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J. Claiborn Byrd Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0460
World War II papers of Lt. Col. J. Claiborn Byrd, who served with the 100th Infantry Division. The papers consist primarily of stateside training materials dating from his attendance at the Infantry School (Ft. Benning, GA, 1942) and the Command and General Staff College course (1943). A few miscellaneous documents date from the 100th Division's service in the European Theater.

Dates

  • 1942 - 1945

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Manuscript Collections in the VMI Archives are made available for noncommercial 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

1.5 cubic feet

Biographical / Historical

Byrd (b. 1908 d. 2000) was a businessman from Durham, NC.

Physical Location

Manuscripts Stacks
Title
GUIDE TO THE J. CLAIBORN BYRD PAPERS, 1942-1945
Date
2005

Repository Details

Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository

Contact:
VMI Archives
Preston Library
Lexington VA 24450
540-464-7516