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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Leonard T. Gerow papers, 1911/1970

0.50 cubic feet approximately 120 items

The Leonard T. Gerow papers consist of documents and photographs (approximately 120 items) from the military career of United States Army General Gerow. The collection includes correspondence with General Dwight D. Eisenhower, autobiographical material, speeches (1945 to 1948), and photographs. Material complementary to this collection is in Gerow's student/alumni file, which is located in the VMI Archives.

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D-Day map, 1944 1 items

Map of Normandy beachhead, 33.5 inches x 40 inches, labeled "Operation Map of the V Corps Attack and landing on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. This map was carried ashore on D-Day by Lt. General L. T. Gerow, then Major General and Commander of the V Corps, VMI Class of 1911."

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Iwo Jima Map used by BG John S. Letcher in battle, 1945, 1944

1 items

Map, "Iwo Jima Volcano Islands. Special Air and Gunnery Target Map". Dated 1944 November 12. Used by VMI Alumnus and Marine Corps officer John S. Letcher, who played a prominent role in the battle of Iwo Jima in early 1945. This map is a companion piece to a 3D map model which is in the VMI Museum.

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Iwo Jima Map used by BG John S. Letcher in battle, 1945, 1944 1 items

Letcher, John S. (John Seymour) (1903-1994)

Map, "Iwo Jima Volcano Islands. Special Air and Gunnery Target Map". Dated 1944 November 12. Used by VMI Alumnus and Marine Corps officer John S. Letcher, who played a prominent role in the battle of Iwo Jima in early 1945. This map is a companion piece to a 3D map model which is in the VMI Museum.

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Patton Family papers, 1855/1924

0.25 cubic feet approximately 40 items

This collection consists of documents (1855-1924) related to various members of the Patton Family. Primary subjects are the three individuals named George S. Patton (father, son, and grandson) all of whom attended VMI. The papers include:

  • Letters
  • Biographical information
  • Bank drafts
  • Commissions
  • Civil War manuscripts
  • A map used by General George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II
An inventory is available upon request.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Mont Hubbard, Jr. collection, 1928/1945

6 items

This collection (six items) consists items related to Mont Hubbard, Jr., including:

  • A letter from Cadet Hubbard to his friend Nina Pruett, in which he mentions various events at VMI
  • A VMI postcard "line saver for overworked keydets"
  • A VMI Easter card
  • A map of France and Germany (1943)
  • Two copies of a map titled "Operation Highlights of the Third Armored Division, 23 June 1944 - 25 April 1945"
The maps are annotated and were used by Hubbard during World War II.

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Mont Hubbard, Jr. collection, 1928/1945 6 items

Hubbard, Mont, Jr., 1910-1968

This collection (six items) consists items related to Mont Hubbard, Jr., including:

  • A letter from Cadet Hubbard to his friend Nina Pruett, in which he mentions various events at VMI
  • A VMI postcard "line saver for overworked keydets"
  • A VMI Easter card
  • A map of France and Germany (1943)
  • Two copies of a map titled "Operation Highlights of the Third Armored Division, 23 June 1944 - 25 April 1945"
The maps are annotated and were used by Hubbard during World War II.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Soldiers' memorabilia and military service related manuscripts, 1917/1994

0.5 Linear Feet

This collection consists of documents and printed material dating from World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf War. Most items were donated by VMI alumni and they represent the types of items retained by returning soldiers.

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Richard E. Traver, 1937/1944

This file consists of items related to Richard E. Traver's (VMI Class of 1941) military service, including:

  • Letter written in Chinese from the Section of Military Affairs, Department of War, Nanking, China (1937)
  • Christmas card (1944)
  • Flyer (1944)
  • Europe Road Map Series, 1:1,000,000 A.M.S. 6303, First Edition - AMS 1, France, Army Map Service, Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army (1944)
  • V-Mail "Greetings from Britain"
  • Excerpts of letters exchanged by American and German Commanders at Brest, France

  1. World War II, 1941/1945
Virginia Military Institute Archives

Thomas St. J. Arnold papers, 1942/1971

2 Linear Feet

This collection consists of the papers from the military career of Thomas St. J. Arnold with most items dating from World War II (1939-1945). The collection includes operational reports of the 92nd Infantry Division, maps, photographs, and correspondence.

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Thomas St. J. Arnold papers, 1942/1971 2 Linear Feet

Arnold, Thomas St. John, 1913-?

This collection consists of the papers from the military career of Thomas St. J. Arnold with most items dating from World War II (1939-1945). The collection includes operational reports of the 92nd Infantry Division, maps, photographs, and correspondence.

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