Virginia Military Institute -- Class of 1889
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Cadet autograph albums
Collection
Identifier: MS-0313
Scope and Contents
This collection (five items) consists of keepsake albums that popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are the following autograph albums:
Edward Harvie Smith, Jr., VMI Class of 1867 and New Market cadet. This album contains signed inscriptions by 19 fellow New Market cadets.
Farmer D. Cochran, VMI Class of 1889
Thomas G. Tate, VMI Class of 1877
VMI Class of 1874 members (original owner unknown)
VMI Class of 1902 autograph...
Harry B. Baker cadet account book
Collection
Identifier: MS-0290
Contents Note
This collection consists of the VMI account book of Cadet Harry B. Baker, VMI Class of 1889. The account book contains entries for VMI expenses from 1886 to 1889.
John A. McDonald letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0211
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter (dated November 8, 1886) to John A. McDonald from his sister, Annie. The letter contains primarily family news, but is difficult to read because of extensive water damage. The letter was found in the VMI barracks during construction work in 1936.
Joseph M. Rosenbaum certificates, 1889
File
Scope and Contents
Certificates of course of study completion in various academic classes at VMI.
Philip H. Lybrook document
Collection
Identifier: MS-0218
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one document that lists clothing for VMI Cadet Philip H. Lybrook. The letterhead on the document reads "A.M. Lybrook, Attorney at Law."
Samuel D. Rockenbach papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0001
Overview
Papers (1889-1945) of United States Army officer Samuel Dickerson Rockenbach, notable for his role
in the establishment of the U.S. Army Tank Corps during World War I and his postwar work in the development of tank warfare.
Samuel D. Rockenbach VMI subject file
File — Box 3, Folder: 30
Scope and Contents
This folder contains notes on the Class of 1889, a letter of recommendation, and an order.
William A. Irvine notebook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0269
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one notebook compiled by William A. Irvine from 1888 to 1889. The notebook contains poetry (copied and original), sketches, and programs from the Lexington Minstrel Club and the VMI Minstrel Club.
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