Virginia Military Institute -- Class of 1944
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Cabell Brand Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0462
Scope and Contents
The papers contain correspondence, clippings, video and other media, and printed matter relating to Brand's interest the life of Civil Rights activist Jonathan M. Daniels. The papers also include a file on the Cabell Breckinridge Brass Band at VMI; certificates of recognition; and misc. other documents. For additional information about Mr. Brand, consult the book "Some Do Care: Contemporary Lives of Moral Commitment" by Anne Colby and William Damon.
George J. Tompkins, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0467
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous World War II papers documenting the army service of George J. Tompkins, Jr. Included are Gen. Eisenhower's letter to the troops about to participate in the D-Day invasion, June 1944, and a similar item from President Roosevelt. Tompkins is a member of the VMI Class of 1944.
H. Franklin Phillips document, "War Diploma"
Item
Identifier: MS-0316-Oversized
Scope and Contents
One certificate presented to VMI Cadet H. Franklin Phillips in May 1943. This "three year testimonial" was presented to each member of the Class of 1944, in lieu of a diploma, when the class members were called to active duty in May 1943. It states that Phillips successfully completed three years at VMI and was signed by VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne and others.
Recollections from the Battle of the Bulge
Collection
Identifier: MS-0540
Scope and Contents
Accounts of Battle of the Bulge participation by more than forty VMI alumni. The VMI Class designation ranges from the Class of 1921-1946.
Richard C. Niess collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0324
Scope and Contents
Richard C. Niess is a member of the VMI Class of 1944. The collection consists of a typescript reminiscence, written in 1986, of life at VMI during World War II: "Recollections of a VMI Cadet; The Early War Years 7 December 1941-Jan 1944." Also order and other miscellaneous items, 1943-1944, concerning Niess's cadetship.
William T. Eickelberg papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0353-Oversized
Scope and Contents
William T. Eickelberg is a member of the VMI Class of 1944. The collection consists of 4 items, including a "three year testimonial" that was presented to each member of the Class of 1944, in lieu of a diploma, when the class members were called to active duty in May 1943. Also includes 3 class schedule cards for Cadet Eickelberg.
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