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B. Gilliam.","This residence is sometimes referred to as the \"Larrick House.\"","This residence is sometimes referred to as the \"Penick House.\"","This property was purchased from Phil Lee in Wood's Creek valley.","This property was purchased from Chester Wright.","This property was purchased from S. D. Manley.","This property was purchased from L. S. Richardson.","This residence is sometimes referred to as the \"Brooks home.\"","This property was purchased from Isabel Brooks.","Includes Ledgers, vouchers, accounts, correspondence, and other financial records dating from the opening days of the Institute through the early 20th century. These records are a good source of information for tracing early purchases of goods and services; local Lexington and Rockbridge County businesses/artisans/craftsmen appear in vouchers.","Ledgers, vouchers, accounts, correspondence, and other financial records dating from the opening days of the Institute.  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It also includes ledgers for construction projects involving West Barracks (1948), faculty houses (1949), a Hospital extension (1950), Mallory Hall/Science Building (1950), Officers' Quarters (1952), Superintendent's Quarters (1952), and steam tunnels (1952).","Volume 3 includes ledgers for construction projects involving the enlarging of the Parade Ground (1953), the tunnel under Main Street (1953), repairs to the Old Pressing Shop (1954), the Guard Tree Memorial (1954), a public address system for the Parade Ground (1954), a transformer vault serving Scott Shipp and Cocke Halls (1954), the rehabilitation of the Cadet Battery (1953), Scott Shipp Hall (1954), Engineering Building (1954), Officers' Quarters (1954), improvements to the Auxiliary Drill Field and Physical Training Facilities (1954), the replacement of the Field House floor system (1954), the modernization of the Power Plant (1954), and several miscellaneous projects (1954-1955) ","The bulk of these files originated (although some were added to later) during William Couper's tenure as VMI Business Executive and Historiographer (1925-1954). Most of the files are not related to Business Office operations. Instead, many relate to VMI  historical matters (19th and 20th century) of interest to Couper. In some cases, they are the only or best source of information for specific VMI historical topics, particularly \"minor\" or obscure ones.","File containing correspondence, reports and other documents pertaining disease outbreaks in the Corps (typhoid, polio, and influenza). Includes documentation for the significant outbreaks of typhoid in 1899 and 1910, when classes were suspended and cadets were sent home.","File containing correspondence, reports and other documents pertaining disease outbreaks in the Corps (typhoid, polio, and influenza). Includes documentation for the significant outbreaks of typhoid in 1910, when classes were suspended and cadets were sent home.","File containing correspondence, reports and other documents pertaining disease outbreaks in the Corps (typhoid, polio, and influenza).","This file also contains details about death of Cadet Thurber Sweet (VMI Class of 1915) who reportedly died from a hazing incident at VMI in 1915.","This folder contains a list of honorary alumni between 1909 and 1930.","This folder contains items related to the true meridian arrow located across from Mallory Hall.","This sub-group contains files that relate to various depression era building projects funded by the federal government, Public Works Administration (PWA). The PWA projects include:\n Project 1 (#2312): A new dining hall, chemical laboratory addition, military store and tailor shop, and a laundry and utilities building. Project 2 (#1055): A new swimming pool and barracks repairs/improvements. Project 3 (#1323-F): A new library and stables. \nThe files also include William Couper's construction diaries for building of the mess hall, a military store, and barracks in 1936.","This diary also includes photographs of barracks construction and related newspaper clippings.","This sub-group contains files related to specific Virginia Military Institute (VMI) class years (e.g., reunions, clippings, and photographs) and files that contain materials used to create Annual Reports.","A stack of cards that details World War II VMI casualties is also located in this box (Box 6).","A stack of cards that details students who took defense courses is also located in this box (Box 6).","Archives stacks, Record Group 04, Office of the Deputy Superintendent for Finance, Administration and Support","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Virginia Military Institute. Office of the Deputy Superintendent for Finance, Administration, and Support","Virginia Military Institute. 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It also includes ledgers for construction projects involving West Barracks (1948), faculty houses (1949), a Hospital extension (1950), Mallory Hall/Science Building (1950), Officers' Quarters (1952), Superintendent's Quarters (1952), and steam tunnels (1952).","Volume 3 includes ledgers for construction projects involving the enlarging of the Parade Ground (1953), the tunnel under Main Street (1953), repairs to the Old Pressing Shop (1954), the Guard Tree Memorial (1954), a public address system for the Parade Ground (1954), a transformer vault serving Scott Shipp and Cocke Halls (1954), the rehabilitation of the Cadet Battery (1953), Scott Shipp Hall (1954), Engineering Building (1954), Officers' Quarters (1954), improvements to the Auxiliary Drill Field and Physical Training Facilities (1954), the replacement of the Field House floor system (1954), the modernization of the Power Plant (1954), and several miscellaneous projects (1954-1955) ","The bulk of these files originated (although some were added to later) during William Couper's tenure as VMI Business Executive and Historiographer (1925-1954). 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It also includes ledgers for construction projects involving West Barracks (1948), faculty houses (1949), a Hospital extension (1950), Mallory Hall/Science Building (1950), Officers' Quarters (1952), Superintendent's Quarters (1952), and steam tunnels (1952).","Volume 3 includes ledgers for construction projects involving the enlarging of the Parade Ground (1953), the tunnel under Main Street (1953), repairs to the Old Pressing Shop (1954), the Guard Tree Memorial (1954), a public address system for the Parade Ground (1954), a transformer vault serving Scott Shipp and Cocke Halls (1954), the rehabilitation of the Cadet Battery (1953), Scott Shipp Hall (1954), Engineering Building (1954), Officers' Quarters (1954), improvements to the Auxiliary Drill Field and Physical Training Facilities (1954), the replacement of the Field House floor system (1954), the modernization of the Power Plant (1954), and several miscellaneous projects (1954-1955) ","The bulk of these files originated (although some were added to later) during William Couper's tenure as VMI Business Executive and Historiographer (1925-1954). 