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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.

Found in: 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.

Found in: 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.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

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Isaac Norval Baker Civil War Memoirs

Bank of Virginia document

Barton Family Papers

Benjamin Bowering Collection

Benjamin F. Oakes Civil War Letter

Benjamin Holliday Civil War Parole Document

Benjamin Huger, Jr. incoming correspondence

Benjamin West Clinedinst papers

Bennet A. Meyers scrapbook

Beriah Magoffin map, "Klondike and Indian River Gold Districts" [reproduction]

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