Clippings (information artifacts)

This collection consists of
administrative and financial records, correspondence, and photographs created by
Springside Landscape Restoration, a non-profit organization dedicated to the
preservation and maintenance of Springside--a United States National Historic
Site and the summer home of Matthew Vassar (1792-1868). Publications and
writings about Springside and its designer, landscape architect Andrew Jackson
Downing (1815-1852), as well as records related to Springside from its 20th-century
owners, the Nelson family, are also included.

Materials related to the early years
of the Vassar College Black Studies Program and the student sit-in staged in 1969
for improvements to the program along with other demands relating to the
African-American community both on campus and off.

Material documenting the history of the Vassar College Drama Department and its many components and programs (including the Experimental Theatre). Includes programs, news clippings, production material, photographs, negatives, slides, and film.

An artificial collection of materials documenting the history of Vassar College, collected by various departments of the Library over several decades. There are also some materials on Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, the Hudson Valley, students in general, and other colleges.

The collection contains materials related to Winifred Asprey's work as a mathematician and computer scientist, particularly during her years as a faculty member at Vassar College. Materials include biographical materials, research and teaching materials, writings, and photographs.