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Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files, 1874/2003

75 cubic feet

Historically significant subject files spanning the administrations of multiple Superintendents. These topical files cover various historical eras; topics include areas such as planning, programs, and events.

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Army ROTC and Military Science, 1886 2.5 cubic feet Box SF0030, Box SF031

This file documents the administrative history and functions of the Army ROTC Department, which was formally established at VMI in 1919 (file material dates to 1916). Includes chronological administrative file and other records listed in Container List below. Also includes some records concerning pre-ROTC Military Science, including reports of government inspections and other material.

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Office of Communications and Marketing subject files, 1950

10 cubic feet
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Video Collections, 1930/1980

40 c.f. cubic feet

A collection of videos (some amateur, some professional) documenting special events such as matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, speeches, and other topics relating to VMI activities and cadet life. The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.

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Communications and Marketing news productions [dvd], 2012/2014 1 items Box 04, Media Case/Sleeve 242

News videos produced by the VMI Office of Communication and Marketing during the period 2012-2014. Topics: Inaugural Parade, Virginia Governor McAuliffe; Air Force ROTC flight incentive final; Battle of New Market 150th anniversary; soaring; reveille and Retreat; Army ROTC FTX (10-12-2012); Corps Physical Training Building groundbreaking; Founders Day, 2013; Heritage Exhibit VMI Museum; Presidential Inaugural Parades History; NCAA Athletes Rats (Soccer and football) drill.

  1. VMI topics and events DVD collection
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Office of Communications and Marketing audio and video collections

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Charles E. Foster, Jr. papers, 1920/1924

5 items

This collection (five items) consists of the papers of Charles E. Foster (1903-1938; VMI Class of 1925), including:

  • Phi Lambda Epsilon and Phi Delta Theta fraternity certificates (1920-1921)
  • One athletic award certificate from the Wentworth Military Academy (1921)
  • One Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) advanced cavalry camp certificate from Fort Meade, Maryland (1924)
  • Foster's name card dating from his VMI cadetship

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Charles E. Foster, Jr. papers, 1920/1924 5 items

Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938

This collection (five items) consists of the papers of Charles E. Foster (1903-1938; VMI Class of 1925), including:

  • Phi Lambda Epsilon and Phi Delta Theta fraternity certificates (1920-1921)
  • One athletic award certificate from the Wentworth Military Academy (1921)
  • One Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) advanced cavalry camp certificate from Fort Meade, Maryland (1924)
  • Foster's name card dating from his VMI cadetship

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Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860/2013

0.5 cubic feet

This collection consists of certificates, citations, commissions, and similar documentation associated with VMI alumni, faculty, staff, or VMI as a whole. The collection does not include VMI diplomas or literary society certificates, which are filed separately.

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Fredrick V. E. Gaillard and Charles C. Gaillard collection, 1912/1948

1 boxes

This collection consists of documents and photographs held by the Gaillard brothers, Fredrick V. E. Gaillard and Charles C. Gaillard. The material pertaining to Charles C. Gaillard includes a letter written while at Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) training at Plattsburg Barracks, New York. Material relating to Fredrick V. E. Gaillard includes his cadet photograph album, approximately 12 original photographs dating from his service as commanding officer of the 377th infantry Regiment, and related World War II documents.

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Fredrick V. E. Gaillard and Charles C. Gaillard collection, 1912/1948 1 boxes

Gaillard, Frederick V. E. (Frederick von Ende), 1894-1979

This collection consists of documents and photographs held by the Gaillard brothers, Fredrick V. E. Gaillard and Charles C. Gaillard. The material pertaining to Charles C. Gaillard includes a letter written while at Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) training at Plattsburg Barracks, New York. Material relating to Fredrick V. E. Gaillard includes his cadet photograph album, approximately 12 original photographs dating from his service as commanding officer of the 377th infantry Regiment, and related World War II documents.

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James L. Morrison, Jr. memoirs, 1997

1 items

The James L. Morrison, Jr. memoirs consist of one typescript titled "Reminiscences of a Keydet Cavalryman" by James L. Morrison, Jr. (VMI Class of 1945). Morrison gives a detailed account his years as a cadet participating in an Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cavalry unit from 1941 to 1943 and 1945 to 1947. Subjects include the operation of the unit at VMI, cadet riding activities, and individuals involved in the programs.

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James L. Morrison, Jr. memoirs, 1997 1 items

Morrison, James L., Jr. (James Lunsford)

The James L. Morrison, Jr. memoirs consist of one typescript titled "Reminiscences of a Keydet Cavalryman" by James L. Morrison, Jr. (VMI Class of 1945). Morrison gives a detailed account his years as a cadet participating in an Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cavalry unit from 1941 to 1943 and 1945 to 1947. Subjects include the operation of the unit at VMI, cadet riding activities, and individuals involved in the programs.

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J. Frank East cadet scrapbook, 1920/1924

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This collection consists of one VMI scrapbook compiled by J. Frank East that documents his cadetship from 1920 to 1924. The scrapbook includes photographs of buildings, people, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cavalry unit, dance programs, sports souvenirs, and other memorabilia.

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J. Frank East cadet scrapbook, 1920/1924 1 items

East, J. Frank (John Franklin), 1901-1979

This collection consists of one VMI scrapbook compiled by J. Frank East that documents his cadetship from 1920 to 1924. The scrapbook includes photographs of buildings, people, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cavalry unit, dance programs, sports souvenirs, and other memorabilia.

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Financial and business records, historical, 1839/1964

50 cubic feet

Includes Ledgers, vouchers, accounts, correspondence, and other financial records dating from the opening days of the Institute through the early 20th century. These records are a good source of information for tracing early purchases of goods and services; local Lexington and Rockbridge County businesses/artisans/craftsmen appear in vouchers.

Also contains subject files maintained by COL William Couper, who served as VMI Business Executive from the 1920's-the 1950's. These files, although unrelated to finance, contain information about many historical topics and were maintained in Couper's office.
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