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Parents: Jonathan Jackson (1790-1826)\n an attorney, and Julia Beckwith Neale (1798-1831). They\n were married in September 1817 and had four children:\n Elizabeth (1819-1826); Warren (1821-1841); Thomas\n (1824-1863); and Laura Ann (1826-1911).\n \n \n 1826 March\n Jackson's sister Elizabeth (age 6) and his father\n died of typhoid fever. Julia Jackson gave birth to Laura\n the day after her husband died. Widowed at age 28, Julia\n was left with extensive debts and the family was\n impoverished.\n \n \n 1830 - 1841\n Julia Jackson remarried. Her new husband, Blake\n Woodson, disliked his stepchildren and the family had\n financial difficulties. A short time after the marriage,\n Thomas and Laura were sent to live with Jackson\n relatives in Jackson' s Mill [West] Virginia; Warren was\n sent to Neale relatives. Julia Jackson died, as a result\n of childbirth complications, on Dec. 4, 1831. She left\n behind the three Jackson siblings and a newborn son\n (Thomas's half brother), William Wirt Woodson\n (1831-1875). Jackson and Laura spent the remaining years\n of childhood with their paternal uncles. Jackson's\n brother, Warren, died of tuberculosis in 1841.\n \n \n 1842 June - 1846 June\n Jackson attended the United States Military\n Academy at West Point. Jackson was not the first choice\n for his congressional district's appointment, but the\n top applicant withdrew from the academy after only one\n day. Jackson graduated in June 1846, standing 17th out\n of 59 graduates. Jackson began his U.S. Army career as a\n 2nd Lt., First Artillery Regiment.\n \n \n 1846 - 1851\n United States Army officer. Served in the Mexican\n War, 1846-1848; stationed at Carlisle Barracks, PA; Ft.\n Hamilton, NY; Ft. Meade, FL.\n \n \n 1851\n Accepted a job as Professor of Natural and\n Experimental Philosophy and Instructor of Tactics at the\n Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA. Jackson\n remained at VMI until the Civil War began in April\n 1861.\n \n \n 1853 - 1854\n In August 1853 married Elinor Junkin (1825-1854),\n daughter of Dr. George Junkin (President of Washington\n College) and Julia Miller Junkin. Elinor (Ellie) died in\n childbirth on October 22, 1854. Their child, a son, was\n stillborn.\n \n \n 1856 Summer\n Jackson toured Europe, visiting Belgium, France,\n Germany, Switzerland, England and Scotland.\n \n \n 1857 July 16\n Jackson married for the second time. His wife was\n Mary Anna Morrison (1831-1915), daughter of Robert Hall\n Morrison and Mary Graham Morrison. Mary Anna's family\n resided in North Carolina; her father was the retired\n President of Davidson College.\n \n \n 1858 April 30\n Mary Anna gave birth to a daughter, Mary Graham.\n The baby died less than a month later, on May\n 25.\n \n \n 1859 November\n Jackson was one of the VMI officers who\n accompanied a contingent of VMI cadets to Harper's\n Ferry, where they stood guard at the execution of\n abolitionist John Brown.\n \n \n 1861 April 21\n VMI Corps of Cadets was ordered to Richmond to\n serve as drillmasters for new army recruits. Jackson was\n placed in command of the cadets\n \n \n 1861 April 27\n Gov. John Letcher ordered Col. Jackson to take\n command at Harper's Ferry, where he organized the troops\n that would soon comprise the famous \" Stonewall Brigade\"\n (2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th and 33rd Virginia Infantry\n Regiments; Rockbridge Artillery; all were from the\n Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia).\n \n \n 1861 July\n Promoted to Brigadier General. Battle of 1st\n Manassas, where he acquired the legendary nickname\n Stonewall. \"Look, there stands Jackson like a stone\n wall.\"\n \n \n 1861 October\n Promoted to Major General. Placed in command of\n the Valley of Virginia (Shenandoah Valley)\n \n \n 1862 May - June\n Shenandoah Valley Campaign; victories at Front\n Royal, Winchester, Cross Keys and Port Republic.\n Following the successful campaign, Jackson was ordered\n to join Gen. Lee in the Peninsula (Eastern\n Virginia).\n \n \n 1862 June 15 - July 1\n Seven Days Battles.\n \n \n 1862 June - September\n Battles of Cedar Mountain, Clark's Mt., 2nd\n Manassas (July 21), Antietam (September 17).\n \n \n 1862 October\n Lee reorganized his army into two corps. Jackson\n was promoted to Lt. General and given command of the new\n Second Corps. Jackson was now in charge of half of Lee's\n Army of Northern Virginia.\n \n \n 1862 November\n Jackson's daughter, Julia Laura, was born. She\n was the only Jackson child to survive infancy.\n \n \n 1862 December 13\n Battle of Fredericksburg\n \n \n 1862 December - 1863 March\n In quarters at Moss Neck, 10 miles south of\n Fredericksburg. The estate was owned by the Corbin\n family, who offered their home as winter\n headquarters.\n \n \n 1863 May 1\n Battle of Chancellorsville begins\n \n \n 1863 May 2, 9:00 p.m.\n While reconnoitering with members of his staff,\n Jackson was accidentally fired upon by his own troops.\n The 18th North Carolina Infantry Regiment was\n responsible for the \"friendly fire\" incident. Jackson\n was struck by three .57 caliber bullets. He was taken to\n a field hospital near the battlefield, where his left\n arm was amputated.\n \n \n 1863 May 4\n Jackson was moved to a field hospital at the home\n of Thomas and Mary Chandler, near Guiney Station,\n approximately 30 miles from the battlefield.\n \n \n 1863 May 10\n Jackson died at 3:15 p.m. His last words were\n \"Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of\n the trees.\"\n \n \n 1863 May 15\n The funeral and burial was took place in\n Lexington, Virginia, Jackson's home during his years as\n a Professor at VMI.","The collection consists primarily of the personal papers of\n Civil War General Thomas Jonathan \"Stonewall\" Jackson (b. 1824\n d. 1863). The bulk of the letters date from the pre-Civil War\n period and concern professional, personal and domestic\n matters, including many in which Jackson writes about his\n religious faith, his concerns about health and diet, and his\n family. The collection provides insight into Jackson's\n personality and philosophy, and presents a portrait of the man\n as he was in the years before he gained national fame as a\n wartime military leader. A small percentage of the documents\n date from the Civil War period and are directly related to\n Jackson's Confederate Army service.","The collection includes ca. 160 items of Jackson's outgoing\n correspondence, 1844-1863, spanning his cadetship at West\n Point; his service in the United States Army (1846-1851)\n including his participation in the Mexican War; his years as a\n faculty member at the Virginia Military Institute (1851-1861);\n and his career in the Confederate States Army. The bulk of the\n correspondence is addressed to his sister, Laura Ann (Jackson)\n Arnold. Other correspondents include Margaret Junkin Preston,\n and CSA Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Daniel Harvey Hill.\n Other series include miscellaneous incoming correspondence;\n miscellaneous Civil War reports, orders and dispatches; and\n documents associated with Jackson.","In addition to Jackson's personal papers, the collection\n contains the allied papers of Jackson's second wife, Mary Anna\n (Morrison) Jackson (ca. 143 items); his daughter Julia Jackson\n Christian (ca. 10 items); and his sister Laura Ann Jackson\n Arnold (ca. 115 items).","Researchers are required to use photocopies of the\n original documents.","The Stonewall Jackson Papers\n consist primarily of Jackson's outgoing personal\n correspondence for the years 1844-1860. The collection also\n contains a relatively small number of Civil War era papers, as\n well as the papers of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, his second\n wife, and papers of the Arnold family.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Stonewall Jackson Papers \n \n 1844-1915"],"collection_ssim":["Stonewall Jackson Papers \n \n 1844-1915"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS 0102"],"unitid_tesim":["MS 0102"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"access_terms_ssm":["Researchers are required to use photocopies of the\n original documents."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The bulk of the papers in this collection was donated to\n the VMI Archives by the Lee-Jackson Foundation in 1989. 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Parents: Jonathan Jackson (1790-1826)\n an attorney, and Julia Beckwith Neale (1798-1831). They\n were married in September 1817 and had four children:\n Elizabeth (1819-1826); Warren (1821-1841); Thomas\n (1824-1863); and Laura Ann (1826-1911).