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Virginia Military Institute Archives

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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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Francis R. Torrington scrapbook, 1939/1940

1 items

This collection consists of one scrapbook (five pages; probably a fragment) compiled by Cadet Francis R. Torrington, VMI Class of 1940. The scrapbook includes VMI memorabilia and snapshots.

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Francis R. Torrington scrapbook, 1939/1940 1 items

Torrington, Francis R. (Francis Rawn)

This collection consists of one scrapbook (five pages; probably a fragment) compiled by Cadet Francis R. Torrington, VMI Class of 1940. The scrapbook includes VMI memorabilia and snapshots.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

George V. Atkison, Jr. notebook, 1939/1940

1 items

This collection consists of one three-ring binder containing organic chemistry class notes and other notes kept by Cadet George V. Atkison (VMI Class of 1940).

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George V. Atkison, Jr. notebook, 1939/1940 1 items

Atkison, George V., Jr. (George Vinson), 1917-?

This collection consists of one three-ring binder containing organic chemistry class notes and other notes kept by Cadet George V. Atkison (VMI Class of 1940).

Virginia Military Institute Archives

John H. Randolph, Jr. collection, 1938/1945

0.5 cubic feet 1 box

The collection consists of items related to John H. Randolph, Jr., including:

  • Military orders
  • Documents relating to bombing missions
  • Military records
  • Five photographs
The collection also contains information dating from Randolph's VMI cadetship, including material relating to his involvement in the production of the "Second Class Show," and a notebook containing engineering class notes.

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John H. Randolph, Jr. collection, 1938/1945 0.5 cubic feet 1 box

Randolph, John H., Jr. (John Hager), 1921-2003

The collection consists of items related to John H. Randolph, Jr., including:

  • Military orders
  • Documents relating to bombing missions
  • Military records
  • Five photographs
The collection also contains information dating from Randolph's VMI cadetship, including material relating to his involvement in the production of the "Second Class Show," and a notebook containing engineering class notes.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Robert A. Lewis papers, 1938/1944

10 Folder Series 1, Correspondence: 5 folders by year; Series 2, VMI Academic and Financial Records: 5 folders by year

This collection consists of two files of personal correspondence, report cards, and miscellaneous records associated with Robert A. Lewis, VMI Class of 1942. The records span between 1938 to 1944.

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Robert A. Lewis papers, 1938/1944 10 Folder Series 1, Correspondence: 5 folders by year; Series 2, VMI Academic and Financial Records: 5 folders by year

Lewis, Robert A., 1920-1944

This collection consists of two files of personal correspondence, report cards, and miscellaneous records associated with Robert A. Lewis, VMI Class of 1942. The records span between 1938 to 1944.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Film Collections, 1937/1970

12 cubic feet

A small collection of vintage amateur film (1930's-1940's) showing cadet life of those eras. Also miscelleous VMI - related film titles.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Cadet life film collection, 1937

ongoing items

Amateur film reels from the cadetship of James H. Culpepper, Jr. (VMI Class of 1936).

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Robert L. Morrison film, 1940 4 items 3 reels and 1 VHS copy in box

Includes 1940 VMI graduation and parade.

William G. Wood amateur film, 1937/1941

Includes 8 mm and 16 mm film reels shot at VMI during the cadetship of William G. Wood (VMI Class of 1941). The film shows cavalry drill, marching, barracks, and other aspects of cadet life.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Robert L. Thomason papers, 1928/1949

4 boxes

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)

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Robert L. Thomason papers, 1928/1949 4 boxes

Thomason, Robert L. (Robert Lee), 1928-2013

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)

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