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Isaac Norval Baker Civil War Memoirs
Collection
Identifier: MS-0357
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an original manuscript fragment (ca. 12 pages) and typewritten transcription (21 pages) describing Isaac Norval Baker's Civil War service as a Private in the Confederate Army's 18th Virginia Cavalry Regiment. Baker's language is descriptive and lively, and the account includes many vignettes that provide insight into the lives of both soldiers and civilians. The narrative covers the period June 1863-April 1865; topics include camp life, wartime hardships, battles...
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Bank of Virginia document
Item
Identifier: MS-0057
Scope and Contents
One bank document, issued on August 4, 1840 from the Buchanan office of the Bank of Virginia to Jacob M. Ruff, Proctor of Washington College. The notice states that Ruff, as co-signer for J. W. Pettigrew who cannot make payment, is responsible for repaying the sum of $825.
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Virginia Military Institute Archives
Barton Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0020
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the miscellaneous papers of three members of the Barton family who attended the Virginia Military Institute during the mid-19th century. Papers relating to Cadet Charles M. Barton (VMI Class of 1856) include a letter dated September 28, 1855 from Charles to his cousin Joseph M. Barton, in which he complains about VMI life and about his instructor Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (Jackson is described as a "hell of a fool"). Other Charles Barton material is found in a...
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Benjamin Bowering Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0122-Oversized
Contents Note
Collection consists of the original manuscript score of the VMI Spirit (the official song of the Virginia Military Institute), written by Benjamin Bowering while he was as Assistant Professor at VMI in 1916. The manuscript is 10.5" x 12.5", with composition in pencil and annotations by the composer. The collection also includes on typescript letter (March 16, 1935) from Bowering to VMI's Librarian Nellie Gibbs, in which he explains the history of the song.
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Virginia Military Institute Archives
Benjamin F. Oakes Civil War Letter
Item
Identifier: MS-0392
Scope and Contents
One letter (December 13, 1864) from Union soldier Capt. Benjamin F. Oakes of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery to J. G. Richardson. The letter was written from "in the field" near Petersburg, Virginia. Oakes describes in detail the destruction of the Weldon Railroad by Union troops and the burning buildings in Sussex Courthouse. VA. Oakes was originally from Old Town, Maine and resided post-war in East Tawas, Michigan.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Benjamin Holliday Civil War Parole Document
Item
Identifier: MS-0233
Scope and Contents
One parole document releasing Confederate soldier Benjamin Holliday from Point Lookout (MD) prison. On reverse is oath of allegiance to the United States signed by Holliday.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Benjamin Huger, Jr. incoming correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS-0515
Scope and Contents
Letters received by Benjamin Huger, Jr., VMI Class of 1934, primarily from female friends attending other schools. The bulk were received while he was a cadet. Represented schools include Duke University (Womens College) and St. Annes secondary school in Charlottesville, VA. Topics are largely personal and social, with references to events and life at the various schools, popular culture, and current events. represented.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Benjamin West Clinedinst papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0242
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, 1905-1931, between artist Benjamin West Clinedinst and various members of the Virginia Military Institute administration and Alumni Association. Much of it concerns Clinedinst's New Market Battle painting, which was unveiled at VMI in 1914 and hangs in VMI's Jackson Memorial Hall. The papers also include a subject file concerning the artist's painting of post-Civil War VMI faculty.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Bennet A. Meyers scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0312
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook (1925-1929) compiled by VMI Cadet Bennet A. Meyers, Class of 1929. Includes photographs, autographs of cadets, memorabilia (dance programs, printed material)
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Beriah Magoffin map, "Klondike and Indian River Gold Districts" [reproduction]
Item
Identifier: MS-0416
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of an 1898 map of the "Klondike and Indian River Gold Districts" drawn by civil and mining engineer Beriah Magoffin, Jr. (Virginia Military Institute Class of 1893). The map measures approximately 14 inches x 16 inches. The original map is located at the University of Alaska.
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Virginia Military Institute Archives
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