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Vassar College Student Diaries

Raymond, Cornelia M. Diary, 1905

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1905
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Entries every day. At the beginning of the diary, Raymond describes her mother's illness and death (Feb 7), an event affecting her deeply. Throughout the diary, Raymond discusses her temperance activism and associated social work through "Joe's mission" and the Y.W.C.A. She describes sermons

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Raymond, Susan. Diary, 1864

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1864
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Daily entries by Raymond from November to December of 1864, followed by literary quotations, followed by selected writings produced by Raymond and her Vassar College classmates between 1865 and their graduation in 1871. The 1864 diary entries detail Raymond's home life before entering college. She

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Slade, Abigail L. Diary, 1866

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Date
1866
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Brief daily entries written in 1866 during and after Slade's spring semester at Vassar College. Slade mentions entrance examinations, music lessons, botany expeditions, and compositions. She refers to various faculty members, such as [VC Lady Principal] Miss [Hannah] Lyman, Maria Mitchell, Dr

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Slade, Caroline E. Diary, 1866

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1866
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Brief daily or weekly entries written in 1866 during Slade's spring semester at Vassar College. Slade mentions faculty such as [VC Lady Principal] Miss [Hannah] Lyman, Dr. Raymond, Professor Buckham, Miss Avery, and Professor Tenney. She reports details of VC daily life such as recitations

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Stilson, Sarah L. Diary, 1865-1869

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1865-1869
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Brief description of the opening day of Vassar, including the first meal, first religious services, and first examinations of students. Mentions of the founding of the Philalethean Society, a lecture from Dr. Raymond about girls flirting with boys at the lake, Thanksgiving, the first Founder's Day

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Matthew Vassar Papers

Suggestions in the matters of proceeding with the work of Vassar College, and ""Matters for consideration in locating grounds for Vassar Female College"

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Suggestions in the matters of proceeding with the work of Vassar College, and ""Matters for consideration in locating grounds for Vassar Female College"

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Vassar Scholarship

The Salty Commons: Oyster Farmers Forging Socio-Ecosystems on Land & Sea

Publication Date
2021-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Noonan, Julia
Department or Program
American Studies Program
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
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Oystering along Long Island has a long and complex history. For thousands of years, oyster beds grew in abundance in the bays and estuaries of the East End, but with European colonization came unsustainable harvesting practices that led to complete...

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Matthew Vassar Papers

to Anna E. Murphy, 4 Feb 1863:

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Date
February 4, 1863
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Letter responding to application

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to "Dear Sir" [John H. Raymond], 11 Jul 1864

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Date
July 11, 1864
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Concerning Harloe's failure and other items of college business.

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to A.S. Pease

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Date
December 7, 1862
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Letter about the safe arrival in NY of M.P. Jewett and John B. Brackett from Europe

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to Benson J. Lossing (2 letters), 2 Jul 1867: . .

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Date
July 2, 1867
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Arranging for the binding of 1000 copies of Lossing's "Vassar College and Its Founder."

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to Benson J. Lossing, 1 Jul 1867

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July 1, 1867
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Explaining delay in receipt of notes. Refers to ""Vassar College and Its Founder."

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to Benson J. Lossing, 14 Feb 1861

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Date
February 14, 1861
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You will perceive from a copy of the charter herewith...

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to Benson J. Lossing, 15 Feb 1867

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Date
February 15, 1867
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to Benson J. Lossing, 15 Jun 1867

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Date
June 15, 1867
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Stating his decision against the free distribution of ""Vassar College and Its Founder"" to the pupils, etc.

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to Benson J. Lossing, 22 Feb 1867

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February 22, 1867
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I have read your note...and in reply would say, that the whole affair is in your hands & keeping...

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to Benson J. Lossing, 24 May 1864

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May 24, 1864
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Asking Mr. lossing to accompany Buckingham and Vassar to the College for advice on cabinet room, etc.

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to Benson J. Lossing, 27 Jun 1866

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June 27, 1864
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Sending mRS. hale a copy of act changing name of college. Has copy of ""Dog Tip"" and picture of birthplace for addressee.

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to Benson J. Lossing, 29 Sep 1862

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September 29, 1862
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Concerning illustrated article about the college to be published in the City Directory. Introducing Mr. H. Boyd.

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to Benson J. Lossing, 4 Feb 1867

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February 4, 1867
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Unsigned letter relating to material for Lossing's book, ""Vassar College and Its Founder"".

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