Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959
Person
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Commandant of Cadets Historical Records
Series
Identifier: RG-10-Commandant-Historical
Scope and Contents
Bound and unbound historical records documenting the operation of the Commandant's office and of the Corps of Cadets. The earliest examples date from 1839, the first year of the Institute. Items include: guard records, morning reports, demerit books, inspection books, permit books, muster rolls, record of events, penalty tour and confinement records, Commandant orders and memoranda, World War I Training Camp (1917-1918), ordnance stores (1858, 1861), George C. Marshall signed amnesty...
General George C. Marshall letters to John M. Camp
Collection
Identifier: MS-0518-Oversized-Framed
Scope and Contents
Three personal letters written by General George C. Marshall to John M. Camp Jr.
Henry P. Fry collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0266
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the papers of Henry P. Fry, including:
- A four volume typescript titled "Memories of the Old VMI," written by Henry P. Fry (circa 1950). Fry describes his life as a cadet from January 1898 to June 1901. Particular emphasis is placed on the Class of 1901 and Fry's classmate Cadet George C. Marshall.
- Family photographs
- Correspondence
- Documents
Josiah Bunting III lecture on George Marshall [dvd], 1986
Item — Box: 04, Media Case/Sleeve: 219
Identifier: DVD219
Marshall Day, 1951
Series
Scope and Contents
Records relating to the Marshall Day celebration held on May 15, 1951. This major event honored General George C. Marshall (VMI Class of 1901) and was attended by many digitaries and Marshall associates.
Marshall Library Dedication Scrapbook, 1964
Item
Scope and Contents
One volume scrapbook containing newspaper clippings about the dedication of the George C. Marshall Research Library on May 24, 1964. The keynote speaker was President Lyndon Johnson
Matthew R. Beebe military service information
File — Box MS0532
President Harry S. Truman letter to Superintendent Richard J. Marshall, 1951-05-14
Item
Scope and Contents
Typed letter, signed, from President Harry S. Truman to VMI Superintendent Richard J. Marshall, dated May 14, 1951. Discussing the significance of Gen. George C. Marshall on the occasion of the dedication of the George C. Marshall Arch and teh celebration of Marshall Day at VMI.
Stamps and covers collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0286
Contents Note
This collection (50 items) consists of stamps and envelopes donated to VMI by various individuals, including:
- Examples of Civil War covers and postage stamps
- A variety of commemorative issues, many of which relate to VMI in some way (e.g., George C. Marshall; New Market)
- World War II era envelopes with stamps sent by various General Officers