Poughkeepsie (N.Y.)

Narrated film about the Inauguration of Virginia Smith as President of Vassar College. Includes clips of the procession into the Vassar College Chapel. followed by remarks by Barbara Austin Foote (VC 1940), President of the Alumne and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC); Winifred A. Asprey

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First part of Palm Sunday Chapel services, dedicated to Black Alumnae/Alumni and officiated by Reverend Petero A. Sabune (VC 1977). Video quality is poor. Audio quality varies.

First part of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC). Includes classes parading into Walker Field House

First part of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC), held in Walker Field House

Vassar Press Secretary Dixie Sheridan interviewing alums as they enter the chapel for the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC). She spoke to members of the Classes of 1933, 1952, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980. Members of the Class of 1933 included Polly Bryan and Caroline

First part of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC), held in Walker Field House

First part of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC). Includes classes parading into Walker Field House

First part of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC), held in Walker Field House

Second and final part of Palm Sunday Chapel services, dedicated to Black Alumnae/Alumni and officiated by Reverend Petero A. Sabune (VC 1977)

Second and final part of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC), held in Walker Field House. President Fergusson addresses the classes at the end of the meeting

Second and final part of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC), held in Walker Field House

Alums leaving the chapel after the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC), followed by Vassar Press Secretary Dixie Sheridan interviewing members of the Class of 1977 and 1979. She also spoke to Kitty Kitchel Lincoln (VC 1933), chair of her class's 50th Reunion Fund