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Virginia Military Institute Archives

John Sims papers, 1868/1871

17 items

This collection consists of 14 letters (dated 1868-1871) written by VMI Cadet John Sims (Class of 1871), to members of his family, a VMI quarterly grade report, and other documents. The correspondence provides rich details of cadet life during that era, as well as personal news. Sims mentions many leisure activities and comments on academic life and routine events. The letter dated October 17, 1870 mentions viewing the body of, and preparations for, the funeral of General Robert E. Lee.

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John Sims papers, 1868/1871 17 items

Sims, John, 1850-1909

This collection consists of 14 letters (dated 1868-1871) written by VMI Cadet John Sims (Class of 1871), to members of his family, a VMI quarterly grade report, and other documents. The correspondence provides rich details of cadet life during that era, as well as personal news. Sims mentions many leisure activities and comments on academic life and routine events. The letter dated October 17, 1870 mentions viewing the body of, and preparations for, the funeral of General Robert E. Lee.

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William H. Mitchell account book, 1870/1891

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This collection consists of the account book of William H. Mitchell. The account book contains entries for cadet expenses (1870-1871). It also contains household financial accounts (1889-1891) for Mitchell and possibly other family members.

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William H. Mitchell account book, 1870/1891 1 items

Mitchell, William H. (William Heiskell), 1850-1907

This collection consists of the account book of William H. Mitchell. The account book contains entries for cadet expenses (1870-1871). It also contains household financial accounts (1889-1891) for Mitchell and possibly other family members.

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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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William M. Jerdone papers, 1868

26 items 1 box

The William M. Jerdone papers (26 items) consist of Jerdone's handwritten mathematics examination essay (64 pages) submitted to Professor James W. Massie on December 28, 1868. The topic of this essay is "Analysis of Analytical Geometry." The papers also include 25 drawings completed as class assignments at VMI.

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William M. Jerdone papers, 1868 26 items 1 box

Jerdone, William M. (William Macon), 1848-1900

The William M. Jerdone papers (26 items) consist of Jerdone's handwritten mathematics examination essay (64 pages) submitted to Professor James W. Massie on December 28, 1868. The topic of this essay is "Analysis of Analytical Geometry." The papers also include 25 drawings completed as class assignments at VMI.

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