Fergusson, Frances D. (Frances Daly)

AAVC (Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College) panel discussion chaired by President-elect Fergusson the morning of her inauguration. The speakers were Willa Baker (VC 1987), Maryellen Hadjisky (VC 1945), Helen King Ikeler (VC 1922), Judith West McCarter (VC 1962), Demetrios Papanikolas ( VC 1987)

Second and last part of the AAVC panel discussion chaired by President-elect Fergusson. The speakers were Willa Baker (VC 1987), Maryellen Hadjisky (VC 1945), Helen King Ikeler (VC 1922), Judith West McCarter (VC 1962), Demetrios Papanikolas ( VC 1987), Mediera Meder (VC 1937), Katharine Forbes

Clips of raw footage from the preparation for and beginning of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes visitors and trustees mingling in the Rose Parlor and hallways of Main Bulding; (2:40) the President-elect in her offices; (4:45) Virginia Smith helping Mary

Edited compilation of scenes from the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes the installation ceremony performed by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942) and Fergusson's address

Edited compilation of scenes from the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Begins with a clip from the Octoberth 8th interview with Fergusson, followed by welcoming remarks by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942). Next are portions of remarks by

Edited compilation of scenes from the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes a portion of the procession, the installation by Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942), the inaugural address of Frances D. Fergusson, and the recessional

First part of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes a portion of the procession and welcome remarks by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942). The speakers following include Vassar Student Association President Richard D. Feldman (VC 1987

First part of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. Includes the full procession and welcome remarks by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Draper Janney (VC 1942). The speakers following include Vassar Student Association President Richard D. Feldman (VC 1987); AAVC

Second and final part of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. This recording begins with the last nine minutes of remarks by University of Rochester President Dennis O'Brien, followed by the installation ceremony performed by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary

Second and final part of the inauguration of Frances Fergusson as President of Vassar College. This recording begins mid-performance of the Vassar College Choir and brass quartet; University of Rochester President Dennis O'Brien; the installation ceremony performed by Chair of the Board of Trustees

Interview by the Vassar Press Office with Frances D. Fergusson in the President's House three days before her inauguration. The interviewers' voices are frequently inaudible.

Raw footage from the picnic on Ballentine Field, outside Walker Field House, the evening before inauguration. Includes a performance by the Vassar Jazz Band

President-elect Fergusson visiting the first four of nine dormitory open house events, where each dorm was meant to represent a different presidential era of Vassar history. The dorms visited were Lathrop, Jewett, Raymond, and Main. There was dancing, an acapella group performance (the Raymond

President-elect Fergusson visiting the second four of nine dormitory open house events. The dorms visited were Davison, Josselyn, Strong and Cushing. President Emeritus Alan Simpson can be seen at the Cushing House event.

President-elect Fergusson visiting the last of nine dormitory open house events. The dorm visited, which is either Noyes or Ferry House, was having a casino-themed event

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

Third 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.