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Matthew Vassar Papers

Date
1797-01-01T00:00:01Z-1890-12-31T23:59:59Z
Abstract

Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College, was born in the County of Norfolk, England, emigrated with his parents and other family members to Dutchess County, N.Y., in 1796. Vassar College was chartered in 1861 and opened its doors to students in 1865. It was not the first venture in higher

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