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Virginia Military Institute Archives

A. Franklin Kibler papers, 1943/1952

1 cubic feet 2 manuscript boxes

This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:

  • Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
  • Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
  • Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
  • Photographs
  • Organizational charts

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A. Franklin Kibler papers, 1943/1952 1 cubic feet 2 manuscript boxes

Kibler, A. Franklin (Abram Franklin), 1891-1955

This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:

  • Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
  • Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
  • Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
  • Photographs
  • Organizational charts

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Francis E. Beeton scrapbook, 1909/1959

1 items

This collection consists of one scrapbook compiled by Francis E. Beeton. The scrapbook includes photographs taken in 1909 during his VMI cadetship and clippings from the 1940s and 1950s that trace the career of George C. Marshall and other notable VMI alumni.

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Francis E. Beeton scrapbook, 1909/1959 1 items

Beeton, Francis E. (Francis Emerson), 1890-1981

This collection consists of one scrapbook compiled by Francis E. Beeton. The scrapbook includes photographs taken in 1909 during his VMI cadetship and clippings from the 1940s and 1950s that trace the career of George C. Marshall and other notable VMI alumni.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI diplomas collection, 1842/1978

80 items

The VMI diplomas collection consists of VMI diplomas from various eras. The oldest is that of Edmund Pendleton, Class of 1842. Contact the VMI Archives for a complete list.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Kenneth S. Purdie papers, 1911/1922

0.5 Linear Feet approximately 250 items

The Kenneth S. Purdie papers (approximately 250 items) include:

  • Subject files concerning the publication of the 1912 VMI yearbook, of which Purdie was editor
  • Personal correspondence
  • Documents (1916) concerning the Culver Military Academy, Indiana
  • Military service records (photocopies)
  • One photograph album (1911-1913) that includs photos of VMI and Wentworth Military Academy, Missouri

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Kenneth S. Purdie papers, 1911/1922 0.5 Linear Feet approximately 250 items

Purdie, Kenneth S. (Kenneth Sinclair), 1892-1983

The Kenneth S. Purdie papers (approximately 250 items) include:

  • Subject files concerning the publication of the 1912 VMI yearbook, of which Purdie was editor
  • Personal correspondence
  • Documents (1916) concerning the Culver Military Academy, Indiana
  • Military service records (photocopies)
  • One photograph album (1911-1913) that includs photos of VMI and Wentworth Military Academy, Missouri

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860/2013

0.5 cubic feet

This collection consists of certificates, citations, commissions, and similar documentation associated with VMI alumni, faculty, staff, or VMI as a whole. The collection does not include VMI diplomas or literary society certificates, which are filed separately.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Barton family papers, 1855/1869

10 items

The Barton family papers consist of the papers of three members of the Barton family who attended VMI during the mid-19th century. Papers related to Charles M. Barton (VMI Class of 1856) include a letter (dated September 28, 1855) from Charles to his cousin Joseph M. Barton in which he complains about VMI life and about his instructor Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (Jackson is described as a "hell of a fool"). Other Charles Barton material is found in a notebook (approximately 250 pages) that contains poetry copied by Charles, including "The Faculty of the VMI," which describes Francis H. Smith, John T.L. Preston, and other early faculty members; class notes from lectures given by Francis H. Smith; autographs of his VMI classmates, and a resolution on the death of Cadet Thomas Blackburn.

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Randolph J. Barton papers, 1912 1 Folder

Includes one typescript photocopy of a speech delivered by Randolph J. Barton to the VMI Class of 1912.

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