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Provides an update on Robert A. Lewis' health and academic record.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and Brother Rat.","Asheville, North Carolina postcard written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nPostcard regards lack of time to write and recent hop attendence.","Written by Helen D. Bartlett in Baltimore, Maryland. Inquires about Robert A. Lewis' plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and hop attendence.","Written in Roanoke, Virginia.\n\"Flashing you this message to fill the empty chair this Thanksgiving Day.\"","Letter regards a trip to Roanoke, daily life at VMI, and football.","Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge written in Quantico, Virginia. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.\nLetter regards a potential visit to Quantico, Virginia for the holidays.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, Ring Figure, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans, daily life at VMI, football, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.","Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards report of Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, horseback riding, and swimming.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and financials.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards academic exhibit at finals.","Written by C. E. 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The records span between 1938 to 1944.","A bulk of the correspondence consists of letters from Lewis to his parents during his time at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards arrival and first days at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. \nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor and weapons training.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor, field exercises, and weapons training.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards VMI promotional material and VMI application requirements.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Robert A. 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Includes sketch of New Mexico and Arizona's \"wide open spaces.\"\nLetter regards daily activities on the train.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Captain A. T. Lewis that his son, Robert A. Lewis reported to VMI on September 12, 1938.","Included inside envelope for letter written on September 19, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards arrival and check in at VMI, daily life at VMI, course schedule, and football schedule.","Written by Joseph T. Casey in Bremerton, Washington.\nLetter regards religion and an appeal for the Reverend Pastor to make contact with Robert A. Lewis.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards brief stay in the hospital and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI and finances.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI, and finances.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Provides an update on Robert A. Lewis' health and academic record.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and Brother Rat.","Asheville, North Carolina postcard written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nPostcard regards lack of time to write and recent hop attendence.","Written by Helen D. Bartlett in Baltimore, Maryland. Inquires about Robert A. Lewis' plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and hop attendence.","Written in Roanoke, Virginia.\n\"Flashing you this message to fill the empty chair this Thanksgiving Day.\"","Letter regards a trip to Roanoke, daily life at VMI, and football.","Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge written in Quantico, Virginia. 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Acknowledges a check that covers uniforms.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, finals, and orders to Fort Benning, Georgia.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter acknowledges the death of Robert A. Lewis.","Five VMI sales tickets.","C.M.T.C vaccination certificate for Robert A. 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Includes sketch of New Mexico and Arizona's \"wide open spaces.\"\nLetter regards daily activities on the train.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Captain A. T. Lewis that his son, Robert A. Lewis reported to VMI on September 12, 1938.","Included inside envelope for letter written on September 19, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards arrival and check in at VMI, daily life at VMI, course schedule, and football schedule.","Written by Joseph T. Casey in Bremerton, Washington.\nLetter regards religion and an appeal for the Reverend Pastor to make contact with Robert A. Lewis.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards brief stay in the hospital and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI and finances.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI, and finances.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. 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Acknowledges a check that covers uniforms.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, finals, and orders to Fort Benning, Georgia.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter acknowledges the death of Robert A. Lewis.","Five VMI sales tickets.","C.M.T.C vaccination certificate for Robert A. 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Lewis, VMI Class of 1942. The records span between 1938 to 1944.","A bulk of the correspondence consists of letters from Lewis to his parents during his time at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards arrival and first days at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. \nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor and weapons training.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor, field exercises, and weapons training.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards VMI promotional material and VMI application requirements.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Robert A. Lewis of his appointment as a VMI cadet.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' acceptance as a cadet.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California.\nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' cadet appointment and financials.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' acceptance as a cadet.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. \nLetter regards finances and legal residence.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California.\nLetter regards legal residence.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter written to inform Augustus T. Lewis that Robert A. Lewis is entered as a Virginia cadet.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. \nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' financials and arrival at VMI.","Written \"around New Mexico\" enroute to VMI. Includes sketch of New Mexico and Arizona's \"wide open spaces.\"\nLetter regards daily activities on the train.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Captain A. T. Lewis that his son, Robert A. Lewis reported to VMI on September 12, 1938.","Included inside envelope for letter written on September 19, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards arrival and check in at VMI, daily life at VMI, course schedule, and football schedule.","Written by Joseph T. Casey in Bremerton, Washington.\nLetter regards religion and an appeal for the Reverend Pastor to make contact with Robert A. Lewis.