Annual Reports to the Board of Visitors 1840-1889

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Smith submitted annual reports to the VMI Board of Visitors in which he discussed in detail the operations of the Institute during the completed academic year. These were typically presented at the July Board meetings and appear in the Board of Visitors Minutes in manuscript form. Beginning in the mid-1840's they were also published in pamphlet form. These reports provide and excellent account of life at the Institute for each academic year. Topics include significant events, cadet life, academics, and finances.

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