Samuel B. Wilson, Jr. notebook

Access and use

Location of collection:
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.

Preferred citation:

Samuel B. Wilson, Jr. notebook, 1917-1921. MS 0437. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Collection context

Summary

Extent:
1 items
Creator:
Wilson, Samuel B., Jr. (Samuel Burton), 1901-1939
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Samuel B. Wilson, Jr. notebook, 1917-1921. MS 0437. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of one notebook that contains typescript copies of the letters of Cadet Samuel Burton Wilson, Jr. (VMI Class of 1921). The letters (dated September 1917-June 1921) provide a detailed account of cadet life. The notebook also contains copies of relevant family photographs and genealogical information. The letters were transcribed and donated by Wilson's daughter.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks