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Jennings Cropper Wise papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0004
Scope and Contents
The Jennings C. Wise Papers consist primarily of incoming and outgoing correspondence from the period 1910-1960. Included are letters dating from his years as Professor and Commandant of Cadets at VMI, from his practice of law, and from his retirement period in which he devoted himself primarily to writing. Wise was passionately interested in the history and future development of VMI and much of the correspondence reflects his ongoing involvement with the school. He often held controversial...
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Regulations of the Virginia Military Institute
Series
Identifier: RG-06-Publications-Regulations
Scope and Contents
The Regulations detail rules for the operation of the Institute and for all aspects of cadet life. They were first published in 1839, and throughout the 19th through mid-20th centuries they were updated every few years. In the modern era, cadet regulations are published yearly and are familiarly know as the Blue Book.
The collection includes a copy of the 1839 Regulations signed by Joseph W. Bell, Class of 1842.
The collection includes a copy of the 1839 Regulations signed by Joseph W. Bell, Class of 1842.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives