World War II era at VMI

Containers:
Box SF048, Box SF049
Creator:
Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963, Marshall, Richard J., 1895-1973, and Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959
Extent:
2 boxes
Scope and content:

Administrative records concerning the World War II era at VMI, includiing correspondence and memoranda. Also files on returning veterans issues. The G. I. Bill folder includes some information about returning Korean War veterans.

Includes: Chronological file, 1940-1946; Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)- separate box; Library of Congress - storage of material at VMI during war; Civil defense in Lexington (air raid drills, blackout drills); Selective Service System (draft); GI bill/veterans, including married civilian students; War diplomas/certificates (Class of 1944) Enlisted Reserve Corps (ERC).

See Chronological File, June 17, 1940, for letter from George C. Marshall

Language:
English

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
Parent restrictions:
This Record Series contains some material which is restricted. Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.