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It also includes ledgers for construction projects involving West Barracks (1948), faculty houses (1949), a Hospital extension (1950), Mallory Hall/Science Building (1950), Officers' Quarters (1952), Superintendent's Quarters (1952), and steam tunnels (1952).","Volume 3 includes ledgers for construction projects involving the enlarging of the Parade Ground (1953), the tunnel under Main Street (1953), repairs to the Old Pressing Shop (1954), the Guard Tree Memorial (1954), a public address system for the Parade Ground (1954), a transformer vault serving Scott Shipp and Cocke Halls (1954), the rehabilitation of the Cadet Battery (1953), Scott Shipp Hall (1954), Engineering Building (1954), Officers' Quarters (1954), improvements to the Auxiliary Drill Field and Physical Training Facilities (1954), the replacement of the Field House floor system (1954), the modernization of the Power Plant (1954), and several miscellaneous projects (1954-1955) "],"_nest_path_":"/components#0/components#1","timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:08:56.275Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_644","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_644","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_644","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_644","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VMI/repositories_3_resources_644.xml","title_ssm":["Financial and business records, historical"],"title_tesim":["Financial and business records, historical"],"unitdate_ssm":["1839-1964"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1839-1964"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Subgroup","Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["RG.04.Historical","/repositories/3/resources/644"],"text":["RG.04.Historical","/repositories/3/resources/644","Financial and business records, historical","Virginia Military Institute—History—19th century","Virginia Military Institute—History—20th century","Subject files in this sub-group are arranged alphabetically. 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It also includes ledgers for construction projects involving West Barracks (1948), faculty houses (1949), a Hospital extension (1950), Mallory Hall/Science Building (1950), Officers' Quarters (1952), Superintendent's Quarters (1952), and steam tunnels (1952).","Volume 3 includes ledgers for construction projects involving the enlarging of the Parade Ground (1953), the tunnel under Main Street (1953), repairs to the Old Pressing Shop (1954), the Guard Tree Memorial (1954), a public address system for the Parade Ground (1954), a transformer vault serving Scott Shipp and Cocke Halls (1954), the rehabilitation of the Cadet Battery (1953), Scott Shipp Hall (1954), Engineering Building (1954), Officers' Quarters (1954), improvements to the Auxiliary Drill Field and Physical Training Facilities (1954), the replacement of the Field House floor system (1954), the modernization of the Power Plant (1954), and several miscellaneous projects (1954-1955) ","The bulk of these files originated (although some were added to later) during William Couper's tenure as VMI Business Executive and Historiographer (1925-1954). 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Includes documentation for the significant outbreaks of typhoid in 1910, when classes were suspended and cadets were sent home.","File containing correspondence, reports and other documents pertaining disease outbreaks in the Corps (typhoid, polio, and influenza).","This file also contains details about death of Cadet Thurber Sweet (VMI Class of 1915) who reportedly died from a hazing incident at VMI in 1915.","This folder contains a list of honorary alumni between 1909 and 1930.","This folder contains items related to the true meridian arrow located across from Mallory Hall.","This sub-group contains files that relate to various depression era building projects funded by the federal government, Public Works Administration (PWA). The PWA projects include:\n Project 1 (#2312): A new dining hall, chemical laboratory addition, military store and tailor shop, and a laundry and utilities building. Project 2 (#1055): A new swimming pool and barracks repairs/improvements. 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Lewis papers","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","The records are in fair condition. Some letters have creases due to being placed inside envelopes for mailing.","The collection is open to research.","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.","This collection consists of two files of personal correspondence, report cards, and miscellaneous records associated with Robert A. 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. 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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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. 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 papers","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","The records are in fair condition. Some letters have creases due to being placed inside envelopes for mailing.","The collection is open to research.","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.","This collection consists of two files of personal correspondence, report cards, and miscellaneous records associated with Robert A. 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. 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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Acknowledges a check that covers uniforms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten at VMI, Lexington, Virginia.\nLetter regards daily life at VMI, finals, and orders to Fort Benning, Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter acknowledges the death of Robert A. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive VMI sales tickets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC.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. 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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It also includes ledgers for construction projects involving West Barracks (1948), faculty houses (1949), a Hospital extension (1950), Mallory Hall/Science Building (1950), Officers' Quarters (1952), Superintendent's Quarters (1952), and steam tunnels (1952).","Volume 3 includes ledgers for construction projects involving the enlarging of the Parade Ground (1953), the tunnel under Main Street (1953), repairs to the Old Pressing Shop (1954), the Guard Tree Memorial (1954), a public address system for the Parade Ground (1954), a transformer vault serving Scott Shipp and Cocke Halls (1954), the rehabilitation of the Cadet Battery (1953), Scott Shipp Hall (1954), Engineering Building (1954), Officers' Quarters (1954), improvements to the Auxiliary Drill Field and Physical Training Facilities (1954), the replacement of the Field House floor system (1954), the modernization of the Power Plant (1954), and several miscellaneous projects (1954-1955) ","The bulk of these files originated (although some were added to later) during William Couper's tenure as VMI Business Executive and Historiographer (1925-1954). 