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A. Franklin Kibler papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0454
Scope and Contents This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including: Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945) Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945) Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section) Photographs Organizational...

Annual and special reports of the Superintendent

 Series
Identifier: RG-06-Publications-Reports of the Superintendent
Scope and Contents The annual reports of the Superintendent contain a detailed account of the activities for each academic year. The 19th century through mid-20th century reports are an excellent primary source for exploring the administrative and academic history of the Institute. In addition to annual reports, special reports were occasionally issued to provide details about specific topics; and "semi-annual" reports were published during parts of the 19th century to provide the results of mid-year...

John B. Mosby papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0128
Scope and Contents This collection consists of six letters from John B. Mosby to family members. Those letters dated 1870 to 1871 concern family matters. The letters written in 1873 from VMI contain references to faculty, academics, and cadet life. The collection also includes a grade report for April 1872.

Marshall McDonald papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0169
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the papers (approximately 90 items) of Marshall McDonald. The papers include primarily correspondence (1861-1892), notes, scientific reports, and documents. Among the correspondents are several VMI alumni and faculty members and Civil War officers, including: Scott Shipp Francis H. Smith Edward Cunningham Wilfred E. Cutshaw John W. Lyell James H. Morrison Mark B. Hardin Daniel W....

Raleigh E. Colston papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0386
Scope and Contents This collection consists of two items related to Raleigh E. Colston. The first item is a letter of recommendation (dated July 7, 1866) written by General Robert E. Lee on behalf of Colston. The second item is a volume (appoximately 100 pages) titled "Report on the Northern and Central Kordofan" (Cairo: printing Office of the General Staff, 1878). Attached to this volume are photographs of Colston wearing his Egyptian Army uniform (circa 1878) and of Major H. G. Prout, Egyptian Army, and other...

Samuel D. Rockenbach papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0001
Overview Papers (1889-1945) of United States Army officer Samuel Dickerson Rockenbach, notable for his role in the establishment of the U.S. Army Tank Corps during World War I and his postwar work in the development of tank warfare.

VMI Research Laboratories (VMIRL) annual reports and misc. other records

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG-14-VMIRL
Scope and Contents Box 1: Annual and other reports Box 2: Minutes (Board of Directors); Policy and Procedures manuals; VMIRL self-study (1977); history of the organization by Robert Hunter; misc. printed material

Weather observation reports

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Identifier: MS-0335
Scope and Contents This collection consists of forms filled in by official weather station observers at VMI, Lexington, Virginia where a local station was located. The official observer was traditionally a VMI faculty member. The data was reported to the National Weather Service.

William G. Williamson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0205
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the papers of William G. Williamson. Included is an original manuscript Civil War notebook that contains: Reports (September 1862-May 1863) submitted to the Chief Engineer's Office, Army of Northern Virginia, in which Williamson discusses destroying bridges at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, and reconnaissance and mapping trips in the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont Poetry Notes about architecture, engineering, and Williamson family...

William H. Emory papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0298
Scope and Contents The collection consists of:
  • A manuscript titled "Rebellion Record of Brevet Major General W. H. Emory" (1872; 50 pages)
  • Two volume report of Union Forces during the 1864 Red River Campaign, including details about the 13th, 16th, 17th, and 19th Army Corps
  • One volume report of Union Forces during the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign, including details about the 19th Army Corps