President Virgina Smith speaking at end of the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar College (AAVC). The next segment is a reception for the Class of 1951 in the Jade Room and the Art Gallery in Taylor Hall. The reception is followed by views of the work of Nancy Graves (VC 1961) and a
First part of the 1983 commencement ceremony. Includes the Daisy Chain and the procession (30 minutes); welcome remarks by President Virginia Smith; President of the Class of 1983, Angel Marvin; the commencement address by Meryl Streep (VC 1971); and the president's conferral of the degree. (Film
First part of the 1984 commencement ceremony. Includes the Daisy Chain and the procession (32 minutes); welcome remarks by President Virginia Smith; an address by the President of the Class of 1984, Frederika Horstman; and President's Smith's introduction of television journalist Jim Lehrer
First part of the 1985 commencement ceremony. Includes the Daisy Chain and the procession (27 minutes); introduction of President Virginia Smith by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Janney; remarks by President Smith, an address by the President of the Class of 1985, Deborah Daigle, and President
First part of the 1986 commencement ceremony. Includes the Daisy Chain and the procession (23 minutes); introduction of President Virginia Smith by Chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Janney (VC 1942); remarks by President Smith, and an an address by the President of the Class of 1986, Lorin
Second part of the 1983 commencement ceremony. Includes the presentation of diplomas, closing remarks by President Virginia Smith, and the recessional
Second part of the 1984 commencement ceremony. Continues Jim Lehrer's address, followed by President Smith's conferral of the degree, presentation of diplomas, and closing remarks by President Virginia Smith
Second and final part of the 1985 commencement ceremony. Continues Mario Cuomo's address, followed by President Smith's conferral of the degree, presentation of diplomas, closing remarks by President Virginia Smith, and the recessional. [Video glitches the last 1-2 minutes of the recording.]
Second and final part of the 1986 commencement ceremony. Includes President's Smith's introduction of cartoonist Gray Trudeau, Trudeau's address, President Smith's conferral of the degree, presentation of diplomas, closing remarks by President Virginia Smith, and the recessional
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
Narrated film offering an overview and highlights of the inauguration of Virginia B. Smith. Featured speakers include Barbara Austin Foote (VC 1940), Winifred Asprey (VC 1938 and faculty), Barbara W. Newell (VC 1951 and Wellesley College), Martin Meyerson (University of Pennsylvania), and Elizabeth
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The Archives & Special Collections Library is part of the Vassar College Libraries system. It holds the rare book, manuscript, and archival collections of the college. It collects, preserves, and makes available rare and unique collections, and also engages in teaching and outreach activities. This collection of finding aids describe items in both the Virginia B. Smith Memorial Manuscript Collection and the College Archives.
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