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Includes documentation for the significant outbreaks of typhoid in 1910, when classes were suspended and cadets were sent home.","File containing correspondence, reports and other documents pertaining disease outbreaks in the Corps (typhoid, polio, and influenza).","This file also contains details about death of Cadet Thurber Sweet (VMI Class of 1915) who reportedly died from a hazing incident at VMI in 1915.","This folder contains a list of honorary alumni between 1909 and 1930.","This folder contains items related to the true meridian arrow located across from Mallory Hall.","This sub-group contains files that relate to various depression era building projects funded by the federal government, Public Works Administration (PWA). The PWA projects include:\n Project 1 (#2312): A new dining hall, chemical laboratory addition, military store and tailor shop, and a laundry and utilities building. Project 2 (#1055): A new swimming pool and barracks repairs/improvements. 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He played a major role in the construction of the railroad  tunnels and terminals for New York City. 1912 Published \"History of the Engineering, Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad New York Tunnels and Terminals.\" 1917 June Commissioned as a Major in the United States Army Quartermaster Corps and was assigned as a Construction Officer at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. 1918 March Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and was in charge of building of the camp that became Fort Jackson, South Carolina. 1920 Completed Army service in March, and then prepared a plan of development for the future of VMI, which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in June. 1920-1921 Served as the Assistant General Manager of the Associated General Contractors of America 1921-1924 Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to develop sulfur properties in Brazoria County, Texas. 1924 Appointed Business Executive in charge of the business activities at the Veterans' Bureau Station at Perry Point, Maryland. 1925 Appointed Business Executive at VMI. 1931-1933 Served as Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni Association. 1933 Published the book \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\" 1934 Appointed VMI Historiographer. 1934-1935 Served as the President of the Association of Military Colleges and Universities in the United States. 1934-1945 Served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern Conference (Athletics). 1936 Published the book \"Claudius Crozet.\" 1939 Published the book \"One Hundred Years at VMI\" and \"The Register of Former Cadets.\" 1946-1948 Served as Vice President and President of the Southern Conference. 1952 Published the book \"A History of the Shenandoah Valley.\" 1954 Retired from positions at VMI. 1964 Died February 15 at his home in Lexington, Virginia. He is buried in Norfolk, Virginia.","William Couper (1884-1964) spent the majority of his professional life devoted to VMI and to the study of VMI, Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to that period, he served in many other official and unofficial capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional history, and on the life and times of Stonewall Jackson. In addition to his official duties at VMI, he was responsible for the initial organization and preservation of the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical materials.","General William Harvie Richardson (1795-1876) had a long and close association with VMI. He served as the Adjutant General of Virginia and on the VMI Board of Visitors from 1841 to 1876.","Couper graduated from VMI in 1904, and maintained contact with his classmates throughout his life.","Fort Jackson (South Carolina) was constructed in 1917 to meet United States Army training needs during World War I. William Couper served as Construction Quartermaster.","The T. S. White farm was purchased by VMI in 1920 and used for cavalry and other military training exercises.","Researchers should note that, because William Couper served in\nseveral different positions at VMI, many of his professional papers are located in various record groups in the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative subject files (e.g., Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia) holds additional William Couper and Couper family papers.","The William Couper papers document a portion of the life and career of Couper, a man notable for his research and publications about the history of VMI, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia history and genealogy, Stonewall Jackson, and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\nmanuscripts, notes, and other material related to Couper's major historical research projects (many of which were published). These include the following:\n \"One Hundred Years at VMI,\" a four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's founding in 1839 through 1939 \"The VMI New Market Cadets,\" which contains biographical information about the VMI cadets and staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864 \"Claudius Crozet,\" a biography of the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer \"A History of the Shenandoah Valley,\" Virginia \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" which contains chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings, transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps \nCouper's passion for the history of Lexington and Rockbridge County is evident in the substantial amount of local history research material found in his papers. Included are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the history of many local properties and the Lexington cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\nconstruction of Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Couper's\nspeeches and addresses, maps, scrapbooks, photograph albums, and correspondence.","Materials relating to the research and publication of William Couper's four volume history of VMI, published in 1939. Related items are located in oversized.","Notes, correspondence, and financial records related to the publication of William Couper's book about the VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market, Virginia in May 1864. This book was published in 1933.","Notes by Joseph Reid Anderson, Jr., Torbett, and Echols, that regard General John C. Breckinridge and General Franz Sigel.","Paperback copy of the final publication \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","An account book, bank books, and balance sheets related to the publication of the \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","Typescript draft of the New Market anniversary address delivered by William Couper in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall.","Correspondence regarding publication of the pamphlet and \nprinted copies with corrections by William Couper.","Regards the reburial of New Market cadets and their grave markers.","Galley proofs, manuscript, and notes.","Materials related to the manuscript and\n                     publication, including notes, correspondence, and\n                     newspaper clippings.","Unpublished research material concerning the life of Thomas J. Jackson (General Stonewall Jackson).","Detailed notes regarding Stonwall Jackson's life, proceeding chronologically from birth to death.","Map by William Couper titled \"Movements of Gen. T. J. Stonewall Jackson, 1861-1863.