\n \n \n 1826 March\n Jackson's sister Elizabeth (age 6) and his father\n died of typhoid fever. Julia Jackson gave birth to Laura\n the day after her husband died. Widowed at age 28, Julia\n was left with extensive debts and the family was\n impoverished.\n \n \n 1830 - 1841\n Julia Jackson remarried. Her new husband, Blake\n Woodson, disliked his stepchildren and the family had\n financial difficulties. A short time after the marriage,\n Thomas and Laura were sent to live with Jackson\n relatives in Jackson' s Mill [West] Virginia; Warren was\n sent to Neale relatives. Julia Jackson died, as a result\n of childbirth complications, on Dec. 4, 1831. She left\n behind the three Jackson siblings and a newborn son\n (Thomas's half brother), William Wirt Woodson\n (1831-1875). Jackson and Laura spent the remaining years\n of childhood with their paternal uncles. Jackson's\n brother, Warren, died of tuberculosis in 1841.\n \n \n 1842 June - 1846 June\n Jackson attended the United States Military\n Academy at West Point. Jackson was not the first choice\n for his congressional district's appointment, but the\n top applicant withdrew from the academy after only one\n day. Jackson graduated in June 1846, standing 17th out\n of 59 graduates. Jackson began his U.S. Army career as a\n 2nd Lt., First Artillery Regiment.\n \n \n 1846 - 1851\n United States Army officer. Served in the Mexican\n War, 1846-1848; stationed at Carlisle Barracks, PA; Ft.\n Hamilton, NY; Ft. Meade, FL.\n \n \n 1851\n Accepted a job as Professor of Natural and\n Experimental Philosophy and Instructor of Tactics at the\n Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA. Jackson\n remained at VMI until the Civil War began in April\n 1861.\n \n \n 1853 - 1854\n In August 1853 married Elinor Junkin (1825-1854),\n daughter of Dr. George Junkin (President of Washington\n College) and Julia Miller Junkin. Elinor (Ellie) died in\n childbirth on October 22, 1854. Their child, a son, was\n stillborn.\n \n \n 1856 Summer\n Jackson toured Europe, visiting Belgium, France,\n Germany, Switzerland, England and Scotland.\n \n \n 1857 July 16\n Jackson married for the second time. His wife was\n Mary Anna Morrison (1831-1915), daughter of Robert Hall\n Morrison and Mary Graham Morrison. Mary Anna's family\n resided in North Carolina; her father was the retired\n President of Davidson College.\n \n \n 1858 April 30\n Mary Anna gave birth to a daughter, Mary Graham.\n The baby died less than a month later, on May\n 25.\n \n \n 1859 November\n Jackson was one of the VMI officers who\n accompanied a contingent of VMI cadets to Harper's\n Ferry, where they stood guard at the execution of\n abolitionist John Brown.\n \n \n 1861 April 21\n VMI Corps of Cadets was ordered to Richmond to\n serve as drillmasters for new army recruits. Jackson was\n placed in command of the cadets\n \n \n 1861 April 27\n Gov. John Letcher ordered Col. Jackson to take\n command at Harper's Ferry, where he organized the troops\n that would soon comprise the famous \" Stonewall Brigade\"\n (2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th and 33rd Virginia Infantry\n Regiments; Rockbridge Artillery; all were from the\n Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia).\n \n \n 1861 July\n Promoted to Brigadier General. Battle of 1st\n Manassas, where he acquired the legendary nickname\n Stonewall. \"Look, there stands Jackson like a stone\n wall.\"\n \n \n 1861 October\n Promoted to Major General. Placed in command of\n the Valley of Virginia (Shenandoah Valley)\n \n \n 1862 May - June\n Shenandoah Valley Campaign; victories at Front\n Royal, Winchester, Cross Keys and Port Republic.\n Following the successful campaign, Jackson was ordered\n to join Gen. Lee in the Peninsula (Eastern\n Virginia).\n \n \n 1862 June 15 - July 1\n Seven Days Battles.\n \n \n 1862 June - September\n Battles of Cedar Mountain, Clark's Mt., 2nd\n Manassas (July 21), Antietam (September 17).\n \n \n 1862 October\n Lee reorganized his army into two corps. Jackson\n was promoted to Lt. General and given command of the new\n Second Corps. Jackson was now in charge of half of Lee's\n Army of Northern Virginia.\n \n \n 1862 November\n Jackson's daughter, Julia Laura, was born. She\n was the only Jackson child to survive infancy.\n \n \n 1862 December 13\n Battle of Fredericksburg\n \n \n 1862 December - 1863 March\n In quarters at Moss Neck, 10 miles south of\n Fredericksburg. The estate was owned by the Corbin\n family, who offered their home as winter\n headquarters.\n \n \n 1863 May 1\n Battle of Chancellorsville begins\n \n \n 1863 May 2, 9:00 p.m.\n While reconnoitering with members of his staff,\n Jackson was accidentally fired upon by his own troops.\n The 18th North Carolina Infantry Regiment was\n responsible for the \"friendly fire\" incident. Jackson\n was struck by three .57 caliber bullets. He was taken to\n a field hospital near the battlefield, where his left\n arm was amputated.\n \n \n 1863 May 4\n Jackson was moved to a field hospital at the home\n of Thomas and Mary Chandler, near Guiney Station,\n approximately 30 miles from the battlefield.\n \n \n 1863 May 10\n Jackson died at 3:15 p.m. His last words were\n \"Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of\n the trees.\"\n \n \n 1863 May 15\n The funeral and burial was took place in\n Lexington, Virginia, Jackson's home during his years as\n a Professor at VMI."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eStonewall Jackson Papers, MS 0102, Virginia Military\n Institute Archives, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"prefercite_tesim":["Stonewall Jackson Papers, MS 0102, Virginia Military\n Institute Archives, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists primarily of the personal papers of\n Civil War General Thomas Jonathan \"Stonewall\" Jackson (b. 1824\n d. 1863). The bulk of the letters date from the pre-Civil War\n period and concern professional, personal and domestic\n matters, including many in which Jackson writes about his\n religious faith, his concerns about health and diet, and his\n family. The collection provides insight into Jackson's\n personality and philosophy, and presents a portrait of the man\n as he was in the years before he gained national fame as a\n wartime military leader. A small percentage of the documents\n date from the Civil War period and are directly related to\n Jackson's Confederate Army service.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes ca. 160 items of Jackson's outgoing\n correspondence, 1844-1863, spanning his cadetship at West\n Point; his service in the United States Army (1846-1851)\n including his participation in the Mexican War; his years as a\n faculty member at the Virginia Military Institute (1851-1861);\n and his career in the Confederate States Army. The bulk of the\n correspondence is addressed to his sister, Laura Ann (Jackson)\n Arnold. Other correspondents include Margaret Junkin Preston,\n and CSA Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Daniel Harvey Hill.\n Other series include miscellaneous incoming correspondence;\n miscellaneous Civil War reports, orders and dispatches; and\n documents associated with Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn addition to Jackson's personal papers, the collection\n contains the allied papers of Jackson's second wife, Mary Anna\n (Morrison) Jackson (ca. 143 items); his daughter Julia Jackson\n Christian (ca. 10 items); and his sister Laura Ann Jackson\n Arnold (ca. 115 items).\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection consists primarily of the personal papers of\n Civil War General Thomas Jonathan \"Stonewall\" Jackson (b. 1824\n d. 1863). The bulk of the letters date from the pre-Civil War\n period and concern professional, personal and domestic\n matters, including many in which Jackson writes about his\n religious faith, his concerns about health and diet, and his\n family. The collection provides insight into Jackson's\n personality and philosophy, and presents a portrait of the man\n as he was in the years before he gained national fame as a\n wartime military leader. A small percentage of the documents\n date from the Civil War period and are directly related to\n Jackson's Confederate Army service.","The collection includes ca. 160 items of Jackson's outgoing\n correspondence, 1844-1863, spanning his cadetship at West\n Point; his service in the United States Army (1846-1851)\n including his participation in the Mexican War; his years as a\n faculty member at the Virginia Military Institute (1851-1861);\n and his career in the Confederate States Army. The bulk of the\n correspondence is addressed to his sister, Laura Ann (Jackson)\n Arnold. Other correspondents include Margaret Junkin Preston,\n and CSA Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Daniel Harvey Hill.\n Other series include miscellaneous incoming correspondence;\n miscellaneous Civil War reports, orders and dispatches; and\n documents associated with Jackson.","In addition to Jackson's personal papers, the collection\n contains the allied papers of Jackson's second wife, Mary Anna\n (Morrison) Jackson (ca. 143 items); his daughter Julia Jackson\n Christian (ca. 10 items); and his sister Laura Ann Jackson\n Arnold (ca. 115 items)."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers are required to use photocopies of the\n original documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["Researchers are required to use photocopies of the\n original documents."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Stonewall Jackson Papers\n consist primarily of Jackson's outgoing personal\n correspondence for the years 1844-1860. The collection also\n contains a relatively small number of Civil War era papers, as\n well as the papers of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, his second\n wife, and papers of the Arnold family.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n "],"abstract_tesim":["The Stonewall Jackson Papers\n consist primarily of Jackson's outgoing personal\n correspondence for the years 1844-1860. The collection also\n contains a relatively small number of Civil War era papers, as\n well as the papers of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, his second\n wife, and papers of the Arnold family."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":187,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:37:50.581Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eChronology\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1824 January 21\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eThomas Jonathan Jackson was born at Clarksburg,\n [West] Virginia. Parents: Jonathan Jackson (1790-1826)\n an attorney, and Julia Beckwith Neale (1798-1831). They\n were married in September 1817 and had four children:\n Elizabeth (1819-1826); Warren (1821-1841); Thomas\n (1824-1863); and Laura Ann (1826-1911).\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1826 March\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJackson's sister Elizabeth (age 6) and his father\n died of typhoid fever. Julia Jackson gave birth to Laura\n the day after her husband died. Widowed at age 28, Julia\n was left with extensive debts and the family was\n impoverished.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1830 - 1841\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJulia Jackson remarried. Her new husband, Blake\n Woodson, disliked his stepchildren and the family had\n financial difficulties. A short time after the marriage,\n Thomas and Laura were sent to live with Jackson\n relatives in Jackson' s Mill [West] Virginia; Warren was\n sent to Neale relatives. Julia Jackson died, as a result\n of childbirth complications, on Dec. 4, 1831. She left\n behind the three Jackson siblings and a newborn son\n (Thomas's half brother), William Wirt Woodson\n (1831-1875). Jackson and Laura spent the remaining years\n of childhood with their paternal uncles. Jackson's\n brother, Warren, died of tuberculosis in 1841.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1842 June - 1846 June\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJackson attended the United States Military\n Academy at West Point. Jackson was not the first choice\n for his congressional district's appointment, but the\n top applicant withdrew from the academy after only one\n day. Jackson graduated in June 1846, standing 17th out\n of 59 graduates. Jackson began his U.S. Army career as a\n 2nd Lt., First Artillery Regiment.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1846 - 1851\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eUnited States Army officer. Served in the Mexican\n War, 1846-1848; stationed at Carlisle Barracks, PA; Ft.\n Hamilton, NY; Ft. Meade, FL.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1851\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAccepted a job as Professor of Natural and\n Experimental Philosophy and Instructor of Tactics at the\n Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA. Jackson\n remained at VMI until the Civil War began in April\n 1861.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1853 - 1854\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eIn August 1853 married Elinor Junkin (1825-1854),\n daughter of Dr. George Junkin (President of Washington\n College) and Julia Miller Junkin. Elinor (Ellie) died in\n childbirth on October 22, 1854. Their child, a son, was\n stillborn.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1856 Summer\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJackson toured Europe, visiting Belgium, France,\n Germany, Switzerland, England and Scotland.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1857 July 16\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJackson married for the second time. His wife was\n Mary Anna Morrison (1831-1915), daughter of Robert Hall\n Morrison and Mary Graham Morrison. Mary Anna's family\n resided in North Carolina; her father was the retired\n President of Davidson College.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1858 April 30\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eMary Anna gave birth to a daughter, Mary Graham.\n The baby died less than a month later, on May\n 25.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1859 November\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJackson was one of the VMI officers who\n accompanied a contingent of VMI cadets to Harper's\n Ferry, where they stood guard at the execution of\n abolitionist John Brown.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1861 April 21\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVMI Corps of Cadets was ordered to Richmond to\n serve as drillmasters for new army recruits. Jackson was\n placed in command of the cadets\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1861 April 27\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eGov. John Letcher ordered Col. Jackson to take\n command at Harper's Ferry, where he organized the troops\n that would soon comprise the famous \" Stonewall Brigade\"\n (2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th and 33rd Virginia Infantry\n Regiments; Rockbridge Artillery; all were from the\n Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia).\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1861 July\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Brigadier General. Battle of 1st\n Manassas, where he acquired the legendary nickname\n Stonewall. \"Look, there stands Jackson like a stone\n wall.\"\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1861 October\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Major General. Placed in command of\n the Valley of Virginia (Shenandoah Valley)\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1862 May - June\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eShenandoah Valley Campaign; victories at Front\n Royal, Winchester, Cross Keys and Port Republic.\n Following the successful campaign, Jackson was ordered\n to join Gen. Lee in the Peninsula (Eastern\n Virginia).\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1862 June 15 - July 1\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSeven Days Battles.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1862 June - September\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eBattles of Cedar Mountain, Clark's Mt., 2nd\n Manassas (July 21), Antietam (September 17).\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1862 October\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eLee reorganized his army into two corps. Jackson\n was promoted to Lt. General and given command of the new\n Second Corps. Jackson was now in charge of half of Lee's\n Army of Northern Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1862 November\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJackson's daughter, Julia Laura, was born. She\n was the only Jackson child to survive infancy.