Collections : [Virginia Military Institute Archives]

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Primary Collecting Areas:
Military history, Civil War, Shenandoah Valley history, Stonewall Jackson Papers, genealogy
Description:
The VMI Archives include significant manuscript and Institute records holdings, with a focus on military history and the Civil War. Our extensive digital archives allow for easy online access to many of our collections.
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Start Over Repository Virginia Military Institute Archives Subjects Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1927
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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Henry A. