Lexington (Va.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Alexander S. Brown letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-0217
Scope and Contents
Two letters from Washington College student Alexander S. Brown to his sister, dated 1846 September 20 and 1848 September 7. The 1848 letter mentions the Cincinnati military class, in which Washington College students participated in military training conducted by VMI staff. he second letter expresses his dissatisfaction with the College and a desire to transfer to another school.
Giles Gunn Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0292
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of five letters (1848-1854) written by Giles Gunn, a native of Connecticut, while he was a schoolteacher in Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. The letters, addressed primarily to his sister Mary (living at the Gunn home in Washington, Litchfield County, Connecticut), include discussions of interesting local events as well as references to family. Topics include commencement at the Virginia Military Institute; a detailed description of his school and his methods of...
James D. Saunders letter
Item
Identifier: MS-0247
Scope and Contents
One letter (November 24, 1842) from Cadet James Saunders to his cousin John Mitchell. Saunders describes hardships of cadet life, the dullness of Lexington, VMI's 3rd anniversary (Founders Day) celebration, a storm damaging the north wall of Barracks, and mentions Edward C. Carrington, Class of 1844. One of the earliest extant cadet personal letters.
Joseph Hart Chenoweth Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0107
Scope and Contents
Ca. 32 items. Letters, 1855-1861, written by Joseph H. Chenoweth to his parents. Letters dating from his cadetship cover topics such as exams, trips, demerits, and provide a good portrait of pre-war cadet life. Letters dated 1860-1861 were written while he was a Professor at Maryland Agricultural College and at VMI; topics include the election of 1860, John T. L. Preston, religion. The collection also contains two VMI grade reports for 1856. Transcriptions of the cadet letters are available on...
Martin Family letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-0157
Scope and Contents
Martin Family papers, 2 items. Letter from 14 year old Hattie to her mother Susan, of Winchester, VA, written while Hattie was visiting relatives in Lexington, Virginia (undated, ca. 1851); she sends general news of visit. Also letter (November 5,1851) to Rev. John Martin from his father-in-law John Ruff, relating Lexington news; topics include street improvements.
Preservation Master Plan, Virginia Military Institute, 2007
Item
Identifier: RG-04-Preservation reports
Scope and Contents
In 2005, VMI was awarded a Campus Heritage Grant from the Getty Foundation in order to review and provide a strategy for protecting and preserving the historical architectural and landscape resources on Post. This is the final report of John Milner Associates, Inc., who worked with VMI to devise this plan.
Richard C. Taylor letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0159
Scope and Contents
One letter from Cadet Richard C. Taylor to his father, dated January 15, 1854. He describes in detail the circumstances surrounding the murder of his classmate Cadet Thomas Blackburn by Charles B. Christian, a Washington College law student.
William Couper Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0053
Overview
The papers consist largely of
manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other
research material relating to Couper's interest in the history
of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia
Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics
include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in
1917, and General Stonewall Jackson.
William Nalle letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0042
Scope and Contents
One letter (October 16, 1870) from Cadet William Nalle to his mother, Mrs. Thomas Botts Nalle. Contains a detailed account of the death and funeral of General Robert E. Lee. Nalle describes mourning activities at VMI, Washington College, and Lexington; standing guard over Lee's body with four other cadets; funeral procession. Letter also mentions flood in Rockbridge County that destroyed canal locks, bridges and other property.
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