Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet Life -- 1910-1919
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Bowering collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0122-Oversized
Contents Note
This collection consists of the original manuscript score of the VMI Spirit (the official song of VMI), written by Benjamin Bowering while he was as Assistant Professor at VMI in 1916. The manuscript is 10.5 inches x 12.5 inches, with composition in pencil and annotations by the composer. The collection also includes one typescript letter (dated March 16, 1935) from Bowering to VMI's Librarian Nellie Gibbs, in which he explains the history of the song.
C. Rodes Hood, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0530
Scope and Contents
Letters written to and from Virginia Military Institute Cadet C. Rodes Hood, Jr. (VMI Class of 1920) and his parents. The bulk of the correspondence is between father and son. Topics includes VMI cadet life for the period 1916-1917; details about the family's cotton business and life on Magenta plantation, Washington County, Mississippi (including economic matters, politics, race relations, family personal news.The letter of April 6, 1917 describes reaction in Greenville,...
Eli B. Springs scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0131
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a VMI scrapbook compiled by Eli B. Springs. The scrapbook includes clippings, programs, invitations, and other memorabilia from the academic years 1911 to 1912 and 1912to 1913.
Also included is one scrapbook page (fragment) dating from Springs's service in France during World War I. The page includes an armed forces "newspaper" called The Route Step (vol. 1 no. 1), dated July 15, 1918, "somewhere in France," ticket stubs for military travel, and clippings.
Also included is one scrapbook page (fragment) dating from Springs's service in France during World War I. The page includes an armed forces "newspaper" called The Route Step (vol. 1 no. 1), dated July 15, 1918, "somewhere in France," ticket stubs for military travel, and clippings.
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.
Fred E. and Charles C. Gaillard collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0527
Scope and Contents
Documents and photographs held by the Gaillard brothers. The material pertaining to Charles Gaillard includes a letter written while at ROTC training at Plattsburg Barracks. Material relating to COL Fred Gaillard includes his cadet photograph album; and ca. 12 original photographs dating from his service as commanding officer of the 377th infantry Regiment and related WWII documents.
George L. Barton collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0352
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the personal papers of George L. Barton, including:
- Diaries for the period 1909 to 1936
- One volume of lecture notes (1933-1935) used for a history course at VMI
- A photograph album (1917-1927) containing images of cadet life, VMI buildings, and family members
Gordon Hammond scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0434
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one scrapbook compiled by Cadet Gordon Hammond (VMI Class of 1919) and covers the academic year 1915 to 1916. The scrapbook includes snapshots, dance programs, clippings, and other VMI memorabilia. Topics of the photographs include classmates and friends, cadet life, athletics, and VMI buildings.
John B. Payne cadet scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0483
Scope and Contents
Virginia Military Institute (VMI) scrapbook, 1917-1921, compiled by Cadet John B. Payne, Class of 1921. Includes photographs of cadet life, athletics, classmates, buildings; newspaper clippings, and memorabilia.
John C. Haskell Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0499
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous papers, including letters written to his mother from VMI in 1916 (4 items); misc. Military service documents and photos.
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