Edward M. Nevins Papers, 1981-1986

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia

800 East Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Archives Reference Services

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

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Preferred citation:

Edward M. Nevins Papers, 1981-1986. Accession 37026, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Edward M. Nevins Papers, 1981-1986. Accession 37026, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Papers, 1981-1986, consisting of historical data compiled for the Virginia Military History Program initiated in 1982 by Virginia's Department of Military Affairs, Adjutant General's Office. Includes program guidelines, historical data on Virginia Army National Guard units, including unit lineage, lists of battles and campaigns, and lists of decorations and citations. Of note is material relating to the history of the Alexandria Light Infantry. Also, consists of information about Virginia National Guard units mobilized for the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II, a list of medals and ribbons Virginia awards its National Guardsmen, and material on Rockbridge County's military history.

Biographical / historical:

Edward M. Nevins served with the 116th Military History Detachment of the Virginia Army National Guard. The unit was responsible for compiling historical data on military units of the Virginia Army National Guard.

Acquisition information:

Donor information unavailable.

Physical location:

Personal Papers Collection, Acc. 37026

Physical description:

0.45 cubic feet (1 box).