MacCracken, H. N. (Henry Noble), 1880-1970

Students and faculty carrying signs protesting war. Henry Noble MacCracken is pictured

Salary Endowment Fund Committee, including, from left to right: Bertha Bacon Affeld, Julius H. Barnes, Edna W. Brezee, May Childs Parsons, Arthur L. Lesher, Henry Noble MacCracken, Helen Kenyon, Millie Ross, Ada Thurston, Caroline Barnes Ross, Burges Johnson, and George H. Nettleton

1961 revision of the silent film written, directed, and shot in 1931 by Vassar graduate Marvin Breckinridge (VC 1927), a self-taught filmmaker. The original "She Goes to Vassar" was a silent film, following a freshman (Shirley Ewald, VC 1933) through the course of her first year at the college

Architect Charles Collins speaking on the steps of the college library during the ceremonial handing of key for the opening of additions to the Thompson Memorial Library. President MacCracken and librarian Amy L. Reed stand nearby. The event was part of that year's Founder's Day

Architect Charles Collins handing keys to President MacCracken during the opening event for the additions to the college library. Librarian Amy L. Reed is on the right. The event was part of that year's Founder's Day

Unidentified group. Possibly participants in either the father-daughter baseball game or the faculty-student baseball game. President MacCracken is in the group

Unidentified group. Possibly participants in either the father-daughter baseball game or the faculty-student baseball game. President MacCracken is in the group

Professionally edited film commemorating the 75th anniversary of Vassar College. The bulk of the film centers on the weekend of commencement, but it begins with the dedication of Baldwin Infirmary. People visible at the dedication include President Henry Noble MacCracken and Jane North Baldwin

Silent film with title cards featuring members of the Class of 1915 at their 18th reunion. Events featured include the Alumnae Parade and Class Day exercises. The Class of 1873 lead the parade from Rockfeller Hall to the President's House where President H. N. MacCracken and his wife Marjorie Dodd

Ground breaking for Williams House, a new building for faculty housing. Harriet Trumbull Williams (VC 1870) and President MacCracken stand in the center and students look on. There is also an unidentified man holding what appear to be building plans.

Ground breaking for Williams House, a new building for faculty housing. Harriet Trumbull Williams (VC 1870) wields the spade while President MacCracken and students look on. There is also an unidentified man holding what appear to be building plans.

Ground breaking for Williams House, a new building for faculty housing. Dean Ella McCaleb is speaking. Harriet Trumbull Williams (VC 1870), President MacCracken, and students look on.

Personal camera footage from Founder's Day 1931 and 1932 as well as Class Day 1932. Scenes from Founder's Day 1931 begin with a treasure hunt, followed by the faculty-student baseball game, the hoop-rolling contest (won by Marcia Wheelock, VC 1931), and dancing the Virginia Reel to a performance by

Personal camera footage taken by Margaret (Loose) Krell, Class of 1939, and her friends and family. There are many scenes of campus during winter, including Taylor Gate, Thompson Library, Sunset Lake, Skinner Hall, the Vassar Chapel, Main Building, the Residential Quad, and Alumnae House, as well as

Archival footage taken by Elizabeth S. Brooks (VC 1935) and her family. Begins with the Class of 1935 walking in the commencement processional, followed by a brief clip of Brooks feeding goldfish with a Vassar friend. Next is footage of the 1935 Alumnae Parade beginning with the Class of 1885 and