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Virginia Military Institute -- Class of 1932

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Brother Rat collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0005
Scope and Contents This collection consists of photographs, playbills, clippings, correspondence, and other items documenting the stage and film versions of "Brother Rat."

Fred F. Finklehoffe collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0230
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the papers (20 items) of Fred F. Finklehoffe, including the manuscript of an early version of the play "Brother Rat" ("When the Roll is Called"), which was submitted to VMI Professor of English Raymond E. Dixon by Finklehoffe and John C. Monks, Jr. The collection also includes screenplays, clippings, and scrapbooks from Finklehoffe's cadetship and career.

George L. H. Cooper papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0197
Scope and Contents This collection consists of two items. The first is a VMI scrapbook compiled by George L. H. Cooper (1928-1932). The scrapbook includes photographs, athletic and dance programs, clippings, and other mementos collected by Cooper during his cadetship.

The collection also inclides a typescript memoir, approximately 325 pages, detailing Cooper's Marine Corps service in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

James Guthrie Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0489
Scope and Contents VMI scrapbook, covering the 1928-1929 school year, compiled by Cadet James B. Guthrie of Birmingham, Alabama. He was a member of the Class of 1932 and attended for one year. The scrapbook Includes photographs of cadet life and buildings; clippings and other memorabilia. A few items date from Guthrie's attendance at the Gulf Coast Military Academy prior to his enrollment at VMI. Guthrie (b. 1907 d. 1984) spent 32 years in the U. S. Army.

James Keith collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0245
Scope and Contents This collection consists of papers (22 items) dating from the cadetship of James Keith, including a scrapbook fragment, three essays written for English and history classes, snapshots (approximately 17 items), and a furlough request.

John C. Monks collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0229
Scope and Contents This collection contains papers of John C. Monks, Jr, including:
  • Materials relating to the theatrical production of "Brother Rat," such as a contract, original script, and receipts for services from Garson Kanin
  • Items concerning various VMI Class of 1932 reunions
  • Photographs
  • Typescript manuscript (1944) of the book "A Ribbon and A Star: The Third Marines at Bougainville" published in 1945

Joseph D. Neikirk collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0308
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the papers of Joseph D. Neikirk, including:
  • A cadet scrapbook
  • A cadet account book
  • General correspondence and correspondence with VMI alumni
  • Photographs
  • Military records
  • Resolutions and award certificates