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Clayton G. Coleman papers, 1858/1863

4 items

The Clayton G. Coleman papers consist of three letters written to Coleman's sister Lucy during the Civil War, and an autograph album containing inscriptions written by his classmates at VMI, the University of Virginia, and the Medical College of Virginia (circa 1858-1861).

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Clayton G. Coleman papers, 1858/1863 4 items

Coleman, Clayton G. (Clayton Glanville), 1840-1908

The Clayton G. Coleman papers consist of three letters written to Coleman's sister Lucy during the Civil War, and an autograph album containing inscriptions written by his classmates at VMI, the University of Virginia, and the Medical College of Virginia (circa 1858-1861).

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Craig W. McDonald document, 1856

1 items

This collection consists of one excuse (dated January 23, 1856) in verse form written by Cadet Craig W. McDonald after being late for reveille. The document is addressed to the Commandant's office.

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Craig W. McDonald document, 1856 1 items

McDonald, Craig W. (Craig Woodrow), 1837-1862

This collection consists of one excuse (dated January 23, 1856) in verse form written by Cadet Craig W. McDonald after being late for reveille. The document is addressed to the Commandant's office.

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Edward S. Hutter diary, 1858

1 items

This collection consists of the one volume diary of VMI cadet Edward S. Hutter and covers the period between January to December 1858. The earliest entries were written while Hutter was on sick leave and contain mostly family references. Later entries mention VMI faculty members, friends, the Society of Cadets (a student debating club), room occupants, infractions noted while on Guard Duty, and other aspects of cadet life.

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Edward S. Hutter diary, 1858 1 items

Hutter, Edward S. (Edward Sixtus), 1839-1904

This collection consists of the one volume diary of VMI cadet Edward S. Hutter and covers the period between January to December 1858. The earliest entries were written while Hutter was on sick leave and contain mostly family references. Later entries mention VMI faculty members, friends, the Society of Cadets (a student debating club), room occupants, infractions noted while on Guard Duty, and other aspects of cadet life.

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Joseph H. Chenoweth papers, 1851/1861

0.25 Linear Feet approximately 32 items

The Joseph H. Chenoweth papers consist of letters (dated 1855 to 1861) written by Chenoweth to his parents Lemuel Chenoweth and Nancy A. Hart. Letters dating from his cadetship cover topics such as exams, trips, and demerits, and provide a good portrait of pre-Civil War cadet life.

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Joseph H. Chenoweth papers, 1851/1861 0.25 Linear Feet approximately 32 items

Chenoweth, Joseph H. (Joseph Hart), 1837-1862

The Joseph H. Chenoweth papers consist of letters (dated 1855 to 1861) written by Chenoweth to his parents Lemuel Chenoweth and Nancy A. Hart. Letters dating from his cadetship cover topics such as exams, trips, and demerits, and provide a good portrait of pre-Civil War cadet life.

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Josiah Ryland, Jr. autograph album, 1859

1 items

This collection consists of one VMI autograph album owned by Cadet Josiah Ryland, Jr. (VMI Class of 1859). The album contains inscriptions by his classmates, including Scott Shipp.

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Josiah Ryland, Jr. autograph album, 1859 1 items

Ryland, Josiah, Jr., 1838-1900

This collection consists of one VMI autograph album owned by Cadet Josiah Ryland, Jr. (VMI Class of 1859). The album contains inscriptions by his classmates, including Scott Shipp.

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Records of Superintendent Scott Shipp, 1890-1907, 1890/1907

20 cubic feet

Official records of the Scott Shipp administration, including correspondence, annual reports, and related papers/records for the period 1890-1907.

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Records of Superintendent Scott Shipp, 1890-1907, 1890/1907 20 cubic feet

Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917

Official records of the Scott Shipp administration, including correspondence, annual reports, and related papers/records for the period 1890-1907.

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