Robert A. Earle collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0315
This collection (approximately 100 items; 1923-1964) consists of items related to Robert A. Earle, including:
- A VMI scrapbook (1923-1927) that includes photos from Earle's service in the Marine Corps during World War II (Pacific Theater)
- Papers and photographs dating from Earle's 37 year career with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
- Military papers
Dates
- 1923-1964
Creator
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
1 Linear Feet (approximately 100 items)
Biographical / Historical
Robert August Earle was born in 1906 in Montclair, New Jersey. He graduated from VMI in 1927. During World War II he was a Marine Corps officer. He was also a captain with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. Earle died in 1991 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Physical Location
Manuscripts stacks
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
- U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
- United States -- Marine Corps -- Officers -- Biography
- Virginia Military Institute -- Alumni -- Biography
- Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet Life -- 1920-1929
- Virginia Military Institute -- Class of 1927
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area -- Photographs
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
