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This collection consists of the correspondence and postcards (12 items) of Eliza Clinedinst Crim, "Mother of the New Market Corps." Crim writes to Charles M. Wesson (VMI Class of 1867), James B. Baylor (VMI Class of 1867), and others. The letters contain reminiscences about the Battle of New Market, Virginia and various VMI alumni.

The Harris W. Garrow letters consist of correspondence (2 items) related to Garrow. The first letter (dated June 9, 1904) is from Rose Pendleton to Garrow, in which Pendleton thanks Garrow for his contribution to the hospital fund. The second letter (dated December 2, 1916) is from Garrow to A. B. Thorburn of Liverpool, England, in which Garrow mentions the New Market Medal.

The John E. Roller papers include:

• Civil War era letters from cadet friends concerning life at VMI
• Civil War dispatches and telegrams that date from Roller's service with the Confederate States of America engineers, including one document signed by General Robert E. Lee
• One scrapbook (circa 1910) that contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and other related information
• Two photographs, one of Confederate soldier Lieutenant Colonel Samuel T. Walker (10th Virginia Infantry Regiment) and one of the Virginia Legislature Centennial Committee (1871)
• Holograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Cadet Norwood B. Randolph in 1870
• Other items

This collection consists of the papers from the career of John F. Bransford, including:

• Correspondence (1889-1916)
• Articles about Central American research
• Medical school diploma
• Certificates
• Paroled prisoner's pass (April 10, 1865)

The John S. Bagnall papers consist of the personal papers (seven items) of Bagnall. Included are two letters (dated 1921) from Eliza Clinedinst Crim, the New Market resident who came to the assistance of wounded cadets after the Battle of New Market. The letter of April 20 mentions cadet Moses J. Ezekiel caring for the mortally wounded cadet Thomas G. Jefferson. The papers also include an 1862 VMI grade report, two receipts for payment of tuition and diploma, and an envelope containing two of Bagnall's calling cards.

The Moses J. Ezekiel papers consist of the papers of noted 19th century sculptor Moses J. Ezekiel, including:

• Correspondence to VMI superintendent Edward W. Nichols and others (dated 1867-1917), some relating to the design of the Battle of New Market memorial sculpture Virginia Mourning Her Dead
• Pen and ink sketches by Ezekiel (approximately 67 items)
• A typescript version of Ezekiel's autobiography
• Memoirs from the Baths of Diocletian
• Print material

The New Market collection consists primarily of reminiscences of the Battle of New Market, Virginia (May 15, 1864) written by participants and other witnesses between 1894 and 1915. Written in response to specific inquiries and questionnaires, these memoirs were collected by various groups and individuals, including the VMI Alumni Association, author/historian Edward R. Turner, Henry A. Wise (VMI Class of 1862) and Benjamin A. Colonna (VMI Class of 1864). In addition to VMI cadet participants, information was received from veterans of other Confederate units, from Union soldiers, and from a small number number of eyewitnesses who were citizens of the town of New Market at the time of the battle.

The Thomas M. Rutherfoord papers consist of the personal papers (eight items) of Rutherfoord, including:

• A paroled prisoner's pass (dated April 10, 1865) from Appomattox Court House, Virginia
• Two letters (dated 1907 and 1911) from Andrew Pizzini, Jr. (VMI Class of 1865)
• Documents (dated 1906-1907) primarily concerned with Confederate veterans' activities

This collection consists of items related to Willis O. Harris, including:

• One letter (dated April 17th, 1864) from Harris that primarily contains family news. The letter also mentions the uncertainty of whether or not the Corps will be called into the Army.
• One page from the family bible that lists the births of his siblings (1831-1852)
• One typescript tribute to Judge Harris (1911)
• One pamphlet titled "Some Great Lawyers of Kentucky"
• One candid photograph of Judge Harris (circa 1900)