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James D. Darden Civil War papers, 1865

6 items

The James D. Darden papers consist of the Darden's Civil War papers, including:

  • Two military orders (dated February 28 and March 21, 1865) signed by Darden
  • One Confederate States of America 5 dollar bill
  • One list of clothing signed by Darden
  • One bank note dated March 9th, 1865
  • One typescript biographical sketch titled "Record of J. D. Darden"

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James D. Darden Civil War papers, 1865 6 items

Darden, James D. (James David), 1845-1899

The James D. Darden papers consist of the Darden's Civil War papers, including:

  • Two military orders (dated February 28 and March 21, 1865) signed by Darden
  • One Confederate States of America 5 dollar bill
  • One list of clothing signed by Darden
  • One bank note dated March 9th, 1865
  • One typescript biographical sketch titled "Record of J. D. Darden"

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Military oral history collection, 2003/2014

12 cubic feet

This oral history collection spans the World War II era through recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. One interview (Frank Buckles) covers World War I service. The majority of the interviews were conducted by VMI cadets taking courses in military history. The interview files and recordings are housed in the VMI Archives.

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J. H. Binford Peay III interviews, 2007 3 items

The first interview covers J. H. Binford Peay III's years as a VMI cadet (1958-1962). The second interview contains reflections on his military service and the challenges facing the army.

  1. Persian Gulf War

Oral history project, HI-393, 2015 1.3 Gigabytes

This sub-series consists of oral histories of World War II era VMI alumni conducted by cadets taking History 393, World War II, taught by Lieutenant Colonel Bradley L. Coleman (Fall 2015). The interviews cover cadet experiences from the era as well as military service.

  1. World War II

World War II interviews by Lisa Tracy, 2014/2015

This series consists of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted in 2014 to 2015 with VMI alumni who served during World War II. The interviewer is journalist Lisa Tracy. These interviews contain information about cadet life during the War, as well as wartime service of individuals.

  1. World War II
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J. H. Binford Peay III interview transcript, 2009

1 items

This collection consists of J. H. Binford Peay III's oral history interview transcript. This interview was conducted in August 2009 by Dr. Lewis S. Sorley III for the United States Army Military History Institute Senior Officers Oral History Program.

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J. H. Binford Peay III interview transcript, 2009 1 items

Peay, J. H. Binford, III, 1940-

This collection consists of J. H. Binford Peay III's oral history interview transcript. This interview was conducted in August 2009 by Dr. Lewis S. Sorley III for the United States Army Military History Institute Senior Officers Oral History Program.

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John D. deButts collection, 1932/1985

4 Linear Feet 4 boxes and oversized

The collection consists primarily of certificates, honorary degrees, and awards given to John D. deButts during his business career, most dating from the 1960s to 1985. The collection also includes 19 volumes of deButts' speeches (1972-1978). The VMI Museum houses related medals and plaques.

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John D. deButts collection, 1932/1985 4 Linear Feet 4 boxes and oversized

deButts, John D. (John Dulany), 1915-1986

The collection consists primarily of certificates, honorary degrees, and awards given to John D. deButts during his business career, most dating from the 1960s to 1985. The collection also includes 19 volumes of deButts' speeches (1972-1978). The VMI Museum houses related medals and plaques.

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John G. James papers, 1927/1929

17 items

This collection consists of 16 letters and one postcard written by John G. James to his friend Samuel Y. Ferguson of Witchita Falls, Texas. Of special interest is the letter dated April 17, 1927, in which James describes his memories of witnessing the VMI Corps of Cadets arrival in Richmond, Virginia under the command of Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson. This same letter contains a brief recollection of James' participation in Jackson's funeral. Other letters contain James family information, political comments, and personal news.

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John G. James papers, 1927/1929 17 items

James, John G. (John Garland), 1844-1930

This collection consists of 16 letters and one postcard written by John G. James to his friend Samuel Y. Ferguson of Witchita Falls, Texas. Of special interest is the letter dated April 17, 1927, in which James describes his memories of witnessing the VMI Corps of Cadets arrival in Richmond, Virginia under the command of Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson. This same letter contains a brief recollection of James' participation in Jackson's funeral. Other letters contain James family information, political comments, and personal news.

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John H. Randolph, Jr. collection, 1938/1945

0.5 cubic feet 1 box

The collection consists of items related to John H. Randolph, Jr., including:

  • Military orders
  • Documents relating to bombing missions
  • Military records
  • Five photographs
The collection also contains information dating from Randolph's VMI cadetship, including material relating to his involvement in the production of the "Second Class Show," and a notebook containing engineering class notes.

