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Virginia Military Institute -- Special Events

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 139 Collections and/or Records:

Founders Day. Special Events Records., 1889- [ongoing]

 Series
Scope and Contents Chronological file containing programs, speeches, photos and other publicity material relating to the annual Nov. 11 celebrations. Includes programs for Semi-Centennial (1889), Centennial (1939), and Sesquicentennial (1989).

Founders Day Speech

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0466
Scope and Contents A four page holograph manuscript containing the text of a speech given by an unidentified speaker on the Institute's Founders Day anniversary, November 11, 1843. "With you in a great degree it rests to sustain the name of the Institution which herafter you will be proud to acknowledge as your Alma Mater, the brightest hopes and fondest dreams of our Common State."

General J. H. Binford Peay press conference upon appointment as Superintendent [dvd], 2003

 Item — Box 04, Media Case/Sleeve: 152
Identifier: DVD152
Scope and Contents News conference held at VMI, introducing General Peay as VMI's 14th Superintendent.

Good Morning America television show at VMI [dvd], 2002-11-11

 Item — Box 04, Media Case/Sleeve: 151
Identifier: DVD151
Scope and Contents ABC network television show Good Morning America show.! Diane Sawyer and Charlie Gibson broadcast live from Crozet Hall during breakfast on Founders Day, November 11, 2002.