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Guide to the Scottie Fitzgerald Smith Papers, 1858-1996 (bulk 1921-1986)

Collection Title
Scottie Fitzgerald Smith Papers
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 Shigeko Nagai Uriu Papers, 1878–1995

Collection Title
Shigeko Nagai Uriu Papers
Abstract
General biographical material as well
as some documentation of Uriu's time at Vassar College.
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Guide to the Snider Family Papers, 1912-1938 (bulk 1914-1918)

Collection Title
Snider Family Papers
Creator
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 Springside Landscape Restoration Records, 1870-2024 (bulk 1972-2017)

Collection Title
Springside Landscape Restoration Records
Abstract
This collection consists of
administrative and financial records, correspondence, and photographs created by
Springside Landscape Restoration, a non-profit organization dedicated to the
preservation and maintenance of Springside--a United States National Historic
Site and the summer home of Matthew Vassar (1792-1868). Publications and
writings about Springside and its designer, landscape architect Andrew Jackson
Downing (1815-1852), as well as records related to Springside from its 20th-century
owners, the Nelson family, are also included.
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Guide to the Sutematsu Yamakawa Oyama Papers, 1872-1983 (bulk 1882-1919)

Collection Title
Sutematsu Yamakawa Oyama Papers
Abstract
Papers created by and relating to
Sutematsu Yamakawa Oyama, "Princess Oyama," the first Japanese woman to receive a
college degree.
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Guide to the Sybil Huntington May Papers, 1898-1976 (bulk 1910-1919)

Collection Title
Sybil Huntington May Papers
Abstract
Materials related to May’s life as a student at Vassar and during the years immediately after her graduation. There is also correspondence related to Leo Huberman, co-founder of the .
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Guide to the Thomas Mallon Papers, 1973-1988

Collection Title
Thomas Mallon Papers,
Abstract
Correspondence between Mary McCarthy and Mallon as well as manuscripts for speeches and articles written during Mallon's tenure as a professor at Vassar.
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Guide to the U. T. Summers Papers, 1937-1995 (bulk 1937-1939)

Collection Title
U.T. Summers Papers
Creator
Abstract
This collection primarilly documents U. T. Summers' friendship with Edna Stephenson. The bulk of the collection consists of letters Summers sent from Vassar College to Stephenson in their hometown of McKenzie, Tennessee.
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Guide to the Vail Brothers Photograph Albums, approximately 1880-1890

Collection Title
Vail Brothers Photograph Albums
Abstract
This collection consists of two large photograph albums of images of Poughkeepsie, including Vassar College.
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Guide to the Vassar College Chronological Files, 1860-1998

Collection Title
Vassar College Chronological Files
Abstract
An artificial collection of materials documenting the history of Vassar College, mostly of a general nature and not related to a particular department, program or event.
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Guide to the Vassar College Faculty Reprint Collection, approximately 1860-2012

Collection Title
Vassar College Faculty Reprint Collection
Abstract
Reprints, preprints, pamphlets and other materials produced by the Vassar College Faculty.
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Guide to the Vassar College Student Materials Collection, 1859-2025 (bulk 1867-1967)

Collection Title
Vassar College Student Materials Collection
Abstract
Diaries, letters, scrapbooks,
photograph albums and other materials documenting student life at Vassar
College.
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Guide to the Vassar College Subject Files, 1864–2023

Collection Title
Vassar College Subject Files
Abstract
An artificial collection of materials documenting the history of Vassar College, collected by various departments of the Library over several decades. There are also some materials on Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, the Hudson Valley, students in general, and other colleges.
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Guide to the Violet Oakley Papers, 1921-1982

Collection Title
Violet Oakley Papers
Abstract
Correspondence, exhibition and publication programs, and other printed materials related to the work of American artist Violet Oakley, particularly the large-scale triptych she painted for the Vassar College Alumnae House in 1924, .
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Guide to the Walter A. Fairservis Papers, 1931-1994

Collection Title
Walter A. Fairservis Papers
Abstract
Correspondence, manuscripts, teaching materials, and other papers related to Fairservis's work as a professor, archaeologist and playwright. Of particular note is his correspondence with his family describing his trips overseas.
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Guide to the Wayne R. Leitner Drawings, 1978-1981

Collection Title
Wayne R. Leitner Drawings
Abstract
Pen and ink drawings and posters created by Leitner for Vassar College events and publications while he was a student.
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Guide to the William F. Rothwell Jr. Papers, 1959-1985

Collection Title
William F. Rothwell Jr. Papers
Abstract
Librettos, letters of commendation, and programs from Rothwell's work with the Experimental Theatre of Vassar College
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Guide to the William Gifford Papers, approximately 1955-2015

Collection Title
William Gifford Papers
Abstract
The William Gifford Papers include correspondence between Gifford and former students and colleagues, including several poets and writers, such as Elizabeth Spires, Thomas Beller, Erica Funkhouser, and Curtis Sittenfeld.
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Guide to the Winifred Asprey Papers, circa 1933-2007

Collection Title
Winifred Asprey Papers
Abstract
The collection contains materials related to Winifred Asprey's work as a mathematician and computer scientist, particularly during her years as a faculty member at Vassar College. Materials include biographical materials, research and teaching materials, writings, and photographs.
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Guide to the Winifred Smith Papers, 1904-1959

Collection Title
Winifred Smith Papers
Abstract
Materials relating to Smith's life and work in the Drama Department of Vassar College.
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