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The Archives & Special Collections Library is part of the Vassar College Libraries system. It holds the rare book, manuscript, and archival collections of the college. It collects, preserves, and makes available rare and unique collections, and also engages in teaching and outreach activities. This collection of finding aids describe items in both the Virginia B. Smith Memorial Manuscript Collection and the College Archives.
The Vassar College herbarium holds over 15,000 specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and algae. Holdings are primarily from northeastern North America, and include collections made by several notable 19th century botanists.
Vassar College's institutional repository reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community. It provides access to many collections, including a variety of senior theses and projects from disciplines ranging from American Culture to Urban Studies.
Other collections in our Digital Library archive, including the Einstein Collection, The Susan B. Anthony Collection, The John Parrish papers, and more.