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John L. Couper Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0486
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of correspondence (to parents and other family) and two photograph albums documenting service during World War II; the bulk is dated 1942-1946. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including training in Great Britain, field hospital operations in Europe, and comments about daily aspects of war. The photographs document the unit's movements, staff, and activities in England, France and Belgium. In addition, the papers include a photograph album (1936-1937) dating from his...
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Virginia Military Institute Archives
Virginia Military Institute Financial and Business Records, Historical
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG-04-Historical
Scope and Contents
Includes Ledgers, vouchers, accounts, correspondence, and other financial records dating from the opening days of the Institute through the early 20th century. These records are a good source of information for tracing early purchases of goods and services; local Lexington and Rockbridge County businesses/artisans/craftsmen appear in vouchers.
Also contains subject files maintained by COL William Couper, who served as VMI Business Executive from the 1920's-the 1950's. These files,...
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Virginia Military Institute Archives
William Couper Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0053
Overview
The papers consist largely of
manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other
research material relating to Couper's interest in the history
of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia
Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics
include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in
1917, and General Stonewall Jackson.
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Virginia Military Institute Archives
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