Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life -- 1890-1899
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Conway R. Howard scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MS-0121
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two scrapbooks, 1896-1900, compiled by Conway R. Howard. Contents include VMI memorabilia, clippings, photographs illustrating cadet life, programs, and other items pertaining to athletic events. The scrapbooks provide excellent documentation of cadet life for the period.
Epidemics, Typhoid and other, 1899 - 1947
File
Scope and Contents
File containing correspondence, reports and other documents pertaining disease outbreaks in the Corps (typhoid, polio, influenza. Includes documentation for the significant outbreaks of typhoid in 1899 and 1910, when classes were suspended and cadets were sent home.
Erasmus G. Hinton letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-0193
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence (8 letters) from Erasmus G. Hinton to his father (dated 1894-1895). Harley R. Hinton, the writer's twin brother, is frequently mentioned. Other topics include grades, requests for money, and personal matters. One additional letter is dated February 25, 1907.
George W. Rouss collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0077
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of three letters (dated November 14-15, 1893) pertaining to cadet George W. Rouss's decision to run away from VMI. Included is a letter from Rouss to his father (Milton Rouss, Class of 1863) in which he explains his actions.
Henry A. Wise papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0123
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the personal papers of Henry A. Wise, including general correspondence, family correspondence, subject files, and materials relating to the publication of his book "Drawing Out the Man: The VMI Story." Inventory is available upon request.
Henry P. Fry collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0266
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the papers of Henry P. Fry, including:
- A four volume typescript titled "Memories of the Old VMI," written by Henry P. Fry (circa 1950). Fry describes his life as a cadet from January 1898 to June 1901. Particular emphasis is placed on the Class of 1901 and Fry's classmate Cadet George C. Marshall.
- Family photographs
- Correspondence
- Documents
Henry T. Cocke papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0113
Scope and Contents
The collection includes one letter (dated February 20, 1894) from Henry T. Cocke to his mother. Topics include a snowstorm, debating society orations, and raiding local hen houses for "rooster fighting" in barracks. The collection also includes Cocke's account book, containing a list of VMI expenses for 1891 to 1895.
John C. Naylor letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0086
Scope and Contents
One letter (dated December 5, 1890) from cadet John Naylor to his father, in which he complains about the character of his roommates and asks to be moved to a different room.
John Janney account book
Collection
Identifier: MS-0336
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the VMI and personal account book of John Janney (VMI Class of 1896). The account book contains entries for cadet expenses (1893-1896) and personal expenses (1896-1898).
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