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Guide to the Margaret H. Laidlaw Richardson Papers, 1916-1928

Collection Title
Margaret H. Laidlaw Richardson
Papers
Creator
Richardson, Margaret H. Laidlaw, 1900-1998
Abstract
A collection of papers created by Margaret H. Laidlaw Richardson (VC 1923) during
her time at Vassar College, including a photograph album; Vassar College exams, syllabi, and grades; and College Entrance
Exam exams and scores.
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Guide to the Mary Augusta Scott Papers, approximately 1870-1917

Collection Title
Mary Augusta Scott Papers
Creator
Scott, Mary Augusta, 1851-1918
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts, printed material, journals and photographs relating to Scott's personal life and professional life as an author and professor of English at Smith College.
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Guide to the Microfilmed Matthew Vassar Papers, 1797-1890

Collection Title
Matthew Vassar Papers, Microfilm,
Abstract
Papers created by and relating to Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College, on microfilm.
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Guide to the Middle States Association Accreditation Records, 1897, 1959-2009

Collection Title
Middle States Association Accreditation Records
Abstract
Reports and preparatory material for accreditation by the Middle States Association.
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Guide to the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Papers, 1948-1983

Collection Title
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Papers
Creator
McKenna, Rosalie Thorne
Abstract
The collection consists primarily of photographs taken by American photographer Rosalie Thorne "Rollie" McKenna (1918-2003) that document life and events at
Vassar College during the 1950s and 1960s, including contact sheets, negatives, and prints. It also includes photographs taken by
McKenna of Springside National Historic Site, Matthew Vassar's former estate in
Poughkeepsie, as well as correspondence with the National Park Service.
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Guide to the Sarah Josepha Hale Papers, 1850-1877 (bulk 1863-1867)

Collection Title
Sarah Josepha Hale Papers
Creator
Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell, 1788-1879
Abstract
Thirty original letters by Hale and typescript copies of letters to and from Hale (originals also available) concerning the inclusion of the word "female" in Vassar Female College, women's education, other business of Vassar College, missionary work, and women in the church. Other correspondents include Milo P. Jewett, Benson J. Lossing, John H. Raymond, and Matthew Vassar.
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Guide to the Vassar College Programs Scrapbooks, 1865-1982

Collection Title
Vassar College Programs Scrapbooks
Abstract
Scrapbooks containing programs relating to
Vassar College events.
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Guide to the Vassar College Realia Collection, circa 1648-2020 (bulk 1818-2000)

Collection Title
Vassar College Realia Collection
Abstract
The collection consists of physical culture materials and objects related to Matthew Vassar, his family, and Vassar College, as well as miscellaneous items of historical note.
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Guide to the Vassar College Scrapbooks, 1860-1978

Collection Title
Vassar College Scrapbooks
Abstract
Scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings
and programs relating to Vassar College events and issues.
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Guide to the Woman Suffrage and Women's Rights Collection, 1866–1989

Collection Title
Woman Suffrage and Women's Rights Collection
Abstract
An artificial collection of
petitions, speeches, correspondence, publications, scrapbooks, and broadsides
relating to the struggles for woman suffrage and other women's rights. Includes
documents relating to debates over the suffrage issue at Vassar College.
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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Halloween party

93153-Service File.jpg
Date
1921-10-21
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Students and a faculty member at a "Hallowe'en" party bonfire

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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Halloween party

93154-Service File.jpg
Date
1921-10-21
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Student at a "Hallowe'en" party having her palm read by a another student in a costume intended to represent Romani dress

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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Halloween party

93155-Service File.jpg
Date
1921-10-21
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Students and a faculty member at a "Hallowe'en" party bonfire

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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Halloween party

93156-Service File.jpg
Date
1921-10-21
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Students at a Halloween party standing around a keg of apple cider, some holding doughnuts. One student is wearing a stereotypical Romani costume

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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Halloween party

93157-Service File.jpg
Date
1921-10-21
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Students and a faculty member at a "Hallowe'en" party bonfire

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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Halloween party

93158-Service File.jpg
Date
1921-10-21
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Student at a Halloween party having her palm read by a another student is wearing a stereotypical Romani costume

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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Halloween party

93159-Service File.jpg
Date
1921-10-21
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Students at a Halloween party standing around a keg of apple cider, some holding doughnuts. One student is wearing a stereotypical Romani costume

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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Halloween party

93163-Service File.jpg
Date
1921-10-21
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Students and a faculty member with doughnuts at a "Hallowe'en" party

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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Ice harvest, Vassar Lake

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Date
1900-1930
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Men cutting ice on Vassar Lake and running it up a belt to be stored in the ice houses

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Wolven Glass Plate Negative Collection

Ice harvest, Vassar Lake

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Date
1900-1930
Content Warning
The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc
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Two men guiding a horse-drawn ice plow on Vassar Lake

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