Professor Henry Van Ingen wearing a black hat and dark suit. He is seated, holding a book. Also shows two female students wearing hats and long dresses, standing in front of Vassar Lake and trees. A bridge crosses the lake.
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. A small building, chickens and people on penny
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.