Commencement

Class of 1922 in the commencement procession
Class of 1922 in the commencement procession
Class of 1924 in the commencement procession
Faculty and trustees in the commencement procession
Students passing diplomas at Commencement
Alumnae in the commencement procession
A member of the Class of 1932 at commencement
Dean Ella McCaleb at Commencement
Class of 1928 in the commencement procession
Students passing diplomas at Commencement
Faculty and trustees in the commencement procession, with maids looking on from the third floor of Main Building
Students passing diplomas at Commencement
Copy photograph of students walking at commencement
Members of the Class of 1932 at Commencement with family
Members of the Class of 1918 at Commencement
Class of 1927 in the commencement procession
Class of 1922 in the commencement procession
A member of the Class of 1929 with family at commencement
Members of the Class of 1925 at Commencement
Students passing diplomas at Commencement
Class of 1921 passing diplomas at commencement
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.