Notebooks
Subject
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Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
Barton family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0020
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the miscellaneous papers of three members of the Barton family who attended VMI during the mid-19th century. Papers relating to Cadet Charles M. Barton (VMI Class of 1856) include a letter dated September 28, 1855 from Charles to his cousin Joseph M. Barton, in which he complains about VMI life and about his instructor Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (Jackson is described as a "hell of a fool"). Other Charles Barton material is found in a notebook (ca. 250 pages)...
Campbell and Varner family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0282
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and documents of R. Henry Campbell and members of the Varner Family of Lexington, Virginia. The families are related through the marriage of Campbell's sister, Augusta, to Varner.The collection includes Civil War letters of soldiers R. Henry Campbell (dated April-July, 1861) and Charles V. Varner (dated 1864-1865). The letters were written while they were serving with the Rockbridge Rifles (part of the 4th, 5th, and 27th...
Charles J. Hansrote, Jr. collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0419
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of four notebooks belonging to Cadet Charles J. Hansrote, Jr. (VMI Class of 1952), which include chemistry notes. The collection also includes two mechanical drawings.
Edward C. Shepherd collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0019
Scope and Contents
This collection contains three notebooks, two miscellaneous documents, and an annotated analytical geometry text that belonged to VMI cadet Edward C. Shepherd during his years as a VMI student (1851-1855).The first notebook contains approximately 50 pen and ink, hand-tinted drawings by Shepherd that were completed as assignments for VMI courses. Some drawings bear the signature of Superintendent Francis H. Smith (" Examined correct, F.H. Smith"). This notebook also includes a pencil...
Elmon T. Gray collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0504
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the personal papers of Elmon T. Gray, including various subject files, photographs, and certificates/commendations. Topics include:
- Childhood and Boy Scouts of America
- United States Navy service
- A scrapbook documenting his politcal career for 1971
- Service to VMI
- Cadet class notebooks for organic chemistry
Francis B. Clark collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0270
Scope and Contents
This collection (two items) consists of a notebook containing original poetry by Francis B. Clark, including "Natural Bridge," "To the Lee Family," and "Washington and Lee." The collection also contains one privately printed poem "The Irish Emigrant."
Frank McCarthy collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0350
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials from the life of Frank McCarthy, including seven notebooks that contain clippings of articles written by McCarthy during his VMI cadetship and during the two years after graduation. Also included is a script for the newsreel "West Point of the South" (1936) and items from the production of the movie "Patton" (1970), which McCarthy produced.
George S. Patton compositions
Collection
Identifier: MS-0253
Scope and Contents
This collection (four items) contains one essay and three poems by George S. Patton. The essay (2 pages; circa 1903) discusses the significance of the VMI Corps' participation in the Battle of New Market (May 1864) and the New Market ceremony. The essay was probably written during the year Patton attended VMI, or shortly thereafter. The three original poems are titled "A Dream" (written in France, 1917), "God of Battles," and "Fear."
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).
Howard Osburn notebook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0251
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one notebook compiled by VMI Cadet Howard Osburn. The notebook contains copied poetry, orders, and an anecdote concerning Benjamin Ficklin, Class of 1849.
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