Origin of Vassar College, 1880.

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Origin of Vassar College, 1880.

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The paper relates the principal facts of the origin of Vassar College, its objects and aims, its inception and progress during Jewett's connection with the college. Also includes: catalogue of the trustees, officers and students of the Judson Female Institute, Marion, Perry County, Alabama, 1855; memorial of Milo Parker Jewett, 1882; letters, 1921 to James Wyer from Mary James re: the manuscript concerning Vassar College by M.P. Jewett.

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American Periodical Series I

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Judson College (Marion, Ala.)

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Vassar College.

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Jewett, Milo Parker.

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An educator, first president (1861-64) of Vassar College. From the description of Origin of Vassar College, 1880. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122346542 ...

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 ...