Three-quarter length picture of Augusta Reichel wearing a broach, necklace, and long, button-down dress.
Three-quarter length picture of Caecilie Kapp wearing a white lace collar, large broach and long, dark, button-down dress with ruffles. She is leaning on the back of a cloth-covered, upholstered chair with tassel.
Head and shoulders picture of Caecilie Kapp wearing a white lace collar, dark clothing and dark lace shawl.
Head and shoulders picture of Caecilie Kapp wearing a white lace collar and dark clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Charles Hinkel with mustache and beard. He is wearing glasses, black bow tie, white shirt, and dark suit with black collar.
Head and shoulders picture of Charles Hinkel with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black bow tie, white shirt, and dark suit with black collar.
Full-length picture of Charles Hinkel with mustache and beard. He is wearing a top hat, white shirt, and dark suit, holding a cane in his right hand and a black glove in his left hand. There is a low concrete wall and plants behind him. Vassar Lake, trees and Vassar College Main Building are in the
Head and shoulders picture of Charles S. Farrar with beard. He is wearing a black bow tie, white shirt and dark jacket.
Head and shoulders picture of Edward Wiebe with mustache and beard. He is wearing glasses, dark tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of Eliza M. Wiley wearing a broach, white lace collar and button-down clothing with black ribbon on left side.
Head and shoulders picture of Elizabeth M. Powell wearing a white blouse and dark clothing with black collar.
Full-length picture of two women (Emma Hopkins on the right) wearing long dresses. They are seated, each of them resting an arm on the back of her chair.
Professor Maria Mitchell and fifteen female students wearing long dresses, seated or standing behind a telescope. Some are holding hats or an open book.
Professor Maria Mitchell and fifteen female students wearing long dresses, seated or standing behind a telescope. Some are holding hats or an open book.
Half-length picture of Frances A. Wood wearing a black choker and long-sleeved, button-down dress with lace trim.
Head and shoulders picture of Frederick L. Ritter with mustache and beard. He is wearing a dark suit and scarf.
Head and shoulders picture of Frederick L. Ritter with mustache and beard. He is wearing a white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders oval picture of Georgianna Watson wearing a black choker and light-colored, button-down clothing.
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.