First part of the 1991 baccalaureate service held in the Vassar Chapel, sponsored by the Black Commencement Committee. Includes the procession; an opening prayer by Rev. Richard Thompson; welcome by President Frances Fergusson; a performance by the Martin Luther King Choir; a scripture reading by
Second and final part of the 1991 baccalaureate service. Includes the end of Jesse Jackson's address; a second performance by the West Point Gospel Choir; and an address by Ria Grosvenor (VC 1991), Chair of the Black Commencement Committee, accompanied by committee members Yolanda Hill (VC 1991) and
Wooden bridge leading to path around Sunset Lake
View from Sunset Hill of the tops of buildings as well as the power plant chimney
View from Sunset Hill of the tops of buildings. Cropped version of Box269_026
Dedication of the Chapel Gate on Raymond Avenue, a gift of the Class of 1882
Procession to the dedication of the Chapel Gate on Raymond Avenue, a gift of the Class of 1882
Dedication of the Chapel Gate on Raymond Avenue, a gift of the Class of 1882
Procession to the dedication of the Chapel Gate on Raymond Avenue, a gift of the Class of 1882
Dedication of the Chapel Gate on Raymond Avenue, a gift of the Class of 1882
Procession to the dedication of the Chapel Gate on Raymond Avenue, a gift of the Class of 1882
Chapel Gate on Raymond Avenue, a gift of the Class of 1882
Daisy Chain of an unidentified class
Rehearsal for Class Day exercises
The Class of 1951 at a welcome reception in Noyes Hall, followed by a lecture by physics professor Morton Tavel in the Powerhouse Theater [Audio and video quality varies]
Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC) at Walker Fieldhouse. Recording does not include complete footage of the entire meeting. The next segment is a Nancy Graves exhibit and reception for the Class of 1951 in the Jade Room and the Art Gallery in Taylor Hall. [Audio and
The Class of 1951 at a welcome reception in Noyes Hall, followed by a lecture by physics professor Morton Tavel In the Powerhouse Theater. (The first minute is from Saturday night at Noyes.) [Audio and video quality varies]
The Class of 1951 attending a lecture by physics professor Morton Tavel In the Powerhouse Theater. The next segment is the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC). It does not include footage of the entire meeting. [Audio and video quality varies]
President Virgina Smith speaking at end of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC). The next segment is a reception for the Class of 1951 in the Jade Room and the Art Gallery in Taylor Hall. The reception is followed by views of the work of Nancy Graves (VC 1961) and a
The first 11 minutes are the Class of 1951 leaving reunion on Sunday. The next 35 minutes are of a gathering in Noyes Hall on Saturday night. The rest switches back to folks leaving on Sunday. [Audio and video quality is poor]
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