; then dressed for dinner. Dined at 5:15. Made a very short call on Misses Knight and Motley. Misses Jones and Fox came in and stayed a while. Chapel at 6:30; after which we called on Misses Mills and Colburn. Did not make any more calls, as many were out. Miss Shields and I went39 WOOLENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. down to the store and bought some fruit, crackers, and butter. Lunched until bedtime. Miss Shaw came in and stayed all night with Miss S. Retired at 10. Oct. 6. Arose 7:15; breakfast at 7:45; made bed; went for mail; received three letters or rather six. Happy! Read and spent some time in the Library. Walked about fifteen minutes with Miss Van Zandt. Lunched at 12:20. Read in Lucile. Went down to Parlor J with Misses Jones and Johnson. Played on the40 WOOLENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. piano for first time in Vassar College. Went walking with Miss Ward. Number of young gentlemen strolling around the grouds. Several of the girls were in our room. Cutrains all up at last. Had dinner at usual time. Chapel also. Went to Exoteric with Misses J. S. & Mills. Danced and had refreshments. It was very pleasant. That is about all I can say of it. There is a little girl in college Miss Marshall of Nashville, who has attracted a good deal41 WOOLENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. of attention by her rather pretty face, peculiar walk. A good many remarks are made about her, some pro, some con. I do not admire her, as to me there is rather a fast look about her. She was quite the belle last night. The Misses Halliday came up with us from Ex. and stayed until 9:30. Retired at 10. Oct. 7. Arose about 7:15; took breakfast at 7:45; made bed; went to Bible class at 9; wrote to mamma and Hat. Chapel from 11 to 12:30. Walked till one; dinner till almost 2;42 WOOLENS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. read a little; studied French an hour; dressed and made a call; had supper at six; Chapel at 6:30; called on Miss Hartwell, Misses Goldstines and Hillyer & Wilkinson. At nine, went to an organ concert in Chapel by Miss Finch. Music very fine. retired at ten. Oct. 8. Arose at seven; studied; breakfast at 7:45; made bed; studied French until 9; received advertisement from P.-by mail; studied and recited Geometry as usual after French class; studied Cicero until 12; lunch43 FLANNELS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. at 12:15; went out at one and studied Latin with Miss Ward; recited from 2 until 2:45; rowed on the lake about 20 minutes; came in and studied until five; dinner at 5:15; note to Uncle Eli; Chapel at 6:30. Studied from 7 to 8. Had corridor meeting before 7; Miss Jones came up and stayed till almost nine; Miss Leech came to see me about changing place at table; am real sorry to leave Miss Hartwell. Took bath about 9:20. Retired at ten. Oct. 9. Arose a little before 7;46 FLANNELS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. day as usual; lunched at 12:15; spent about an hour on the Lake in the P. M.; was excused by Miss Goodsell for Thursday; had dinner at 5:15; made a call on Miss Leech; Chapel at 6:30; read a little in Lucile; had a very pleasant call on Miss Braislin. She is so kind and lovely. Met Miss Acker in her room. Came back to my room, and retired about 10. Oct. 11. It is Yom Kippur, and I have fasted all day. Arose after eight; received a letter from home; said a prayer47 SHAWLS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. for two hours; walked half an hour with Misses Shields and (Johnson) Greene; read another prayer in the afternoon; read other matter; walked an hour with the Misses Goldstine; dined at 5:15, pretty hungry. Missed our usual Yom Kippur supper. After chapel came up and studied till after eight. Went over to Music Hall, and bought some candy. Returned and studied until almost 10:30. Retired. Oct. 12. Arose about 7; had breakfast at 7:45; made48 SHAWLS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. bed; studied and recited French and Geometry as usual; prepared Cicero; lunched at 12:15; had an examination in C; walked an hour, part of the time in the rain; came in and found Miss Marchand here, prepared laundry list; dressed for dinner; dined at 5:15; spent half an hour in reading room looking over the Hamilton Lib. Became quite interested, as I found frequent mention of John D's name; also Dr. Miller's49 SHAWLS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. and Mr. Morey's. Latter seems to be studying law. Chapel at 6:30; called on girls in parlor 64; then on Miss Shulze, not at home; on Miss Hartwell, where I met Miss Farnham; on Dr. Allen with some of the girls; then came home; read some; Misses Shaw and Harvey came in; retired about ten. Oct. 13. Arose at seven; had breakfast at 7:15; made bed; got clothes ready for laundry; received a lovely letter from Hattie Fulton;50 SHAWLS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. read nearly all morning. went down to Miss Goldstine's room about 11:30; stayed till lunch, 12:15; received three papers from home; walked with Miss Rose G. from one to two; came in and read more or less until dinner time; had dinner at 5:15; called on Miss Goodsell for a little while before Chapel; prayers at 6:30; came up and began to get my French; Misses Taggart and Conkling came up to hear the story of the man said to51 SHAWLS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. have been in Miss Means' room. Hardly believe the story; but don't know. Misses S. and J. went down for some pickles; and we munched till bedtime; retired at ten. Oct. 14. Arose at 7:20; had breakfast at 7:45; went to reading room to learn Bible lesson; came up and made bed; went to Bible class at nine. wrote a letter to Hattie Houston; dressed for Chapel; wore my white muslin as it was so warm; services at eleven; dinner at one; took exercise52 SHAWLS. BATES, REED & COOLEY. and found some chestnuts; came in and wrote to papa and mamma, Hattie, Jennie Meyer, and Ray Fischel. (Dined at 5:15) Had supper at six. No evening prayers; but instead some missionary lecture; did not attend; Misses Goldstine came up with me from supper and stayed until seven; tried to study a little, but could not. Miss Trude Jones stayed all evening. Retired at ten. Oct. 15. Arose at 6:30; studied until breakfast, 7:45; made53 HOSIERY AND GLOVES. BATES, REED & COOLEY. bed; studied and recited French and Geometry at usual periods; received a nice letter from Julius and James; had lunch at 12:15; studied and recited Latin Prose; went chestnutting with Miss Pomerine; came in and studied some until dinner time, 5:15; spent a short time in reading room; attended a short meeting of Exoteric, special. Not as much dignity as Kalamathian; Chapel at 6:30; studied till after eight; called on Miss Lyon; Miss Dean and " (meaning "Miss") Jones stayed in our