James D. Hankins papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0144
Six letters, 1920-1921, written by Cadet James D. Hankins to his cousin Florence. He describes many features of cadet life during the early 1920's, including a New Year's Eve celebration, a feud between the first and third classes, throwing "bombs" in Barracks courtyard, final exams, and a ghost haunting barracks.
Dates
- 1920 - 1921
Creator
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Extent
6 items
General Note
James DeWitt Hankins, b. Clover Lick, WVA, 1902; VMI Class of 1923; teacher; d. Richmond, VA, 1978.
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Related / Analytical Title
Hankins papers.
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
