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Vassar College Student Diaries

Elwell, Abbie (Nickerson). Diary, 1878-1928

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Date
1878-1928
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Her diary entries describe her arrival at Vassar, entrance examinations, and details of student life, like walks to the cider mill, gymnastics, ice skating. She also includes descriptions and anecdotes from classes, religious services, and lectures. She mentions the Sophomore Party, the Society for

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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 Springside Landscape Restoration Records, 1870-2024 (bulk 1972-2017)

Collection Title
Springside Landscape Restoration Records
Creator
Springside Landscape Restoration
Abstract
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.
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Guide to the Vassar College Social Museum Records, 1937-1947

Collection Title
Vassar College Social Museum Records
Abstract
Material pertaining to projects and exhibits conducted by the Museum, 1937-1947. Topics include Latin America, the dairy industry, child welfare, folk art, housing, public health, science and industry, as well as economic and social issues in Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County.
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Somos Vecinos Oral History Project

Interview with Ambioris Guerra

Date
July 8, 2024
Description

Owner of Nelly's Restaurant, Ambioris talks about his childhood in the Dominican Republic, the impact of his family, his early years in New York City, and running a restaurant in Poughkeepsie.

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Interview with Doris Martinez

Date
June 6, 2024
Description

Owner of Roatan Honduras Restaurant, Doris talks about he childhood in rural Honduras, her family, her faith, the challenges of migration, and the joys of running a Honduran restaurant in her newfound home of Poughkeepsie.

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Interview with Fernando Melendez & Mayra Leticia Molina Díaz

Date
July 15, 2024
Description

Married couple and owners of Roatan Honduras Restaurant, Fernando and Mayra talk about growing up in rural Honduras, the reasons so many Hondurans migrate, the challenges of migration, and their dreams for the future.

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Interview with Lorena Vasquez Zarate

Date
June 19, 2024
Description

Owner of El Chapulin Colorado Ice Cream, Lorena talks about her childhood in rural Mexico (Oaxaca), the impact of her parents, her decision to come to Poughkeepsie, the difficulties of starting over in a new country, and the joy of having her own restaurant.

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Interview with Raymundo Ojeda Pérez

Date
June 17, 2024
Description

Owner of Gisselle's Bakery, Raymundo talks about his childhood in rural Mexico (Oaxaca), the impact of his parents, his decision to migrate at a young age, and the story of how he became a baker.

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Interview with Victoria McDermott

Date
July 24, 2024
Description

Owner of Sinaloan inspired restaurant, La Vickyna, Victoria talks about growing up in rural Mexico (Sinaloa), her decision to migrate, motherhood, relationships, the story of becoming a restaurant owner.

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Vassar College Student Diaries

Raymond, Cornelia M. Diary, 1894

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Date
1894
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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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Short entries in a page a day format. Generally, she writes on her health (including vaccinations and taking electricity), social events, student life, family news, and prayer meetings. She feels a strong religious devotion, and tries to convert others, including a Jew (February 25th) and an

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Raymond, Cornelia M. Diary, 1901

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Date
1901
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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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Short entries in a page a day format. Raymond describes her social life, academic classes, and the books she reads. She also includes her worries over her mother's health. She writes about the concerts and lectures that she attends, including Jacob Riis and a lecture at her church on the "Race

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Vassar College Student Scrapbooks

Vassar College Student Scrapbooks

MacLeish, Martha (Hillard). Scrapbook, [1874-]1878
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The Student Scrapbooks collection provides access to scrapbooks from Vassar students from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Students include Adelaide Claflin Mansfield, 1893-1897; Anne Southworth Wyman, 1878-1932; Caroline Barnes Ross, 1901-1906, Elizabeth French Babbott, 1910-1912

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