Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life -- 1870-1879
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
Alexander D. Exall Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0354
Scope and Contents
Papers from the VMI cadetship of Alexander D. Exall, Class of 1876. The collection includes a cadet scrapbook containing clippings and poetry; an autograph album containing inscriptions from his classmates; 3 photographs of Cadet Exall; and the French/English dictionary he used at VMI.
Andrew Langstaff Johnston Letter
Item
Identifier: MS-0236
Scope and Contents
One letter, ca. 1871, written from VMI by Cadet Johnston, Class of 1872, to his mother. The bulk of the letter concerns family matters.
Edward C. Laird account book
Collection
Identifier: MS-0187
Scope and Contents
VMI account book of Cadet Edward C. Laird (VMI Class of 1875), of Boydton, Virginia. Contains entries for cadet expenses, 1872-1875.
Francis B. Clark collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0270
Scope and Contents
Notebook containing original poetry by Cadet Francis B. Clark, Jr., including "Natural Bridge","To the Lee Family", and "Washington and Lee". The collection also contains one privately printed poem "The Irish Emigrant."
George S. Patton cadet account book, 1873-1877
Item
Identifier: MS-0035
Scope and Contents
The George S. Patton account book contains a listing of school expenses incurred while Patton was a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute, 1873-1877.
Howard Osburn notebook
Item
Identifier: MS-0251
Scope and Contents
Notebook compiled by VMI Cadet Howard Osburn, containing copied poetry, miscellaneous orders, anecdote concerning Benjamin Ficklin, Class of 1849. 125 pages; binding not intact.
James A. Forsythe collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0307
Scope and Contents
The collection includes the notebook compiled by Cadet James A. Forsythe, containing, copied poetry and company rosters; and the graduation bible presented to Cadet Forsythe. The notebook shows evidence of extensive water damage. Forsythe's photograph album is also available in the VMI Archives.
John B. Mosby papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0128
Scope and Contents
Six letters from John B. Mosby to family members. Those dated 1870-1871 concern family matters; the letters written in 1873 from VMI contain references to faculty, academics, and cadet life (ice skating on river). The collection also includes a grade report for April 1872.
John Sims Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0475
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of 14 letters written by VMI Cadet John Sims (Class of 1871), to members of his family. Dated 1868-1871, the correspondence provides rich details of cadet life during that era, as well as containing personal news. Sims mentions many leisure activities --a traveling theater troupe, baseball vs. Washington and Lee University Lee, debating societies, ice skating--as well commenting on academic life and routine events. The letter dated October 17, 1870 mentions viewing the body...
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
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John Sims Papers
Julien Hall cadet poetry notebook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0495
Scope and Contents
Poetry notebook compiled by Cadet Julien A. Hall (Virginia Military Institute Class of 1879) in 1875-1876. Such notebooks were popular among cadets of the mid to late 19th century. They typically contain VMI-related poetry, often not written by the notebook's owner, as well as misc. other poetry and notes.
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