Virginia Military Institute -- Faculty
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Academic Departments, Annual Reports, 19th century, 1843-1848; 1865-1899
File
Scope and Contents
A chronological file, 1843-1848; 1865-1899, containing examples of academic department annual reports from the 19th century. These reports from the various academic departments were submitted to the Superintendent and help to document the early academic history of the Institute. This file includes early reports by John T. L. Preston (Languages), and Thomas H. Williamson (Engineering), as well as reports by other early faculty members. The series has many gaps; for example, none from the...
Chester F. Burgess collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0339
Scope and Contents
Chester F. Burgess was a Professor of English at the VMI from 1962 to 1988. This collection consists of edited manuscripts of three of his publications, including:
- "The Letters of John Gay"
- "The Beggar's Opera and Companion Pieces"
- "The Fellowship of the Craft: Conrad on Ships and Seamen and the Sea"
Interview with Clark King [dvd], date not determined
Item — Box 02, Media Case/Sleeve: 0042
Identifier: DVD042
James H. Waddell papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0130
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of four items, including:
A letter (1855) from Waddell to his sister, that contains a detailed description and pencil drawing of his room (#14) in barracks and of his roomates (Barksdale, Penn, Magruder, Shepherd, and Wilson)
A second drawing of a barracks room & roommates (similar to a sketch found in the Edward C. Shepherd collection (MS-0019)
Pencil map, 8 inches x 10 inches, labeled "Plan of Battle of Bethel Church, June 10,...
John E. Townes collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0487
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photograph albums, diplomas, and papers that document the life of John E. Townes. The photos depict both his VMI cadetship and his subsequent career in the United States Army Coast Artillery Corps (1908-1920) and at VMI as a faculty member (1921-1956).
Kenneth S. Purdie papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0104
Scope and Contents
This collection (approximately 250 items) includes:
- Subject files concerning the publication of the 1912 VMI yearbook, of which Kenneth S. Purdie was editor
- Personal correspondence
- Documents (1916) concerning the Culver Military Academy, Culver, Indiana
- Military service records (photocopies)
- One photograph album (1911-1913, including photos of VMI and Wentworth Military Academy (Missouri)
Lloyd J. Davidson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0268
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the papers of Lloyd J. Davidson, including:
- Correspondence
- Examination questions and assignment sheets for his English classes at VMI
- Copies of speeches presented to the Lexington (Virginia) Fortnightly Club
- Biographical information
Paul Welles papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0141
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the personal papers (1897-1950) of VMI faculty member Paul Welles. These papers include personal correspondence and diaries (1928-1950), records from his military career (1916-1919), photos, speeches, and certificates (oversized). Little of the collection relates to Welles' career at VMI.
Stewart W. Anderson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0127-Oversized
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the papers (14 items) of Stewart W. Anderson, including commissions and certificates awarded during his career.
Thomas M. Semmes manuscript
Collection
Identifier: MS-0166
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one manuscript (holograph, 38 pages) of a speech given by VMI Modern Languages Professor Thomas M. Semmes. The speech, concerning Stonewall Jackson, was presented in Richmond, Virginia, circa 1892. Semmes, an 1860 VMI graduate, was a cadet during the time that Jackson was on the VMI faculty.
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