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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Carl M. Best papers, 1884/1886

2 items

The Carl M. Best papers consist of one letter (dated 1884) that appoints Best a cadet at VMI. The papers also include one letter of recommendation (dated 1886) written for Best by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith.

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Carl M. Best papers, 1884/1886 2 items

Best, Carl M. (Carl Mead), 1861-1922

The Carl M. Best papers consist of one letter (dated 1884) that appoints Best a cadet at VMI. The papers also include one letter of recommendation (dated 1886) written for Best by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Charles E. Kilbourne personal papers, 1898/1963

1 cubic feet

This collection consists of miscellaneous personal papers found in the Kilbourne family home in 2016, including:

  • A file of correspondence and memoranda (1898-1937) dating from Charles E. Kilbourne's career in the United States Army, primarily letters of recommendation
  • Photographs
  • Scrapbooks
  • Newspaper clippings
  • Subject files related to Kilbourne's visit to the Philippines (1954-1955) and the Great Yamen Imperial Order of Dragon (1954-1963)
This collection also includes material relating to Kilbourne's long association with the Philippines.

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Charles E. Kilbourne personal papers, 1898/1963 1 cubic feet

Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963

This collection consists of miscellaneous personal papers found in the Kilbourne family home in 2016, including:

  • A file of correspondence and memoranda (1898-1937) dating from Charles E. Kilbourne's career in the United States Army, primarily letters of recommendation
  • Photographs
  • Scrapbooks
  • Newspaper clippings
  • Subject files related to Kilbourne's visit to the Philippines (1954-1955) and the Great Yamen Imperial Order of Dragon (1954-1963)
This collection also includes material relating to Kilbourne's long association with the Philippines.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Charles R. K. Varner collection, 1881/1911

1 Linear Feet 8 items

This collection (8 items) contains items pertaining to Charles R. K. Varner (VMI Class of 1884), including:

  • Three VMI quarterly grade reports (1881 and 1884)
  • One letter of recommendation (1889) written by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith
  • One VMI postcard
  • Dance programs

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Charles R. K. Varner collection, 1881/1911 1 Linear Feet 8 items

Varner, Charles R. K. (Charles Robert Key), 1862-1915

This collection (8 items) contains items pertaining to Charles R. K. Varner (VMI Class of 1884), including:

  • Three VMI quarterly grade reports (1881 and 1884)
  • One letter of recommendation (1889) written by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith
  • One VMI postcard
  • Dance programs

College of William and Mary

Francis J. Mallory Letter to Abel P. Upshur, 1841

0.01 Linear Foot

Francis J. Mallory to Abel P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, where he recommends the son of a friend for a naval warrant. October 7, 1841.

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Francis J. Mallory Letter to Abel P. Upshur, 1841 0.01 Linear Foot

Francis J. Mallory to Abel P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy, where he recommends the son of a friend for a naval warrant. October 7, 1841.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Francis S. Johnson letter of recommendation, 1865

1 items

This collection consists of one letter (March 20, 1865) from Thomas B. Robinson (VMI Class of 1856 and faculty member) that recommends Francis S. Johnson for service in the Confederate Army.

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Francis S. Johnson letter of recommendation, 1865 1 items

Robinson, Thomas B. (Thomas Beverly), 1836-1895

This collection consists of one letter (March 20, 1865) from Thomas B. Robinson (VMI Class of 1856 and faculty member) that recommends Francis S. Johnson for service in the Confederate Army.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

George A. Goodman papers, 1848/1865

11 items

The George A. Goodman papers consist of 11 items related to George A. Goodman, including:

  • VMI Diploma and Cadet Dialectic Society certificates
  • Letters of recommendation (1859) from Francis H. Smith and Thomas H. Williamson
  • Civil War documents, including commissions, oaths of allegiance, and a prison parole

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George A. Goodman papers, 1848/1865 11 items

Goodman, George A. (George Augustus), 1828-1884

The George A. Goodman papers consist of 11 items related to George A. Goodman, including:

  • VMI Diploma and Cadet Dialectic Society certificates
  • Letters of recommendation (1859) from Francis H. Smith and Thomas H. Williamson
  • Civil War documents, including commissions, oaths of allegiance, and a prison parole

College of William and Mary

Henry Augustine Washington Letter to John Tayloe Washington, 1847

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

James H. Waddell papers, 1855/1879

4 items

The James H. Waddell papers consist of four items, including:

  • A letter (dated 1855) from Waddell to his sister that contains a detailed description and pencil drawing of his room (#14) in barracks and of his roomates (Barksdale, Penn, Magruder, Shepherd, and Wilson)
  • A drawing of a barracks room and roommates
  • Pencil map, 8 inches x 10 inches, labeled "Plan of Battle of Bethel Church, June 10, 1861"
  • Letter of recommendation (dated 1879) written by VMI's Superintendent Francis H. Smith and endorsed by Board of Visitors President John Letcher

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James H. Waddell papers, 1855/1879 4 items

Waddell, James H. (James Henry), 1833-1884

The James H. Waddell papers consist of four items, including:

  • A letter (dated 1855) from Waddell to his sister that contains a detailed description and pencil drawing of his room (#14) in barracks and of his roomates (Barksdale, Penn, Magruder, Shepherd, and Wilson)
  • A drawing of a barracks room and roommates
  • Pencil map, 8 inches x 10 inches, labeled "Plan of Battle of Bethel Church, June 10, 1861"
  • Letter of recommendation (dated 1879) written by VMI's Superintendent Francis H. Smith and endorsed by Board of Visitors President John Letcher

Virginia Military Institute Archives

John M. Cary papers, 1845/1849

3 items

The John M. Cary papers consist of the papers (three items) of Cary, including:

  • Appointment to a state cadetship at VMI (July 1845)
  • Letter from Cary to VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith (July 8, 1845)
  • Letter of recommendation by VMI Board of Visitors member William H. Terrill, September 29, 1849). Cary had served as a tutor for Terrill's children.

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John M. Cary papers, 1845/1849 3 items

Cary, John M. (John Mathews), 1829-1853

The John M. Cary papers consist of the papers (three items) of Cary, including:

  • Appointment to a state cadetship at VMI (July 1845)
  • Letter from Cary to VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith (July 8, 1845)
  • Letter of recommendation by VMI Board of Visitors member William H. Terrill, September 29, 1849). Cary had served as a tutor for Terrill's children.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

John M. Luke collection, 1900/1928

7 items

This collection consists of the papers (7 items) of John M. Luke, including:

  • Four letters of recommendation from VMI Faculty members
  • One letter from VMI Superintendent William H. Cocke to Luke
  • One commissioning certificate (October 1918)
  • One VMI dance card

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John M. Luke collection, 1900/1928 7 items

Luke, John M. (John Marvin), 1880-1951

This collection consists of the papers (7 items) of John M. Luke, including:

  • Four letters of recommendation from VMI Faculty members
  • One letter from VMI Superintendent William H. Cocke to Luke
  • One commissioning certificate (October 1918)
  • One VMI dance card

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