Cole, Elizabeth (Curtis) — to Mattie, June 15, 1870
1 letter, dated June 15 1870, from Cole (VC 1870) to her friend "Mattie." Cole invites Mattie to Class Day at Vassar College and instructs her on how to meet Cole and find a seat. She also encloses an invitation to the Class Day exercises on June 21st, 1870. The letter and invitation are stamped
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Alumnae in the commencement procession
Alumnae in the commencement procession
Members of the Class of 1920
Students passing diplomas at Commencement
Members of the Class of 1920
Members of the Class of 1920
Faculty and trustees in the commencement procession, with maids looking on from the third floor of Main Building
Class of 1926 in the commencement procession, with maids looking on from the third floor of Main Building
Class of 1926 in the commencement procession, with maids looking on from the third floor of Main Building
Class of 1926 in the commencement procession, with maids looking on from the third floor of Main Building
Members of the Class of 1929 at Commencement
Members of the Class of 1929 at Commencement
Members of the Class of 1929 at Commencement
Class of 1928 in the commencement procession
Class of 1928 in the commencement procession
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