\"","This series, including notes, clippings, and other material, covers a wide range of local history topics.\nRelated material is located separately in oversized (map cases).","Research material concerning local properties, including notes on plats, deeds, lots, and property owners.","Notes on large plats in Rockbridge, Augusta, and Botetourt Counties, Virginia.","Notes concerning lots, deeds, grants, early lots and annexations, and maps.","Notes concerning property owners.","The transcriptions of correspondence in this series are of letters found in the official correspondence of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. The original letters are located in the VMI Archives, Records of the Superintendent.","The photograph includes the following individuals:\n Robert B. Allport Samuel K. Funkhouser Alfred P. Upshur Thomas C. Gordon William Couper Paul R. Camp James S. Easley Ellis C. Caldwell","Letters from Henry Peck Fry (VMI Class of 1901), who was a newspaperman and writer.","Typescript list of speeches compiled by William Couper.","Topics include the following:\n VMI history Stonewall Jackson Claudius Crozet Battle of New Market Rockbridge County, Virginia maps Early Rockbridge County history Local history topics","Many of the items in this series were hand drawn by William Couper and are annotated, and/or are accompanied by related correspondence and notes. Some additional maps are filed separately in oversized (map case).","City limits drawn in for 1778, 1847, 1850, and 1877.","Drawn by J. A. Champe, Jr. in 1912 and reprinted in 1952.","By D. E. Brady with notations by William Couper.","By D. E. Brady.","Surveyed September 2, 1819.","Sold to Sally C. P. Miller. Survey by Jas. C. C. Moore in 1853.","Isaac Campbell to George Brown.","William Moore to John Hoffman.","Elizabeth Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman to James McDowell.","E. S. 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Jackson (General Stonewall Jackson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed notes regarding Stonwall Jackson's life, proceeding chronologically from birth to death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap by William Couper titled \"Movements of Gen. T. J. Stonewall Jackson, 1861-1863.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series, including notes, clippings, and other material, covers a wide range of local history topics.\nRelated material is located separately in oversized (map cases).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResearch material concerning local properties, including notes on plats, deeds, lots, and property owners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on large plats in Rockbridge, Augusta, and Botetourt Counties, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes concerning lots, deeds, grants, early lots and annexations, and maps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes concerning property owners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe transcriptions of correspondence in this series are of letters found in the official correspondence of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. 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Caldwell\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Henry Peck Fry (VMI Class of 1901), who was a newspaperman and writer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript list of speeches compiled by William Couper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTopics include the following:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVMI history\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStonewall Jackson\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaudius Crozet\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattle of New Market\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockbridge County, Virginia maps\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Rockbridge County history\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal history topics\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany of the items in this series were hand drawn by William Couper and are annotated, and/or are accompanied by related correspondence and notes. Some additional maps are filed separately in oversized (map case).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCity limits drawn in for 1778, 1847, 1850, and 1877.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn by J. A. Champe, Jr. in 1912 and reprinted in 1952.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy D. E. Brady with notations by William Couper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy D. E. Brady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyed September 2, 1819.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold to Sally C. P. Miller. Survey by Jas. C. C. Moore in 1853.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsaac Campbell to George Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Moore to John Hoffman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman to James McDowell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. S. Tutwiler lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Campbell Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey made by James C. C. Moore in 1845.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwenty-seven lots on plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of Campbell Land, east area between South Main-Taylor-Houston Streets. Map created by D. E. Brady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. A. Rhoads Development on Taylor Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch done from insurance maps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreated by the United States Geological Survey and reproduced in 1923.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLapsleys to Zachariah Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Graham to Andrew Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBorden to Craighead to John Bowyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelford (Tedford)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Walker to William Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. D. Hamric and Carolyn E. to T. B. Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRuff Estate, will book 20-280\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. W. Barger Estate. Attached EE-228.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyed for T. B. Martin in 1921.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDower of Elizabeth Moore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by D. E. Brady in 1953.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompiled by D. E. Brady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey and drawn under the direction of John Wood in 1821.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTopics include the Campbell family and home, VMI and Lexington, Colonel and Mrs. Robert A. Marr, and Willoughby Beach.