room 54 quite a while. Retired at ten. One thing I forgot. Subscribed for Vassar Misc. $2.00. Oct. 16. Arose after seven; breakfast at 7:45; made bed; made professional call on Dr. Allen; no prescription yet, am to go again Friday, may be before. Studied and recited all lessons as usual. Received a most interesting letter from Jennie Jones. Lunched at 12:15; went to walk about three; studied until nearly five; "Miscellany " was brought by Miss Ewing; Dinner at 5:15; wrote part of a letter to Dora55 Frank. Chapel at 6:30; attended lecture on art by Prof. Van Ingen from 7 to 8. Miss Heller came up to study French; but we talked most of the time; munched on crackers jam and pickles until bed time; retired at ten. Oct. 17. Arose after seven; had breakfast at 7:45; studied and recited all day as usual; received a letter from my dear mamma; lunched at 12:15; walked from 3 to 4; went to see Miss Finch about taking Virgil; not yet decided; A number of teachers and 56 pupils went to Newburgh to the celebration. Dined at 5:15; spent a while in reading room; Chapel at 6:30; Misses Kaufman Schreyer, and Marchand spent part of evening; studied and read until bed time. Retired at ten. Oct. 18. Arose at seven; had breakfast at 7:45; studied and recited all day, as usual; lunched at 12:15; received a message to go to Miss Finch at her office hour; walked 1$ of an hour; went to Miss F's and was admitted to Virgil Class, on trial. Am57 to go to her again Nov.1. Remained in V. Class but a few minutes; spent 3/4 of an hour on the lake with Miss Van Zandt; studied until 5; dinner at 5:15; wrote to mamma; Chapel at 6:30; studied from seven until nine; retired at 10. Oct. 19. Arose at 7; had breakfast at 7:45; made bed; went to see Dr. Allen, who gave me some medicine which was effectual; studied and recited at usual periods; first recitation in Virgil; walked an hour; heard part of a lecture given in Chapel58 by a Pinte Indian woman in costume, very good; dinner at 5:20; dressed and went to Chapel; called on Misses Anderson, Cowles (French teacher), Ward, Abbott, and Goldstine; a number of the girls were in till bed time. Retired at ten. Oct. 20. Arose 7:15; breakfasted at 7:45; spent a while in reading room; went to the Mail and received very interesting letter from Hattie; made bed; said prayer; read until 11:30; walked 1/2 hour; lunched at 12:15; walked another half hour; rained real59 hard; spent a while in library; read a little; girls came in and proposed a little spread for evening; buttered bread and prepared things; dressed for dinner; dined at 5:15; went to chapel at 6:30; Exoteric in room D at 7:30; went with Misses Kauffman[sic] and Schreyer, and had reserved seat; large attendance; exercises consisted of a farce "Who's to win him." Very good indeed. Adjourned about 8:15. Misses March and Dean, Wychersham; Schreyer, and Kaufmann[sic] spent most of60 evening in our room. Served chocolate and sandwiches; pleasant time. Miss Leach came and spoke about girls not being in their rooms by the twenty five minutes bell; second time she has been here lately. Retired at ten +. Oct. 21. Arose at 7:15; had breakfast at 7:45; studied Bible lesson; made bed; went to Bible class; dressed and went to Chapel; walked half an hour; dined at one; wrote long letter to Hattie; prepared my Latin Prose; had supper at six; no prayers61 this evening; wrote to Cousin Hat.; studied French a little, and commenced Essay; read a few minutes. Retired at 10. Oct. 22. Arose at 6:45; studied a little; had breakfast at 7:45; studied and recited as usual; lunched at 12:15; received four papers from home, which I had no time to read till this evening; took an hours exercise; dined at 5:15; read papers; Chapel at 6:30; Studied French with Miss Heller from 7 until 8 P.M. Studied Latin rest of evening. 62 Some of the girls here nearly all the time. Retired at ten. Oct. 23. Arose at 7:15; breakfasted at 7:45; made bed; studied and recited all day as usual. Received a letter from Hattie Honston; lunched at 12:15; returned my Virgil as Miss Kauffman lent me one; ... pens $1.30, consequently; took an hour's exercise; dined at 5:15; chapel at 6:30; studied till bed time. Nell Johnson had been sick all day and a great many have been in to see her. Time now to retire, 10.P.M. Oct. 24. Arose about 7; breakfasted at 7:45; made bed; studied and recited all day as usual; lunched at 12:15; was asked to take part in Exoteric, but have not time now; have to study real hard with four studies; took an hour's exercise, part with Miss Ward; dinner at 5:15; chapel at 6:30; studied all evening. Went to see Miss Clark; excused till Monday for Essay; obtained permission from Miss Leach to keep light burning until twenty minutes past ten. Retired. 64 Oct. 25. Arose at 7:15; breakfasted at 7:45; made bed; studies and recitations at usual periods. Examination in Geometry, Book VI; not hard; English class met; another essay in three weeks; received ... papers from home; forgot to say that I received letters from Papa, Julie, and Dora yesterday. Lunched at 12:15; dined at 5:15; took hour's exercise during the day; darned a pair of stockings, and did a little sewing; chapel at 6:30; studied nearly all evening. Retired at 10.65 Oct. 26. Arose about 7; had breakfast at 7:45; lessons as usual; began Book VII in Geometry; lunched and dined at usual time; walked an hour with Miss Mills; came in and made out wash list, and then dressed for dinner; spent some time in reading room; chapel at 6:30; did not make any calls; at eight went to chapel to hear a lecture on Greece, by a native; lasted two hours and was very interesting; illustrated by a stereopticon; 66 took my bath at 10:15; retired about a quarter of eleven. Oct. 27. Arose at 7:15; breakfasted at 7:45; made bed and prepared clothes for the laundry; received letters from Mamma and Heather; read "Through one Administration", by Mrs. Burnett, nearly all morning; lunched at 12:15; walked for an hour with Miss Tyler, and spent 1/2 hour in the museum. Miss Shields received a handsome brass placque for our room. Misses Symonds and Hassan were here for a while. Dined67 at 5:15; chapel at 6:30; spent most of the evening on my essay. Retired at 10. Oct. 28. Arose at 7:15; had breakfast at 7:45; made my bed; Bible class at nine; commenced a letter to Mamma and Papa; dressed and went to Chapel at 11; dined at one; walked half an hour with Miss Halleck; finished my letter and wrote to Heat. and Jule; studied French till after five; supper at six. Chapel at 6:30; called on Miss Heartwell; (out), Misses Hillyer, Wilkinson,68 and Hassan called. Studied some; talked to Misses Shields, Kauffman, and Schreyer. Miss K. has a decided mash on Lizzie, and is here nearly all the time. Have a miserable cold in my head. Retired at ten. Oct. 29. Arose at seven; had breakfast at 7:45; made bed; studied and recited as usual; lunched at 12:15; received