Vassar College from the Lake Small 320×209 Medium 640×417 Large 1024×668 Download Tiff Original 2400×1565 | (3.1 MB) Description The first institution for imparting a full collegiate education to women established in the world; founded by Matthew Vassar in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1861. Keywords academy, Institute, matthew vassar women's college, school, university Galleries Lakes and Ponds, New York, School Buildings Source: Benson John Lossing, ed. Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (vol. 10) (New York, NY: Harper and Brothers, 1912)
