Head and shoulders picture of J. Ryland Kendrick as a mature man wearing a black bow tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of James Monroe Taylor as a mature man with mustache. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of James N. Schou wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of James Orton with mustache and beard. He is wearing a dark bow tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Half-length picture of James Vassar as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black coat. He is seated, holding a cane in his right hand.
Half-length picture of James Vassar as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black coat. He is seated, holding a cane in his right hand.
Head and shoulders picture of Jane Johnson wearing a white collar and dark, button-down clothing.
The collection includes correspondence of Jasper Parrish, 1790-1829, and others, 1757-1869, relating to the Painted Post treaty, payments to Indians, supplies to the Seneca mission, conduct of the St. Regis Indians, and work of the Quakers among the Indians. There are addresses and messages, 1803
Head and shoulders picture of John Guy Vassar as a mature man with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and suit.
Head and shoulders picture of John Howard Raymond as a mature man with beard. He is wearing glasses, black bow tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of John Howard Raymond as a mature man with mustache and beard. He is wearing glasses, black bow tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Written on back: "Judge Daniel Cady",Item from the Elizabeth Cady Staton Papers, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College. The collection includes a variety of materials on such subjects as women's rights, suffrage, feminism, religion, abolition, temperance, travel, and social
Written on back: "Judge Daniel Cady",Item from the Elizabeth Cady Staton Papers, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College. The collection includes a variety of materials on such subjects as women's rights, suffrage, feminism, religion, abolition, temperance, travel, and social
Picture of Karen Roberson and Naimah Petigny taken during interview.
Photo of Kim Squillace in police uniform.
Picture of Kim Squillace with Gloria Steinem.
Picture of Lance Ringel during the interview.
Head and shoulders photograph of Laura Webster, daughter of Dr. Helen W. Webster, Vassar College physician
A crowd of mostly women are watching men use a hoist to set the cornerstone upon the brick foundation of the Vassar College Chapel. Large trees in leaf are in the background.
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.