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John H. Randolph, Jr. collection, 1938/1945 0.5 cubic feet 1 box

Randolph, John H., Jr. (John Hager), 1921-2003

The collection consists of items related to John H. Randolph, Jr., including:

  • Military orders
  • Documents relating to bombing missions
  • Military records
  • Five photographs
The collection also contains information dating from Randolph's VMI cadetship, including material relating to his involvement in the production of the "Second Class Show," and a notebook containing engineering class notes.

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John M. Luke collection, 1900/1928

7 items

This collection consists of the papers (7 items) of John M. Luke, including:

  • Four letters of recommendation from VMI Faculty members
  • One letter from VMI Superintendent William H. Cocke to Luke
  • One commissioning certificate (October 1918)
  • One VMI dance card

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John M. Luke collection, 1900/1928 7 items

Luke, John M. (John Marvin), 1880-1951

This collection consists of the papers (7 items) of John M. Luke, including:

  • Four letters of recommendation from VMI Faculty members
  • One letter from VMI Superintendent William H. Cocke to Luke
  • One commissioning certificate (October 1918)
  • One VMI dance card

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Joseph D. Neikirk collection, 1927/1986

1 Linear Feet

This collection consists of the papers of Joseph D. Neikirk, including:

  • A cadet scrapbook
  • A cadet account book
  • General correspondence and correspondence with VMI alumni
  • Photographs
  • Military records
  • Resolutions and award certificates

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Joseph D. Neikirk collection, 1927/1986 1 Linear Feet

Neikirk, Joseph D. (Joseph Dillard), 1911-1990

This collection consists of the papers of Joseph D. Neikirk, including:

  • A cadet scrapbook
  • A cadet account book
  • General correspondence and correspondence with VMI alumni
  • Photographs
  • Military records
  • Resolutions and award certificates

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J. Russell Major papers, 1942/1945

2 cubic feet

This collection consists of J. Russell Major's World War II papers, including:

  • Correspondence to his parents (dated 1942-1945). The early letters cover his training as a field artillery officer at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma (1942-1944) and other United States bases, including Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base (Glider School) and Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Letters from July 1944 to May 1945 date from his service as a forward artillery observer in France and Germany.
  • Military orders (1942-1945)
  • Papers relating to his awards (Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart).
  • Service record
  • Notes relating to his United States Army career.
  • Four volumes of the United States Army official history (European Theater), with one volume annotated by Major.
Major's World War II reminiscences, based in part on the correspondence in this collection, were published in 1999 under the title "The Memoirs of an Artillery Forward Observer, 1944-1945." This book is in Preston Library's rare book collection.

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J. Russell Major papers, 1942/1945 2 cubic feet

Major, J. Russell (James Russell), 1921-1998

This collection consists of J. Russell Major's World War II papers, including:

  • Correspondence to his parents (dated 1942-1945). The early letters cover his training as a field artillery officer at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma (1942-1944) and other United States bases, including Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base (Glider School) and Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Letters from July 1944 to May 1945 date from his service as a forward artillery observer in France and Germany.
  • Military orders (1942-1945)
  • Papers relating to his awards (Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart).
  • Service record
  • Notes relating to his United States Army career.
  • Four volumes of the United States Army official history (European Theater), with one volume annotated by Major.
Major's World War II reminiscences, based in part on the correspondence in this collection, were published in 1999 under the title "The Memoirs of an Artillery Forward Observer, 1944-1945." This book is in Preston Library's rare book collection.

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J. Smith Ferebee collection, 1923/1990

6 Linear Feet

This collection consists of papers (approximately 6 linear feet) that document the career of sportsman and businessman J. Smith Ferebee, including:

  • Clippings
  • Photographs
  • Printed material
  • Correspondence that documents Ferebee's widely publicized golf marathon (1938), other sports interests, and his career with the Equitable insurance company
  • One photograph album from Ferefee's VMI cadetship

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J. Smith Ferebee collection, 1923/1990 6 Linear Feet

Ferebee, J. Smith (James Smith), 1906-1988

This collection consists of papers (approximately 6 linear feet) that document the career of sportsman and businessman J. Smith Ferebee, including:

  • Clippings
  • Photographs
  • Printed material
  • Correspondence that documents Ferebee's widely publicized golf marathon (1938), other sports interests, and his career with the Equitable insurance company
  • One photograph album from Ferefee's VMI cadetship

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