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1862 December 13\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eBattle of Fredericksburg\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1862 December - 1863 March\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eIn quarters at Moss Neck, 10 miles south of\n Fredericksburg. The estate was owned by the Corbin\n family, who offered their home as winter\n headquarters.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1863 May 1\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eBattle of Chancellorsville begins\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1863 May 2, 9:00 p.m.\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eWhile reconnoitering with members of his staff,\n Jackson was accidentally fired upon by his own troops.\n The 18th North Carolina Infantry Regiment was\n responsible for the \"friendly fire\" incident. Jackson\n was struck by three .57 caliber bullets. He was taken to\n a field hospital near the battlefield, where his left\n arm was amputated.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1863 May 4\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJackson was moved to a field hospital at the home\n of Thomas and Mary Chandler, near Guiney Station,\n approximately 30 miles from the battlefield.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1863 May 10\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eJackson died at 3:15 p.m. His last words were\n \"Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of\n the trees.\"\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1863 May 15\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eThe funeral and burial was took place in\n Lexington, Virginia, Jackson's home during his years as\n a Professor at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003c/chronlist\u003e\n "]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_vilxv00008_c01_c03"}},{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594_c10_c04","type":"Sub-Series","attributes":{"title":"Virginia and West Virginia","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594_c10_c04#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594_c10_c04","ref_ssm":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594_c10_c04"],"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594_c10_c04","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594_c10","parent_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594_c10","parent_ssim":["William Couper papers, 1901/1964","Maps, Lexington and Rockbridge County"],"parent_ids_ssim":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594","vilxv_repositories_3_resources_594_c10"],"title_filing_ssi":"Virginia and West Virginia","title_ssm":["Virginia and West Virginia"],"title_tesim":["Virginia and West Virginia"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Virginia and West Virginia"],"text":["Virginia and West Virginia","William Couper papers, 1901/1964","Maps, Lexington and Rockbridge County","Maps","English."],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["William Couper papers, 1901/1964","Maps, Lexington and Rockbridge County"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["William Couper papers, 1901/1964","Maps, Lexington and Rockbridge County"],"level_ssm":["Sub-Series"],"level_ssim":["Sub-series"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":176,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"collection_ssim":["William Couper papers, 1901/1964"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":8,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["There are no restrictions."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. 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Derby and Martha\n [maiden name not known] was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia\n on September 12, 1828. His early years were spent on his\n father's plantation and as a student at Winfield Academy in\n Dinwiddie County. He entered the Virginia Military Institute\n on August 8, 1845 and graduated on July 4, 1848, standing 5th\n in a class of 24.","Following his graduation from VMI, Derby began a teaching\n career that continued through the late 1850's. His various\n positions included work as a private tutor for a family in\n Northumberland County, Virginia; head of the Fairfax\n (VA)Academy; head of an academy in Sumterville, Alabama;\n professor of mathematics at military schools in Kentucky and\n Georgia; and as principal of a private academy in Eutaw,\n Alabama.","In 1856-1857 Derby began the study of theology and was\n ordained in the Episcopal ministry. He was named deacon at St.\n Stephens's Church in Eutaw, while also continuing his private\n school there. He subsequently gave up teaching as his primary\n interest and served at a church in Camden, Alabama, and then\n at St. Peter's Church, Lowndes County, Alabama.","Derby married twice during the 1850's. His first wife,\n Clara J. Hunt of Marietta, Georgia, died within a year of her\n marriage. On December 28, 1859, he married Charlotte Basset of\n Cahaba, Alabama. The couple had two daughters, Martha (b.\n October 1860) and Harriet (b. April 1862 d. February\n 1927).","A year after the outbreak of the Civil War, Derby joined\n the Confederate Army. He was elected Lt. Colonel of the 44th\n Alabama Infantry Regiment on May 16, 1862 and entered service\n at Selma, AL circa June 5, 1862. He was killed in action at\n the Battle of Antietam (Maryland) on September 17, 1872. His\n body was not recovered.","The bulk of the collection consists of Derby family\n correspondence. Approximately twenty-eight letters were\n written by Charles Derby. The Charles Derby letters,\n 1844-1862, cover the period from late boyhood up to his death\n in battle in 1862. Included are letters (1846-1847) written\n while he was a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute, as\n well as correspondence dating from his careers as teacher and\n Episcopal clergyman. Two items were written during his brief\n service in the Confederate Army.","The papers also include fourteen letters written by other\n members of the Derby Family, primarily Mary Derby Stancell\n (\"Mollie\") and her husband, Samuel.","Other items in the papers are clippings, wedding\n announcements, poetry, and other family miscellany.","There are no restrictions.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Charles A. Derby Papers, 1844-1867"],"collection_ssim":["Charles A. 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His early years were spent on his\n father's plantation and as a student at Winfield Academy in\n Dinwiddie County. He entered the Virginia Military Institute\n on August 8, 1845 and graduated on July 4, 1848, standing 5th\n in a class of 24.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eFollowing his graduation from VMI, Derby began a teaching\n career that continued through the late 1850's. His various\n positions included work as a private tutor for a family in\n Northumberland County, Virginia; head of the Fairfax\n (VA)Academy; head of an academy in Sumterville, Alabama;\n professor of mathematics at military schools in Kentucky and\n Georgia; and as principal of a private academy in Eutaw,\n Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn 1856-1857 Derby began the study of theology and was\n ordained in the Episcopal ministry. He was named deacon at St.\n Stephens's Church in Eutaw, while also continuing his private\n school there. He subsequently gave up teaching as his primary\n interest and served at a church in Camden, Alabama, and then\n at St. Peter's Church, Lowndes County, Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eDerby married twice during the 1850's. His first wife,\n Clara J. Hunt of Marietta, Georgia, died within a year of her\n marriage. On December 28, 1859, he married Charlotte Basset of\n Cahaba, Alabama. The couple had two daughters, Martha (b.\n October 1860) and Harriet (b. April 1862 d. February\n 1927).\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eA year after the outbreak of the Civil War, Derby joined\n the Confederate Army. He was elected Lt. Colonel of the 44th\n Alabama Infantry Regiment on May 16, 1862 and entered service\n at Selma, AL circa June 5, 1862. He was killed in action at\n the Battle of Antietam (Maryland) on September 17, 1872. His\n body was not recovered.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Charles A. 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He was named deacon at St.\n Stephens's Church in Eutaw, while also continuing his private\n school there. He subsequently gave up teaching as his primary\n interest and served at a church in Camden, Alabama, and then\n at St. Peter's Church, Lowndes County, Alabama.","Derby married twice during the 1850's. His first wife,\n Clara J. Hunt of Marietta, Georgia, died within a year of her\n marriage. On December 28, 1859, he married Charlotte Basset of\n Cahaba, Alabama. The couple had two daughters, Martha (b.