Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life -- 1940-1949
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
Cadet life film footage [dvd], 1941
Item — Box 04, Media Case/Sleeve: 160
Identifier: DVD160
Scope and Contents
Color film footage depicting cadet life in 1941. Includes scenes of ROTC cavalry unit, horses, and stables; parades; football games, including Thanksgiving game against Virginia Tech; social life (cadets with their dates), and buildings.
Francis R. Torrington scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0311
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one scrapbook (five pages; probably a fragment) compiled by Cadet Francis R. Torrington, VMI Class of 1940. The scrapbook includes VMI memorabilia and snapshots.
Frederick M. Moyer scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0138
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one scrapbook compiled by Frederick M. Moyer. The scrapbook contains clippings, photographs, letters, and other mementos, most concerning his VMI wrestling career.
George V. Atkison, Jr. notebook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0321
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one three-ring binder containing organic chemistry class notes and other notes kept by Cadet George V. Atkison (VMI Class of 1940).
H. Franklin Phillips "War Diploma"
Collection
Identifier: MS-0316-Oversized
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one certificate presented to VMI Cadet H. Franklin Phillips in May 1943. This "three year testimonial" was presented to each member of the Class of 1944, in lieu of a diploma, when the class members were called to active duty in May 1943. The document states that Phillips successfully completed three years at VMI and was signed by VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne and others.
James L. Morrison, Jr. memoirs
Collection
Identifier: MS-0134
Scope and Contents
One typescript titled "Reminiscences of a Keydet Cavalryman" by James L. Morrison, Jr., VMI Class of 1945. Morrison gives a detailed account his years as a cadet participating in ROTC cavalry unit, 1941 to 1943 and 1945 to 1947. Subjects include the operation of the unit at VMI, cadet riding activities, and individuals involved in the programs.
James M. Morgan, Jr. oral history interview transcript, 2006
Item
Scope and Contents
Transcript of interview with VMI alumnus and retired faculty members/administrator Gen. James M. Morgan, Jr., Class of 1945. The interview was conducted in 2006 by James Dittrich, VMI Class of 1976. It covers General Morgan's years during World War II at VMI and in the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps (ERC); recollections about graduate school work; and his early teaching career at VMI. The bulk of the discussion covers the years 1941-1957.
John H. Randolph, Jr. collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0441
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of items related to John H. Randolph, Jr., including:
- Military orders
- Documents relating to bombing missions
- Military records
- Five photographs
Oral History Project, HI-393, World War II, Fall 2015, 2015
Series
Scope and Contents
Interviews with World War II era VMI alumni conducted by cadets taking History 393 - World War II - taught by LTC Bradley L. Coleman. Fall semester, 2015. The interviews cover cadet experiences from the era as well as military service.
In addition, a collaborate effort between Dr. Coleman and journalist Lisa Tracy resulted in a number of interviews conducted by Ms. Tracy with VMI World War II alumni. These are also part of this series. Ms. Tracy is the granddaughter of the VMI...
Richard C. Niess collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0324
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of items related to Richard C. Niess (VMI Class of 1944), including a typescript (written in 1986) titled "Recollections of a VMI Cadet; The Early War Years 7 December 1941-Jan 1944." This collection also includes items concerning Niess's cadetship (1943-1944).
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