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This collection consists of the papers of Julian Neville Major, VMI Class of 1907. The collection includes:

• VMI grade reports
• Family correspondence while he was a Professor of Mathematics and Engineering at St. John's University, a Protestant college in Shanghai, China
• Correspondence received by his mother during his VMI cadetship and years in China
• Correspondence from the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society received prior to his departure for China
• Correspondence from colleagues
• One photograph album documenting life at St. John's University from 1908 to 1911
• One book of handwritten notes concerning "religious instruction" used at St. John's University

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

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.

This collection consists of World War II items (1940-1945) from the estate of General Li Jen Sun, VMI Class of 1927. The collection includes:

• Nine photographs (black and white matte) showing Sun with various allied commanders, including Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and George S. Patton
• Three color photographs of Sun's medals
• One book owned by Sun titled "The Chinese Army in India-Burma Campaign"
• One presentation book titled "Pictorial Biography of Ever Victorious General of World War II: Sun Li-jen" given to VMI by the China Association for Promotion of Culture

This collection consists primarily of items dating from the United States Air Force career of Lieutenant Colonel Linford B. Bachtell. Included are flight records, log books, certificates, and military orders. The collection also includes snapshots and negatives that date from Bachtell's VMI cadetship.

This collection (16 items) consists of the papers of Louis J. Anjier, Jr., VMI Class of 1961. The bulk of this collection includes certificates and citations from his United States Army career.

This collection consists primarily of transcriptions of Ludwell L. Montague's outgoing correspondence (dated 1924-1956), which were compiled and edited by two of his daughters. The letters are arranged chronologically and the editors have included explanatory notes, photographs, and other relevant supplementary material. The bulk of the letters date from Montague years at VMI, and they provide a detailed view of cadet life during the 1920s. Also included are letters dating from his years in graduate school (dated 1928-1934) and other letters (dated 1918-1956).

This collection (20 items) consists of correspondence, the bulk (1864-1899) of which was written by Mark B. Hardin to his siblings, Susan Lane Hardin (1850-1899) and John Haywood Hardin (1853-1932). In addition to family and personal news, the letters touch on various aspects of Hardin's career.

This collection consists primarily of Marshall K. Berry's incoming and outgoing correspondence, the bulk of which dates from the period of his cadetship (1917-1921). Included are letters to and from his parents, which include many reference to VMI activities.

The bulk of this collection relates to Marvin J. Anderson's United States Army career, including flight training documents, photographs, army records, and a file of documents pertaining to his death and burial.