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Academic records

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

James W. Breedlove papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0168
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the papers (eight items) of James W. Breedlove, including:
  • Two letters (dated October 13, 1859 and March 11, 1861) from Breedlove to his grandfather in which he discusses his studies and expenses
  • Two letters from Superintendent Francis H. Smith to Cadet Breedlove's grandfather, acknowledging receipt of money
  • Three VMI quarterly grade reports
  • One account sheet detailing VMI expenses

John S. Bagnall papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0219
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the papers (seven items) of John S. Bagnall. Included are two letters (dated 1921) from Eliza Clinedinst Crim, the New Market resident who came to the assistance of wounded cadets after the Battle of New Market. The letter of April 20 mentions cadet Moses Ezekiel caring for the mortally wounded cadet Thomas Jefferson. The collection also includes an 1862 VMI grade report, two receipts for payment of tuition and diploma, and an envelope containing two of Bagnall's...

Quarterly and monthly grade reports

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0081
Scope and Contents This collection consists of grade report documents that were issued to parents of VMI cadets.The reports include class standing, treasurer's account information, and comments by the Superintendent regarding academics and conduct.

Robert A. Lewis papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0542
Content Description Two files of personal correspondence, report cards, and miscellaneous records associated with Robert A. Lewis, VMI Class of 1942. The records span between 1938 to 1944.

A bulk of the correspondence consists of letters from Lewis to his parents during his time at VMI.

Samuel Downing, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0167
Scope and Contents This collection consists of three items, including:
  • One letter (dated November 17, 1859) from Samuel Downing, Jr. to his father, in which he describes in detail the cadet trip to Norfolk, Virginia, including an interesting account of an uncomfortable canal boat journey
  • One list of demerits (April to June 1860)
  • One quarterly grade report (July 1860)