Historical Alumni, Faculty, and other Biographical Files, 1839/1938

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:

We do not release files relating to living individuals. This research collection consists of historical records only.

Preferred citation:

[Name of Collection], [Name of File, including VMI Class if applicable], Virginia Military Institute Archives

Summary

Extent:
150 cubic feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Name of Collection], [Name of File, including VMI Class if applicable], Virginia Military Institute Archives

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains individual biographical files for all 19th and early 20th century cadets; and historical faculty/staff, Board of Visitors members, and other people associated with VMI history.

A typical historical cadet record consists of correspondence from parents regarding a cadetship; correspondence from the alumnus; alumni questionnaires, often containing genealogical information; and obituaries and other clippings. A file is maintained for every student who enrolled, whether or not they graduated. Family historians can frequently locate a wealth of information about VMI ancestors.

Arrangement:

Early student files are arranged chronologically by Class of enrollment, and alphabetically within each Class year. Faculty and Staff biographical files are arranged alphabetically.

Physical location:
Archives stacks