William R. Vivian collection, 1928/1955

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.

Preferred citation:

William R. Vivian collection, 1928-1955. MS 0494. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.5 cubic feet
Creator:
Vivian, William R. (William Rhoads), 1911-2009
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

William R. Vivian collection, 1928-1955. MS 0494. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the personal papers of William Rhoads Vivian (VMI Class of 1932), including:

  • A scrapbook and VMI memorabilia from his cadetship
  • Records from his United States Army service
  • A roster of the 698th Field Artillery Battalion during World War II
  • Photographs
  • Citations
  • Certificates

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks