Head and shoulders picture of Lepha N. Clarke wearing a white collar, black lace bow and dark, button-down clothing.
Waterfront buildings with sign labelled """"M. Vassar & Co's Brewery"""". Also shows boats, train and people.
Brewery with people, horse-drawn carts and wagons filled with barrels.
Facial picture of Maria Mitchell.
Full-length picture of Maria Mitchell wearing a dark hat, long, button-down dress and shawl. She is seated behind a table, her chin is resting on her right hand and her left hand is holding the page of an open book.
Head and shoulders picture of Maria Mitchell wearing a white blouse and dark clothing. Her cheek is resting on her right hand.
Half-length picture of Maria Mitchell wearing a dark hat, white ruffled blouse and dark suit. She is seated.
Full-length picture of Maria Mitchell and her father, William. She is wearing a dark headpiece, white collar and long, dark button-down dress. She is seated on the right of a small, round table, her cheek is resting on her right hand and her left hand is pointing to papers on the table. Her father
Full-length picture of Maria Mitchell and her father, William. She is wearing a dark headpiece, white collar and long, dark button-down dress. She is seated on the right of a small, round table, her cheek is resting on her right hand and her left hand is pointing to papers on the table. Her father
Head and shoulders picture of Mary E. Allen.
Head and shoulders oval picture of Mary Fletcher Mackie wearing earrings, black choker, necklace, white lace collar and dark, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar as a mature man wearing glasses.
Three-quarter length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt, black suit and black gloves. He is seated, holding a curved-top cane in his right hand. His dog, Tip, is standing on a chair next to him.
Half-length, oval, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white, ruffled shirt and dark suit.
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white shirt and dark suit. He is seated, holding a newspaper.
Half-length, oval, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white, ruffled shirt and dark suit.
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an older man wearing glasses, dark tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is seated, holding a curved-top cane in his left hand.
Bust of Matthew Vassar.
Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is standing, looking at a pocket watch in front of a balustrade and pillar.
Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, dark tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is standing, his left hand resting on a box labeled """"Vassar College funds"""" and his right hand holding a key. The box is on a cloth covered table on the right. A pillar and drape with tassel is on the
Here you will find digitized archival collections, oral histories, and more. We are continually expanding the collections and improving access. You may find additional digital resources that reside outside the digital library here, and a selection of Online Exhibitions here.
Collections Overview
The Archives & Special Collections Library is part of the Vassar College Libraries system. It holds the rare book, manuscript, and archival collections of the college. It collects, preserves, and makes available rare and unique collections, and also engages in teaching and outreach activities. This collection of finding aids describe items in both the Virginia B. Smith Memorial Manuscript Collection and the College Archives.
The Vassar College herbarium holds over 8,000 specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and algae. Holdings are primarily from northeastern North America, and include collections made by several notable 19th century botanists. To learn more about this project visit the website here.
Vassar College's institutional repository reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community. It provides access to senior theses, peer reviewed open access articles, and projects from a wide range of disciplines.