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Guide to the Lucy Maynard Salmon Papers, 1818-1992 (bulk 1854-1933)

Collection Title
Lucy Maynard Salmon Papers
Creator
Salmon, Lucy Maynard, 1853-1927
Abstract
The Lucy Maynard Salmon Collection
includes the personal papers of Lucy Maynard Salmon along with two smaller collections
of papers belonging to her mother, Maria Clara Maynard Salmon, and her brother, Pomeroy L. Salmon. The materials relate
to her work as an historian and professor at Vassar College as well as her work with
the suffrage movement and local political issues. There are also materials relating
to her family, education and personal life. Formats include correspondence,
manuscripts, printed material, clippings, minutes, reports, notes, and
photographs.
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Guide to the Mary Augusta Scott Papers, approximately 1870-1917

Collection Title
Mary Augusta Scott Papers
Creator
Scott, Mary Augusta, 1851-1918
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts, printed material, journals and photographs relating to Scott's personal life and professional life as an author and professor of English at Smith College.
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Guide to the Priscilla Robertson Papers, 1889-2000

Collection Title
Priscilla Robertson Papers
Creator
Robertson, Priscilla Smith
Abstract
Personal and professional correspondence, photographs, publications, diaries, teaching materials, and research materials author, professor, historian and former chairwoman of the Kentucky Civil Liberties Union.
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Guide to the Sarah Josepha Hale Papers, 1850-1877 (bulk 1863-1867)

Collection Title
Sarah Josepha Hale Papers
Creator
Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell, 1788-1879
Abstract
Thirty original letters by Hale and typescript copies of letters to and from Hale (originals also available) concerning the inclusion of the word "female" in Vassar Female College, women's education, other business of Vassar College, missionary work, and women in the church. Other correspondents include Milo P. Jewett, Benson J. Lossing, John H. Raymond, and Matthew Vassar.
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Matthew Vassar Papers

Letter Book, 1860-1868

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Matthew Vassar Papers

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1797-01-01T00:00:01Z-1890-12-31T23:59:59Z
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Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College, was born in the County of Norfolk, England, emigrated with his parents and other family members to Dutchess County, N.Y., in 1796. Vassar College was chartered in 1861 and opened its doors to students in 1865. It was not the first venture in higher

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Memorial remarks made to M. Jewett in my office, 17 Mar 1864: . .

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Date
March 17, 1864
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Memorial remarks made to M. Jewett in my office

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Vassar Scholarship

Music Mentorship for Empowerment

Publication Date
2020-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Anderson, Aidan
Department or Program
Education Department
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

This thesis project in education rolled out a program for training Vassar student musicians to be educators who then gave individualized music instruction to Poughkeepsie middle school music students. Great care was given to the positioning and approach to service...

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Notes for speech at 3rd [Anniversary] Union

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Students' Perceptions of Positive School Experiences: An Investigation on the Similarities and Differences Over Time

Publication Date
2020-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Marisa Peczuh
Department or Program
Education Department
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
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This study aimed to understand the factors of positive school experiences from children's own perspectives. The foundation of this research depended on school satisfaction, school connectedness, and academic self-perception. Overall, these terms encompassed general feelings about enjoying school, engaging with...

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Matthew Vassar Papers

Suggestions in the matters of proceeding with the work of Vassar College, and ""Matters for consideration in locating grounds for Vassar Female College"

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Suggestions in the matters of proceeding with the work of Vassar College, and ""Matters for consideration in locating grounds for Vassar Female College"

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Matthew Vassar Papers

to Anna E. Murphy, 4 Feb 1863:

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Date
February 4, 1863
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Letter responding to application

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to "Dear Sir" [John H. Raymond], 11 Jul 1864

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Date
July 11, 1864
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Concerning Harloe's failure and other items of college business.

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to A.S. Pease

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Date
December 7, 1862
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Letter about the safe arrival in NY of M.P. Jewett and John B. Brackett from Europe

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to Benson J. Lossing (2 letters), 2 Jul 1867: . .

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Date
July 2, 1867
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Arranging for the binding of 1000 copies of Lossing's "Vassar College and Its Founder."

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to Benson J. Lossing, 1 Jul 1867

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Date
July 1, 1867
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Explaining delay in receipt of notes. Refers to ""Vassar College and Its Founder."

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to Benson J. Lossing, 14 Feb 1861

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Date
February 14, 1861
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You will perceive from a copy of the charter herewith...

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to Benson J. Lossing, 15 Feb 1867

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February 15, 1867
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to Benson J. Lossing, 15 Jun 1867

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June 15, 1867
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Stating his decision against the free distribution of ""Vassar College and Its Founder"" to the pupils, etc.

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