\n October 1860) and Harriet (b. April 1862 d. February\n 1927).","A year after the outbreak of the Civil War, Derby joined\n the Confederate Army. He was elected Lt. Colonel of the 44th\n Alabama Infantry Regiment on May 16, 1862 and entered service\n at Selma, AL circa June 5, 1862. He was killed in action at\n the Battle of Antietam (Maryland) on September 17, 1872. His\n body was not recovered."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCharles A. 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Two items were written during his brief\n service in the Confederate Army.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe papers also include fourteen letters written by other\n members of the Derby Family, primarily Mary Derby Stancell\n (\"Mollie\") and her husband, Samuel.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eOther items in the papers are clippings, wedding\n announcements, poetry, and other family miscellany.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The bulk of the collection consists of Derby family\n correspondence. Approximately twenty-eight letters were\n written by Charles Derby. The Charles Derby letters,\n 1844-1862, cover the period from late boyhood up to his death\n in battle in 1862. Included are letters (1846-1847) written\n while he was a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute, as\n well as correspondence dating from his careers as teacher and\n Episcopal clergyman. Two items were written during his brief\n service in the Confederate Army.","The papers also include fourteen letters written by other\n members of the Derby Family, primarily Mary Derby Stancell\n (\"Mollie\") and her husband, Samuel.","Other items in the papers are clippings, wedding\n announcements, poetry, and other family miscellany."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":50,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:37:50.581Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_vilxv00015_c01_c02"}},{"id":"vilxv_vilxv00011_c10_c01","type":"Sub-Series","attributes":{"title":"Virginia Military Institute\n Maps","abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_vilxv00011_c10_c01#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes notes, keys\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_vilxv00011_c10_c01#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"vilxv_vilxv00011_c10_c01","ref_ssm":["vilxv_vilxv00011_c10_c01"],"id":"vilxv_vilxv00011_c10_c01","ead_ssi":"vilxv_vilxv00011","_root_":"vilxv_vilxv00011","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_vilxv00011_c10","parent_ssi":"vilxv_vilxv00011_c10","parent_ssim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964","Maps"],"parent_ids_ssim":["vilxv_vilxv00011","vilxv_vilxv00011_c10"],"title_filing_ssi":"Virginia Military Institute\n Maps","title_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute\n Maps"],"title_tesim":["Virginia Military Institute\n Maps"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute\n Maps"],"text":["Virginia Military Institute\n Maps","William Couper Papers, 1901-1964","Maps","Box-folder 29:1-2; 36.","Includes notes, keys"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964","Maps"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964","Maps"],"level_ssm":["Sub-Series"],"level_ssim":["Sub-series"],"component_level_isim":[2],"sort_isi":129,"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"collection_ssim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"containers_ssim":["Box-folder 29:1-2; 36."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["There are no restrictions."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["There are no restrictions."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIncludes notes, keys\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_tesim":["Includes notes, keys"],"_nest_path_":"/components#9/components#0","timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:37:50.581Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vilxv_vilxv00011","ead_ssi":"vilxv_vilxv00011","_root_":"vilxv_vilxv00011","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_vilxv00011","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/vmi/vilxv00011.xml","title_ssm":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"title_tesim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"normalized_title_ssm":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"text":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964","MS 0053","The papers are\n filed in 36 manuscript boxes (13 cubic feet)and also contain\n oversized material located in map cases.","There are no restrictions.","The papers are organized into 12 series. \n 1. Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n drafts, related materials. \n 2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n 3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n 4. Genealogy \n 5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n 6. VMI Class of 1904. \n 7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n 8. Correspondence. \n 9. Speeches and Addresses. \n 10. Maps. \n 11. Photograph Albums. \n 12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n \n Significant Events.\n \n \n 1884\n Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n Virginia.\n \n \n 1901\n Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n Institute.\n \n \n 1904\n Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n course).\n \n \n 1906\n Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n Institute of Technology.\n \n \n 1906 - 1917\n Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n \n \n 1912\n Published \"History of the Engineering,\n Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n \n \n 1917 June\n Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n \n \n 1918 March\n Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n \n \n 1920\n Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n June.\n \n \n 1920 - 1921\n Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n General Contractors of America\n \n \n 1921 - 1924\n Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n Texas.\n \n \n 1924\n Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n and automobile reconditioning shops were\n operated.\n \n \n 1925\n Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n Military Institute.\n \n \n 1931 - 1933\n Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n Association.\n \n \n 1933\n Published \n The VMI New Market\n Cadets\n \n \n 1934\n Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n \n \n 1934 - 1935\n President of the Association of Military Colleges\n and Universities in the U. S.\n \n \n 1934 - 1945\n Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n Conference (Athletics)\n \n \n 1936\n Published \n Claudius Crozet\n \n \n 1939\n Published \n One Hundred Years at\n VMIand \n The Register of Former\n Cadets\n \n \n 1946 -1948\n Vice President and President of the Southern\n Conference.\n \n \n 1952\n Published \n A History of the Shenandoah\n Valley\n \n \n 1954\n Retired from his positions at VMI.\n \n \n 1964\n Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n several different positions at VMI, many of his\n professional papers are located in various record groups in\n the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n material related to Couper's major historical research\n projects (many of which were published). These include \n One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n founding in 1839 through 1939; \n The VMI New Market Cadets,\n containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n History of the Shenandoah\n Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n local history research material found in his papers. Included\n are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n history of many local properties and the Lexington\n cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics\n include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in\n 1917, and General Stonewall Jackson.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"collection_ssim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS 0053"],"unitid_tesim":["MS 0053"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"access_terms_ssm":["There are no restrictions."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The bulk of the collection was donated by John Lee\n Couper in 1964."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["The papers are\n filed in 36 manuscript boxes (13 cubic feet)and also contain\n oversized material located in map cases."],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe papers are organized into 12 series. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n drafts, related materials. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Genealogy \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. VMI Class of 1904. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Correspondence. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Speeches and Addresses. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. Maps. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Photograph Albums. \n \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are organized into 12 series. \n 1. Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n drafts, related materials. \n 2. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n \n Significant Events.\n \n \n 1884\n Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n Virginia.\n \n \n 1901\n Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n Institute.\n \n \n 1904\n Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n course).\n \n \n 1906\n Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n Institute of Technology.\n \n \n 1906 - 1917\n Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n \n \n 1912\n Published \"History of the Engineering,\n Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n \n \n 1917 June\n Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n \n \n 1918 March\n Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n \n \n 1920\n Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n June.\n \n \n 1920 - 1921\n Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n General Contractors of America\n \n \n 1921 - 1924\n Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n Texas.\n \n \n 1924\n Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n and automobile reconditioning shops were\n operated.\n \n \n 1925\n Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n Military Institute.\n \n \n 1931 - 1933\n Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n Association.\n \n \n 1933\n Published \n The VMI New Market\n Cadets\n \n \n 1934\n Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n \n \n 1934 - 1935\n President of the Association of Military Colleges\n and Universities in the U. S.\n \n \n 1934 - 1945\n Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n Conference (Athletics)\n \n \n 1936\n Published \n Claudius Crozet\n \n \n 1939\n Published \n One Hundred Years at\n VMIand \n The Register of Former\n Cadets\n \n \n 1946 -1948\n Vice President and President of the Southern\n Conference.\n \n \n 1952\n Published \n A History of the Shenandoah\n Valley\n \n \n 1954\n Retired from his positions at VMI.\n \n \n 1964\n Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n Virginia. 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These include \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eOne Hundred Years at VMI\u003c/title\u003e, a\n four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n founding in 1839 through 1939; \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market Cadets\u003c/title\u003e,\n containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eClaudius Crozet,\u003c/title\u003ea biography of\n the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eHistory of the Shenandoah\n Valley\u003c/title\u003e; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eCouper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n local history research material found in his papers. Included\n are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n history of many local properties and the Lexington\n cemetery.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe papers also include material concerning the\n construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n and miscellaneous correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n material related to Couper's major historical research\n projects (many of which were published). These include \n One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n founding in 1839 through 1939; \n The VMI New Market Cadets,\n containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n History of the Shenandoah\n Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n local history research material found in his papers. Included\n are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n history of many local properties and the Lexington\n cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n and miscellaneous correspondence."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Items on Loan"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe papers consist largely of\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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His\n terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eWilliam Couper Chronology.\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003clisthead\u003e\n \u003chead01\u003eSignificant Events.\u003c/head01\u003e\n \u003c/listhead\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1884\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eBorn November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1901\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1904\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n course).\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eReceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n Institute of Technology.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906 - 1917\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eWorked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n tunnels and terminals for NYC.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering,\n Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned Major in the United States Army\n Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n June.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n and automobile reconditioning shops were\n operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n and Universities in the U. S.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1945\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n Conference (Athletics)\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eClaudius Crozet\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1939\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eOne Hundred Years at\n VMI\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Register of Former\n Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946 -1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVice President and President of the Southern\n Conference.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eA History of the Shenandoah\n Valley\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRetired from his positions at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDied February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n Virginia. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n drafts, related materials. \n 2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n 3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n 4. Genealogy \n 5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n 6. VMI Class of 1904. \n 7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n 8. Correspondence. \n 9. Speeches and Addresses. \n 10. Maps. \n 11. Photograph Albums. \n 12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n \n Significant Events.\n \n \n 1884\n Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n Virginia.\n \n \n 1901\n Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n Institute.\n \n \n 1904\n Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n course).\n \n \n 1906\n Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n Institute of Technology.\n \n \n 1906 - 1917\n Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n \n \n 1912\n Published \"History of the Engineering,\n Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n \n \n 1917 June\n Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n \n \n 1918 March\n Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n \n \n 1920\n Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n June.\n \n \n 1920 - 1921\n Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n General Contractors of America\n \n \n 1921 - 1924\n Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n Texas.