Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life -- 1940-1949
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 6 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.
James M. Morgan, Jr. oral history interview transcript, 2006
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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.
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...
William G. Wood (Class of 1941) Cadet life "home movies", ca. 1937-1941
Collection
Scope and Contents
8mm and 16mm reels shot at VMI during cadetship of William G. Wood, Class of 1941. Shows cavalry drill, marching, barracks and other aspects of cadet life.
World War II VMI Alumni Oral History interviews by Lisa Tracy, 2014 - 2015
Series
Scope and Contents
Transcripts of oral history interviews conducted in 2014-2015 with VMI alumni who served during World War II. The interviewer is journalist Lisa Tracy, the granddaughter of World War II era VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne.
Includes information about cadet life during the war, as well as wartime service of individuals.
Includes information about cadet life during the war, as well as wartime service of individuals.
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