Papers, 1769-1890.

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Papers, 1769-1890.

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Papers primarily concern Vassar's business interests and the education of women and include ledgers from the Vassar Brewery, land interests in Michigan, and other business and estate records, 1797-1890; correspondence concerning business matters and the establishment and early years of Vassar College, 1816-1868; diaries for 1862 to 1868; specifications, maps, and architectural drawings by Andrew Jackson Downing of Vassar's residence "Springside," and photographs and articles about the house; indentures and deeds concerning Vassar lands that became part of Vassar College, 1769-1861; his autobiography, 1866, and other articles about Matthew Vassar; and miscellaneous items such as autograph albums, passport, patent, travel expense records, and a resolution from the Vassar College Board of Trustees at the time of his death.

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Downing, A. J. (Andrew Jackson), 1815-1852

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American horticulturist and landscape architect. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Newburgh, N.Y., to James Arnold, 1844 Apr. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526124 Landscape architect, horticulturalist, and writer. From the description of Papers, 1830-1850. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 122583167 Andrew Jackson Downing (1815-1852) of Newburgh (N.Y.). Architect, gardener, author and nursery owner. A. J. Downing was i...

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 ...

Springside (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)

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Vassar, Catherine Valentine.

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Vassar College.

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Vassar Brewery (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)

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