Shakespeare Play
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
A Winter's Tale
Unidentified group, possibly a mix of students and alumnae, on the steps of Students' Building
View of the college music building from the east
View of the college music building from the east
View of the college music building from the east
Full cast of "Phoebe-in-Fumbleland or Death Begins at 8:15," a skit show presented by the Class of 1937 to the Class of 1938
Caddies' chorus in the skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1925
Metamorpha Sis, a play performed as part of a skit show presented by the Class of 1933 to the Class of 1934
Library scene in "Phoebe-in-Fumbleland or Death Begins at 8:15," a skit show presented by the Class of 1937 to the Class of 1938
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1925
Archaeologist and daughter in Act I of the skit show presented by the Class of 1926 to the Class of 1927
New Lamps for Old, a skit show centered around "Arabian Nights" presented by the Class of 1919 to the Class of 1920. This scene includes students in stereotypical Middle Eastern costumes, some in dark makeup
Rip Van Winkle and friend at the "Old Dutch Cider Mill" in Act II of the skit show presented by the Class of 1927 to the Class of 1928
Dorm room scene in "Phoebe-in-Fumbleland or Death Begins at 8:15," a skit show presented by the Class of 1937 to the Class of 1938
Skit show presented by the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1925
Archaeologist and daughter in the skit show presented by the Class of 1926 to the Class of 1927
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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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