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H. Franklin Phillips document, "War Diploma"

Item

Identifier: MS-0316-Oversized

Scope and Contents One certificate presented to VMI Cadet H. Franklin Phillips in May 1943. This "three year testimonial" was presented to each member of the Class of 1944, in lieu of a diploma, when the class members were called to active duty in May 1943. It states that Phillips successfully completed three years at VMI and was signed by VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne and others.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Henry P. Fry collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-0266

Scope and Contents Four volumes typescript "Memories of the Old VMI", written by Henry P. Fry ca. 1950. Fry describes his life as a cadet from January 1898-June 1901. Particular emphasis is placed on the Class of 1901 and Fry's classmate Cadet George C. Marshall. Collection also includes family photographs, miscellaneous correspondence, misc. other documents.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Institute Honors Program Records

Series

Identifier: RG-03-Honors

Scope and Contents The records consist:

1. Dean's office administrative files of students who participated in the Honors Programs

2. Recordings of student presentations (video) and miscellaneous printed material relating to the program. No program administrative records are included.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

J. O. Humphreys Civil War Diary

Item

Identifier: MS-0517

Scope and Contents J. O. Humphreys served with the 1st Independent Ohio Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. He was mortally wounded at Petersburg.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

James A. Harden Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0476

Scope and Contents The bulk of the collection consists of letters written by James Harden to his sister, covering wartime events experienced by his unit as well as his time at Ft. Delaware. Also included is one letter written from VMI in June 1861 and miscellaneous items.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

James D. Saunders letter

Item

Identifier: MS-0247

Scope and Contents One letter (November 24, 1842) from Cadet James Saunders to his cousin John Mitchell. Saunders describes hardships of cadet life, the dullness of Lexington, VMI's 3rd anniversary (Founders Day) celebration, a storm damaging the north wall of Barracks, and mentions Edward C. Carrington, Class of 1844. One of the earliest extant cadet personal letters.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

James Henry Reid Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0222

Scope and Contents The collection consists of the Civil War correspondence (18 items) of James Henry Reid. Included are 13 letters from Reid to his parents written while he was a fourth classman at the Virginia Military Institute, August - November 1862. This correspondence contains many references to wartime cadet life, including use of the term "rat" as a name for new cadets, hazing, uniforms, food, guard duty and other aspects of life ...

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

James L. Merritt letters

Collection

Identifier: MS-0337

Scope and Contents Two letters from Cadet Merritt to his father. 1863 Nov. 24, discusses school expenses, mentions the Corps being called to defendagainst Averell's raids; reports dissatisfaction with VMI (complains of hunger, gets " beef, irish potatoes, milk" only). May 16, 1864 written on the day after the Battle of New Market describes being wounded, action on battlefield, mentions cadets Norborne C. Lewis (Class of 1867) and John A. Crichton (Class of 1866). Letter was possibly written from the Bushong House...

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

James L. Morrison, Jr. Memoirs

Collection

Identifier: MS-0134

Scope and Contents One typescript, "Reminiscences of a Keydet Cavalryman" by Col. James L. Morrison, Jr., VMI Class of 1945. Morrison gives a detailed account his years as a cadet participating in ROTC cavalry unit, 1941-1943 and 1945-1947. Subjects include the operation of the unit at VMI; cadet riding activities, including polo; and individuals involved in the programs.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

James W. Breedlove papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0168

Scope and Contents Papers, 8 items, of James W. Breedlove. Includes two letters (October 13, 1859; March 11, 1861) from Cadet Breedlove to his grandfather in which he discusses his studies, expenses; two letters from Superintendent Francis H. Smith to Cadet Breedlove's grandfather, acknowledging receipt of money; three VMI quarterly grade reports; one account sheet detailing VMI expenses.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

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H. Franklin Phillips document, "War Diploma"

Henry P. Fry collection

Institute Honors Program Records

J. O. Humphreys Civil War Diary

James A. Harden Papers

James D. Saunders letter

James Henry Reid Papers

James L. Merritt letters

James L. Morrison, Jr. Memoirs

James W. Breedlove papers

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