\n \n \n 1924\n Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n and automobile reconditioning shops were\n operated.\n \n \n 1925\n Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n Military Institute.\n \n \n 1931 - 1933\n Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n Association.\n \n \n 1933\n Published \n The VMI New Market\n Cadets\n \n \n 1934\n Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n \n \n 1934 - 1935\n President of the Association of Military Colleges\n and Universities in the U. S.\n \n \n 1934 - 1945\n Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n Conference (Athletics)\n \n \n 1936\n Published \n Claudius Crozet\n \n \n 1939\n Published \n One Hundred Years at\n VMIand \n The Register of Former\n Cadets\n \n \n 1946 -1948\n Vice President and President of the Southern\n Conference.\n \n \n 1952\n Published \n A History of the Shenandoah\n Valley\n \n \n 1954\n Retired from his positions at VMI.\n \n \n 1964\n Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n several different positions at VMI, many of his\n professional papers are located in various record groups in\n the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n material related to Couper's major historical research\n projects (many of which were published). These include \n One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n founding in 1839 through 1939; \n The VMI New Market Cadets,\n containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n History of the Shenandoah\n Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n local history research material found in his papers. Included\n are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n history of many local properties and the Lexington\n cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n \n Significant Events.\n \n \n 1884\n Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n Virginia.\n \n \n 1901\n Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n Institute.\n \n \n 1904\n Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n course).\n \n \n 1906\n Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n Institute of Technology.\n \n \n 1906 - 1917\n Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n \n \n 1912\n Published \"History of the Engineering,\n Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n \n \n 1917 June\n Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n \n \n 1918 March\n Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n \n \n 1920\n Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n June.\n \n \n 1920 - 1921\n Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n General Contractors of America\n \n \n 1921 - 1924\n Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n Texas.\n \n \n 1924\n Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n and automobile reconditioning shops were\n operated.\n \n \n 1925\n Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n Military Institute.\n \n \n 1931 - 1933\n Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n Association.\n \n \n 1933\n Published \n The VMI New Market\n Cadets\n \n \n 1934\n Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n \n \n 1934 - 1935\n President of the Association of Military Colleges\n and Universities in the U. S.\n \n \n 1934 - 1945\n Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n Conference (Athletics)\n \n \n 1936\n Published \n Claudius Crozet\n \n \n 1939\n Published \n One Hundred Years at\n VMIand \n The Register of Former\n Cadets\n \n \n 1946 -1948\n Vice President and President of the Southern\n Conference.\n \n \n 1952\n Published \n A History of the Shenandoah\n Valley\n \n \n 1954\n Retired from his positions at VMI.\n \n \n 1964\n Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n Virginia. 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These include records of the Business\n Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n papers.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials at VMI","Related Manuscript Collections in other\n Repositories"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n several different positions at VMI, many of his\n professional papers are located in various record groups in\n the VMI Archives. 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These include \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eOne Hundred Years at VMI\u003c/title\u003e, a\n four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n founding in 1839 through 1939; \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market Cadets\u003c/title\u003e,\n containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eClaudius Crozet,\u003c/title\u003ea biography of\n the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eHistory of the Shenandoah\n Valley\u003c/title\u003e; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eCouper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n local history research material found in his papers. 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These include \n One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n founding in 1839 through 1939; \n The VMI New Market Cadets,\n containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n History of the Shenandoah\n Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n local history research material found in his papers. Included\n are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n history of many local properties and the Lexington\n cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n and miscellaneous correspondence."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Items on Loan"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe papers consist largely of\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eWilliam Couper Chronology.\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003clisthead\u003e\n \u003chead01\u003eSignificant Events.\u003c/head01\u003e\n \u003c/listhead\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1884\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eBorn November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1901\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1904\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n course).\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eReceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n Institute of Technology.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906 - 1917\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eWorked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n tunnels and terminals for NYC.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering,\n Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned Major in the United States Army\n Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n June.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n and automobile reconditioning shops were\n operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n and Universities in the U. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n drafts, related materials. \n 2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n 3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n 4. Genealogy \n 5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n 6. VMI Class of 1904. \n 7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n 8. Correspondence. \n 9. Speeches and Addresses. \n 10. Maps. \n 11. Photograph Albums. \n 12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n \n Significant Events.\n \n \n 1884\n Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n Virginia.\n \n \n 1901\n Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n Institute.\n \n \n 1904\n Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n course).\n \n \n 1906\n Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n Institute of Technology.\n \n \n 1906 - 1917\n Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n \n \n 1912\n Published \"History of the Engineering,\n Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n \n \n 1917 June\n Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n \n \n 1918 March\n Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n \n \n 1920\n Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n June.\n \n \n 1920 - 1921\n Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n General Contractors of America\n \n \n 1921 - 1924\n Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n Texas.\n \n \n 1924\n Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n and automobile reconditioning shops were\n operated.\n \n \n 1925\n Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n Military Institute.\n \n \n 1931 - 1933\n Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n Association.