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes drawings and sports photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTopics include the following:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichmond Hill, New York (1910)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorfolk, Virginia (1910)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashington, D.C. (1910 and 1912)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilloughby Beach, Virginia (1910 and 1911)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorps at Jamestown Exposition (1907)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVMI (1910)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational Aviation Meet, Belmont Park, Long Island, New York (October 1910)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVMI football team (November 1902)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily pictures\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePA RR, NY Tunnel\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBear's Den, Virginia (1912)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrip through West (1911)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The William Couper papers document a portion of the life and career of Couper, a man notable for his research and publications about the history of VMI, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia history and genealogy, Stonewall Jackson, and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\nmanuscripts, notes, and other material related to Couper's major historical research projects (many of which were published). These include the following:\n \"One Hundred Years at VMI,\" a four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's founding in 1839 through 1939 \"The VMI New Market Cadets,\" which contains biographical information about the VMI cadets and staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864 \"Claudius Crozet,\" a biography of the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer \"A History of the Shenandoah Valley,\" Virginia \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" which contains chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings, transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps \nCouper's passion for the history of Lexington and Rockbridge County is evident in the substantial amount of local history research material found in his papers. Included are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the history of many local properties and the Lexington cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\nconstruction of Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Couper's\nspeeches and addresses, maps, scrapbooks, photograph albums, and correspondence.","Materials relating to the research and publication of William Couper's four volume history of VMI, published in 1939. Related items are located in oversized.","Notes, correspondence, and financial records related to the publication of William Couper's book about the VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market, Virginia in May 1864. This book was published in 1933.","Notes by Joseph Reid Anderson, Jr., Torbett, and Echols, that regard General John C. Breckinridge and General Franz Sigel.","Paperback copy of the final publication \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","An account book, bank books, and balance sheets related to the publication of the \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","Typescript draft of the New Market anniversary address delivered by William Couper in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall.","Correspondence regarding publication of the pamphlet and \nprinted copies with corrections by William Couper.","Regards the reburial of New Market cadets and their grave markers.","Galley proofs, manuscript, and notes.","Materials related to the manuscript and\n                     publication, including notes, correspondence, and\n                     newspaper clippings.","Unpublished research material concerning the life of Thomas J. Jackson (General Stonewall Jackson).","Detailed notes regarding Stonwall Jackson's life, proceeding chronologically from birth to death.","Map by William Couper titled \"Movements of Gen. T. J. Stonewall Jackson, 1861-1863.\"","This series, including notes, clippings, and other material, covers a wide range of local history topics.\nRelated material is located separately in oversized (map cases).","Research material concerning local properties, including notes on plats, deeds, lots, and property owners.","Notes on large plats in Rockbridge, Augusta, and Botetourt Counties, Virginia.","Notes concerning lots, deeds, grants, early lots and annexations, and maps.","Notes concerning property owners.","The transcriptions of correspondence in this series are of letters found in the official correspondence of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. The original letters are located in the VMI Archives, Records of the Superintendent.","The photograph includes the following individuals:\n Robert B. Allport Samuel K. Funkhouser Alfred P. Upshur Thomas C. Gordon William Couper Paul R. Camp James S. Easley Ellis C. Caldwell","Letters from Henry Peck Fry (VMI Class of 1901), who was a newspaperman and writer.","Typescript list of speeches compiled by William Couper.","Topics include the following:\n VMI history Stonewall Jackson Claudius Crozet Battle of New Market Rockbridge County, Virginia maps Early Rockbridge County history Local history topics","Many of the items in this series were hand drawn by William Couper and are annotated, and/or are accompanied by related correspondence and notes. Some additional maps are filed separately in oversized (map case).","City limits drawn in for 1778, 1847, 1850, and 1877.","Drawn by J. A. Champe, Jr. in 1912 and reprinted in 1952.","By D. E. Brady with notations by William Couper.","By D. E. Brady.","Surveyed September 2, 1819.","Sold to Sally C. P. Miller. Survey by Jas. C. C. Moore in 1853.","Isaac Campbell to George Brown.","William Moore to John Hoffman.","Elizabeth Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman to James McDowell.","E. S. Tutwiler lots.","The Campbell Farm.","Survey made by James C. C. Moore in 1845.","Twenty-seven lots on plat.","Division of Campbell Land, east area between South Main-Taylor-Houston Streets. Map created by D. E. Brady.","W. A. Rhoads Development on Taylor Street.","Sketch done from insurance maps.","Created by the United States Geological Survey and reproduced in 1923.","Lapsleys to Zachariah Johnson.","William Graham to Andrew Reid.","Borden to Craighead to John Bowyer.","Telford (Tedford)","Joseph Walker to William Graham.","L. D. Hamric and Carolyn E. to T. B. Martin.","Ruff Estate, will book 20-280","C. W. Barger Estate. Attached EE-228.","Surveyed for T. B. Martin in 1921.","Dower of Elizabeth Moore.","Survey by D. E. Brady in 1953.","Compiled by D. E. Brady.","Survey and drawn under the direction of John Wood in 1821.","Topics include the Campbell family and home, VMI and Lexington, Colonel and Mrs. Robert A. Marr, and Willoughby Beach.","Includes drawings and sports photographs.","Topics include the following:\n Richmond Hill, New York (1910) Norfolk, Virginia (1910) Washington, D.C. 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         \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lieutenant Colonel and was in charge of building of the camp that became Fort Jackson, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March, and then prepared a plan of development for the future of VMI, which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in June.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1920-1921\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eServed as the Assistant General Manager of the Associated General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1921-1924\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to develop sulfur properties in Brazoria County, Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the business activities at the Veterans' Bureau Station at Perry Point, Maryland.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1931-1933\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          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He is buried in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n    \u003c/chronlist\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Couper (1884-1964) spent the majority of his professional life devoted to VMI and to the study of VMI, Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to that period, he served in many other official and unofficial capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional history, and on the life and times of Stonewall Jackson. In addition to his official duties at VMI, he was responsible for the initial organization and preservation of the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical materials.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral William Harvie Richardson (1795-1876) had a long and close association with VMI. 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He played a major role in the construction of the railroad  tunnels and terminals for New York City. 1912 Published \"History of the Engineering, Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad New York Tunnels and Terminals.\" 1917 June Commissioned as a Major in the United States Army Quartermaster Corps and was assigned as a Construction Officer at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. 1918 March Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and was in charge of building of the camp that became Fort Jackson, South Carolina. 1920 Completed Army service in March, and then prepared a plan of development for the future of VMI, which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in June. 1920-1921 Served as the Assistant General Manager of the Associated General Contractors of America 1921-1924 Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to develop sulfur properties in Brazoria County, Texas. 1924 Appointed Business Executive in charge of the business activities at the Veterans' Bureau Station at Perry Point, Maryland. 1925 Appointed Business Executive at VMI. 1931-1933 Served as Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni Association. 1933 Published the book \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\" 1934 Appointed VMI Historiographer. 1934-1935 Served as the President of the Association of Military Colleges and Universities in the United States. 1934-1945 Served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern Conference (Athletics). 1936 Published the book \"Claudius Crozet.\" 1939 Published the book \"One Hundred Years at VMI\" and \"The Register of Former Cadets.\" 1946-1948 Served as Vice President and President of the Southern Conference. 1952 Published the book \"A History of the Shenandoah Valley.\" 1954 Retired from positions at VMI. 1964 Died February 15 at his home in Lexington, Virginia. 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These include records of the Business Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative subject files (e.g., Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia) holds additional William Couper and Couper family papers.","The William Couper papers document a portion of the life and career of Couper, a man notable for his research and publications about the history of VMI, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia history and genealogy, Stonewall Jackson, and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\nmanuscripts, notes, and other material related to Couper's major historical research projects (many of which were published). These include the following:\n \"One Hundred Years at VMI,\" a four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's founding in 1839 through 1939 \"The VMI New Market Cadets,\" which contains biographical information about the VMI cadets and staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864 \"Claudius Crozet,\" a biography of the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer \"A History of the Shenandoah Valley,\" Virginia \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" which contains chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings, transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps \nCouper's passion for the history of Lexington and Rockbridge County is evident in the substantial amount of local history research material found in his papers. Included are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the history of many local properties and the Lexington cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\nconstruction of Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Couper's\nspeeches and addresses, maps, scrapbooks, photograph albums, and correspondence.","Materials relating to the research and publication of William Couper's four volume history of VMI, published in 1939. Related items are located in oversized.","Notes, correspondence, and financial records related to the publication of William Couper's book about the VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market, Virginia in May 1864. This book was published in 1933.","Notes by Joseph Reid Anderson, Jr., Torbett, and Echols, that regard General John C. Breckinridge and General Franz Sigel.","Paperback copy of the final publication \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","An account book, bank books, and balance sheets related to the publication of the \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","Typescript draft of the New Market anniversary address delivered by William Couper in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall.","Correspondence regarding publication of the pamphlet and \nprinted copies with corrections by William Couper.","Regards the reburial of New Market cadets and their grave markers.","Galley proofs, manuscript, and notes.","Materials related to the manuscript and\n                     publication, including notes, correspondence, and\n                     newspaper clippings.","Unpublished research material concerning the life of Thomas J. Jackson (General Stonewall Jackson).","Detailed notes regarding Stonwall Jackson's life, proceeding chronologically from birth to death.","Map by William Couper titled \"Movements of Gen. T. J. 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Caldwell\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Henry Peck Fry (VMI Class of 1901), who was a newspaperman and writer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript list of speeches compiled by William Couper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTopics include the following:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVMI history\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStonewall Jackson\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaudius Crozet\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattle of New Market\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockbridge County, Virginia maps\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Rockbridge County history\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal history topics\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany of the items in this series were hand drawn by William Couper and are annotated, and/or are accompanied by related correspondence and notes. Some additional maps are filed separately in oversized (map case).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCity limits drawn in for 1778, 1847, 1850, and 1877.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn by J. A. Champe, Jr. in 1912 and reprinted in 1952.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy D. E. Brady with notations by William Couper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy D. E. Brady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyed September 2, 1819.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold to Sally C. P. Miller. Survey by Jas. C. C. Moore in 1853.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsaac Campbell to George Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Moore to John Hoffman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman to James McDowell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. S. Tutwiler lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Campbell Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey made by James C. C. Moore in 1845.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwenty-seven lots on plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of Campbell Land, east area between South Main-Taylor-Houston Streets. Map created by D. E. Brady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. A. Rhoads Development on Taylor Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch done from insurance maps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreated by the United States Geological Survey and reproduced in 1923.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLapsleys to Zachariah Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Graham to Andrew Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBorden to Craighead to John Bowyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelford (Tedford)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Walker to William Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. D. Hamric and Carolyn E. to T. B. Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRuff Estate, will book 20-280\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. W. Barger Estate. Attached EE-228.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyed for T. B. Martin in 1921.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDower of Elizabeth Moore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by D. E. Brady in 1953.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompiled by D. E. Brady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey and drawn under the direction of John Wood in 1821.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTopics include the Campbell family and home, VMI and Lexington, Colonel and Mrs. Robert A. Marr, and Willoughby Beach.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes drawings and sports photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTopics include the following:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichmond Hill, New York (1910)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorfolk, Virginia (1910)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashington, D.C. (1910 and 1912)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilloughby Beach, Virginia (1910 and 1911)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorps at Jamestown Exposition (1907)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVMI (1910)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational Aviation Meet, Belmont Park, Long Island, New York (October 1910)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVMI football team (November 1902)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily pictures\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePA RR, NY Tunnel\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBear's Den, Virginia (1912)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrip through West (1911)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The William Couper papers document a portion of the life and career of Couper, a man notable for his research and publications about the history of VMI, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia history and genealogy, Stonewall Jackson, and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\nmanuscripts, notes, and other material related to Couper's major historical research projects (many of which were published). These include the following:\n \"One Hundred Years at VMI,\" a four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's founding in 1839 through 1939 \"The VMI New Market Cadets,\" which contains biographical information about the VMI cadets and staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864 \"Claudius Crozet,\" a biography of the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer \"A History of the Shenandoah Valley,\" Virginia \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" which contains chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings, transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps \nCouper's passion for the history of Lexington and Rockbridge County is evident in the substantial amount of local history research material found in his papers. Included are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the history of many local properties and the Lexington cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\nconstruction of Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Couper's\nspeeches and addresses, maps, scrapbooks, photograph albums, and correspondence.","Materials relating to the research and publication of William Couper's four volume history of VMI, published in 1939. Related items are located in oversized.","Notes, correspondence, and financial records related to the publication of William Couper's book about the VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market, Virginia in May 1864. This book was published in 1933.","Notes by Joseph Reid Anderson, Jr., Torbett, and Echols, that regard General John C. Breckinridge and General Franz Sigel.","Paperback copy of the final publication \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","An account book, bank books, and balance sheets related to the publication of the \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","Typescript draft of the New Market anniversary address delivered by William Couper in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall.","Correspondence regarding publication of the pamphlet and \nprinted copies with corrections by William Couper.","Regards the reburial of New Market cadets and their grave markers.","Galley proofs, manuscript, and notes.","Materials related to the manuscript and\n                     publication, including notes, correspondence, and\n                     newspaper clippings.","Unpublished research material concerning the life of Thomas J. Jackson (General Stonewall Jackson).","Detailed notes regarding Stonwall Jackson's life, proceeding chronologically from birth to death.","Map by William Couper titled \"Movements of Gen. T. J. Stonewall Jackson, 1861-1863.