Records of Superintendent George R. E. Shell, 1960-1971, 1960/1971

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:

Some records are restricted. Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality. These include, but are not limited to, student records, personnel records, and medical records.

Preferred citation:

Records of the Superintendent [RG02]. George R. E. Shell Administration. [item/file detail]

Summary

Extent:
5 cubic feet
Creator:
Shell, George R. E., 1908-1996 and Virginia Military Institute. Office of the Superintendent
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Records of the Superintendent [RG02]. George R. E. Shell Administration. [item/file detail]

Background

Scope and content:

Official records of the George R. E. Shell administration, including correspondence, annual reports, and related papers/records for the period 1961-1970.

Biographical / historical:

Lieutenant General George Richard Edwin Shell (b. 1908 d. 1996) graduated from VMI in 1931 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. His distinguished career as a U. S. Marine Corps officer began with his commissioning in 1931. During World War II he commanded an artillery battalion in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart and Legion of Merit with combat "V." He subsequently served in many capacities throughout his 29 years of active duty-- on the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; at the Pentagon; SHAPE; NATO; as commanding General, Marine Recruit Depot, Parris Island; and in many other assignments. He became VMI's ninth Superintendent on July 1, 1960, serving until June 30, 1971. General Shell died on October 30, 1996.

Physical location:
Archives stacks, Record Group 02, Superintendent