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Guide to the Lucy Maynard Salmon Historical Materials Collection, 1690-1982 (bulk 1790-1899)

Collection Title
Lucy Maynard Salmon Historical Materials Collection
Creator
Salmon, Lucy Maynard, 1853-1927
Abstract
An artificial collection of letters,
diaries, account books, land grants, deeds, wills, and other historical materials
originally established by the History Department at Vassar College.
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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 MacLeish Family Papers, 1898-1946

Collection Title
MacLeish Family Papers
Creator
MacLeish Family
Abstract
Correspondence between the members of the MacLeish Family, including parents Martha and Andrew and their children Archibald, Kenneth, Norman, and Ishbel, as well as the children of Andrew's previous marriages, Bruce, Blanche and Lily.
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Guide to the Margaret Stanley-Brown Papers, 1882–1958

Collection Title
Margaret Stanley-Brown Papers
Creator
Stanley-Brown, Margaret, 1895-1958
Abstract
Correspondence, mostly from Dr. Margaret Stanley-Brown to her sister Ruth. The collection also includes letters to and from other family members.
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Guide to the Marian Parker Whitney Papers, 1842-1945 (bulk 1871-1945)

Collection Title
Marian Parker Whitney Papers
Creator
Whitney, Marian P. (Marian Parker), 1861-
Abstract
Materials relating to Whitney's position at Vassar College as well as her involvement with the American Association of University Professors, the International Council of Women, the National Council of Women, Connecticut Association of Working Girls' Clubs, and other women's groups. There are also biographical materials, including correspondence and diaries, containing information about Whitney's family, intellectual pursuits, travels and other personal issues.
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Guide to the Marjorie Dodd MacCracken Papers, 1908-1948

Collection Title
Marjorie Dodd MacCracken Papers
Creator
MacCracken, Marjorie Dodd
Abstract
Correspondence and other materials pertaining to Marjorie Dodd MacCracken, wife of Henry Noble MacCracken, president of Vassar College 1915-1946. Also includes poems and miscellaneous personal papers.
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Guide to the McKinney Family Papers, 1823-1964

Collection Title
McKinney Family Papers
Creator
McKinney family
Abstract
Papers of the McKinney Family from
the McKinney Family Papers. Contains correspondence, notes, clippings, obituaries,
business papers and ephemera.
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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 Roland F. Pease Papers, 1831-2005 (bulk 1940-2000)

Collection Title
Roland F. Pease Papers
Creator
Pease, Roland
Abstract
Materials relating to the life and work of author and art collector, Roland Pease. Of particular interest is material related to his involvement with the Tibor de Nagy Gallery in New York City, as well as his work for several religious and fraternal organizations, such as the Society of Mayflower Descendants, the New England Society, and St. James' Church.
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Guide to the Ruth Fitch Mason Papers, 1908-1962

Collection Title
Ruth Fitch Mason Papers
Creator
Mason, Ruth, 1890-1974
Abstract
Material relating to Mason's work as a writer and literary agent as well as more personal material regarding her family, friends, marriage and education. Includes, professional and personal correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, postcards, and biographical information; and Eliot F. Bartlett's correspondence and notes regarding these papers.
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Guide to the Samuel L. Clemens Papers, 1796-1984 (bulk 1853-1909)

Collection Title
Samuel L. Clemens Papers
Creator
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Abstract
Includes manuscripts, notes, diaries, clippings, certificates, deeds and photographs; but of particular note are the letters Clemens wrote to his family describing his early adulthood as well as the development and progression of his writing career.
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Guide to the Scottie Fitzgerald Smith Papers, 1858-1996 (bulk 1921-1986)

Collection Title
Scottie Fitzgerald Smith Papers
Creator
Smith, Scottie Fitzgerald
Abstract
Materials relating to Scottie Fitzgerald Smith's career as a journalist, her work for the Democratic Party, her personal life, and the maintenance of her parents' estates and legacies.
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Guide to the Snider Family Papers, 1912-1938 (bulk 1914-1918)

Collection Title
Snider Family Papers
Creator
Snider Family
Abstract
Correspondence from Mary and Marguerite Snider to their parents and brother Frank tell of the day-to-day life of Vassar students, their classes, extra-curricular activities, and social life. Letters to and from Frank tell a similar story of his days at Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, and Amherst College in Massachusetts.
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Guide to the Vassar Family Papers, 1804-circa 1992

Collection Title
Vassar Family Papers
Creator
Vassar family
Abstract
Deeds, mortgages, bonds, insurance papers, agreements, wills, complaints, letters, accounts, cancelled checks, leases, and other items concerning estate and business matters of George Booth, James Booth, Charles Vassar, James Vassar, John Guy Vassar, and Matthew Vassar, Jr.
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Guide to the William Bancroft Hill Papers, 1884-1942

Collection Title
William Bancroft Hill Papers
Creator
Hill, William Bancroft, 1857-1945
Abstract
Correspondence, 1884-1942, manuscript poems by William Bancroft Hill and poems in honor of William Bancroft and Elise Hill; booklet from the 50th anniversary of the Harvard Class of 1879, 1929; scrapbook from Hill's 85th birthday, 1942; and biographical information and clippings on Hill and his family.
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Vassar College Early Images

James Vassar: father of Matthew Vassar

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Date
19-?
Abstract

Half-length picture of James Vassar as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black coat. He is seated, holding a cane in his right hand.

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James Vassar: father of Matthew Vassar

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19-?
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Half-length picture of James Vassar as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black coat. He is seated, holding a cane in his right hand.

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John Guy Vassar: nephew of Matthew Vassar

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Date
18-?
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Head and shoulders picture of John Guy Vassar as a mature man with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and suit.

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Thomas Vassar: uncle of Matthew Vassar

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Date
19-?
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Half-length picture of Thomas Vassar as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black coat. He is holding a book in his left hand.

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