North view of Raymond Avenue as an unpaved road lined by trees in leaf. A wooden fence is on the left. A stone wall is on the right.
Observatory of Vassar College with path, lawn and trees. Building is partially covered by vines. Two people are seated on the lawn, another is on the steps.
Professor Maria Mitchell and six female students wearing long, dark dresses. They are seated, standing or kneeling by two telescopes in front of the Vassar College Observatory. Part of a lamp post is on the left and a tree in leaf is on the right. Also shows tables, chairs and paths.
Calisthenium and Riding Academy of Vassar College with paths, lawn and trees in leaf. Building is partially covered by vines.
Large group of students wearing long dresses by rowboats on Vassar Lake. A few are holding parasols. Also shows wooden fences and large trees in leaf.
Large group of students wearing long dresses by rowboats on Vassar Lake. A few are holding parasols. Also shows wooden fences and large trees in leaf.
Large group of students wearing long dresses, some with hats. Tall evergreens are in the background.
Northeast view of Main Building of Vassar College with path, lawn and trees.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A brick wall is on each side. Trees are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main Building is seen through the arch. Also shows the gatekeeper and two children (one
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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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