Papers, 1828-1913, 1856-1882 (bulk)

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Papers, 1828-1913, 1856-1882 (bulk)

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Papers primarily concern women's education and Vassar College and include his letters to Matthew Vassar, Nathan Bishop, Martin B. Anderson, and others relating to the proposed female college, staff and teaching appointments, his resignation, and other college affairs, 1856-1864; letters and essays from educators in response to Jewett's circular letter about the organization of Vassar Female College, 1861-1863; Jewett's essays and statements on the organization and curriculum for Vassar Female College, 1856-1864; other letters received on college business, his essay on Vassar College, and the benefits of teaching applied science (cooking), 1861-1880; his report on a trip to Europe, 1863; photocopy and typescript of his ORIGIN OF VASSAR; obituaries of Jewett, 1882, and his wife, 1889; a Vassar family letter, 1828; and letters to James Monroe Taylor about Jewett, 1888-1913.

ca. 1.5 cubic ft.

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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 ...

Taylor, James Monroe, 1848-1916

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Baptist minister, President of Vassar College, 1886-1914. From the description of Papers, 1865-1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155519841 From the description of James Monroe Taylor papers, 1865-1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576943 ...

Bishop, Nathan, 1808-1880

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Anderson, Martin Brewer, 1815-1890

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Jewett, Milo Parker, 1808-1882.

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Jewett was an original Trustee and first President of Vassar College, 1861-1865. He moved to Milwaukee in 1867 where he was active in educational, philanthropic, and religious affairs. From the description of Milo Parker Jewett papers, 1828-1913, 1856-1882 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576934 From the description of Papers, 1828-1913, 1856-1882 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155519211 ...

Vassar College.

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