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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.

The VMI historical appointment documents collection consists of notices of appointment sent to new cadets at VMI. The documents date from the 1840s into the 1900s. These are typically pre-printed forms on which the name, date, and other details are filled in by hand. They also include a list of supplies needed and information about expenses.

The Nalle Family Civil War letters collection consists of two letters. The first letter (dated January 15, 1865) was written from Philip Pendleton Nalle to his son Cadet G. B. Wallace Nalle. In the letter, Phillip urges G. B. to remain at VMI rather than join the Confederate Army. The second letter (circa 1865) is a fragment from G. B.'s mother, in which she discusses the actions of Union troops in Culpepper County, Virginia, and other Civil War news.

This collection consists of one notebook. The cover bears the notation "S. G. Wingfield-VMI-1864 & 65." The notebook contains brief farewell inscriptions written by Wingfield's classmates in 1865. At the end there is a short play or skit, likely an original.

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

This collection consists of one commission document (dated June 27, 1863) that appoints Thomas W. White a second lieutenant with the Abingdon Virginia Militia. The document is signed by Governor John Letcher.

The Wilberforce Veitch document is an absence document issued to cadet Wilberforce Veitch (VMI Class of 1867) from VMI's temporary headquarters at the Alms House in Richmond, Virginia on April 3, 1865, when the Corps was disbanded during the evacuation of the city.

This collection consists of two items of correspondence, including a telegram (dated May 16, 1864) sent by Cadet William N. Radford to his father Edmund W. Radford after the Battle of New Market, Virginia. The collection also includes a holograph note (dated May 15, 1864) from Cadet William M. Chalmers to his mother Sarah E. Coleman.

This collection consists of five letters documenting Civil War cadet life (dated October 1863 to May 1864) written by Cadet William T. Yarbrough, VMI Class of 1867. The letters, addressed to his parents, include references to academics, uniforms, flirting with local girls, and family concerns. The letter dated May 18, 1864 briefly mentions the fact that the Corps had engaged in the battle at New Market, Virginia, but does not contain substantive information about the battle.

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)