This book traces the history of Vassar College, an educational institution dedicated to providing women with a liberal arts education, from its founding in 1861 to the present day. Author John H. Raymond outlines the school's vision, curriculum, and accomplishments, highlighting the contributions of key figures to its growth. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, educators, and anyone interested in the history of women's education in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.