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Alfred D. Barksdale collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0465
Scope and Contents
The collection (eight items) documents the World War I United States Army career of Alfred D. Barksdale (VMI Class of 1911). A member of Company L, First Virginia Infantry, National Guard, Barksdale was called to active duty during the World War I. From 1917 to 1919 he served in France with M Company, 116th Infantry, 29th Division. This collection includes a a letter (dated August 20, 1918) from Barksdale to his sister, written shortly after his arrival in France. He comments on the visit of...
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Eli B. Springs scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0131
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a VMI scrapbook compiled by Eli B. Springs. The scrapbook includes clippings, programs, invitations, and other memorabilia from the academic years 1911 to 1912 and 1912to 1913.
Also included is one scrapbook page (fragment) dating from Springs's service in France during World War I. The page includes an armed forces "newspaper" called The Route Step (vol. 1 no. 1), dated July 15, 1918, "somewhere in France," ticket stubs for military travel, and clippings.
Also included is one scrapbook page (fragment) dating from Springs's service in France during World War I. The page includes an armed forces "newspaper" called The Route Step (vol. 1 no. 1), dated July 15, 1918, "somewhere in France," ticket stubs for military travel, and clippings.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Frederick S. Greene papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0208
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the papers (20 items) of Frederick S. Greene, including:
Scripts of four plays, "The Law of the Tribe" (1914), "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" (1929), "Christophine" (1930), and "We Want Burke" (1934)
Correspondence concerning the play "We Want Burke"
Manuscript of a short story titled "Pick Up"
Detail study of the face of a New Market cadet by artist Benjamin W....
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
George S. Patton compositions
Collection
Identifier: MS-0253
Scope and Contents
This collection (four items) contains one essay and three poems by George S. Patton. The essay (2 pages; circa 1903) discusses the significance of the VMI Corps' participation in the Battle of New Market (May 1864) and the New Market ceremony. The essay was probably written during the year Patton attended VMI, or shortly thereafter. The three original poems are titled "A Dream" (written in France, 1917), "God of Battles," and "Fear."
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
John C. Nelson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0502
Scope and Contents
Papers of John C. Nelson. Includes VMI scrapbook and related items. Also miscellaneous papers and photographs dating from his service as First Lieutenant, 119th Infantry, 30th Division, A.E.F.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
John W. Downer collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0430
Scope and Contents
This collection (three items) consists of items related to John W. Downer, including:
One cased scrapbook presented to him on his 85th birthday in November 1966. The scrapbook contains biographical information, and documents and photographs detailing his military career, including his service in France during World War I.
One mounted photograph of Downer.
Downer's presentation copy of the book "Report of the American Olympic Committee, Seventh Olympic Games,...
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Lemuel C. Shepherd papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0006
Scope and Contents
The Lemuel C. Shepherd papers consist primarily of the following:
Unpublished memoirs and accompanying documents
Photograph albums and scrapbooks dating from Shepherd's years as a VMI cadet, as Commandant of the Marine Corps, and from his service as President of the Inter-American Defense Board
An interview with General Shepherd conducted by the archivist of the MacArthur Library regarding Shepherd's role during the Korean War - assault at...
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Mennis L. Gibson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0347
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two documents concerning Gibson's Army Air Corps career during World War I. Included is a War department document in reference to a physical examination (November 1918) and a discharge notice (December 1918).
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Military Oral History Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0510
Scope and Contents
The oral history collection spans the World War II era through recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. One interview (Frank Buckles) covers World War I service. The majority of the interviews were conducted by VMI cadets taking courses in military history. The interview files and recordings are housed in the VMI Archives.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Randolph T. Pendleton papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0531
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous photographs and documents relating to Gen. Pendleton's military service in World War I and World War II.The World War I items include a German propanda flyer dropped from airplances over France shortly before the Armistice, "The German People Offer Peace", 1918; circular letter from King George V thanking U.S. soldiers - "...the people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the Armies of many Nations...." (April 1918); GO 28-A, February...
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
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- 1 Anderson, Joseph R. (Joseph Reid), 1851-1930
- 1 Barksdale, Alfred D. (Alfred Dickinson), 1892-1972
- 1 Clinedinst, B. West (Benjamin West), 1860-1931
- 1 Downer, John W. (John Walter), 1881-1977
- 1 George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936
- 1 Gibson, Mennis L. (Mennis Lawson), 1899-1973
- 1 Greene, Frederick Stuart, 1870-1939
- 1 Harbord, James G. (James Guthrie), 1866-1947
- 1 MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
- 1 Nelson, John C.
- 1 Nichols, E. W. (Edward West), 1858-1927
- 2 Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
- 1 Pendleton, Randolph T. (Randolph Tucker), 1889-1973
- 1 Perkinson, T. Randolph, Jr. (Thomas Randolph), 1895-1973
- 2 Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948
- 1 Rockenbach, Samuel D. (Samuel Dickerson), 1869-1952
- 1 Shepherd, Lemuel C., Jr. (Lemuel Cornick)
- 1 Springs, Eli B. (Eli Baxter), 1894-1977
- 1 Summerall, Charles Pelot, 1867-1955
- 1 Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
- 1 Virginia Military Institute. Office of the Superintendent.
- 1 Whittle, William M.
- 1 Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927
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