Virginia Military Institute -- Class of 1917

Scope and Contents This collection consists of the professional and personal papers of David L. Ruffner, including: Two scrapbooks dating from his United States Army career. The first scrapbook (1943-1946) includes information about the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. The second scrapbook (1948-1950) covers his assignment at Nuremberg Military Post, Germany. A personal scrapbook and albums (circa 1947) Certificates and awards Photographs Field Artillery School...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of one scrapbook (1913-1917) compiled by VMI cadet Marshall G. Munce. The scrapbook includes photographs and other mementos.

Scope and Contents Includes Master of Arts degree granted in 1928.

Scope and Contents The collection consists primarily of Maury W. Boykins's personal papers, clippings, and other items relating to his 1923 tunnel plan. Also included is his United States Navy commission (dated 1917).

Contents Note This collection (approximately 20 items) consists of items related to Thomas B. Scott, Jr., VMI Class of 1914. Inlcuded is a cadet scrap book containing snapshots of Superintendent Edward W. Nichols, cadets, cadet activities, dance programs, and other VMI memorabilia. Also included are World War I postcards (15 items) and VMI postcards (4 items).

Scope and Contents Scrapbook compiled by Lemuel C. Shepherd during his VMI cadetship. Includes photographs and memorabilia for the period 1913-1917.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of the military papers of Captain William M. Whittle, VMI Class of 1917. Whittle served in World War I with the 314th Machine Gun Battalion and was sent to France in May 1918. The following is included:

• A notebook containing war service chronology, notes concerning machine gun procedures, and names of officers in his unit
• Military orders
• Other documents and printed material
• One photo of Whittle in his Army uniform, circa 1918