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Cadet George C. Scott, Jr. diary
Item
Identifier: MS-0513
Scope and Contents
Typescript diary written by Cadet George Scott, "The Strike, as it Actually Happened". Details the events of October 18-19, 1927. The cadets staged a walkout or "mutiny" to protest the dismissal of a classmate. Several mentions of the Honor Court role in event. As a result, Superintendent William Cocke sent a telegram to the parents of all cadets, stating "Your son and other cadets are taking part in a rebellion against authorities. Advise you to wire him to submit to authorities...
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Office of the Superintendent, administrative subject files
Series
Identifier: RG-02-Subject Files-Administrative
Scope and Contents
Historically significant subject files spanning the administrations of multiple Superintendents. These topical files cover various historical eras; topics include areas such as planning, programs, and events.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Office of the Superintendent Board of Visitors meetings Subject Files
Series
Identifier: RG-02-Subject Files-Board of Visitors
Scope and Contents
These records consist of one chronological file, 1909-1953, primarily containing Superintendent's working reports and memoranda to the Board of Visitors; some annotations. In addition, there are Superintendent's copies of BOV meeting packets for Gen. Shell and Irby; some with annotations.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Records of Superintendent William H. Cocke, 1924-1929
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG-02-04-CockeWH
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, memoranda and other records from the administration of William H. Cocke.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
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- Names: Cocke, William H. (William Horner), 1874-1938 X
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