\"","This series, including notes, clippings, and other material, covers a wide range of local history topics.\nRelated material is located separately in oversized (map cases).","Research material concerning local properties, including notes on plats, deeds, lots, and property owners.","Notes on large plats in Rockbridge, Augusta, and Botetourt Counties, Virginia.","Notes concerning lots, deeds, grants, early lots and annexations, and maps.","Notes concerning property owners.","The transcriptions of correspondence in this series are of letters found in the official correspondence of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. The original letters are located in the VMI Archives, Records of the Superintendent.","The photograph includes the following individuals:\n Robert B. Allport Samuel K. Funkhouser Alfred P. Upshur Thomas C. Gordon William Couper Paul R. Camp James S. Easley Ellis C. Caldwell","Letters from Henry Peck Fry (VMI Class of 1901), who was a newspaperman and writer.","Typescript list of speeches compiled by William Couper.","Topics include the following:\n VMI history Stonewall Jackson Claudius Crozet Battle of New Market Rockbridge County, Virginia maps Early Rockbridge County history Local history topics","Many of the items in this series were hand drawn by William Couper and are annotated, and/or are accompanied by related correspondence and notes. Some additional maps are filed separately in oversized (map case).","City limits drawn in for 1778, 1847, 1850, and 1877.","Drawn by J. A. Champe, Jr. in 1912 and reprinted in 1952.","By D. E. Brady with notations by William Couper.","By D. E. Brady.","Surveyed September 2, 1819.","Sold to Sally C. P. Miller. Survey by Jas. C. C. Moore in 1853.","Isaac Campbell to George Brown.","William Moore to John Hoffman.","Elizabeth Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman to James McDowell.","E. S. Tutwiler lots.","The Campbell Farm.","Survey made by James C. C. Moore in 1845.","Twenty-seven lots on plat.","Division of Campbell Land, east area between South Main-Taylor-Houston Streets. Map created by D. E. Brady.","W. A. Rhoads Development on Taylor Street.","Sketch done from insurance maps.","Created by the United States Geological Survey and reproduced in 1923.","Lapsleys to Zachariah Johnson.","William Graham to Andrew Reid.","Borden to Craighead to John Bowyer.","Telford (Tedford)","Joseph Walker to William Graham.","L. D. Hamric and Carolyn E. to T. B. Martin.","Ruff Estate, will book 20-280","C. W. Barger Estate. Attached EE-228.","Surveyed for T. B. Martin in 1921.","Dower of Elizabeth Moore.","Survey by D. E. Brady in 1953.","Compiled by D. E. Brady.","Survey and drawn under the direction of John Wood in 1821.","Topics include the Campbell family and home, VMI and Lexington, Colonel and Mrs. Robert A. Marr, and Willoughby Beach.","Includes drawings and sports photographs.","Topics include the following:\n Richmond Hill, New York (1910) Norfolk, Virginia (1910) Washington, D.C. (1910 and 1912) Willoughby Beach, Virginia (1910 and 1911) Corps at Jamestown Exposition (1907) VMI (1910) International Aviation Meet, Belmont Park, Long Island, New York (October 1910) VMI football team (November 1902) Family pictures PA RR, NY Tunnel Bear's Den, Virginia (1912) Trip through West (1911)"],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson Museum, South Carolina, selected papers relating to the construction of Fort Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Items on Loan"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson Museum, South Carolina, selected papers relating to the construction of Fort Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. 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He played a major role in the construction of the railroad  tunnels and terminals for New York City.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering, Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad New York Tunnels and Terminals.\"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned as a Major in the United States Army Quartermaster Corps and was assigned as a Construction Officer at Camp Jackson, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lieutenant Colonel and was in charge of building of the camp that became Fort Jackson, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March, and then prepared a plan of development for the future of VMI, which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in June.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1920-1921\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eServed as the Assistant General Manager of the Associated General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1921-1924\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to develop sulfur properties in Brazoria County, Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the business activities at the Veterans' Bureau Station at Perry Point, Maryland.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1931-1933\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eServed as Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished the book \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1934-1935\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eServed as the President of the Association of Military Colleges and Universities in the United States.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1934-1945\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eServed as Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern Conference (Athletics).\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished the book \"Claudius Crozet.\"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1939\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished the book \"One Hundred Years at VMI\" and \"The Register of Former Cadets.\"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1946-1948\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eServed as Vice President and President of the Southern Conference.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished the book \"A History of the Shenandoah Valley.\"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eRetired from positions at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/eventgrp\u003e\n      \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n      \u003cchronitem\u003e\n        \u003cdate\u003e1964\u003c/date\u003e\n        \u003ceventgrp\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eDied February 15 at his home in Lexington, Virginia. 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