Vigorous rebuttal of a letter from Jewett criticising his policies with regard to the construction of Main Building.
Letter responding to application enclosing a pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Directors
Response to applicant
Acknowledging a note of appreciation for a lecture by ""Miss Dickinson"". Comments on the subject of her lecture, ""Woman Suffrage"".
Concerning the opening of the College
Letter responding to application and a friendly note
Invitation to visit the College and himself; suggested exchange of photographs.
Copy of catalogue sent for publication in magazine.
Publication of article in magazine; women teachers (maria Mitchell), etc.
Concerning the agreement in regard to the art collection, ""in belief that you are laboring under a wide misapprehension or mis-recollection to the facts i know your earliest attention to them."
On the progress of the change in name.
Describes brief vists to the College and comments on forthcoming articles in Godey's Lady's Book.
Chiefly on College affairs; comments on Godey's Lady's Book.
Acknowledgment of proofs for article; appointment of Mrs. Cuddehy doubtful, etc.
Financial matters (college tuition, etc.)
Name of the College; Dr. Raymond's ""Prospectus,"" etc.
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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.
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