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Drawings (visual works)

Guide to the C. Matilda (Mortimer) Remington Papers, 1851-1871

Collection Title
C. Matilda (Mortimer) Remington
Papers
Abstract
The collection contains
correspondence between C. Matilda (Mortimer) Remington, her brother Benjamin
Mortimer, her sister-in-law Sarah (Bates) Mortimer, and her mother. Also included are
childhood drawings and sketches by Charlotte and a poem entitled "Reading" she wrote
at age 13.
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Guide to the Charlotte Brate Papers, 1932-1963

Collection Title
Charlotte Brate Papers
Abstract
Undated manuscripts of her stories and other writings including text and sketches for THE JOY FAMILY; and clippings, correspondence, and pamphlets concerning her writing, her art, her anti-war poetry, peace demonstrations and letter writing campaigns, and other pacifist concerns, 1932-1963.
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Guide to the Elizabeth Bishop Papers, circa 1880-2023 (bulk 1929-1979)

Collection Title
Elizabeth Bishop Papers
Abstract
Correspondence, diaries, notebooks, manuscripts and drafts, memorabilia, artwork, publications, and photographs relating to Bishop's personal and professional life. Also, letters, minutes, contracts, and financial records from her teaching and publishing activities, 1943-1979; manuscripts, typescripts, drafts, revisions, and fragments of her poetry and prose writings, 1929-1979; Vassar student notebooks, travel diaries, notes from her 17-year residence in Brazil, and family information, 1931-1977; manuscripts, typescripts, articles, essays, and poetry by or about other writers, especially Robert Lowell, 1925-1979; and printed poetry, prose, reviews, and articles by or about Bishop.
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Guide to the Eva March Tappan Papers, 1881-1925

Collection Title
Eva March Tappan Papers
Abstract
Material relating to Tappan's work as a children's book author. Also includes some of her artwork, items relating to her time at Vassar College, and other biographical material.
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Guide to the Jeanne Russell Janish Papers, 1924-circa 1970

Collection Title
Jeanne Russell Janish Papers
Abstract
The collection contains botanical illustrator Jeanne Russell Janish's original paleontology drawings from a class at Stanford University and her original drawings for by Roxana Ferris (Berkeley, University of California Press, 1970). Also included are two oil paint sketches by Janish of Vassar College's Chapel and Library and Chapel.
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Guide to the Maria Mitchell Papers, 1843-2016 (bulk 1853-1889)

Collection Title
Maria Mitchell Papers
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts,
research material, photographs, and glass plate negatives relating to Mitchell's work as an astronomer and
member of the faculty of Vassar College.
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Guide to the Oscar Serlin Collection of George Bernard Shaw Materials, 1920-2006 (bulk 1920-1951)

Collection Title
Oscar Serlin Collection of George Bernard Shaw Materials
Abstract
Portraits of George Bernard Shaw, as well as photographs, framed materials, notes, and memorabilia relating to Shaw.
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Guide to the Rosalind Howe Sturges Allen Papers, 1928-1999

Collection Title
Rosalind Howe Sturges Allen Papers
Creator
Abstract
Research materials, sketches, drawings, published materials, and exhibition materials relating to Rosalind Howe’s work as an artist and architectural cartographer as well as professional correspondence, published materials about Howe, and published materials which included Howe’s work.
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Guide to the Rudolph Ruzicka Ephemera Collection, 1915-1956

Collection Title
Rudolph Ruzicka Ephemera Collection
Abstract
Primarily printed material (greeting cards, pamphlets, programs) relating to or including Ruzicka's work
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Guide to the Ruth Robinson Carroll Papers, 1913-1962

Collection Title
Ruth Robinson Carroll Papers
Abstract
Memory book of Ruth Robinson, 1913-1918; drawings, sketches, and manuscript drafts of Ruth and Latrobe Carroll's children's books, 1934-1962, including , , , , and ; and drafts and published versions of the article "Through the World of Silence," 1950.
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Guide to the Teresa Carreño Papers, 1862-1991 (bulk 1862-1920)

Collection Title
Teresa Carreño Papers
Abstract
Includes musical manuscripts of Carreño and others, such as Edward Macdowell, Amy Beach and Teresita Carreño-Tagliapietra; literary manuscripts of Carreño; letters to and from Carreño and to and from Marta Milinowski, her biographer; and a variety of scrapbooks, diaries and other materials relating to Carreño's life and professional career; Among the correspondents are Frances Macdowell, Gioachino Rossini, Edward Grieg, and Ede Poldini. There are also many articles about Carreño and programs of her concerts.
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Guide to the Vassar College Drama Department Records, circa 1910-2008

Collection Title
Vassar College Drama Department Records
Abstract
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.
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Guide to the Vassar College Photograph Files, approximately 1865-2014

Collection Title
Vassar College Photograph Collection
Abstract
Photographs of Vassar College events, programs, buildings, grounds, faculty, students, staff and administration.
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Guide to the Werner Pfeiffer Collection, 1953-2017

Collection Title
Werner Pfeiffer Collection
Abstract
Prints, drawings, paintings, collages, sculptures and artists books created by Pfeiffer, as well as publicity material and other records relating to his art career.
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Guide to William and Sally Rhoads Collection of Elverhoj, 1887-1985 (bulk 1901-1942)

Collection Title
William and Sally Rhoads Collection of Elverhoj
Abstract
This collection consists of artwork, correspondence, printed ephemera, photographs, and publications created by or related to the Elverhoj Colony of Artists and Craftsmen (1912-1934) and its founding members, particularly A. H. (Anders Hansen) Andersen.
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