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Virginia Military Institute Archives

David L. Ruffner collection, 1940/1957

2 cubic feet two record boxes

This collection consists of the professional and personal papers of David L. Ruffner, including:

  • Two scrapbooks dating from his United States Army career. The first scrapbook (1943-1946) includes information about the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. The second scrapbook (1948-1950) covers his assignment at Nuremberg Military Post, Germany.
  • A personal scrapbook and albums (circa 1947)
  • Certificates and awards
  • Photographs
  • Field Artillery School Annual, "The Shrapnel" (1925)
  • A guest book for Ruffner and his wife (1949-1957)
  • Army personnel records

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David L. Ruffner collection, 1940/1957 2 cubic feet two record boxes

Ruffner, David L. (David Lewis), 1896-1973

This collection consists of the professional and personal papers of David L. Ruffner, including:

  • Two scrapbooks dating from his United States Army career. The first scrapbook (1943-1946) includes information about the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. The second scrapbook (1948-1950) covers his assignment at Nuremberg Military Post, Germany.
  • A personal scrapbook and albums (circa 1947)
  • Certificates and awards
  • Photographs
  • Field Artillery School Annual, "The Shrapnel" (1925)
  • A guest book for Ruffner and his wife (1949-1957)
  • Army personnel records

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Horatio P. Mason World War I scrapbook, 1917/1919

1 items

This scrapbook documents Horatio P. Mason's service overseas during World War I. It includes documents, correspondence, photographs, postcards, and ephemera.

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Horatio P. Mason World War I scrapbook, 1917/1919 1 items

Mason, Horatio P. (Horatio Pleasants), 1895-1936

This scrapbook documents Horatio P. Mason's service overseas during World War I. It includes documents, correspondence, photographs, postcards, and ephemera.

World War I scrapbook, 1917/1919

This scrapbook documents Horatio P. Mason's service overseas during World War I. It includes documents, correspondence, photographs, postcards, and ephemera.

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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Marshall G. Munce cadet scrapbook, 1913/1917

1 items

This collection consists of one VMI scrapbook (1913-1917) compiled by Cadet Marshall G. Munce. The scrapbook includes photographs and other mementos.

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Marshall G. Munce cadet scrapbook, 1913/1917 1 items

Munce, Marshall G. (Marshall Gilliam), 1896-1977

This collection consists of one VMI scrapbook (1913-1917) compiled by Cadet Marshall G. Munce. The scrapbook includes photographs and other mementos.

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Maury W. Boykin collection, 1917/1923

0.25 cubic feet

The collection consists primarily of Maury W. Boykins's personal papers, clippings, and other items relating to his 1923 tunnel plan. Also included is his United States Navy commission (dated 1917).

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Maury W. Boykin collection, 1917/1923 0.25 cubic feet

Boykin, Maury W. (Maury Wood), 1893-1984

The collection consists primarily of Maury W. Boykins's personal papers, clippings, and other items relating to his 1923 tunnel plan. Also included is his United States Navy commission (dated 1917).

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Thomas B. Scott collection, 1915/1919

20 items

This collection (approximately 20 items) consists of items related to Thomas B. Scott, Jr., VMI Class of 1914. Inlcuded is a cadet scrap book containing snapshots of Superintendent Edward W. Nichols, cadets, cadet activities, dance programs, and other VMI memorabilia. Also included are World War I postcards (15 items) and VMI postcards (4 items).

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Thomas B. Scott collection, 1915/1919 20 items

Scott, Thomas B. (Thomas Branch), 1894-1983

This collection (approximately 20 items) consists of items related to Thomas B. Scott, Jr., VMI Class of 1914. Inlcuded is a cadet scrap book containing snapshots of Superintendent Edward W. Nichols, cadets, cadet activities, dance programs, and other VMI memorabilia. Also included are World War I postcards (15 items) and VMI postcards (4 items).

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Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. papers, 1913/1990

6 cubic feet

The Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. papers consist primarily of the following:

  • Unpublished memoirs and accompanying documents
  • Photograph albums and scrapbooks dating from Shepherd's years as a VMI cadet, as Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, and from his service as President of the Inter-American Defense Board
  • An interview with Shepherd conducted by the archivist of the MacArthur Library regarding Shepherd's role during the Korean War, assault at Inchon
  • Correspondence
  • Clippings
  • Certificates and resolutions
  • Printed material
The unpublished memoirs include detailed information about Shepherd's early Marine Corps career and his participation in World War I. They include copies of his World War I diary and personal correspondence.

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William M. Whittle papers, 1916/1919

21 items

The William M. Whittle papers consist of the military papers of Whittle, VMI Class of 1917. Whittle served in World War I with the United States Army, 314th Machine Gun Battalion and was sent to France in May 1918. The papers include:

  • A notebook containing war service chronology, notes concerning machine gun procedures, and names of officers in his unit
  • Military orders
  • Other documents and printed material
  • One photo of Whittle in his Army uniform, circa 1918

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William M. Whittle papers, 1916/1919 21 items

Whittle, William M. (William Murray), 1895-?

The William M. Whittle papers consist of the military papers of Whittle, VMI Class of 1917. Whittle served in World War I with the United States Army, 314th Machine Gun Battalion and was sent to France in May 1918. The papers include:

  • A notebook containing war service chronology, notes concerning machine gun procedures, and names of officers in his unit
  • Military orders
  • Other documents and printed material
  • One photo of Whittle in his Army uniform, circa 1918

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