J. Claiborn Byrd Papers 1942-1945

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:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

J. Claiborn Byrd Papers, Accession # mss 00460, Virginia Military Institute Archives

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

J. Claiborn Byrd Papers, Accession # mss 00460, Virginia Military Institute Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the World War II papers of Lt. Col. J. Claiborn Byrd, who served with the 100th Infantry Division. The papers consist primarily of stateside training materials dating from his attendance at the Infantry School (Ft. Benning, GA, 1942) and the Command & General Staff College course (1943). A few miscellaneous documents date from the 100th Division's service in the European Theater.

Biographical / historical:

J. Claiborn Byrd (1908-2000) was a businessman from Durham, North Carolina. During World War II he was an officer in the 100th Infantry Division.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Kenneth A. Byrd, 2003
Physical description:
The collection is approximately 1.5 cf in size.