Matthew Vassar's preoccupation with many visitos; Babcock's efforts in behalf of Maria Mitchell and his visits to various schools, etc.
Apology for failing to send promised periodical; report on progress of building.
Organization of the College; interested in Raymond for vice-president; etc.
From the title page: "Typescripts prepared by Edward R. Linner, Prof. Emeritus of Chemistry, in 1977/78"
Explaining his position with regard to the controversy over Milo P. Jewett
I received your kind letter... Speaks of plan to celebrate his 75th birhtday. Encoses small portrait used in autograph albums for students.
Letter on Vassar Female College letterhead indicating enclosed cards for admission to the College and to Springside; printed ticket to Springside
Concerning early plans for the College.
Concerning Ostrander.
Letter responding to application and a friendly note
Acknowledging receipt of note with enclosure concerning a matter of business which will be considered at next meeting of Board
Concerning the erection of his statue.
Sending a box of his late wife's clothing.
Here you will find digitized archival collections, oral histories, and more. We are continually expanding the collections and improving access. You may find additional digital resources that reside outside the digital library here, and a selection of Online Exhibitions here.
Collections Overview
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.
The Vassar College herbarium holds over 8,000 specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and algae. Holdings are primarily from northeastern North America, and include collections made by several notable 19th century botanists. To learn more about this project visit the website here.
Vassar College's institutional repository reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community. It provides access to senior theses, peer reviewed open access articles, and projects from a wide range of disciplines.
