Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868

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Vassar, who emigrated to Dutchess County in 1796, was a prominent businessman in Poughkeepsie. He used his fortune from his brewery and other business interests to set up a college for women. He married Catherine Valentine in 1813.

From the description of Papers, 1769-1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155520292

From the description of Matthew Vassar papers, 1797-1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576922

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referencedIn Milo Parker Jewett papers, 1828-1913, 1856-1882 (bulk). New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Blackwell family. Papers, 1832-1981 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn St. Nicholas Hotel. Guest book, 1858 Apr. 26-1858 Jul. 18. Churchill County Museum
referencedIn U.S. History mss., 1612-1977 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
referencedIn Sarah Josepha Hale papers, 1850-1877, 1863-1867 (bulk). New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Papers, 1804-1891. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Jewett, Milo Parker. Origin of Vassar College, 1880. American Periodical Series I
creatorOf Matthew Vassar papers, 1797-1890. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Gage, Matilda Joslyn, 1826-1898. Papers, 1840-1974 (inclusive) [microform]. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Gage, Matilda Joslyn, 1826-1898. Papers, 1840-1974 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Benson J. Lossing papers, 1861-1891. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Collection of autographs, [ca. 1797 to ca. 1915] Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
referencedIn Blackwell family. Papers, 1832-1981 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Papers, 1830-1924. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Papers, 1861-1891. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Papers, 1769-1890. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Correspondence, 1850-1877, 1863-1867 (bulk) New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Papers, 1828-1913, 1856-1882 (bulk) New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868. Diary of Matthew Vassar [microform], Feb. 1, 1862-June 23, 1868. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Vassar Family papers, 1804-1891. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Marshall, Alice Kahler,. Women's education graphics collection, 1835-1958. Penn State Harrisburg Library
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Relation Name
associatedWith Blackwell family. family
associatedWith BLACKWELL FAMILY family
associatedWith Downing, A. J. (Andrew Jackson), 1815-1852. person
associatedWith Gage, Matilda Joslyn, 1826-1898. person
associatedWith Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell, 1788-1879. person
associatedWith Jewett, Milo Parker. person
associatedWith Jewett, Milo Parker, 1808-1882. person
associatedWith Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891. person
associatedWith Marshall, Alice Kahler, person
associatedWith MATILDA (JOSLYN) GAGE, 1826-1898 person
associatedWith Springside (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Springside (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith St. Nicholas Hotel. corporateBody
associatedWith Vassar Brewery (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Vassar Brewery (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Vassar, Catherine Valentine. person
associatedWith Vassar College corporateBody
associatedWith Vassar family. family
associatedWith Vassar family. family
associatedWith Vassar Family. family
Place Name Admin Code Country
Michigan
New York (State)--Poughkeepsie
Michigan
New York (State)--Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie (N.Y.)
New York (State)--Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie (N.Y.)
Subject
Decedents' estates
Dwellings
Philanthropists
Real property
Women
Women's colleges
Occupation
Businessmen
Philanthropists
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Birth 1792-04-29

Death 1868-06-23

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