George C. Scott, Jr. diary

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Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
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Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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Preferred citation:

George C. Scott, Jr. diary, 1927. MS 0513. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1 items
Creator:
Scott, George C., Jr. (George Cole), 1909-1962
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

George C. Scott, Jr. diary, 1927. MS 0513. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Typescript diary written by Cadet George C. Scott, Jr. titled "The Strike, as it Actually Happened". This diary details the events of October 18 to 19, 1927. The cadets staged a walkout or "mutiny" to protest the dismissal of a classmate. As a result, Superintendent William H. Cocke sent a telegram to the parents of all cadets, stating "Your son and other cadets are taking part in a rebellion against authorities. Advise you to wire him to submit to authorities at once." The situation was resolved after the Corps heard speeches from several alumni and parents, and they voted to return to duty.

Typescript diary written by Cadet George C. Scott, Jr. titled "The Strike, as it Actually Happened". This diary details the events of October 18 to 19, 1927. The cadets staged a walkout or "mutiny" to protest the dismissal of a classmate.

Biographical / historical:

George Cole Scott, Jr. was born 1909 and graduated from VMI in 1930. He served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. After the War he was a businessman and social leader in Richmond, Virginia. Scott died in 1962 in Richmond.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks