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Albert D. Davis papers, 1930/1952

1 cubic feet 2 flat boxes

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

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Albert D. Davis papers, 1930/1952 1 cubic feet 2 flat boxes

Davis, Albert D. (Albert Daniel), 1913-1992

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

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Albert S. Britt, Jr. papers, 1930/1962

3 cubic feet 8 boxes and oversized

The Albert S. Britt, Jr. papers consist of papers dating from Britt's United States Army career (1930-1962), including:

  • Correspondence
  • Reports
  • Notes and exercises from courses taken at the British Army Staff College, Camberley
  • Speeches
  • Articles
  • Photographs
  • One scrapbook from when Britt was a cadet at VMI

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Albert S. Britt, Jr. papers, 1930/1962 3 cubic feet 8 boxes and oversized

Britt, Albert S., Jr. (Albert Sidney), 1908-1992

The Albert S. Britt, Jr. papers consist of papers dating from Britt's United States Army career (1930-1962), including:

  • Correspondence
  • Reports
  • Notes and exercises from courses taken at the British Army Staff College, Camberley
  • Speeches
  • Articles
  • Photographs
  • One scrapbook from when Britt was a cadet at VMI

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VMI cadet scrapbook collection, 1915/1936

7 items

This collection consists of VMI cadet scrapbooks that feature photographs, memorabilia, and other items that document cadet life.

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Cadet life film collection, 1937

ongoing items
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Financial and business records, historical, 1839/1964

50 cubic feet

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.
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Ammen L. Burger, Jr. collection, 1917/1960

3 Linear Feet

This collection consists of the personal correspondence and records of Ammen L. Burger, Jr., VMI Class of 1938. The bulk of the letters were written to his parents. Included are letters written from VMI during the period of 1934 to 1938, which contain information about cadet life during that period, and letters written during World War II, primarily from stateside training assignments.

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Ammen L. Burger, Jr. collection, 1917/1960 3 Linear Feet

Burger, Ammen L., Jr. (Ammen Lewis), 1917-1994

This collection consists of the personal correspondence and records of Ammen L. Burger, Jr., VMI Class of 1938. The bulk of the letters were written to his parents. Included are letters written from VMI during the period of 1934 to 1938, which contain information about cadet life during that period, and letters written during World War II, primarily from stateside training assignments.

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Benjamin Huger, Jr. correspondence, 1931/1938

34 items

This collection consists of 34 received by Benjamin Huger, Jr. (VMI Class of 1934) primarily from female friends attending other schools. The bulk were received while he was a cadet. Represented schools include Duke University (Womens College) and St. Annes secondary school in Charlottesville, Virginia. Topics are largely personal and social, with references to events and life at the various schools, popular culture, and current events.

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Benjamin Huger, Jr. correspondence, 1931/1938 34 items

This collection consists of 34 received by Benjamin Huger, Jr. (VMI Class of 1934) primarily from female friends attending other schools. The bulk were received while he was a cadet. Represented schools include Duke University (Womens College) and St. Annes secondary school in Charlottesville, Virginia. Topics are largely personal and social, with references to events and life at the various schools, popular culture, and current events.

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Cadet life collection, 1856/1937

4 items

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)

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Cadet life collection, 1856/1937 4 items

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)

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Video Collections, 1930/1980

40 c.f. cubic feet

A collection of videos (some amateur, some professional) documenting special events such as matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, speeches, and other topics relating to VMI activities and cadet life. The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.

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