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Vassar College (NY) (College History)

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At only 128 pages and mostly pictures, this book can easily be read in a single sitting. This is an interesting book, but I suspect its appeal will be limited to students, alumni, and faculty of Vassar. The authors detail the growth of Vassar College under its various Presidents. They include some very interesting little historical facts and the photography is wonderful. While the authors address changes occurring on the campus of the college over the years, the focus of the authors is upon the campus and its students. This book tells the story of people, buildings and groundbreaking ceremonies. If you are looking for a more interpretative history of Vassar College and how this institution has affected higher education in this country, particularly the higher education of women, you will not find it in this book. Although it was not what I expected when I purchased the book, I did enjoy it and I do recommend it to those individuals wishing to learn more about the campus.