Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life -- 1940-1949
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Francis G. Boehm VMI Lacrosse Team History Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0294
Contents Note
The collection consists of one ring binder scrapbook containing clippings, correspondence, and programs related to the establishment of the first varsity lacrosse team at VMI, 1948-1950; 9 photographs of the team and team members. The items were donated by team member Francis (Frank) L. Boehm, VMI Class of 1950B. The collection also contains miscellaneous related correspondence [5 items] donated by Walter L. Richards, VMI Class of 1941.
Francis R. Torrington scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0311
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook (5 pages, probably fragment) compiled by Cadet Francis R. Torrington, VMI Class of 1940. Includes VMI memorabilia and snapshots.
Frederick M. Moyer scrapbook
Item
Identifier: MS-0138
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook compiled by Cadet Frederick M. Moyer, containing clippings, photographs, letters and other mementos, most concerning his VMI wrestling career.
George V. Atkison notebook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0321
Scope and Contents
One 3-ring binder containing Organic Chemistry class notes, and misc. other notes, kept by Cadet George V. Atkison, VMI Class of 1940.
H. Franklin Phillips document, "War Diploma"
Item
Identifier: MS-0316-Oversized
Scope and Contents
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. It 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, "Reminiscences of a Keydet Cavalryman" by Col. James L. Morrison, Jr., VMI Class of 1945. Morrison gives a detailed account his years as a cadet participating in ROTC cavalry unit, 1941-1943 and 1945-1947. Subjects include the operation of the unit at VMI; cadet riding activities, including polo; and individuals involved in the programs.
John H. Randolph, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0441
Scope and Contents
The collection includes military orders, misc. documents relating to bombing missions, misc. other military records, and five photographs. The collection also contains information dating from Randolph's VMI Cadetship, including material relating to his involvement in the production of the "Second Class Show"; and a notebook containing engineering class notes.
Richard C. Niess collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0324
Scope and Contents
Richard C. Niess is a member of the VMI Class of 1944. The collection consists of a typescript reminiscence, written in 1986, of life at VMI during World War II: "Recollections of a VMI Cadet; The Early War Years 7 December 1941-Jan 1944." Also order and other miscellaneous items, 1943-1944, concerning Niess's cadetship.
Robert N. Smith Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0501
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous papers of Robert N. Smith, including ca. 10 items (photos, letters, unit newspapers) dating from his service overseas in World War II (Company M, 255th Infantry Regiment, 63rd Division); cadet scrapbook, largely newspaper clippings, dating from return to VMI 1946-1950.
Samuel W. Dobyns scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0146
Scope and Contents
A scrapbook documenting VMI's first Air Force ROTC Training Camp, held at Langley Air Force Base in 1948.
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