Diaries
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Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:
Albert D. Davis papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0198
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the papers of Albert D. Davis, including:
Six items of correspondence (1930)
A two-volume diary (1930-1934)
One scrapbook from Davis' VMI cadetship (1930-1935). The scrapbook includes photographs, dance programs, and other VMI mementos.
Three scrapbooks that date from Davis' tour of duty in Korea (1951-1952). These scrapbooks contain clippings, military documents, and photographs. Some items date from when he was assigned to...
Isaac N. Baker Civil War memoirs
Collection
Identifier: MS-0357
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an original manuscript fragment (approximately 12 pages) and typewritten transcription (21 pages) describing Isaac N. Baker's Civil War service as a Private in the Confederate Army's 18th Virginia Cavalry Regiment.Baker's language is descriptive and lively, and the account includes many vignettes that provide insight into the lives of both soldiers and civilians. The narrative covers the period between June 1863 and April 1865. Topics include:
Camp...
Charles C. Phillips Civil War papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0327
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the message book and diary (in one volume) kept by Charles C. Phillips during the period between April 24, 1864 and July 13, 1864. The diary details Signal Corps activities during this period, and mentions seeing VMI cadets at Hanover Junction on May 23, 1864 (including his brother Samuel Travers Phillips) where they stopped on their way to Richmond, Virginia after the Battle of New Market, Virginia on May 15.This collection also includes 10 financial...
Charles T. Haigh papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0016
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a one volume diary and notebook kept
by VMI cadet Charles T. Haigh between 1862 and 1864. The volume provides insight into the life and concerns of a VMI cadet during the Civil War. It primarily contains poetry written by his classmates, as well as poetry by Sara Henderson Smith, the wife of VMI Superintendent, Francis H. Smith. The diary portion contains sparse entries for the period between March and May 1863. Included are occasional references to wartime cadet...
Diary, 1862-1868
Item
Scope and Contents
John F. Hanna's diary contains a colorful account of life at VMI and in Lexington, Virginia during the Spring of 1864. Entries begin April 17, 1864 and end May 9, 1864.
The diary was used by Septimus Knight of 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry from August 1862 (apparently copied from an earlier diary or notes) through June 1868. Most entries relate the movements and activities of the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
The diary was used by Septimus Knight of 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry from August 1862 (apparently copied from an earlier diary or notes) through June 1868. Most entries relate the movements and activities of the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Diary, 1862 September-1863 October
Item
Scope and Contents
The diary contains very brief entries concerning regimental activities, such as miles marched and the location of camps. The volume begins with a short biographical sketch of Beall's early life. The volume also contains poetry/song, including "When This Cruel War is Over," "The Little Girl," and "Lieutenant General Jackson."
Diary, 1943-1944
Item
Scope and Contents
Moss's first diary entry begins on page 13 and is dated September 13, 1943, the day his unit departed for overseas duty, and the last is D-Day, June 6, 1944. During the bulk of this period his unit was in Italy at Anzio Beachhead and vicinity. Moss describes action at Anzio, German air attacks, unit casualities, and other events relating to the military campaign.
Diary, 1862-1868
Digital Image
Identifier: https://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/37
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Diary, 1862 September-1863 October
Digital Image
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/295
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Diary, 1943-1944
Digital Image
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/1539
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
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