John and Abigail at Vassar
The correspondence between John and Abigail Adams traces one of the most intriguing, romantic, and inspirational partnerships in American history. Remarkably, their roughly 1,200 letters, written over the span of 40 years, have survived the ravages of time. These personal exchanges give readers a unique window into life during the founding of our country and into the character of a man who was one of the driving forces behind independence. more...
Going to the source
Surrounded by shelves of rare books and documents, Ron Patkus is hesitant to choose a favorite. "People are always asking me that question, but I don’t know what to pick!" says the associate director of the libraries for special collections and adjunct associate professor of history. more...
Literary comrades
Vassar has one of the largest John Burroughs collections in the country. Through inscribed books, writings, and letters, one of the recurring themes that emerges is the close friendship that existed between Burroughs and Walt Whitman. more...