\n \n \n 1933\n Published \n The VMI New Market\n Cadets\n \n \n 1934\n Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n \n \n 1934 - 1935\n President of the Association of Military Colleges\n and Universities in the U. S.\n \n \n 1934 - 1945\n Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n Conference (Athletics)\n \n \n 1936\n Published \n Claudius Crozet\n \n \n 1939\n Published \n One Hundred Years at\n VMIand \n The Register of Former\n Cadets\n \n \n 1946 -1948\n Vice President and President of the Southern\n Conference.\n \n \n 1952\n Published \n A History of the Shenandoah\n Valley\n \n \n 1954\n Retired from his positions at VMI.\n \n \n 1964\n Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n several different positions at VMI, many of his\n professional papers are located in various record groups in\n the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n material related to Couper's major historical research\n projects (many of which were published). These include \n One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n founding in 1839 through 1939; \n The VMI New Market Cadets,\n containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n History of the Shenandoah\n Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n local history research material found in his papers. Included\n are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n history of many local properties and the Lexington\n cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n \n Significant Events.\n \n \n 1884\n Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n Virginia.\n \n \n 1901\n Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n Institute.\n \n \n 1904\n Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n course).\n \n \n 1906\n Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n Institute of Technology.\n \n \n 1906 - 1917\n Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n \n \n 1912\n Published \"History of the Engineering,\n Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n \n \n 1917 June\n Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n \n \n 1918 March\n Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n \n \n 1920\n Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n June.\n \n \n 1920 - 1921\n Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n General Contractors of America\n \n \n 1921 - 1924\n Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n Texas.\n \n \n 1924\n Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n and automobile reconditioning shops were\n operated.\n \n \n 1925\n Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n Military Institute.\n \n \n 1931 - 1933\n Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n Association.\n \n \n 1933\n Published \n The VMI New Market\n Cadets\n \n \n 1934\n Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n \n \n 1934 - 1935\n President of the Association of Military Colleges\n and Universities in the U. S.\n \n \n 1934 - 1945\n Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n Conference (Athletics)\n \n \n 1936\n Published \n Claudius Crozet\n \n \n 1939\n Published \n One Hundred Years at\n VMIand \n The Register of Former\n Cadets\n \n \n 1946 -1948\n Vice President and President of the Southern\n Conference.\n \n \n 1952\n Published \n A History of the Shenandoah\n Valley\n \n \n 1954\n Retired from his positions at VMI.\n \n \n 1964\n Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n Institute Archives, Lexington, VA.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"prefercite_tesim":["William Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n Institute Archives, Lexington, VA."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers should note that, because Couper served in\n several different positions at VMI, many of his\n professional papers are located in various record groups in\n the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n papers.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials at VMI","Related Manuscript Collections in other\n Repositories"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n several different positions at VMI, many of his\n professional papers are located in various record groups in\n the VMI Archives. 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These include \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eOne Hundred Years at VMI\u003c/title\u003e, a\n four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n founding in 1839 through 1939; \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market Cadets\u003c/title\u003e,\n containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eClaudius Crozet,\u003c/title\u003ea biography of\n the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eHistory of the Shenandoah\n Valley\u003c/title\u003e; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eCouper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n local history research material found in his papers. Included\n are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n history of many local properties and the Lexington\n cemetery.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe papers also include material concerning the\n construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n and miscellaneous correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n material related to Couper's major historical research\n projects (many of which were published). These include \n One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n founding in 1839 through 1939; \n The VMI New Market Cadets,\n containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n History of the Shenandoah\n Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n local history research material found in his papers. Included\n are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n history of many local properties and the Lexington\n cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n and miscellaneous correspondence."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Items on Loan"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe papers consist largely of\n manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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His\n terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cchronlist\u003e\n \u003chead\u003eWilliam Couper Chronology.\u003c/head\u003e\n \u003clisthead\u003e\n \u003chead01\u003eSignificant Events.\u003c/head01\u003e\n \u003c/listhead\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1884\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eBorn November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1901\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1904\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n course).\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eReceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n Institute of Technology.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906 - 1917\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eWorked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n tunnels and terminals for NYC.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering,\n Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned Major in the United States Army\n Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n June.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n and automobile reconditioning shops were\n operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n and Universities in the U. S.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1945\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n Conference (Athletics)\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eClaudius Crozet\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1939\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eOne Hundred Years at\n VMI\u003c/title\u003eand \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Register of Former\n Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946 -1948\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eVice President and President of the Southern\n Conference.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eA History of the Shenandoah\n Valley\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eRetired from his positions at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n \u003cchronitem\u003e\n \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964\u003c/date\u003e\n \u003cevent\u003eDied February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n Virginia. 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