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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 consists of one VMI scrapbook compiled by Cadet Mark H. Doty. The scrapbook contains photographs of cadet life, classmates, buildings, and athletics. Memorabilia, such as programs and clippings, are also included.

This collection consists of one cadet scrapbook compiled by Marshall Ambler Glazebrook (VMI Class of 1925). The scrapbook contains photographs, correspondence, newspaper and advertisement clippings, drawings and annotations, scraps of uniforms, and monthly grade reports. Many of the scrapbook pages are filled in and contain information about VMI athletics, clubs, social functions and events, professors, and classmates.

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.

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 VMI scrapbook compiled by Montgomery C. Jackson (VMI Class of 1920). The scrapbook includes photographs of cadet life (classmates, dances, and athletic events) and buildings, clippings, and other memorabilia.

This collection (six items) consists items related to Mont Hubbard, Jr., including:

• A letter from Cadet Hubbard to his friend Nina Pruett, in which he mentions various events at VMI
• A VMI postcard "line saver for overworked keydets"
• A VMI Easter card
• A map of France and Germany (1943)
• Two copies of a map titled "Operation Highlights of the Third Armored Division, 23 June 1944 - 25 April 1945"

This collection consists of one VMI scrapbook (1918-1922) compiled by Nathan H. Nelson. The scrapbook contains photographs, clippings, mementos, and a few annotations by Nelson.

The Otis D. Smith papers consist of the personal papers (10 items) of Smith, including:

• A letter of appointment to VMI (1929)
• A letter from the Lexington (Virginia) Postmaster explaining why VMI does not have a branch post office
• Correspondence concerning the purchase of a radio and radio contest
• Finals program (1933)
• Two photgraphs
• A postcard (1929) sent by Superintendent John A. Lejeune to parents of new cadets

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.