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The Albert D. Davis papers consist of the person papers of Davis, including:

• Six items of correspondence (1930)
• One two-volume diary (1930-1934)
• One scrapbook from Davis' VMI cadetship (1930-1935). The scrapbook includes photographs, dance programs, and other VMI mementos.
• Three scrapbooks that date from Davis' tour of duty in Korea (1951-1952). These scrapbooks contain clippings, military documents, and photographs. Some items date from when he was stationed at the United Nations Prisoner of War Camp Number One at Koje-do (now Geojedo), South Korea.
• Certificates

This collection consists of documents from various eras in VMI's history, reflecting the humourous side of cadet life. The collection includes:

• Three small (3.5 x 5 inches) watercolor sketches (circa 1920) that depict firecracker prank results
• A list titled "Graduated scale of beauty in Lexington" (1856)
• A notice about the Virginia Polytechnic Institute football game posted in a barracks room (1937)

The Fletcher B. Emerson letters consist of 30 letters primarily written by Emerson to his parents. These letters discuss cadet life, searching for jobs, starting a family, and service in the United States Army during World War II.

The George L. H. Cooper papers consist of two items. The first is a VMI scrapbook (1928-1932) compiled by Cooper. The scrapbook includes photographs, athletic and dance programs, clippings, and other mementos collected by Cooper during his cadetship.

This collection consists of the personal papers (1929-1935) of Henry M. Stewart, Jr., VMI Class of 1935. The collection includes memorabilia from Stewart's high school years at the Staunton Military Academy (Virginia) and his cadetship at VMI. The VMI material includes a scrapbook, dance and athletic programs, drawings, photographs, information about the Class of 1935 ring design, and other mementos.

This collection consists of photograph albums, diplomas, and papers that document the life of John E. Townes. The photos depict both his VMI cadetship and his subsequent career in the United States Army Coast Artillery Corps (1908-1920) and at VMI as a faculty member (1921-1956).

This collection consists of three cadet scrapbooks (circa 1918-1937) and one photograph album (circa 1922) compiled by Medford G. Ramey (VMI Class of 1922). The scrapbooks and album document cadet life during the late 1910s and early 1920s and include photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, dance cards, and VMI memorabilia.

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1928-1932) compiled by VMI Cadet Pleasant H. Bagby. The scrapbook includes photographs, dance programs, and other VMI memorabilia.

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1930-1934) compiled by Cadet Reverdy H. Jones Jr., VMI Class of 1934. The scrapbook includes photographs of cadet life, buildings, and events, newspaper clippings, dance and other programs, and VMI memorabilia.

This collection consists of the papers of Robert L. Thomason (VMI Class of 1949B), including:

• One VMI scrapbook (circa 1928-1949) that contains photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, VMI memorabilia, publications, academic records, and assignments
• One football-related scrapbook (circa 1948) that contains, newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and VMI memorabilia
• Two newspaper clippings (undated)
• Four items of correspondence (1945-1948)
• Seven VMI publications (1945-1949)
• One map of the Lexington, Virginia area (undated)
• One football roster for VMI and Davidson (undated)
• One list of plays for the VMI vs. VPI football game (1948)