a Bible from home; it rained all day, so I did not go out; dined at 5:15; darned a pair of stockings;69 went to chapel at 6:30; corridor meeting afterward; studied till after eight; Miss Jones came up and we made some chocolate; Misses Goldstine and Marchand came in and stayed until twenty minutes to ten; took foot bath and retired at ten. Oct. 30. Arose at 6:15; studied; breakfasted at 7:45; made bed; studied and recited as usual; lunched at 12:15; obtained missing clothes from laundry; received two papers from home; walked an hour;70 dined at 5:15; commenced letter to Hattie Fulton; chapel at 6:30; went to Miss Abbott's room with Miss Van Zandt to learn something about reading Virgil; studied good part of the evening; Misses Colburn and Milk called; retired at t0. Oct. 31. Arose before 6:30; studied till 7:45; had breakfast; made bed; studied and recited as usual; lunched at 12:15: walked an hour; dined at 5:15; studied til 8 , with exception of chapel time; invited Miss Kauffman, Schreyer, and Colburn71 in to celebrate Hallow E'en; first wrote names on slips of paper, put them in apples, and dived for them. My Apple had Mr. Coleman's name on it, one of Nell's Spring field fellows. next we had Neapolitan cream and cake, which we ordered from Smiths; climbed a sheet, played a few tricks; and altogether had a very nice time. Celebrated pretty well after all. Retired after eleven. October gone; Thanksgiving will soon be here. Hurra!72 Nov.1. Arose at 6:30; studied a little; had breakfast at 7:45; studied and recited all day as usual; lunched at 12:15; received a letter from Minn. Church, dear girl any way, though she waited so long before writing; wonder when I will answer it. Had examination in Cicero today and yesterday. Went to see Miss Finch and expect to stay in Virgil. Miss Dewitt, singing teacher died here today, and Miss Goodsell called a meeting in Chapel at 1:15. First death in College,73 since I have been here. Very sad. Received oil painting, tabourine, and velvet cap from home. All very nice. Walked an hour. Dined at 5:15; chapel at 6:30; studied French, wrote a postal home; ate candy and cake; "talked"; and retired at ten. Nov.2. Arose about 7; had breakfast, lunch, and dinner at regular hours; studied and recited as usual; went to English class for twenty minutes; walked an hour; did not dress till after dinner; read my four74 papers which I received from home; chapel at 6:30; called with Misses Ward, and Lowe on Prof. Braishir, Misses Finch and Hillard; all out or engaged; sent card up to Miss Clark's room, as I knew she was out; took bath at 9:20; retired at ten. Nov.3. Nell and Lizzie left for New York a little after five; I arose at 7:15; said prayer for Sabbath; received a letter from Hattie; settled laundry bill; obtained some ... and screws from Mr. Wheeler for 75 oil painting; went in to Miss Hartwell's for a few minutes, and she gave me permission to play on her piano in the afternoon; finished "Through one Administration", and like it very much; lunched at 12:20; walked an hour; practiced almost two hours at music hall; ...came up and bring my picture, which looks very nice indeed, and reminds me so much of home; dined at 5:15; spent time until chapel in reading room; chapel at 6:30; studied76 until about nine; Miss Poppenheim was here a while; girls returned about nine; retired at ten. Nov. 4. Arose at 7:20; had breakfast at 7:45; went to Bible class at 9; wrote or rather finished letter to Hattie Fulton; went to chapel; walked half an hour; dined at 1:15; wrote to Hat. and James; studied my Virgil; went to organ concert by Miss Finch from 5:30 to 6: then had supper; chapel at 6:30; called on Misses Hillyer and Wilkinson;77 came back and studied French, nearly all evening. Miss Hartwell has very kindly offered me the use of her piano for every Saturday P. M. Lovely of her. Miss Heller came up for "Second Wife." Retired at 10. Nov. 5. Arose at 7; had breakfast, dinner, and lunch at regular hours; most delightful day; received letter from Ray Fischel; walked half an hour, and spent the same length of time on the Lake; went to Reading room after dinner; chapel78 at 6:30; corridor meeting; studied all evening; took bath; retired about ten. Nov. 6. Arose at 7; breakfasted at 7:45; studied and recited all day as usual; lunched at 12:15; received a lovely letter from Belle Howe, and an advertisement from town. Was so glad to get the former; took an hour's exercise in the P.M.; dined at 5:15 in the French room; like it very well for a change, and hope it will help me with my French; wrote a letter to Papa and Mamma;79 went to Chapel at 6:30; studied remainder of evening. Retired quite weary at 10. Nov.7. Arose at 7; decided change in the weather; quite "breezy"; had breakfast at 7:45; studies and classes as usual; lunch at 12:15; Miss Conant called with her parrot; Nell and Miss Heller went to town; took my hour's exercise; dined at 5:15; read in Reading Room until chapel at 6:30; studied all evening. If I were at home tonight I would no doubt be at the Opera House to80 see Mrs. Langtry in "She stoops to Conquer". Would like to have the pleasure; but what's the diff? What can't be, can't be. Will hear all about it. [sentence in French] Almost ten, time to retire. Bon nuit. Nov. 8. Arose at 6:30; dressed and studied till breakfast time 7:45; studied and recited all day as usual; lunched at 12:15; received Catalogue of Eastman College; took an hour's exercise; dined at 5:15; spent remainder of evening as usual;81 retired at ten. Nov. 9. Arose at 6:30; studied; had breakfast at 7:45; lessons as usual; lunch at 12:15; excused from exercise on account of rain; did some mending; patched my "first elbow"; not so badly either; Nell is trying to break me of say[sic] "I don't know", so much; dined at 5:15; read "Hamilton Lit." in reading room. Only one name in it to interest me this month; Dr. Caldwell is absent so Miss Goodsell filled his place; consequence, prayer longer82 than usual, which is by far too long; called on Miss Colburn, Mrs. De Saussure, Misses Heller, Jones, Goldstine, Winne and parlor mates; all out but Miss C. Came home and read "Christabel" and "Among the Hills"; took bath, and retired a little after 10. Nov. 10. Arose at 7:15; had breakfast at 7:45; much disappointed to receive no mail; read a prayer; bought a hair pin; learnt a little of my French; kept Nell company while she worked; Lizzie had to go to Infirmary,83 on account of her eyes; but came back in afternoon; lunched at 12:15; received a circular from Eastman; Mr Hank from Springfield sent Nell a lovely basket of fruit; I spent a couple of hours in reading room, looking over the different college papers; walked an hour in the rain; practiced 3/4 of an hour on Miss Hartwell's piano in Music Hall; dined at 5:15; happened to ask Miss Brown in French room where her home is; she replied in Dansville;84 