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Financial and business records, historical, 1839/1964

50 cubic feet
Abstract Or Scope

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.

Mary Wilson Irwin sketchbooks, 1897/1914

2 items
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This collection consists of two sketchbooks (dated 1897 and 1914) that contain pencil drawings by Mary Wilson Irwin. No information about the artist is available. Subjects of these drawings include VMI, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia scenes, and children. Some drawings bear the inscription "MWI" and/or short descriptions.

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Mary Wilson Irwin sketchbooks, 1897/1914 2 items

Moses J. Ezekiel papers, 1867/1917

1 cubic feet 2 boxes
Abstract Or Scope

The Moses J. Ezekiel papers consist of the papers of noted 19th century sculptor Moses J. Ezekiel, including:

  • Correspondence to VMI superintendent Edward W. Nichols and others (dated 1867-1917), some relating to the design of the Battle of New Market memorial sculpture Virginia Mourning Her Dead
  • Pen and ink sketches by Ezekiel (approximately 67 items)
  • A typescript version of Ezekiel's autobiography
  • Memoirs from the Baths of Diocletian
  • Print material

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Moses J. Ezekiel papers, 1867/1917 1 cubic feet 2 boxes

Physical plant, buildings, and construction records, 1890/2005

6 cubic feet
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Records primarily concerning the history of VMI buildings and other material related to VMI's physical plant and property.

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Physical plant, buildings, and construction records, 1890/2005 6 cubic feet

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