Matthew Vassar Papers
Letter Book, 1860-1868
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Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Matthew Vassar Papers
Matthew Vassar Papers
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1797-01-01T00:00:01Z-1890-12-31T23:59:59Z
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Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College, was born in the County of Norfolk, England, emigrated with his parents and other family members to Dutchess County, N.Y., in 1796. Vassar College was chartered in 1861 and opened its doors to students in 1865. It was not the first venture in higher
Matthew Vassar Papers
Memorial remarks made to M. Jewett in my office, 17 Mar 1864: . .
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March 17, 1864
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Memorial remarks made to M. Jewett in my office
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The Library Café
Miriam Cohen and Mark G. Seidl
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November 4, 2020
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"Miriam Cohen, Professor of History on the Evalyn Clark Chair at Vassar College, and Vassar Special Collections Librarian and Cataloger Mark G. Seidl will discuss the exhibition entitled Votes for Women: Vassar and the Politics of Women's Suffrage, sponsored by the Vassar College Libraries to
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The Library Café
Nicholas Adams
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February 5, 2014
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Architectural historian and Mary Conover Mellon Professor of Art Nicholas Adams talks about the exhibition now on view in the Vassar College Library, Art Library, and Frances Lehman Loeb Center entitled: The Architect's Library: Notable Books on Architectural Themes in the Vassar College Library.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
Suggestions in the matters of proceeding with the work of Vassar College, and ""Matters for consideration in locating grounds for Vassar Female College"
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Suggestions in the matters of proceeding with the work of Vassar College, and ""Matters for consideration in locating grounds for Vassar Female College"
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The Library Café
Thomas Edward Hill
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October 17, 2018
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In this installment of our series on the value of the liberal arts in contemporary society, Milly Budny (VC'71), Founding Director of the Research Group on Manuscript Evidence, turns the table to interview Library Cafe host and Vassar College Art Librarian Thomas Hill about the Library Cafe, his
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The Library Café
Thomas Edward Hill
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October 10, 2018
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In this installment of our series on the value of the liberal arts in contemporary society, Milly Budny (VC'71), Founding Director of the Research Group on Manuscript Evidence, turns the table to interview Library Cafe host and Vassar College Art Librarian Thomas Hill about the Library Cafe, his
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Anna E. Murphy, 4 Feb 1863:
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February 4, 1863
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Letter responding to application
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to "Dear Sir" [John H. Raymond], 11 Jul 1864
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July 11, 1864
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Concerning Harloe's failure and other items of college business.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to A.S. Pease
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December 7, 1862
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Letter about the safe arrival in NY of M.P. Jewett and John B. Brackett from Europe
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Benson J. Lossing (2 letters), 2 Jul 1867: . .
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July 2, 1867
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Arranging for the binding of 1000 copies of Lossing's "Vassar College and Its Founder."
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Benson J. Lossing, 1 Jul 1867
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July 1, 1867
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Explaining delay in receipt of notes. Refers to ""Vassar College and Its Founder."
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Benson J. Lossing, 14 Feb 1861
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February 14, 1861
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You will perceive from a copy of the charter herewith...
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Benson J. Lossing, 15 Feb 1867
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February 15, 1867
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Benson J. Lossing, 15 Jun 1867
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June 15, 1867
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Stating his decision against the free distribution of ""Vassar College and Its Founder"" to the pupils, etc.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Benson J. Lossing, 22 Feb 1867
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February 22, 1867
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I have read your note...and in reply would say, that the whole affair is in your hands & keeping...
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Benson J. Lossing, 24 May 1864
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May 24, 1864
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Asking Mr. lossing to accompany Buckingham and Vassar to the College for advice on cabinet room, etc.
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Matthew Vassar Papers
to Benson J. Lossing, 27 Jun 1866
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June 27, 1864
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Sending mRS. hale a copy of act changing name of college. Has copy of ""Dog Tip"" and picture of birthplace for addressee.
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