knows Ed. Money, his sister, and Miss Clara Whiteman Norman Marsh's "friend"; commenced talking English at a great rate; but Mademoiselle soon stopped up; told her we were excited at having found mutual acquaintances and could not speak of it in French; When we mentioned Bertha Holbrook, Miss Ellis from Antwerp, who sits next to me, asked if I knew her. Discovered she knows Bertha, Addis Whitney, Herb. Clarke, Alice Lawrence, and all the Gonv-85 ... crowd. Chapel at 6:30; meeting of Exoteric at 7:30; very good. First on program, "Greece in Flames" a burning candle; second "Things to Adore"; key, padlock, &c.; next a recitation by Miss Symonds; Maud Muller illustrated; very good, indeed; Farce "Courtship under Difficulties", very short having but three characters, Misses Welden, Dunham, and Hannah Patterson; after meeting, wrote part of my essay; retired at ten. Nov. 11. Arose at 7:20; had86 breakfast at 7:45; Bible Class at 9; finished essay; wrote letter to Hattie; dined at one; walked half an hour with Miss Ward; studied a while; at 3:30, went to Chapel; Pulpit occupied by Dr. Ferguson of the Five Points Mission, New York; there were with him fifteen of the Mission children, who sang very nicely , and also recited. One, especially, had a beautiful voice; copied my essay; had supper at 6; chapel at 6:30; commenced to study Virgil;87 Miss Brown made a long call; studied a little more; and the Misses Goldstine called; retired at ten. Nov.12. Arose at 6:30; studied; breakfasted at 7:45; studies and recitations as usual; received letters from Cousin Hat. and Sister Hat.; lunched at 12:15; walked an hour; dined at 5:15; chapel at 6:30; Prof. Dwight in the pulpit; studied and read papers from home; retired, after bath, at ten. Nov. 13. Arose at 6:30; had meals and recitations as usual; received letters from88 Mamma and Eleanor Couper; Nell had to go to Infirmary on account of a cold; so many sick; Lizzie has much trouble with her eyes; am very, very sorry and hope she will not have to go home. Walked an hour; wrote to Hattie Houston; chapel at 6:30; Prof. Drennan in Pulpit, and short prayer for a change; hope he will conduct the meetings while Dr. Caldwell is absent; studied till nine; retired at ten. Nov. 14. Arose at 7:15; had meals and lessons as usual; Nell still in Infirmary;89 Lizzie and Jean Kauffman sick all day; at least, inclined to be; took an hour's exercise; wrote to Mamma and Belle Howe; studied nearly all evening; retired at ten. Nothing new. Nov. 15. Arose at seven; studied, recited, and had meals as usual; received letters from Hattie, Julie, Leo and James; needless to express my pleasure; lovely in Hat. to answer my letter so quick; walked an hour; had English class; another essay Dec. 6th; interview90 Nov. 22nd in Miss Clark's room. Made short call on Miss Ward, it being her birthday; chapel at 6:30; studied some in the evening; Retired about ten. Nov.16. Arose about seven; had meals and lessons as usual; took exercise; chapel at 6:30; wrote letter to Hattie; Lizzie in N. Y. to see the Doctor. Misses Shulze, Rabe, and Nix called; Misses Jones spent the evening, made popcorn, and had good time generally; Lizzie returned about91 nine; can not study any more, and expects to go home soon; retired at ten. Nov. 17. Arose at 7:20; practiced an hour; meals as usual; went to town in the afternoon with Lizzie; visited Smith's, and several other places. returned home very tired; lay down all evening; Misses Jones, Briggs, Forbes, and Maloney were here during evening; retired at 10. Nov. 18. Arose at 7:15; had breakfast at 7:45; went to see Dr. Allen, as my throat92 felt a little sore. made me to to the Infirmary, and stay until Friday. Nov. 19. Spent the day in bed at the Infirmary. Received a letter from Hattie Judson. Nov. 20. Another day in bed. Letter from Jule; did not feel a bit sick; trouble with me, contagious sore throat. Nov. 21. Allowed to get up today; received "Advance" from home; studied a little Latin; played games with Jean Kauffman who is also in Inf. and in same room.93 Nov.22. Am one day ahead, but nothing of importance happened during preceding days, so no matter. Received while in Inf. a note from Nell, a rose from Miss Goodsell; a note and some flowers from the Misses Goldstine. Nov. 23. Came out of the Infirmary; everybody very nice and glad to see me. Went to classes as usual; examination in Geometry at hand. retired at ten, after attending a meeting of Exoteric.94 Nov. 24. Arose at 7:30; made long morning call on Miss Jones; called this P.M. on Miss Ward; borrowed her satchel; walked an hour with Miss Colburn; had interview with Miss Clark about my last essay; attended a Phil. play "Cricket on the Hearth", with the Misses Goldstine. It was very good indeed. Held in Music Hall. Large audience. Retired at ten. Nov. 25. Arose at 7:30; breakfasted at 7:45; wrote to Cuz. Hat; went to Bible Class at 9;95 chapel at 11: dinner at 1; walked half an hour; Miss Heller brought me up my ... materials; supper at six; spent a little time in reading room; studied more or less all day and evening. Retired at 10. Nov. 26. Arose at 7:15; took meals and recited as usual; received letter from Jule and check of $10 from Papa; did not go out on account of rain; commenced my banners; retired at ten. Nov. 27. Arose at 6:30; meals96 and lessons as usual; received letters from Hat. & Hat. Fulton; took exercise; went down to Miss Heller's for a little while after dinner; this evening attended very fine piano recital by Miss Stevens, graduate of the class of '82, who has been in Europe some time. Retired at ten. Nov. 28. Arose at seven; lessons all day; bought tickets to and from N.Y. Nearly all the girls went away on the P.M. train. Miss Howell and myself97 had a special street car. Met Hat. at the depot, and arrived in N.Y. at ten. Hat. was sick all the way down. Henny, Zelle, and Cousing Hat. met us at the depot. Nov. 29. Thanksgiving Day. went over to Kate's in the morning. Found her sick with a cold. Stayed until twelve. Abe and Ed. came up after dinner and stayed all evening. Cousin Hattie from Scranton came in the afternoon. In the evening, we had music, and then98 all took a long walk. Had lunch after our return. Nov.30. At 11:30, started for Hoboken to see Hattie off from Scranton; had lots of fun on the Ferry; spent some time on Broadway; walked from 14th St. up to 55th. Met Campanini on the street, also Jim Tallman and Turner. Spent the afternoon with PaulineSchloss; met there the Misses Davis, Meyer, Mayer, and several others. Did not go out in the evening. Dec. 1. Went with grandma99 to Aunt Bessie's; thence to Pauline's with Zelle; then down town; saw the Masonic Temple on five; went to Simpson;s and bought jersey; then to Huyler's; then home; received invitation to party Christmas Eve; returned to College on the 4 P.M. train; came out on the car with Miss Nassau; lent her 30 