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards brief stay in the hospital and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI and finances.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI, and finances.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Provides an update on Robert A. Lewis' health and academic record.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and Brother Rat.","Asheville, North Carolina postcard written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nPostcard regards lack of time to write and recent hop attendence.","Written by Helen D. Bartlett in Baltimore, Maryland. Inquires about Robert A. Lewis' plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and hop attendence.","Written in Roanoke, Virginia.\n\"Flashing you this message to fill the empty chair this Thanksgiving Day.\"","Letter regards a trip to Roanoke, daily life at VMI, and football.","Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge written in Quantico, Virginia. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.\nLetter regards a potential visit to Quantico, Virginia for the holidays.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, Ring Figure, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans, daily life at VMI, football, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.","Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards report of Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, horseback riding, and swimming.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and financials.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards academic exhibit at finals.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards permits for absences.","Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards selection of courses for Fall term.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California.\nLetter regards enrollment in the Civil Engineering course and financials.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards permits for absences.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards automobiles and motorcycles on post.","Written by Robert A. Marr at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards Robert A. 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Acknowledges a check that covers uniforms.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, finals, and orders to Fort Benning, Georgia.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter acknowledges the death of Robert A. Lewis.","Five VMI sales tickets.","C.M.T.C vaccination certificate for Robert A. 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Lewis, VMI Class of 1942. The records span between 1938 to 1944.","A bulk of the correspondence consists of letters from Lewis to his parents during his time at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards arrival and first days at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. \nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor and weapons training.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor, field exercises, and weapons training.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards VMI promotional material and VMI application requirements.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. 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Provides an update on Robert A. Lewis' health and academic record.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and Brother Rat.","Asheville, North Carolina postcard written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nPostcard regards lack of time to write and recent hop attendence.","Written by Helen D. Bartlett in Baltimore, Maryland. Inquires about Robert A. Lewis' plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and hop attendence.","Written in Roanoke, Virginia.\n\"Flashing you this message to fill the empty chair this Thanksgiving Day.\"","Letter regards a trip to Roanoke, daily life at VMI, and football.","Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge written in Quantico, Virginia. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.\nLetter regards a potential visit to Quantico, Virginia for the holidays.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, Ring Figure, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans, daily life at VMI, football, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.","Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards report of Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, horseback riding, and swimming.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and financials.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards academic exhibit at finals.","Written by C. E. 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Lewis interviews and applications.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards a trip from Walterboro to Lexington and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards swimming and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards academic performance, swimming, and employment applications.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards firefighting and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards academic performance and a swim meet at the University of North Carolina.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards promotion to Lieutenant, graduation, swimming, and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards swimming, finances, and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards, swimming, Monogram Club, hop attendance, and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, officers' School, and Monogram Club.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and the death of General Breck.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and Monogram Club.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, hop attendance, graduation, and finances.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, a trip to Sweetbriar College, finances, and graduation.","Written by Clarence Schwartzberg in Baltimore, Maryland. Acknowledges a check that covers uniforms.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, finals, and orders to Fort Benning, Georgia.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter acknowledges the death of Robert A. Lewis.","Five VMI sales tickets.","C.M.T.C vaccination certificate for Robert A. 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Includes sketch of New Mexico and Arizona's \"wide open spaces.\"\nLetter regards daily activities on the train.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Captain A. T. Lewis that his son, Robert A. Lewis reported to VMI on September 12, 1938.","Included inside envelope for letter written on September 19, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards arrival and check in at VMI, daily life at VMI, course schedule, and football schedule.","Written by Joseph T. Casey in Bremerton, Washington.\nLetter regards religion and an appeal for the Reverend Pastor to make contact with Robert A. Lewis.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards brief stay in the hospital and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI and finances.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI, and finances.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Provides an update on Robert A. Lewis' health and academic record.