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Title
Stilson, Sarah L. Diary, 1865-1869
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Institution
Vassar College
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Description
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 (including a transcribed program of events), personal conversations with Matthew Vassar, the first graduation, the second Founder's Day, the beginnings of class organizations, Class Day 1868 and Matthew Vassar's death, a Student Association meeting, and planning for Class Day 1869. Records of '69's subsequent eight reunions.
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Collection
Student Diaries
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Creator
Stilson, Sarah L.
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Date
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Format
Diaries
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Physical Description
Bound volume; approx 36p; 9.75 x 8 inches; Iron gall ink on aged paper
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Copyright and Use
For more information about rights and reproduction, visit http://specialcollections.vassar.edu/policies/permissionto.html
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Item Identifier vassar:2177
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TranscriptTranscript:
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Cite this Item
Stilson, Sarah L.. "Stilson, Sarah L. Diary, 1865-1869". Vassar College. 1865-1869. College Women. Web. Accessed May 19, 2022. https://collegewomen.org/node/17103