cents (in parenthesis); had lunch before retiring. Dec. 2. Heard neither rising nor breakfast bell; went to Bible Class and100 Chapel. wrote home and to Aunt; walked with the Misses Goldstine; studied; called on Miss Hartwell in the evening. Dec.3. Lessons as usual; first day of gymnastics; not assigned to any class yet; notheing particular happened, that I remember. Dec. 4. Was measured and weighed for gyms. Weigh 140 lbs.; belong to 8 P.M. class; received letter from Belle and Mamma. Dec. 5. Took part of my exam. in Geometry in the101 evening. Wrote and sent back my Jersey to Simpson's to have it exchanged. Only required to take half an hour's exercise now. Dec.6. No lessons today; received postal from Hat. saying she would arrive at noon; met her at the depot; went to Smith's for lunch; spent afternoon in the College; Hat. did not feel well; dressed about 6:30; and went down at 7:30; had good seats in chapel; exercises as follows; playing by the orchestra,102 "Poet and Peasant"; prayer by Dr. Caldwell; address by Miss McMillan Pres. of Phil.; Singing by Miss B... of N.Y.; playing by Miss Stevens; announcement by Miss Loomis, the Marshall. Collation in dining room; promenading in corridor and parlor, beautifully decorated; dancing and singing by College Glee Club. Retired a little after eleven. Hat stayed with me and Miss Beach with Nell. Very pleasant evening.103 Dec.8. Purchased some breakfast for Hat., as she could not go down. She concealed herself in the wardrobe while the maid did the room work. Received a letter and $5.00 from Jule. Went to dfepot with Hat., who left at 1:15; slept over an hour in the afternoon. Miss Brown called just before dinner and chapel in reading room. In the evening wrote letters to Mamma, Papa, boys, Dora and Ray. Got a bottle104 of mineral water from Dr. Allen. Retired at ten. Dec. 9. Arose at 7:35; went to Bible Class and Chapel; Rev. Dr. Elmendorf of Po'keepsie occupied the pulpit; wrote to Hattie Fulton; walked half an hour; spent a long time in reading-room; Misses Jones and Walratty called; studied all evening. Dec. 10. Lessons as usual; corridor meeting; took an exam. in Geometry in the evening; made105 out traveling list. Dec. 11. Lessons and everything as usual; received a letter from Jennie Jones; gyms. every night at 8; walk only half an hour. Dec. 12. No change from other days, only one day nearer vacation. Nell took my gold pin to town today to get it mended, walked with Miss Ward; she gave me an opportunity to trade ... with Hat. . This evening after gyms. went in to Miss Mill's room and stayed until 25 minute bell.106 Dec. 13. Lessons harder than usual today, especially Latin; went down to Mis Heller's room between dinner and Chapel with my work; short lecture by Miss Goodsell, subject "Advice for Vacation"; Miss Van Zandt came down to study Latin after gyms. Retired at ten. Dec. 14. Lessons difficult. Received letter and Check for $10 from Papa and Ma & letter from Hattie. Answered former. Walked an hour; in the evening107 called on Miss Hilllyer and room-mates; went to Exoteric at 7:45; meeting rather dull; after exercises, treat and dancing; took bath, and retired. Dec. 15. Had to report to Miss Goodsell, as I was marked absent from gyms. Thursday night by mistaken, made it all right. Received letter from Jule. Walked an hour very cold; trunk and hat arrived. Ticket agents came out with tickets, checks, &c.; made morning call108 on Misses Goldstine; wrote to Hattie Judson, Eleanor, Belle and Hat. in the evening. Well done n'est ce pas. Dec. 16. Went to Bible Class and Chapel; wrote to Jule and Mamma; prepared my French and Virgil; walked half an hour; called on Miss Brown; did most of my packing. Dec.17. Lessons as usual; first day of snow; trunk all packed and ready to go. Took hour's exercise; sent off box with ... in. 113 Dec.18. Lessons as usual until noon; left College at 12 M., Po'keepsie at 1:15. reached N. Y. at 3:45; two Hatties met me at the depot; did some shopping; found all well. Dec. 19. Received a letter from home; very stormy; spent a most pleasant day at Cousin Hannah's; returned home to dinner. Dec. 20. Went down town shopping in the afternoon; bought my cloak at Sterns;114 Met Gen. Judson on 3rd Avenue; had lots of fun. In the evening, went with Henry to the Casino to see the "Beggar Student". Dec. 21. Did not go out in the morning as Cousin Hat. was sick in the A. M.. Kate came over and we went to call on Miss Willard; During our absence, Mrs. Cohn and her daughter called. Received letters from Mamma and Minne; Abe came up and spent the evening.115 Dec.22. Went to the Temple in the morning; to see Geistinger in "Boccaccio" in the afternoon. Dec.23. Spent day with Kate; Abe came up after dinner and walked home with us; Ed was at Uncle's to supper, and spent evening. One of the coldest days of this winter. Dec. 24. In the morning, Hattie went to her painting, and cousin H. and I went shopping. P.M. we went over to Brooklyn, and116 called on Nellie Barrett. 115 or 159, I think, 6th Avenue. Received box from home Saturday containing dresses and Xmas gifts from Jennie and Hattie F. Dec. 25. Merry Christmas. Snowed very hard. Spent P.M. with Mirs Klingenstein; went with H... to see Ada Rehan in 7-20-8, in the evening. Missed callers, Miss Isidor, Messrs Halin, Isidor, and Simpson. Dec. 26. P. M. Went to Pau-117 line's to sewing class. Met Misses Seligman and all the girls; had a fine spread, and music. Dec. 27. Went to Cousin Hannah's to spend a few days; Mark was home from College, and a friend of his, Mr. Kelly stayed to lunch. P.M. Went in the carriage to call on Dr. B.; thence to the dress makers; rained very hard so made no more calls. Met all the boys and Mr. S. at dinner; had to play, of course,118 In the evening, six of us went to see Booth in the "Merchant of Venice" & "Katherine and Petruchio." Her is grand. Went to Bernard's restaurant; reached home at 12:40 P.M. Dec. 28. A.M. Wemt through Macy's, Tiffany's, and the Cathedral on 5th AVe. Met Pauline on Broadway. P.M. Cousin Hattie and Jennie Meyer called; was sorry not to see more of Jennie, but she119 made a very short stay. The evening Sabbath service was beautiful; Cousin H. wore an elegant white cashmere wrapper, embroidered down the front, and all trimmed with lace; very fine supper; lasted about two hours; we then adjourned to the parlors, where we ate and talked until nearly eleven. Dec.29. Went to 34th St. Schule in the morning. Dinner was not over until nearly three; Mr. Sondheim and Louis Blum-120 enthal called; left S-'s about 4:30; L. B. came home with us. Had a most delightful visit at Cousin Hannahs's. In the evening, Cousin Hat. went to the Freundschaft, and Abe took us to see the "Rajah", at the Madison Square. Went to Dorlans and had oysters. Reached home after 12. Found letters from Mamma and Hattie Fulton. Dec. 30. Wrote letters in the morning, and read. Uncle Ed. came up to121 dinner and stayed as usual. P.M. Addie and Julia Blumenthal called with Louis, and spent afternoon. Like them very much. In the evening, called on Miss Rosenthal, next door. Do not admire her in the least. Dec. 31. Last day of the year. Zelle and I went shopping in the morningl P.M. Hattie and I went to the Loan Exhibition: very fine and interesting; met the Brosnans from Brooklyn. Called on Mrs.122 Cohn, 269, East 61st St. Spent the evening at Mr. Jake Blumenthal's; met Lottie and Elias B. there; had a very pleasant time. The old year with all its joys and sorrows has departed; and with the bright New Year we will turn over a new leaf and begin a fresh page. 1883, Farewell.125 Sold or Rented. Virgil --- $1.30. Geometry --- 1.00 Botany -- R---- .75135 Sept.18 $18.00. 10.00136 April, 1883 11. $ 8 silk balls .75 1 pr. steels .17. 1 Collar .15 Cream .15 Car Fare .20 Founders Invitations. 1.20.
