Thomas M. Rutherfoord papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Summary

Extent:
8 items
Creator:
Rutherfoord, Thomas M. (Thomas Meldrum), 1848-1914 and Pizzini, Andrew, Jr., 1846-1913
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

The Thomas M. Rutherfoord papers consist of the personal papers (eight items) of Rutherfoord, including:

  • A paroled prisoner's pass (dated April 10, 1865) from Appomattox Court House, Virginia
  • Two letters (dated 1907 and 1911) from Andrew Pizzini, Jr. (VMI Class of 1865)
  • Documents (dated 1906-1907) primarily concerned with Confederate veterans' activities

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Meldrum Rutherfoord was born in 1848 in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated VMI in 1867 and was a New Market cadet. He was also a businessman. Rutherfoord died in 1914 in Richmond and is buried in Hollywood Cemetery.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks