Audio Collections, 1950/1980

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

Summary

Extent:
12 cubic feet
Creator:
Clement, William T., General and Tighe, Larry
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The bulk consists of reel-to-reel tapes and cassettes created by the Public Relations Office (now Communications and Marketing) which recorded VMI events. Also includes Glee Club LPs (1950's-60's) and misc. other audio (e.g. Flapjack Blues played by Frank Pancake).

Also includes discs containing digitized audio for selected reel to reel tapes.

File consists of selected CDs made after selected reel to reel tapes were digitized.

List of CDs converted from reel to reel/or cassettes
CD
Anthony Zinni (GEN) speech, 2002 April 29. Topic - Middle East Peace Talks
CD
VMI College Bowl Appearance, 1964
CD
Nightline Interview with Gen. Richard L. Irby
CD
Superintendent William H. Milton Philosophy
CD
Founders Day, 1973. J. C. Wheat, Jr.
CD
Radio Spot, Gen. Sam Walker, August 31, 1981
CD
VMI Glee Club 1960
CD
Founders Day, 1976. Gen. Irby and Sen. John Warner
CD
Basketball, 1963-64. Florida State v. VMI
CD
William Couper New Market Day Speech, May 15, 1961
CD
Commencement, 1966. Gov. Mills Godwin, Jr.
CD
Founders Day, 1972. Congressman Tom Downing
CD
Josiah Bunting III Interview, 1975
CD
Parent's Weekend, 1966 (poor sound)
CD
Gen. William Milton and Harry deButts, Graduation 1956
CD
New Market, 1961. Gen. Shell and Col. William Couper
CD
VMI Sounds 1962
CD
VMI Foundation recording, 1962
CD
Inaugural Ceremony, Gen. George R. E. Shell, May 20, 1961
CD
Graduation, 1961. Jonathan Daniels and Gov. Almond Speech
CD
Gen. William Milton with Secretary Stevens via CBS Radio, May 2, 1953
CD
Actress Christine Carere (Mardi Gras movie), 1958
CD
Commencement, 1965. John Glenn Speaker
CD
VMI Glee Club, March 21, 1960
CD
VMI Basketball, 1967
CD
Band, 195?