Commencement

Class of 1928 passing diplomas at Commencement
Class of 1928 passing diplomas at Commencement
Class of 1935 in the commencement procession
Faculty and trustees in the commencement procession, with maids looking on from the third floor of Main Building
Class of 1921 passing diplomas at commencement
A member of the Class of 1929 with family
Class of 1928 passing diplomas at Commencement
Sophomore marshals Susan Breul and Elizabeth Eckhart (both VC 1935) leading the Class of 1933 in the commencement procession
A member of the Class of 1929 with family at commencement
Class of 1921 passing diplomas at commencement
Faculty and trustees in the commencement procession, including President MacCracken
Fuji Nomiyama (VC 1927) at commenencement with her family
Dorothy Goell (VC 1928) with her family at Commencement
Class of 1927 in the commencement procession
Class of 1932 in the commencement procession
Class of 1935 in the commencement procession
Class of 1926 in the commencement procession, with maids looking on from the third floor of Main Building
Alumnae in the commencement procession
Members of the Class of 1918 at Commencement
Dorothy Goell (VC 1928) with her family at Commencement
A member of the Class of 1932 at commencement
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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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