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Virginia Military Institute -- Speeches, Addresses, etc.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 77 Collections and/or Records:

Michael Burke lecture, history of VMI slang [dvd], 1993-04-30

 Item — Box 04, Media Case/Sleeve: 175
Identifier: DVD175
Scope and Contents Address to the Friends of Preston Library by VMI alumnus Michael A. Burke, Class of 1973, on the origin of VMI slang. This speech was based on research the Burke did for graduate coursework in linguistics.

Robert E. B. Stewart collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0263
Scope and Contents Miscellaneous papers, approximately 30 items, of Robert E. B. Stewart. The collection includes a notebook containing orations delivered before VMI cadet debating societies; drawings completed as class assignments at VMI; and a few clippings concerning his life after he left the Institute.

Robert M. T. Hunter manuscript

 Item
Identifier: MS-0116
Scope and Contents 41 page manuscript of speech given at VMI by Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on July 3, 1857 as part of the celebrations marking the end of the academic year. The speech was subsequently printed by McFarlane & Fergusson, Richmond VA, and that published version is also available in the archives.

Samuel H. Letcher manuscript

 Item
Identifier: MS-0148
Scope and Contents Manuscript (holograph, 19 pages) of VMI valedictory address of Cadet Samuel H. Letcher. The speech was delivered at VMI Finals in July 1869. Annotations by John T. L. Preston.