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Lossing, Benson J. (Benson John), 1813-1891

Benson John Lossing: Vassar College trustee, 1861-1891

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19-?
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Head and shoulders picture of Benson J. Lossing as a mature man with beard. He is wearing a black bow tie, white shirt and dark suit.

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Guide to the Benson J. Lossing Papers, 1861-1891

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Benson J. Lossing Papers
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Correspondence concerning Vassar College activities, speeches, and engagements with Lyman Abbott, Nathan Bishop, Stephan M. Buckingham, Charles S. Farrar, Milo P. Jewett, Maria Mitchell, John H. Raymond, Lucy M. Salmon, James Monroe Taylor, Matthew Vassar, and Henry Van Ingen, with some family correspondence. Other items include his notes from a trip to Washington, D.C. in 1861, and miscellaneous programs.
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Guide to the Ruth Lamb Atkinson Papers, 1781-1970 (bulk 1928-1947)

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Ruth Lamb Atkinson Papers
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Correspondence, clippings, reports, speeches, articles, pamphlets, and government documents relating to Atkinson's work in advertising and with the Food and Drug Administration. Also includes collected Americana and Indian art and manuscripts.
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Guide to the Sarah Josepha Hale Papers, 1850-1877 (bulk 1863-1867)

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Sarah Josepha Hale Papers
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Thirty original letters by Hale and typescript copies of letters to and from Hale (originals also available) concerning the inclusion of the word "female" in Vassar Female College, women's education, other business of Vassar College, missionary work, and women in the church. Other correspondents include Milo P. Jewett, Benson J. Lossing, John H. Raymond, and Matthew Vassar.
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Vassar Female College

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12453-Service File.jpg
Date
186-?
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Main Building of Vassar College with paths, small trees and people.

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