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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Primary Collecting Areas:
Military history, Civil War, Shenandoah Valley history, Stonewall Jackson Papers, genealogy
Description:
The VMI Archives include significant manuscript and Institute records holdings, with a focus on military history and the Civil War. Our extensive digital archives allow for easy online access to many of our collections.
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Start Over Repository Virginia Military Institute Archives Subjects Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1857
Virginia Military Institute Archives

Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers, 1857

2 items

The Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers consist of one testimonial letter (dated September 2, 1857) written by Superintendent Francis H. Smith on behalf of Fauntleroy, and one drawing by Cadet Fauntleroy that was completed for a class assignment at VMI.

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Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers, 1857 2 items

Fauntleroy, A. M. (Archibald Magill), 1837-1886

The Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers consist of one testimonial letter (dated September 2, 1857) written by Superintendent Francis H. Smith on behalf of Fauntleroy, and one drawing by Cadet Fauntleroy that was completed for a class assignment at VMI.

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Fulkerson Family papers, 1835/1925

0.50 cubic feet approximately 50 items

This collection consists of related to three members of the Fulkerson family: Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1822-1862), his brother Abram Fulkerson, Jr. (1834-1902), and Abram's son, Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1863-1926). Significant items include:

  • Civil War correspondence (dated March-May 1862) written by Samuel V. Fulkerson (1822-1862)
  • Samuel V. Fulkerson's (1822-1862) reports of the Battle of McDowell and the Battle of Winchester (dated May and June 1862)
  • Wartime correspondence (dated 1863 and 1865) written by Abram Fulkerson, Jr. Two letters were written while he was a prisoner of war.
  • A letter of appreciation (dated September 1862) written by General Stonewall Jackson following Samuel V. Fulkerson's (1822-1862) death in battle
In addition to the battles mentioned above, topics include:
  • Battles of Port Republic and Kernstown
  • Death of Turner Ashby
  • Refugee and civilian life
  • Camp life
  • References to Stonewall Jackson, including Samuel V. Fulkerson's (1822-1862 assessment of his character and Abram Fulkerson, Jr.'s reflections following the Jackson's death
Also included are biographical and genealogical material, business and financial papers of Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1863-1926), and family correspondence.

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Fulkerson Family papers, 1835/1925 0.50 cubic feet approximately 50 items

Fulkerson, Samuel V. (Samuel Vance), 1822-1862

This collection consists of related to three members of the Fulkerson family: Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1822-1862), his brother Abram Fulkerson, Jr. (1834-1902), and Abram's son, Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1863-1926). Significant items include:

  • Civil War correspondence (dated March-May 1862) written by Samuel V. Fulkerson (1822-1862)
  • Samuel V. Fulkerson's (1822-1862) reports of the Battle of McDowell and the Battle of Winchester (dated May and June 1862)
  • Wartime correspondence (dated 1863 and 1865) written by Abram Fulkerson, Jr. Two letters were written while he was a prisoner of war.
  • A letter of appreciation (dated September 1862) written by General Stonewall Jackson following Samuel V. Fulkerson's (1822-1862) death in battle
In addition to the battles mentioned above, topics include:
  • Battles of Port Republic and Kernstown
  • Death of Turner Ashby
  • Refugee and civilian life
  • Camp life
  • References to Stonewall Jackson, including Samuel V. Fulkerson's (1822-1862 assessment of his character and Abram Fulkerson, Jr.'s reflections following the Jackson's death
Also included are biographical and genealogical material, business and financial papers of Samuel Vance Fulkerson (1863-1926), and family correspondence.

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Society of Cadets and Virginia Dialectic Society certificates, 1842/1874

0.25 cubic feet approximately 27 items

This collection consists of certificates awarded to graduating members by two 19th century cadet literary and debating organizations known as The Society of Cadets (established 1840) and the Virginia Dialectic Society (established 1848). The certificates of James V. Hall (Class of 1852) and Edward L. Fant (Class of 1856) were autographed by classmates.

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Robert M. T. Hunter manuscript, 1857

1 items 41 pages

This collection consists of a 41 page manuscript of a speech given at VMI by Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on July 3, 1857 as part of the celebrations marking the end of the academic year. The speech was subsequently printed by McFarlane & Fergusson (Richmond, Virginia) and that published version is also available in the VMI Archives.

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Robert M. T. Hunter manuscript, 1857 1 items 41 pages

Hunter, R. M. T. (Robert Mercer Taliaferro), 1809-1887

This collection consists of a 41 page manuscript of a speech given at VMI by Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on July 3, 1857 as part of the celebrations marking the end of the academic year. The speech was subsequently printed by McFarlane & Fergusson (Richmond, Virginia) and that published version is also available in the VMI Archives.

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Smith Family letter, 1856

1 items

This collection consists of one letter (dated May 1, 1856) from VMI's Superintendent Francis H. Smith to the mother of Cadet John J. Smith. The letter discusses Cadet Smith's religious awakening.

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Smith Family letter, 1856 1 items

Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890

This collection consists of one letter (dated May 1, 1856) from VMI's Superintendent Francis H. Smith to the mother of Cadet John J. Smith. The letter discusses Cadet Smith's religious awakening.

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Walter H. Taylor collection, 1864/1865

4 items

This collection (4 item) consists of documents related to Walter H. Taylor, including:

  • A letter (dated 24 October 24, 1864) from Taylor to "Lucien" (surname not known). In the letter Taylor declines his friend's invitation to his wedding, stating that his service as General Robert E. Lee's Adjutant General prevents him from taking any leave.
  • A military order (dated August 23, 1864) that regards furloughs.
  • A dispatch (February 28, 1865) from Briscoe Baldwin to Taylor that regards an officer's assignment.
  • A contemporary copy of a letter (dated April 5, 1854) from Taylor's father to VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. This letter requests a cadetship for his son.

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Walter H. Taylor collection, 1864/1865 4 items

Taylor, Walter H. (Walter Herron), 1838-1916

This collection (4 item) consists of documents related to Walter H. Taylor, including:

  • A letter (dated 24 October 24, 1864) from Taylor to "Lucien" (surname not known). In the letter Taylor declines his friend's invitation to his wedding, stating that his service as General Robert E. Lee's Adjutant General prevents him from taking any leave.
  • A military order (dated August 23, 1864) that regards furloughs.
  • A dispatch (February 28, 1865) from Briscoe Baldwin to Taylor that regards an officer's assignment.
  • A contemporary copy of a letter (dated April 5, 1854) from Taylor's father to VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. This letter requests a cadetship for his son.

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