Board of Visitors committee records

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 items in this sub-group are restricted and may include FERPA, personnel, legal, or other non-public information.

Summary

Extent:
6 cubic feet
Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Board of Visitors
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This sub-group consists of records of standing and ad hoc committees of the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors. Historical documents include ledger concerning bonds, correspondence, reports, members' travel expenses, and receipts for meeting expenses.

Modern committee names include: Academic Affairs Committee; Audit Planning and Finance Committee (APF); External Relations (Public Relations, Public Affairs); Governmental Relations; Cadet and Military Affairs; Athletics; Nominating/Governance; Appeals; Executive

Biographical / historical:

The Board of Visitors is the governing body of the Virginia Military Institute. The first meeting was held in May 1839, several months before the first cadets matriculated.

Physical location:
Archives stacks, Record Group 01, Board of Visitors