Proceedings of the Trustees of Vassar Female College at Their First Meeting, February 26, 1861 by [WOMEN] [VASSAR FEMALE COLLEGE] - 1861

New York: Wynkoop, Hallenbeck & Thomas, 1861. First Edition. Paperback. Attractive copy of this pamphlet, containing the proceedings of the first meeting of Vassar's trustees. The college, founded in 1861 by Matthew Vassar, followed Elmira College as the second degree-granting institution of higher learning for women in America. Contents include the charter of the college, lists of trustees and standing committees, and the full text of Matthew Vassar's statement to the board of trustees, and an address by Dr. William Hague. OCLC notes a single holding (at Vassar) for this imprint; another 7 copies appear, printed in a larger format with a slightly modified title, published by C.A. Alvord. 12mo. (17.5cm); original printed wrappers; [5],6-24pp, with engraved vignette of the proposed college facade on the title page. Mild wear and dustiness to wrappers, with a neat 2" split at upper spine-fold; clean internally; Very Good+ or better.