Commencement

Alumnae in the commencement procession
Alumnae in the commencement procession
Class of 1927 in the commencement procession
Class of 1934 passing diplomas at Commencement
A member of the Class of 1929 with family
Alumnae in the commencement procession
Class of 1922 in the commencement procession
Class of 1923 in the commencement procession
Class of 1934 passing diplomas at Commencement
Group of women who either spoke or attended an unidentified conference at Vassar College
Group of women who either spoke or attended an unidentified conference at Vassar College
Group of women who either spoke or attended an unidentified conference at Vassar College
Stained glass window depicting the Lady Elena Lucretia Cornaro-Piscopia
Unidentified group in costume outside the chapel
Unidentified group in costume outside the chapel
One of a set of five seventeenth century tapestries depicting the story of Cupid and Psyche
One of a set of five seventeenth century tapestries depicting the story of Cupid and Psyche
One of a set of five seventeenth century tapestries depicting the story of Cupid and Psyche
One of a set of five seventeenth century tapestries depicting the story of Cupid and Psyche
One of a set of five seventeenth century tapestries depicting the story of Cupid and Psyche
One of a set of five seventeenth century tapestries depicting the story of Cupid and Psyche
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.