Collection: James W. Massie papers | VMI Archives Catalog

This collection consists of the personal papers (40 items) of James W. Massie, including:

Incoming correspondence (1855-1857)
Civil War papers, primarily incoming letters, orders and commissions (1861-1863)
Post-War papers, including letters written by Massie's wife, Sophie, and documents relating to their son, James McDowell Massie
Confederate bonds
Envelopes

Dates

1855-1879

Creator

Massie, James W. (James Woods), 1826-1872 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Extent

40 items (1 half manuscript box)

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

James Woods Massie was born in 1826 in Augusta County, Virginia. He graduated VMI in 1849. He was a lawyer and VMI Faculty (Mathematics) from 1849 to 1872 with time away for military service during Civil War. During the War he was a Lieutenant Colonel with the 51st Virginia Infantry Regiment. Massie died in 1872 in Lexington, Virginia.