Virginia Military Institute -- Anniversaries, etc
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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
"Historical Sketch of the Establishment and Organization of the Virginia Military Institute", 1889 July 4
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Typescript sketch written by John T. L. Preston. It was prepared at the request of the VMI Board of Visitors to mark the Institute's semicentennial celebration. Preston had planned to deliver this as an address, but he was not able to do so and it was read by his son Reverend Dr. T. L. Preston.The sketch includes details about events leading to the establishment of VMI, including debates in the local Franklin Society and letters to the local newspaper written by Preston under the...
Letter from John T. L. Preston to Francis H. Smith, 1889 July 4
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This letter was written on the occasion of VMI's semicentennial celebration, in which John T. L. Preston reminiscences about Francis H. Smith's role in the founding and growth of VMI.
Letter to John Mitchell, 1842 November 24
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Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the hardships of cadet life, the dullness of Lexington, VMI's 3rd anniversary (Founders Day) celebration, and a storm damaging the north wall of Barracks. Letter also mentions Edward C. Carrington, Class of 1844.
VMI Cincinnatus Monument dedication ceremonies [dvd], 1983-11-11
Item — Box 04, Media Case/Sleeve: 193
Identifier: DVD193
