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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Cadet autograph albums, 1865/1902

5 items

This collection (five items) consists of keepsake albums that popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are the following autograph albums:

  • Edward Harvie Smith, Jr., VMI Class of 1867 and New Market cadet. This album contains signed inscriptions by 19 fellow New Market cadets.
  • Farmer D. Cochran, VMI Class of 1889
  • Thomas G. Tate, VMI Class of 1877
  • VMI Class of 1874 members (original owner unknown)
  • VMI Class of 1902 autograph page

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Cadet autograph albums, 1865/1902 5 items

Smith, Edward H. (Edward Harvie), 1845-1912

This collection (five items) consists of keepsake albums that popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are the following autograph albums:

  • Edward Harvie Smith, Jr., VMI Class of 1867 and New Market cadet. This album contains signed inscriptions by 19 fellow New Market cadets.
  • Farmer D. Cochran, VMI Class of 1889
  • Thomas G. Tate, VMI Class of 1877
  • VMI Class of 1874 members (original owner unknown)
  • VMI Class of 1902 autograph page

Virginia Military Institute Archives

John F. Bransford papers, 1865/1916

15 items

This collection consists of the papers from the career of John F. Bransford, including:

  • Correspondence (1889-1916)
  • Articles about Central American research
  • Medical school diploma
  • Certificates
  • Paroled prisoner's pass (April 10, 1865)

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John F. Bransford papers, 1865/1916 15 items

Bransford, John F. (John Francis), 1846-1911

This collection consists of the papers from the career of John F. Bransford, including:

  • Correspondence (1889-1916)
  • Articles about Central American research
  • Medical school diploma
  • Certificates
  • Paroled prisoner's pass (April 10, 1865)

Virginia Military Institute Archives

John S. Webb papers, 1883/1905

25 items

The John S. Webb papers consist of the professional papers (25 items, 1883-1905) of John S. Webb. Included are two letters concerning a railroad under construction in Mississippi, a patent for a rail joint (with sketch), blueprints, and drawings from various construction projects. Additionally, there are eight photographs.

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John S. Webb papers, 1883/1905 25 items

Webb, John S. (John Samuel), 1845-1919

The John S. Webb papers consist of the professional papers (25 items, 1883-1905) of John S. Webb. Included are two letters concerning a railroad under construction in Mississippi, a patent for a rail joint (with sketch), blueprints, and drawings from various construction projects. Additionally, there are eight photographs.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

New Market collection, 1894/1915

1.5 cubic feet 3 document boxes and oversized materials

The New Market collection consists primarily of reminiscences of the Battle of New Market, Virginia (May 15, 1864) written by participants and other witnesses between 1894 and 1915. Written in response to specific inquiries and questionnaires, these memoirs were collected by various groups and individuals, including the VMI Alumni Association, author/historian Edward R. Turner, Henry A. Wise (VMI Class of 1862) and Benjamin A. Colonna (VMI Class of 1864). In addition to VMI cadet participants, information was received from veterans of other Confederate units, from Union soldiers, and from a small number number of eyewitnesses who were citizens of the town of New Market at the time of the battle.

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New Market collection, 1894/1915 1.5 cubic feet 3 document boxes and oversized materials

Colonna, Benjamin A. (Benjamin Azariah), 1843-1924

The New Market collection consists primarily of reminiscences of the Battle of New Market, Virginia (May 15, 1864) written by participants and other witnesses between 1894 and 1915. Written in response to specific inquiries and questionnaires, these memoirs were collected by various groups and individuals, including the VMI Alumni Association, author/historian Edward R. Turner, Henry A. Wise (VMI Class of 1862) and Benjamin A. Colonna (VMI Class of 1864). In addition to VMI cadet participants, information was received from veterans of other Confederate units, from Union soldiers, and from a small number number of eyewitnesses who were citizens of the town of New Market at the time of the battle.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Thomas M. Rutherfoord papers, 1865/1911

8 items

The Thomas M. Rutherfoord papers consist of the personal papers (eight items) of Rutherfoord, including:

  • A paroled prisoner's pass (dated April 10, 1865) from Appomattox Court House, Virginia
  • Two letters (dated 1907 and 1911) from Andrew Pizzini, Jr. (VMI Class of 1865)
  • Documents (dated 1906-1907) primarily concerned with Confederate veterans' activities

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Thomas M. Rutherfoord papers, 1865/1911 8 items

Rutherfoord, Thomas M. (Thomas Meldrum), 1848-1914

The Thomas M. Rutherfoord papers consist of the personal papers (eight items) of Rutherfoord, including:

  • A paroled prisoner's pass (dated April 10, 1865) from Appomattox Court House, Virginia
  • Two letters (dated 1907 and 1911) from Andrew Pizzini, Jr. (VMI Class of 1865)
  • Documents (dated 1906-1907) primarily concerned with Confederate veterans' activities

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Willis O. Harris collection, 1864/1911

5 items

This collection consists of items related to Willis O. Harris, including:

  • One letter (dated April 17th, 1864) from Harris that primarily contains family news. The letter also mentions the uncertainty of whether or not the Corps will be called into the Army.
  • One page from the family bible that lists the births of his siblings (1831-1852)
  • One typescript tribute to Judge Harris (1911)
  • One pamphlet titled "Some Great Lawyers of Kentucky"
  • One candid photograph of Judge Harris (circa 1900)

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Willis O. Harris collection, 1864/1911 5 items

Harris, Willis O. (Willis Overton), 1847-1911

This collection consists of items related to Willis O. Harris, including:

  • One letter (dated April 17th, 1864) from Harris that primarily contains family news. The letter also mentions the uncertainty of whether or not the Corps will be called into the Army.
  • One page from the family bible that lists the births of his siblings (1831-1852)
  • One typescript tribute to Judge Harris (1911)
  • One pamphlet titled "Some Great Lawyers of Kentucky"
  • One candid photograph of Judge Harris (circa 1900)

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