Vassar College

This volume contains a very detailed account of Ida Frank's first semester at Vassar. She entered the college as a preparatory student in 1883 and became a member of the Exoteric Society, a social club for the "Preps". Frank was Jewish but does not discuss her experience with religion at Vassar

4 letters, dated between 1882 and 1884, from Hagerman (VC Ex 1885) to her brother Will Comstock. Hagerman discusses her experiences at Vassar College, such as singing in the Glee Club, visiting Lake Mohonk, giving recitations, and attending Commencement. She also sends birthday wishes from herself

2 letters from Hatcher to Mr. Pace, Nov. 1887 on her intent to submit her impressions of Vassar student life to his magazine.

1 letter, from Hawes to her sick friend Ruth M. Adams. Hawes discusses history class, minor events on campus, and a lecture in the chapel.

Head and shoulders picture of Henry Noble MacCracken as a mature man wearing glasses, black tie, white pin-striped shirt and checkered suit.

Head and shoulders picture of Henry Van Ingen with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit with white handkerchief in left breast pocket.

Head and shoulders picture of Henry Van Ingen with mustache and beard. He is wearing a striped tie, white shirt, and dark suit.

Full-length picture of Henry Van Ingen and a woman in the Hall of Casts. He is wearing a white tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is seated on a stool, holding eyeglasses in his raised right hand. The woman is wearing a long, black dress and long, white apron. Also shows a white wall in relief

Head and shoulders picture of Henry Van Ingen with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black tie with white dots, white shirt and dark suit.

Head and shoulders picture of Henry Van Ingen with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.

This volume covers Abbie Rankin Holden's first year at Vassar College, from 1871-1872. She writes extensively about her relationships with friends, family and classmates. The bulk of the diary, though, is dedicated to her great love for the Mental and Moral Philosophy teacher, Miss Lepha N. Clarke

1 letter from Hollingworth to her friend Alice M. Howland. The letter begins with a description of dinner at Strong Hall. She resumes with details about the end of the year, including campus preparations and decorations, a Baccalaureate service, Class Day, a burial service, a concert by the Glee

2 letters from Hollister to her mother from Dec 1871. Hollister reports that she attended a lecture by James Farton, listened to President Taylor read a selection from Nicholas Nickleby, heard a musical recital, and observed a friend performing a significant role in the Philalethean entertainment.

3 letters from Holtz to her brother and mother between 1865 and 1866. Holtz wishes her family a happy new year and describes the Christmas festivities at Vassar. Later letters describe her algebra field trip to Rhinebeck, her visit to the home of a trustee, and meeting a well-known missionary. There

1 letter from classmates Abby F. Goodsell and [Emma], 2 letters from Houts to her fiancé Frank, and 27 letters from Houts to her brother John Glidden. Houts' letters to her brother include discussions of extracurriculars (e.g. her participation in a baseball club and drama productions), Founder's