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Title: "Letters - from ""Puss"" [Katharine E. Pratt, VC 1914], March 27 [1911]"
Description: Included in EBabbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

Title: "E. Cady Stanton"
Description: Recto and verso of photograph of engraving by H.B. Hall, N.Y. On verso: "from. Eminent Women of the Age"

Title: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady -- to Mr. Underwood, 1890
Creator: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Date: 1890
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Title: from Mrs. Sarah M. Perkins, 11 Dec 1862
Creator: Perkins, Sarah M.
Description: Letter of application for daugher
Date: December 11, 1862
Text: Winchester N. H. Dec 11. 1862 Mr. Vassar Dear Sir I have just been reading of the Female College at Poughkeepsie founded and endowed by your liberality. I thank God that he has put it in your heart to do so noble a thing. You will be happy through all eternity for it. But just now I want to ask a few questions concerningit. Will it be open to young ladies out of New York? What age may they enter? How far must they go in their studies to fit for it? My husband is a clergyman with small salary....
Show moreWinchester N. H. Dec 11. 1862 Mr. Vassar Dear Sir I have just been reading of the Female College at Poughkeepsie founded and endowed by your liberality. I thank God that he has put it in your heart to do so noble a thing. You will be happy through all eternity for it. But just now I want to ask a few questions concerningit. Will it be open to young ladies out of New York? What age may they enter? How far must they go in their studies to fit for it? My husband is a clergyman with small salary. We have three children, all daughters. Our eldest is in her fourteenth year, a good scholar for her age, and intends to teach as a profession when qualified, and old enough. We would like to give her the advantages of just such a school, where the accomplishmentscould go hand in hand, with sterner studies. Would she come within the rules? If so please enter her name, Mary Frances Perkins, as a pupil, when the right time comes. If she is shut out, I shall still think of you with gratitude and thank you in behalf of the sex. New York is my native state, and when I remember my own meagre opportunities, I shall rejoice that a better time is coming. Yours Respectfully (Mrs) Sarah M. Perkins.P.S. Will you please reply soon. S.M.P.
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Title: Frantz, Edna (Bachman) — to Rosemarie Boyle, October 5, 1913
Creator: Frantz, Edna (Bachman)
Date: 05 Oct 1913
Text: 10-5-13 308 Davison, Vassar, Poughkeepsie N.Y. Dear Rosemarie, At last I am what may be called fairly settled. It took so long to get my room in order, but now that it is all arranged I am crazy about it. I’m so glad I selected rose for a color scheme. We have a fine crowd of girls in Davidson this year. I was rather disappointed when I found that some of the girls I was quite intimate with last year had not come back. A number of 1914 girls are getting married this month and several...
Show more10-5-13 308 Davison, Vassar, Poughkeepsie N.Y. Dear Rosemarie, At last I am what may be called fairly settled. It took so long to get my room in order, but now that it is all arranged I am crazy about it. I’m so glad I selected rose for a color scheme. We have a fine crowd of girls in Davidson this year. I was rather disappointed when I found that some of the girls I was quite intimate with last year had not come back. A number of 1914 girls are getting married this month and several engagements have been announced. The leading lady in Prunella is to be married next Saturday. Her mother is head physician here. Last Saturday we had our first big social event, an out-door reception for the Freshmen. I took two very cute Pittsburgh girls. Sunday afternoon we walked to Lover’s Leap, a point on the east bank of the Hudson, from which there is a wonderful view. To-day is such a lovely one, that we are going again.This week we had our first concert. A bass soloist and a pianist were here. They were both splendid. I am quite thrilled about Sophomore party. It is to take place October 18 and will be given for the Freshmen. They are to have a play and I have a part in a chorus. Yesterday was the Senior Party reception. Seniors give bids to the Sophomores.I went with Shummie. I never saw such dressiness in all my life. Some of the girls have the handsomest new creations that just take your breath away. The parlor is much more beautiful than last year and everyone was wild about it then. Shummie is much more adorable than she everwas. Last Sunday she had a solo in chapel. It was very good. I was with her Saturday in Music Hall while she practised. Other things that have happened are about the same as last year, tramps dinner invitations, dancing and college and step singing. It gives me an awfully good, contented sort of a feeling to be doing those things again. I have played some field-hockey this fall and am very fond of it. Jo Worsham is visiting here now and it’s so good to see someone of last year’s girls back for a week. The girls are ready for the walk so I’ll have to was. Last Sunday she had a solo in chapel. It was very good. I was with her Saturday in Music Hall while she practised. Other things that have happened are about the same as last year, tramps, dinner invitations, dancing and college and step singing. It gives me an awfully good, contented sort of a feeling to be doing those things again. I have played some field-hockey this fall and am very fond of it. Jo Worsham is visiting here now and it’s so good to see someone of last year’s girls back for a week. The girls are ready for the walk so I’ll have tostop. Grace lives down on second floor so all she needs to do when she wants me is shout up the stairs which I expect her to do in just a minute. Lovingly, Edna. October 5, 1913.
