Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life -- 1870-1879
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
Alexander D. Exall collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0354
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of items from the VMI cadetship of Alexander D. Exall, VMI Class of 1876, including:
- A cadet scrapbook that contains clippings and poetry
- An autograph album that contains inscriptions from classmates
- Three photographs of Cadet Exall
- The French/English dictionary he used at VMI
Andrew L. Johnston letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0236
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter (circa 1871) written by VMI Cadet Andrew L. Johnston to his mother. The bulk of the letter concerns family matters.
Edward C. Laird account book
Collection
Identifier: MS-0187
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the account book of Edward C. Laird and contains entries for cadet expenses (1872-1875).
Francis B. Clark collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0270
Scope and Contents
This collection (two items) consists of a notebook containing original poetry by Francis B. Clark, 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
Collection
Identifier: MS-0035
Scope and Contents
This collection contains an account book owned by George S. Patton. The book contains a listing of school expenses incurred while Patton was a cadet at VMI from 1873 to 1877.
Howard Osburn notebook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0251
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one notebook compiled by VMI Cadet Howard Osburn. The notebook contains copied poetry, orders, and an anecdote concerning Benjamin Ficklin, Class of 1849.
James A. Forsythe collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0307
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a notebook compiled by Cadet James A. Forsythe and a graduation bible. The notework contains copied poetry and company rosters. Forsythe's photograph album is also available in the VMI Archives.
John B. Mosby papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0128
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of six letters from John B. Mosby to family members. Those letters dated 1870 to 1871 concern family matters. The letters written in 1873 from VMI contain references to faculty, academics, and cadet life. The collection also includes a grade report for April 1872.
John Sims papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0475
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 14 letters (dated 1868-1871) written by VMI Cadet John Sims (Class of 1871), to members of his family, a VMI quarterly grade report, and other documents. The correspondence provides rich details of cadet life during that era, as well as personal news. Sims mentions many leisure activities and comments on academic life and routine events. The letter dated October 17, 1870 mentions viewing the body of, and preparations for, the funeral of General Robert E. Lee.
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
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John Sims papers
Julien A. Hall poetry notebook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0495
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one poetry notebook (1875-1876) compiled by Cadet Julien Astin Hall (VMI Class of 1879).
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