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and Brother Rat.","Asheville, North Carolina postcard written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nPostcard regards lack of time to write and recent hop attendence.","Written by Helen D. Bartlett in Baltimore, Maryland. Inquires about Robert A. Lewis' plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and hop attendence.","Written in Roanoke, Virginia.\n\"Flashing you this message to fill the empty chair this Thanksgiving Day.\"","Letter regards a trip to Roanoke, daily life at VMI, and football.","Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge written in Quantico, Virginia. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.\nLetter regards a potential visit to Quantico, Virginia for the holidays.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, Ring Figure, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans, daily life at VMI, football, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.","Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards report of Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, horseback riding, and swimming.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and financials.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards academic exhibit at finals.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards permits for absences.","Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards selection of courses for Fall term.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California.\nLetter regards enrollment in the Civil Engineering course and financials.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards permits for absences.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards automobiles and motorcycles on post.","Written by Robert A. Marr at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis interviews and applications.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards a trip from Walterboro to Lexington and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards swimming and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards academic performance, swimming, and employment applications.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards firefighting and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards academic performance and a swim meet at the University of North Carolina.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards promotion to Lieutenant, graduation, swimming, and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards swimming, finances, and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards, swimming, Monogram Club, hop attendance, and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, officers' School, and Monogram Club.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and the death of General Breck.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and Monogram Club.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, hop attendance, graduation, and finances.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, a trip to Sweetbriar College, finances, and graduation.","Written by Clarence Schwartzberg in Baltimore, Maryland. Acknowledges a check that covers uniforms.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, finals, and orders to Fort Benning, Georgia.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter acknowledges the death of Robert A. Lewis.","Five VMI sales tickets.","C.M.T.C vaccination certificate for Robert A. Lewis.","Three VMI monthly financial statements: September, October, and December.","Three VMI monthly grade reports.","29 VMI sales tickets.","Six monthly grade reports.","Two term grade reports.","Two oral surgery receipts.","Six VMI monthly grade reports.","Two VMI term grade reports.","Six VMI monthly grade reports.","Two VMI term grade reports.","Two VMI monthly grade reports.","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Virginia Military Institute Archives","San Diego Optical Co.","Lewis, Robert A., 1920-1944","Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963","Couper, Wm. (William), 1884-1964","Ramey, Medford G. 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Contact the VMI Archives for additional information."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1930-1939","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1940-1949","Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1942","Correspondence","Financial records","Academic records"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1930-1939","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1940-1949","Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1942","Correspondence","Financial records","Academic records"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["The records are in fair condition. Some letters have creases due to being placed inside envelopes for mailing."],"extent_ssm":["10 Folder Series 1, Correspondence: 5 folders by year; Series 2, VMI Academic and Financial Records: 5 folders by year"],"extent_tesim":["10 Folder Series 1, Correspondence: 5 folders by year; Series 2, VMI Academic and Financial Records: 5 folders by year"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records","Academic records"],"date_range_isim":[1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRobert A. Lewis (1920-1944) graduated from VMI in 1942 and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was killed in action in Germany on September 20, 1944.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Robert A. Lewis (1920-1944) graduated from VMI in 1942 and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was killed in action in Germany on September 20, 1944."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRobert A. Lewis papers, 1938-1944. MS 0542. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Robert A. Lewis papers, 1938-1944. MS 0542. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of two files of personal correspondence, report cards, and miscellaneous records associated with Robert A. Lewis, VMI Class of 1942. 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Lewis, VMI Class of 1942. The records span between 1938 to 1944.","A bulk of the correspondence consists of letters from Lewis to his parents during his time at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards arrival and first days at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. \nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor and weapons training.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor, field exercises, and weapons training.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards VMI promotional material and VMI application requirements.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Robert A. Lewis of his appointment as a VMI cadet.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' acceptance as a cadet.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California.\nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' cadet appointment and financials.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' acceptance as a cadet.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. \nLetter regards finances and legal residence.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California.\nLetter regards legal residence.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter written to inform Augustus T. Lewis that Robert A. Lewis is entered as a Virginia cadet.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. \nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' financials and arrival at VMI.","Written \"around New Mexico\" enroute to VMI. Includes sketch of New Mexico and Arizona's \"wide open spaces.\"\nLetter regards daily activities on the train.