Asking Anderson to use his influence in gaining trustee approval at the University of Rochester for honorary degree for Rev. G. M. McEkron. Photostat. Original letter in Universiry of Rochester Library.
Apologizing for urging attendance at trustee meeting.
Asking for recommendations for pastorship of ""our C B Church of this city."
Unable to attend meeting of Board of Trustees, University of Rochester. Comments on ""Prohibiting Liqour Law."
Supporting Board of Trustees of University of Rochester.
Ill healh makes attending commencemen at University of Rochester impossible.
Reviews progress of building plans; financial difficulties because of war. Photostat. Original letter in University of Rochester Library
Asking for information about H.G. Eastman. Photostat. Original letter in University of Rochester Library.
Comments on his poor health. Commends Henry H. Fay for honorary A.M. degree.
Letter responding to application, mentioning enclosing an article on the College by Rev. Tyler
Thanking student representative for celebration honoring Mr. Vassar's birthday.
Letter responding to application
Acknowledges gift of a volume by Miss Moore entitled ""Sketches of Female Education."
Polite but stern note acknowledging Mr. Jewett's apology for ""slander & falsehood"".
Facing him with extracts from his letters calling Matthew ""fickle & childish"" and claiming plots and counter-plots among the Trustees to delay the completion of the College.
Stating his unchanged feelings with regard to altered relations with Jewett.
Vigorous rebuttal of a letter from Jewett criticising his policies with regard to the construction of Main Building.
Letter responding to application enclosing a pamphlet of the first meeting of the Board of Directors
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.
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