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Title: Michael Wenssler, 1493 -- window photograph:
Creator: Wenssler, Michael
Description: Window currently located at Second Floor -- Northeast wing
Window originally located at North wing -- Sixth window
Date: 1493

Title: "Notes - from Audrey [W. Thompson, VC 1914]"
Description: Included in EBabbott, Elizabeth (French). Scrapbook, 1910-1912
Date: From scrapbook dated August 12, 1910 - June 22, 1912

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

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

Title: from Julia A. M. Gould, 21 May 1864
Creator: Gould, Julia A. M.
Description: Requesting consideration of daughter's application
Date: May 21, 1864
Text: To Matthew Vassar Esq … May 21rd 1864 Sir Mr Hallenbeck spoke Vassar to Mr Vassar sometime since respecting my … the getting a situation in Vassar College to … … … open. He thought I wished her to obtain a position is teacher, but was mistaken. I am anxious … he should have the advantages of the institution as a … for one year. The had a … good … in the common. English Brothers and … given some attention to …, has been assisting her mother in teaching 2 years, in a … Mr Vassar is aware that...
Show moreTo Matthew Vassar Esq … May 21rd 1864 Sir Mr Hallenbeck spoke Vassar to Mr Vassar sometime since respecting my … the getting a situation in Vassar College to … … … open. He thought I wished her to obtain a position is teacher, but was mistaken. I am anxious … he should have the advantages of the institution as a … for one year. The had a … good … in the common. English Brothers and … given some attention to …, has been assisting her mother in teaching 2 years, in a … Mr Vassar is aware that the … lost all he was worth in “578 “58 and that we have struggled to give our daughters the … of supporting therefore since that time. We were … by Mr Vassar’s … announcement sometime … to make this appeal if it is … with his plan and all the … not filled he would be conferring a … on her … for which the will be … grateful. Yours … … A. M. …Mr Julia Gold May 21/64
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Title: Miscellaneous printed material about E.C.S., 1948-07-19
Date: 19-Jul
Text: Life Sketch of czgawt can Slcudan by her Granddaughter NORA STANTON BARNEY Civil Engineer and Architect rd‘! Published on the 100th Anniversary of the day that 4 ex.-Quart eat, gfaafoa submitted the first resolution in the world demanding the Elective Franchise for Women Seneca Falls, N. Y., July 19, 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born in Johnstown, New York, on No- vember l2th, 1815. Her family was wealthy, judged by contempo- rary standards, and she could have lead a life of ease and...
Show moreLife Sketch of czgawt can Slcudan by her Granddaughter NORA STANTON BARNEY Civil Engineer and Architect rd‘! Published on the 100th Anniversary of the day that 4 ex.-Quart eat, gfaafoa submitted the first resolution in the world demanding the Elective Franchise for Women Seneca Falls, N. Y., July 19, 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born in Johnstown, New York, on No- vember l2th, 1815. Her family was wealthy, judged by contempo- rary standards, and she could have lead a life of ease and luxury, but the seed of divine discontent was A within her. The sad lot of most women penetrated her soul at an early age, and she chose, instead, a life of continual work, hardship and battle. She had to contend with op- position within the family, also. Her determination to speak in public, and her stand for the enfranchisement of her sex caused her father to disin- herit her. Yet she was never hitter , and her dignity, humour, unbounded health and energy carried her through the ocean of ridicule, frus- trations, prejudice and intolerance to the ripe age of 86 years. She was ageless, , and could en- _ thrall my English and French cous- ins and me with stories of her youth as easily as she could move a vast audience with her oratory and logic. Her lectures and writings covered the whole ﬁeld of human progress———— “Motherhood”, “Sex”, “Our Boys”, “Our Girls”, °‘Woman Suffrage”, “Dress Reform ”, “Woman, the Church and the Bible”. She was a diligent Greek scholar and a great student of the Bible. She inveighed against the degraded position accord- ed to women by the orthodox churches of her generation. She was a Unitarian, and a firm believer in the brotherhood of man and the right to political and economic equal- ity of all human beings regardless of color or sex or race. Seneca Falls was her home for 16 years from 1847. The little town seethed with activity from the day she set her foot there, and on July 19 and 20,1848, the long-discussed plans of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott to hold a Woman’s Rights Convention were realized. One hundred well-known men and women attended and signed the “Declaration of Sentiments”, but it was Mrs. Stanton who moved the reso- lution that women should be granted the elective franchise, a motion sec- onded by Frederick Douglass. A storm of protest arose, but the motion was carried by a small margin. Over the cries of ridicule and denunciation heaped on the Convention and its sponsors by pulpit and press arose the clarion voice of Wendell Phillips. ————“This is the inauguration of the most momentous reform yet launched upon the world, the first organized protest against the injus- tice that has brooded for ages over the character and destiny of half the human race”————, and Frederick Doug- lass in “Lone Star” and Horace Gree- ley in New York Tribune published the only editorials in praise of the Convention and its objectives. Often reformers of one generation _ become the conservatives of the next. , Thiswas not true of Mrs. Stanton. She wrote a letter which was read at the celebration of the 50th anniver- sary of the 1848 Convention, which ended as follows: “. . . My message today to our coadju- tors is that we have a higher duty than the demand for suffrage. We must now, at the end of fifty years of faithful ser- vice, broaden our platform and consider the next step in progress, to which the signs of the times clearly point,———name- ly, co-operation, a new principle in in- dustrial economics. We see that the right of suffrage avails nothing for the masses in competition with the wealthy classes, and worse still, with each other. “Women all over the country are working earnestly in many fragmentary reforms, each believing that her own, if achieved, would usher in a new day of peace and plenty. With woman suf- frage, temperance, social parity, rigid Sunday laws and physical culture, could any, or all, be successful, we should see changes in the condition of the masses. We need all these reforms and many more to make existence endurable. What is life today to the prisoner in his cell, to the feeble hands that keep time with machinery in all our marts of trade, to those that have no abiding place, no title to one foot of land on this green earth? Such are the fruits of competi- tion. Our next experiment is to be made on the broad principle of co-operation. At the end of fifty years, whose achieve- ments we celebrate here today, let us reason together as to the wisdom of lay- ing some new plank in our platform. “The co-operative idea will remodel codes and constitutions, creeds and cat- echisms, social customs and convention- alism, the curriculum of schools and colleges. It will give a new sense of jus- tice, liberty and equality in all the re- lations of life. Those who have eyes to see recognize the fact that the period for all the fragmentary reforms is ended. “Agitation of the broader questions of philosophical Socialism is now in order. This next step in progress has been fore- shadowed by our own seers and prophets, and is now being agitated by all the thinkers and writers of all civilized coun- tries. “The few have no right to the luxuries of life, while the many are denied its necessities. This motto is the natural out- growth of the one so familiar on our platform and our official paper, ‘Equal Rights for All’. It is impossible to have ‘equal rights for all’ under our present competitive system. ‘All men are born free, with an equal right to life, liberty and happiness’. The natural outgrowth of this sentiment is the vital principles of the Christian religion. ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’. In broad, liberal principles, the suffrage association should be the leader of thought for wom- en, and not narrow its platform, from ‘year to year, to one idea, rejecting all relative ideas as side issues. “Progress is the victory of a new thought over old superstitions!” If she were living today, she would no doubt be a champion of civil rights and just as many unpopular causes as in 1848. She would be de- manding the full emancipation of woman and equality of rights under law, inveighing against intolerance and bigotry, imperialism and monop- oly, and championing the rights of the common man throughout the world. Until 1900, she held, the pre-emi- nent position in the feminist move- ment, not only in her own country but throughout Europe too. During the last years of her life, she was uni- versally known as “The Grand Old Woman of America”. Some of the high lights of her long life were: In 1848, was the principal organ- izer of the ﬁrst Woman’s Rights Con- vention, and moved the woman suf- frage resolution. In 1854, the ﬁrst woman to ad- dress the New York legislature from the speaker’s rostrum. She was president of New York State -Woman Suffrage Society in 1854. She helped form the ﬁrst National organization for woman’s rights—— The National Woman’s Suﬁrage As- sociation, and was its president from its inception almost continuously for 20 years (1869-1890). When later the American Woman Suffrage Association merged with the National Woman’s Suffrage Associa- tion to become the National Ameri- can Woman Suffrage Association, she was elected president. She made the principal address at the great Cooper Union mass meet- ing in 1861, calling on Lincoln to free women as well as the Negro, and enfranchise both. She ran for Congress in New York State in 1866. In 1869, when the family ﬁnances were at a low ebb and the education of the ﬁve younger children in jeop- ardy, she registered with the Lyceum hureau, and toured the country from Maine to Texas on the famous Or- pheum Circuit, earning from $100.00 to $200.00 per lecture. She did not stop this arduous work until Bob, her youngest, was graduated from Cornell University in 1881. She and Packer Pillsbury edited the periodical, “The Revolution,” from 1868 to 1871. She made the principal address when the W7oman Suffrage Amend- ment was ﬁrst introduced in Congress in 1878. She wrote her coworker, Su- san B. Anthony, who was lecturing in the West, an account of it. This amendment was identical with that ﬁnally passed in 1919 as the 19th Amendment (sometimes erroneously named the Susan B. Anthony Amend- ment). s The three ﬁrst volumes of the “His- tory of Woman Suffrage” early edi- tions, bear the legend, “Edited by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Matilda, .1 oslyn, Gage.” She initiated the International A Woman Suffrage Committee in 1882, in England. On her 80th birthday in 1895, there was a huge celebration at the Metropolitan Opera House of New York City, with memorials and pres- ents from every state, anddmany from abroad. In the Smithsonian Institute at Washington, there stands a large goblet presented to her by the Wom- an Suffrage League on which is en- graved, “Defeated Day by Day, but unto Victory Born”. The reforms she advocated and for which she was ridiculed have largely come to pass: Higher education for women; won1an’s political enfranchisement; dress reform; short skirts; the aban- donment of corsets; the abandonment of swaddling clothes and tight ban- dages for babies; the abandonment of seclusion for women during preg- nancy; getting up soon after child- birth, and continuing one’s duties; liberal divorce laws; a single stand- ard of morals; equal guardianship; property rights, etc. But some of her demands of 1848 still remain unaccomplished, as for instance, complete emancipation of women so that they may have equal- ity of rights under the law, and the full protection of the Constitution. And with all this public activity, she bore and reared seven children, ﬁve boys and two girls. There is a letter from an admirer of hers, my grandfather, writing from Washington, January 16, 1857, to my aunt Margaret Livingston Stanton, then ﬁve years old. He said: “Tell your mother that I have seen a throng of handsome ladies, but that I had rather see her than the whole of them :————hut I intend to cut her acquaintance unless she writes me a letter.” My memories of my Queenmother, as all of us grandchildren called her, are of a delightful person to live with and play with. Backgammon, chess and checkers were our almost night- ly amusement. I have memories of men and women, colored and white, of high and low estate, seeking her counsel and advice. The mornings she spent writing endless letters and articles. During those years, 1897 to 1902, she wrote her autobiography, “Eighty Years and More”, and also “The Woman’s Bible” (her delight- ful commentaries on the women characters of the Bible and her inter- pretations) . Indefatigable to the end, the day before she died, she wrote a letter to Theodore Roosevelt urging him to include sponsoring woman sulirage in his inaugural address. A great writer, author, feminist, philosopher, orator and reformer, friend of Phillips, Douglass, Carri- son, Greeley, Whittier, the Brights and McLarens and feminists through- out the world, passed on into history the 26th day of October, 1902. The author lived with her during the last years of her life, at 26 West 61 st Street and 250 West 94th Street, New York City. Additional copies can be obtained by writing Box 436, Greenwich, Conn. Price 25 cents, postage paid.
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Title: [Untitled] (lightly shaded background; black and orange figures; one thick vertical line and one thick horizontal like; shape in middle of paper resembles half of an arrow)
Creator: 1923-2010
Description: lightly shaded background; black and orange figures; one thick vertical line and one thick horizontal like; shape in middle of paper resembles half of an arrow
Condition assessment (2014): Good
Date: n.d.

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

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