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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Edmund C. Waddill papers, 1905/1935

10 items

This collection consists of commissions and certificates (10 items) from the United States Army career of Edmund C. Waddill.

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Edmund C. Waddill papers, 1905/1935 10 items

Waddill, Edmund C. (Edmund Clivious), 1883-1964

This collection consists of commissions and certificates (10 items) from the United States Army career of Edmund C. Waddill.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI at War Project collection, 1941/1995

5.5 cubic feet 5 boxes

This collection contains autobiographical and biographical information about the military service of alumni veterans of World War II through the first Gulf War. The alumni responses range in length from short summaries to longer narrative descriptions detailing their service. Some files contain related photographs and documents.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

John W. Downer collection, 1914/1966

3 items

This collection (three items) consists of items related to John W. Downer, including:

  • One cased scrapbook presented to him on his 85th birthday in November 1966. The scrapbook contains biographical information, and documents and photographs detailing his military career, including his service in France during World War I.
  • One mounted photograph of Downer.
  • Downer's presentation copy of the book "Report of the American Olympic Committee, Seventh Olympic Games, Antwerp, Belgium, 1920."

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John W. Downer collection, 1914/1966 3 items

Downer, John W. (John Walter), 1881-1977

This collection (three items) consists of items related to John W. Downer, including:

  • One cased scrapbook presented to him on his 85th birthday in November 1966. The scrapbook contains biographical information, and documents and photographs detailing his military career, including his service in France during World War I.
  • One mounted photograph of Downer.
  • Downer's presentation copy of the book "Report of the American Olympic Committee, Seventh Olympic Games, Antwerp, Belgium, 1920."

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Lee S. Gerow papers, 1913/1949

40 items

The Lee S. Gerow papers (40 items) consist of papers from the military career of Gerow, including:

  • Diplomas
  • Citations
  • Certificates of promotion
  • Photographs
  • An autobiography (14 page typescript, 1979)
  • Correspondence

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Lee S. Gerow papers, 1913/1949 40 items

Gerow, Lee S. (Lee Saunders), 1891-1982

The Lee S. Gerow papers (40 items) consist of papers from the military career of Gerow, including:

  • Diplomas
  • Citations
  • Certificates of promotion
  • Photographs
  • An autobiography (14 page typescript, 1979)
  • Correspondence

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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Leonard T. Gerow papers, 1911/1970 0.50 cubic feet approximately 120 items

Gerow, Leonard T. (Leonard Townsend), 1888-1972

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.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Samuel D. Rockenbach papers, 1889/1945

3 cubic feet 6 manuscript boxes and oversized material
This collection consists of papers (1889-1945) related to United States Army officer Samuel Dickerson Rockenbach who is notable for his role in the establishment of the United States Army Tank Corps during World War I and his post-War work in the development of tank warfare.
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Samuel D. Rockenbach papers, 1889/1945 3 cubic feet 6 manuscript boxes and oversized material

Rockenbach, Samuel D. (Samuel Dickerson), 1869-1952
This collection consists of papers (1889-1945) related to United States Army officer Samuel Dickerson Rockenbach who is notable for his role in the establishment of the United States Army Tank Corps during World War I and his post-War work in the development of tank warfare.
Virginia Military Institute Archives

Samuel G. Talbott papers, 1898/1935

0.25 Linear Feet approximately 25 items

The Samuel G. Talbott papers consist of papers (approximately 25 items) that document Talbott's VMI cadetship and part of his United States Army career. The papers include a VMI report and confinement list (1898), diary, items dating from his service with the 28th Infantry Regiment in the Philippines, (1901 to 1903), awards, and certificates.

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Samuel G. Talbott papers, 1898/1935 0.25 Linear Feet approximately 25 items

Talbott, Samuel G. (Samuel Greaner), 1877-1965

The Samuel G. Talbott papers consist of papers (approximately 25 items) that document Talbott's VMI cadetship and part of his United States Army career. The papers include a VMI report and confinement list (1898), diary, items dating from his service with the 28th Infantry Regiment in the Philippines, (1901 to 1903), awards, and certificates.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

William B. Cochran, Jr. papers, 1888/1931

1 boxes 1 letter sized manuscript box, plus ovesized items

This collection consists of the personal papers of Brigadier General William Burr Cochran, VMI Class of 1888, including:

  • Correspondence
  • Photographs
  • An unpublished biographical essay titled "Reminiscences of Camp Life During the World War"
  • Other items, such as instructions for "final German Figures," a formal VMI dance

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William B. Cochran, Jr. papers, 1888/1931 1 boxes 1 letter sized manuscript box, plus ovesized items

Cochran, William B., Jr. (William Burr), 1868-1931

This collection consists of the personal papers of Brigadier General William Burr Cochran, VMI Class of 1888, including:

  • Correspondence
  • Photographs
  • An unpublished biographical essay titled "Reminiscences of Camp Life During the World War"
  • Other items, such as instructions for "final German Figures," a formal VMI dance

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