Virginia Military Institute -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Charles P. Dorman papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0066
Scope and Contents
Papers (approximately 60 items) consist of letters to Dorman in capacity as attorney; documents regarding the settlement of his estate by executor William C. Lewis; contemporary copy of the legislative bill establishing the Virginia Military Institute.
Cincinnatus Monument scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MS-0243
Scope and Contents
2 scrapbooks documenting the history and dedication of VMI's Cincinnatus Monument. The monument was unveiled and dedicated on November 11, 1983. The scrapbooks were compiled by Monument Committee member Percy M. "Pete" Lincoln, Jr., VMI Class of 1957.
Henry P. Fry collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0266
Scope and Contents
Four volumes typescript "Memories of the Old VMI", written by Henry P. Fry ca. 1950. Fry describes his life as a cadet from January 1898-June 1901. Particular emphasis is placed on the Class of 1901 and Fry's classmate Cadet George C. Marshall. Collection also includes family photographs, miscellaneous correspondence, misc. other documents.
Jennings Cropper Wise papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0004
Scope and Contents
The Jennings C. Wise Papers consist primarily of incoming and outgoing correspondence from the period 1910-1960. Included are letters dating from his years as Professor and Commandant of Cadets at VMI, from his practice of law, and from his retirement period in which he devoted himself primarily to writing. Wise was passionately interested in the history and future development of VMI and much of the correspondence reflects his ongoing involvement with the school. He often held controversial...
Joseph R. Anderson, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0043
Scope and Contents
The papers (ca. 1 cubic foot), consist of drafts and related correspondence for a three part, largely unpublished work entitled "A Complete History of the Virginia Military Institute, 1839-1924". One part was eventually published as "VMI in the World War." Also included are miscellaneous VMI-related notes and papers.
Virginia Military Institute Civil War Claims documents.
Collection
Identifier: MS-0241
Scope and Contents
2 documents concerning VMI's claim against the United States government for "damages and destruction of library, scientific appartatus and the quarters of professors in June 1864", while Union troops occupied Lexington, Virginia. VMI was awarded $100,000 in 1915.
VMI Archives Photographs Collection
Collection
Identifier: VMI Photographs Collection
Scope and Contents
The VMI Archives is the official repository for the Institute's collection of permanently maintained photographs. The earliest date from the 1840's and the most recent are digital photos from the current academic year. New items are added regularly.
See our photographs digital collection for online access
See our photographs digital collection for online access
William Couper Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0053
Overview
The papers consist largely of
manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other
research material relating to Couper's interest in the history
of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia
Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics
include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in
1917, and General Stonewall Jackson.
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