Clips of raw footage from the preparation for and beginning of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes visitors and trustees mingling in the Rose Parlor and hallways of Main Bulding; (2:40) the President-elect in her offices; (4:45) Virginia Smith helping Mary
Edited compilation of scenes from the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Begins with a clip from the Octoberth 8th interview with Fergusson, followed by welcoming remarks by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942). Next are portions of remarks by
Edited compilation of scenes from the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes a portion of the procession, the installation by Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942), the inaugural address of Frances D. Fergusson, and the recessional
Edited compilation of scenes from the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes the installation ceremony performed by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942) and Fergusson's address
First part of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes a portion of the procession and welcome remarks by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942). The speakers following include Vassar Student Association President Richard D. Feldman (VC 1987
First part of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes the full procession and welcome remarks by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942). The speakers following include Vassar Student Association President Richard D. Feldman (VC 1987); AAVC
Second and final part of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. This recording begins with the last nine minutes of remarks by University of Rochester President Dennis O'Brien, followed by the installation ceremony performed by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary
Second and final part of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. This recording begins mid-performance of the Vassar College Choir and brass quartet; University of Rochester President Dennis O'Brien; the installation ceremony performed by Chair of the Board of Trustees
Narrated film offering an overview and highlights of the inauguration of Virginia B. Smith. Featured speakers include Barbara Austin Foote (VC 1940), Winifred Asprey (VC 1938 and faculty), Barbara W. Newell (VC 1951 and Wellesley College), Martin Meyerson (University of Pennsylvania), and Elizabeth
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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 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.
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