Virginia Military Institute -- History -- World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Frederick M. Moyer scrapbook
Item
Identifier: MS-0138
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook compiled by Cadet Frederick M. Moyer, containing clippings, photographs, letters and other mementos, most concerning his VMI wrestling career.
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.
James L. Morrison, Jr. Memoirs
Collection
Identifier: MS-0134
Scope and Contents
One typescript, "Reminiscences of a Keydet Cavalryman" by Col. James L. Morrison, Jr., VMI Class of 1945. Morrison gives a detailed account his years as a cadet participating in ROTC cavalry unit, 1941-1943 and 1945-1947. Subjects include the operation of the unit at VMI; cadet riding activities, including polo; and individuals involved in the programs.
Records of Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne, 1936-1947
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG-02-06-KilbourneCE
Scope and Contents
Records of the administration of VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne. Includes correspondence, biographical information, speeches and related Institute official records, 1937-1946. These records cover the World War II era at VMI.
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.
World War II era at VMI, 1940-1946 bulk
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
Administrative records concerning the World War II era at VMI, includiing correspondence and memoranda. Also files on returning veterans issues. The G. I. Bill folder includes some information about returning Korean War veterans.Includes:
Chronological file, 1940-1946; Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)- separate box; Library of Congress - storage of material at VMI during war; Civil defense in Lexington (air raid drills, blackout drills); Selective Service System (draft); GI...
World War II VMI Alumni Oral History interviews by Lisa Tracy, 2014 - 2015
Series
Scope and Contents
Transcripts of oral history interviews conducted in 2014-2015 with VMI alumni who served during World War II. The interviewer is journalist Lisa Tracy, the granddaughter of World War II era VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne.
Includes information about cadet life during the war, as well as wartime service of individuals.
Includes information about cadet life during the war, as well as wartime service of individuals.
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