The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A brick wall is on each side. Trees are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main Building is seen through the arch.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A brick wall is on each side. Large trees are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main building, also partially covered in vines, is seen through the arch.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. The building is partially covered by vines. A brick wall is on each side. Large evergreens are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main Building, also partially
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A stone wall is on the left. A trolley is on the right. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Also shows large trees.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. Large trees in leaf are in the background. A long drive lined by very small trees is in the foreground.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. Large trees are in the background. A drive lined by evergreens is in the snow-covered foreground.
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. A brick wall is on each side. Trees are in the background. An unpaved road is in the foreground. Main Building is seen through the arch. A small building, chickens and people on penny
The Lodge of Vassar College consisting of two identical towers with a large, round clock and arch between them. Large trees are in the background. A long, unpaved drive lined by evergreens is in the foreground. A horsecar is seen through the arch.
Southeast view of Main Building of Vassar College with lawn and trees.
Room with lace-curtained window, lamp, tables, couch, chair, pictures, books, plants and glass display case.
Main Building of Vassar College with paths, small trees and people.
1 letter from Vincent to her aunt Anne. She lists her courses, praises the Vassar grounds and rowing, and describes the visits she has made in Poughkeepsie. Vincent also describes her impressions of a student from Japan. Vincent implores her relatives to visit her often, reporting that a classmate
11 letters from Warner to her mother. Includes details of the birthday celebration for Matthew Vassar in 1866, comparisons with Kalamazoo College and Mount Holyoke, and school events and lectures. She writes her opinion of faculty (particularly Professor and Mrs. Tenney, Professor Knapp, Professor
2 letters from Warner to her mother, 2 to her brother Will, 1 to unknown. She writes about her classes, boating, joining the floral society, and social news like weddings. In particular, her October 9th letter to her brother includes information about her gym costume and Poughkeepsie residents'
1 letter from Warner to her sister Helen Warner, 1 letter to Soror, 7 letters to her brother Will, 2 letters to her father, 60 letters to her mother, 1 letter to both parents, 11 letters to her sister. She writes about her academics (including astronomy, gymnastics, botany, and archery) and the
1 letter from Washburn to her friend Alvah from Ann Arbor, who is also away at college. Washburn describes the reaction among the Vassar students to the death of their Lady Principal, the strict visionary [Hannah Lyman]. She congratulates Alvah on her 22nd birthday. Washburn discusses popular
Here you will find digitized archival collections, oral histories, and more. We are continually expanding the collections and improving access. You may find additional digital resources that reside outside the digital library here, and a selection of Online Exhibitions here.
Collections Overview
The Archives & Special Collections Library is part of the Vassar College Libraries system. It holds the rare book, manuscript, and archival collections of the college. It collects, preserves, and makes available rare and unique collections, and also engages in teaching and outreach activities. This collection of finding aids describe items in both the Virginia B. Smith Memorial Manuscript Collection and the College Archives.
The Vassar College herbarium holds over 8,000 specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and algae. Holdings are primarily from northeastern North America, and include collections made by several notable 19th century botanists. To learn more about this project visit the website here.
Vassar College's institutional repository reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community. It provides access to senior theses, peer reviewed open access articles, and projects from a wide range of disciplines.
