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Vassar College Student Letters

DeWitt, Nettie | to brother, Oct. 6, 1892

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October 6, 1892
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VC Ex 1896

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DeWitt, Nettie | to family, Apr. 20, 1893

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April 20, 1893
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VC Ex 1896

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DeWitt, Nettie | to family, Dec. 4, 1892

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December 4, 1892
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VC Ex 1896

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DeWitt, Nettie | to family, Oct. 23, 1892

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October 23, 1892
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VC Ex 1896

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DeWitt, Nettie | to father, Jun. 8, 1894

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June 8, 1894
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VC Ex 1896

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DeWitt, Nettie | to father, Oct. 7, 1892

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October 7, 1892
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VC Ex 1896

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DeWitt, Nettie | to mother, Apr. 11, 1894

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April 11, 1894
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VC Ex 1896

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DeWitt, Nettie | to mother, Dec. 10, 1892

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December 10, 1892
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VC Ex 1896

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Duncan, Doris (Bullard). Letter, 1914

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1 letter, dated Dec 2 1914, from Duncan (VC 1917) to Mrs. Charles Culver, mother of Mary (Culver) Pollock (VC 1917). Duncan thanks Mrs. Culver for hosting her on Sunday night, as well as Dr. Culver for carrying her "heavy" suitcase to the station. Duncan reports rumors that the President's House at

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Vassar College Student Diaries

Earl, Mary (Reed). Diary, 1891-1895

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1891-1895
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This volume covers the full four years Mary (Reed) Earl spent at Vassar, beginning with her entrance exams in September 1891 and ending with commencement in 1895, including thoughts about what she might do after Vassar. While she does not go into much detail about college events, she does dutifully

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Eaton, Esther. Letter, 1905

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1 letter, dated Apr 27 1905, in which Eaton (VC 1905) thanks "Miss Shipp" for the gift of a book. Miss Shipp is the sister of Eaton's Vassar College classmate Margaret "Peggy" M. Shipp (VC 1905). Eaton expresses happiness that she lives close to Peggy and hopes that Miss Shipp will come to

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Vassar College Early Images

Edward Lathrop: Vassar College trustee, 1861-1906

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18-?
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Head and shoulders picture of Edward Lathrop as a mature man with beard. He is wearing a black bow tie, white shirt and dark suit.

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Vassar College Student Diaries

Elder, Lilla (Thomas). Diary, 1866-1873

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1866-1873
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Lilla Thomas Elder's diary documents the years 1866-1873; however, the narrative does not develop chronologically on consecutive pages. The volume's content includes Vassar events such as Matthew Vassar's death and how it changed Founder's Day celebrations, as well as routine activities, such as

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Vassar College Student Letters

Eldridge, Muriel (Tilden). Letters, 1911-1914

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1911-01-01T00:00:01Z-1914-06-30T23:59:59Z
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This collection contains 93 letters: 1 letter addressed to Eldridge's father, 1 letter to her family, 1 letter to her sisters, 1 letter to her parents, and 89 letters to her mother. They cover the winter of her freshman year through the end of her senior year. Eldridge's letters are affectionate

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Vassar College Early Images

Elias L. Magoon, 1853: Vassar College trustee, 1861-1886

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Date
19-?
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Half-length picture of oil painting of Elias L. Magoon as a mature man wearing a ring, black bow tie, white shirt and black suit with watch chain. He is holding a handkerchief in his right hand and eyelasses in his left hand. The painting was done by Samuel F.B. Morse.

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Elias L. Magoon: Vassar College trustee, 1861-1886

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19-?
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Half-length picture of Elias L. Magoon as an elderly man wearing a black tie, white shirt and black suit.

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Vassar College Early Images

Elias Lyman Magoon, 1853: Vassar College trustee, 1861-1886

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19-?
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Half-length picture of oil painting of Elias L. Magoon as a mature man wearing a ring, black bow tie, white shirt and black suit with watch chain. He is holding a handkerchief in his right hand and eyelasses in his left hand. The painting was done by Samuel F.B. Morse, and is housed in the Frances

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Vassar College Student Letters

Elwell, Marion F. Letter, 1904

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1 letter, dated March 4 1904, from Elwell (VC 1906-1907) to her family. Elwell describes a birthday party, several plays, the election of Esta Saville (VC 1906) as the class marshall for commencement, entertaining "stunts" [skits] performed by the Lathrop tables, and the costumes for Washington's

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Vassar College Early Images

Eunice D. Sewall: Vassar College librarian, 1867-1874

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between 1867 and 1874
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Three-quarter length picture of Eunice D. Sewall wearing flowers in her hair, black choker, broach, long, white ruffled dress and black lace shawl. She is seated, her arms resting on an open book.

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Fales, Helen Augusta | to "dear Aunt Susan," Nov. 18, 1865 [TS]

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November 18, 1865
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1 letter, from Fales to "dear Aunt Susan." Fales complains about Vassar's strictness, particularly compared to the freedom afforded to students at men's colleges. She gives a detailed account of the faculty and staff at Vassar, including Dr. Raymond and Miss Lyman. She explains how meals are

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