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Clayton G. Coleman papers, 1858/1863

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The Clayton G. Coleman papers consist of three letters written to Coleman's sister Lucy during the Civil War, and an autograph album containing inscriptions written by his classmates at VMI, the University of Virginia, and the Medical College of Virginia (circa 1858-1861).

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Clayton G. Coleman papers, 1858/1863 4 items

Coleman, Clayton G. (Clayton Glanville), 1840-1908

The Clayton G. Coleman papers consist of three letters written to Coleman's sister Lucy during the Civil War, and an autograph album containing inscriptions written by his classmates at VMI, the University of Virginia, and the Medical College of Virginia (circa 1858-1861).

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John L. Cochran papers, 1879/1885

7 items

The John L. Cochran papers consist of:

  • One report card (1879) from the secondary school Cochran attended before entering VMI
  • One letter (dated September 4, 1880) from Cochran to his mother
  • One diary with sketches (1881) that contains short and sporadic entries made while at VMI
  • Four volumes of class notes (1882-1885) taken while Cochran was a student at Swarthmore College (Pennsylvania) and the University of Virginia, with some examples of poetry and sketches interspersed

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John L. Cochran papers, 1879/1885 7 items

Cochran, John L. (John Lynn), 1863-1887

The John L. Cochran papers consist of:

  • One report card (1879) from the secondary school Cochran attended before entering VMI
  • One letter (dated September 4, 1880) from Cochran to his mother
  • One diary with sketches (1881) that contains short and sporadic entries made while at VMI
  • Four volumes of class notes (1882-1885) taken while Cochran was a student at Swarthmore College (Pennsylvania) and the University of Virginia, with some examples of poetry and sketches interspersed

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Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers, 1860/1993

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The bulk of the Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers consist of 28 letters (dated 1860-1864) written by Gatewood to his parents and other family members. Early letters describe life at VMI and in Lexington, Virginia, just prior to and during early months of the Civil War. Subsequent letters date from Gatewood's service with the 11th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, Company F (Bath Squadron), including a letter (dated September 1862) written after the Second Battle of Manassas (2nd Bull Run).

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Paul S. Thompson papers, 1956/1988

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This collection consists of the personal papers (1956-2008) of Paul S. Thompson. The collection includes extensive correspondence dating from his VMI cadetship (1957-1961), his years in graduate school at the University of Virginia (1961-1965), and his life in South Africa with his family.

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Paul S. Thompson papers, 1956/1988 5 Linear Feet

Thompson, Paul S. (Paul Singer), 1940-2017

This collection consists of the personal papers (1956-2008) of Paul S. Thompson. The collection includes extensive correspondence dating from his VMI cadetship (1957-1961), his years in graduate school at the University of Virginia (1961-1965), and his life in South Africa with his family.

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Walter W. Williams diary and notebook, 1852/1860

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This collection consists of a one volume diary-notebook (1852-1860) kept by Walter W. Williams. Diary entries are from VMI (1852), University of Virginia (1855-1856), Theological Seminary of Virginia (1857-1858), and Leesburg, Virginia (1859-1860). VMI entries include information about cadet life. Many entries focus on Williams' religious beliefs. The volume also contains notes on Greek history and other academic subjects.

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Walter W. Williams diary and notebook, 1852/1860 1 items

Williams, Walter W. (Walter Wheeler), 1834-1891

This collection consists of a one volume diary-notebook (1852-1860) kept by Walter W. Williams. Diary entries are from VMI (1852), University of Virginia (1855-1856), Theological Seminary of Virginia (1857-1858), and Leesburg, Virginia (1859-1860). VMI entries include information about cadet life. Many entries focus on Williams' religious beliefs. The volume also contains notes on Greek history and other academic subjects.

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