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Captain A. T. Lewis that his son, Robert A. Lewis reported to VMI on September 12, 1938.","Included inside envelope for letter written on September 19, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards arrival and check in at VMI, daily life at VMI, course schedule, and football schedule.","Written by Joseph T. Casey in Bremerton, Washington.\nLetter regards religion and an appeal for the Reverend Pastor to make contact with Robert A. Lewis.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards brief stay in the hospital and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI and finances.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI, and finances.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Provides an update on Robert A. Lewis' health and academic record.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and Brother Rat.","Asheville, North Carolina postcard written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nPostcard regards lack of time to write and recent hop attendence.","Written by Helen D. Bartlett in Baltimore, Maryland. Inquires about Robert A. Lewis' plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and hop attendence.","Written in Roanoke, Virginia.\n\"Flashing you this message to fill the empty chair this Thanksgiving Day.\"","Letter regards a trip to Roanoke, daily life at VMI, and football.","Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge written in Quantico, Virginia. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.\nLetter regards a potential visit to Quantico, Virginia for the holidays.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, Ring Figure, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans, daily life at VMI, football, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.","Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards report of Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, horseback riding, and swimming.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and financials.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards academic exhibit at finals.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards permits for absences.","Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards selection of courses for Fall term.","Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California.\nLetter regards enrollment in the Civil Engineering course and financials.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards permits for absences.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards automobiles and motorcycles on post.","Written by Robert A. Marr at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards Robert A. Lewis interviews and applications.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards a trip from Walterboro to Lexington and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards swimming and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards academic performance, swimming, and employment applications.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards firefighting and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards academic performance and a swim meet at the University of North Carolina.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards promotion to Lieutenant, graduation, swimming, and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards swimming, finances, and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards, swimming, Monogram Club, hop attendance, and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, officers' School, and Monogram Club.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and the death of General Breck.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and Monogram Club.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, hop attendance, graduation, and finances.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, a trip to Sweetbriar College, finances, and graduation.","Written by Clarence Schwartzberg in Baltimore, Maryland. 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Lewis, VMI Class of 1942. The records span between 1938 to 1944.","A bulk of the correspondence consists of letters from Lewis to his parents during his time at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards arrival and first days at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. \nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor and weapons training.","Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California.\nLetter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor, field exercises, and weapons training.","Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards VMI promotional material and VMI application requirements.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. 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Includes sketch of New Mexico and Arizona's \"wide open spaces.\"\nLetter regards daily activities on the train.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Captain A. T. Lewis that his son, Robert A. Lewis reported to VMI on September 12, 1938.","Included inside envelope for letter written on September 19, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards arrival and check in at VMI, daily life at VMI, course schedule, and football schedule.","Written by Joseph T. Casey in Bremerton, Washington.\nLetter regards religion and an appeal for the Reverend Pastor to make contact with Robert A. Lewis.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards brief stay in the hospital and daily life at VMI.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI and finances.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards health, daily life at VMI, and finances.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Provides an update on Robert A. Lewis' health and academic record.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and Brother Rat.","Asheville, North Carolina postcard written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nPostcard regards lack of time to write and recent hop attendence.","Written by Helen D. Bartlett in Baltimore, Maryland. Inquires about Robert A. Lewis' plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and hop attendence.","Written in Roanoke, Virginia.\n\"Flashing you this message to fill the empty chair this Thanksgiving Day.\"","Letter regards a trip to Roanoke, daily life at VMI, and football.","Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge written in Quantico, Virginia. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.\nLetter regards a potential visit to Quantico, Virginia for the holidays.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, Ring Figure, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans, daily life at VMI, football, and academic performance.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.","Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards report of Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, horseback riding, and swimming.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI and financials.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. \nLetter regards academic exhibit at finals.","Written by C. E. 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Acknowledges a check that covers uniforms.","Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, finals, and orders to Fort Benning, Georgia.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.","Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter acknowledges the death of Robert A. Lewis.","Five VMI sales tickets.","C.M.T.C vaccination certificate for Robert A. 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