Memoirs
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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...
C. Barrett Graham papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0418
Contents Note
This collection consists of the papers of Lieutenant C. Barrett Graham (VMI Class of 1967), including:
Correspondence (34 items) written to his parents and other family members, primarily during his tour of duty in Vietnam (1968-1969). Graham served as a rifle platoon commander based at An Hoa (F Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines) and subsequently was stationed at supply headquarters in Da Nang. Topics include patrols, general descriptions of countryside and villagers, and destroying...
Civil War memoirs, circa 1883
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The memoirs, titled "My Service with Genl Thos. J. Jackson" regard Thomas H. Williamson's assignment to General Stonewall Jackson's command in the Spring of 1862.Note on the text by William Couper, VMI's "official historiographer" from 1934-1954: "This memorandum is written in the handwriting of General Thomas H. Williamson and is reproduced with the spelling, etc., unchanged. There is no date on the memorandum, but it was probably written after 1883 when
Colonel Shipp began to...
Civil War memoirs, circa 1883
Digital Collection
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/3374
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
George L. H. Cooper papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0197
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two items. The first is a VMI scrapbook compiled by George L. H. Cooper (1928-1932). The scrapbook includes photographs, athletic and dance programs, clippings, and other mementos collected by Cooper during his cadetship.
The collection also inclides a typescript memoir, approximately 325 pages, detailing Cooper's Marine Corps service in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
The collection also inclides a typescript memoir, approximately 325 pages, detailing Cooper's Marine Corps service in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
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.
Memoirs and related documents, 1913-1959
Series
Scope and Contents
One three ring binder containing a copy of the typescript of "My Memoirs," the unpublished autobiography of General Lemuel C. Shepherd, along with copies of related documents. "Volume I" (written ca. 1964) of the autobiography provides a detailed narrative beginning with Shepherd's early life, VMI cadetship, entrance into the United States Marine Corps and early training, a thorough account of his combat service in France during World War I, and activities in the immediate post-war...
Memoirs from the Baths of Diocletian typescript
Series
Scope and Contents
Typescript titled "Memoirs from the Baths of Diocletian."
"My Memoirs," part I
Digital Image
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/3263
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
New Market collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0002
Scope and Contents
The New Market Collection consists primarily of reminiscences of the Battle of New Market Virginia (May 15, 1864) written by participants and other witnesses between 1894-1915. Written in response to specific inquiries and questionnaires, these memoirs were collected by various groups and individuals, including the VMI Alumni Association, author/historian Edward R. Turner, Henry A. Wise (VMI Class of 1862 and battle veteran) and Benjamin A. Colonna (VMI Class of 1864 and battle veteran). In...
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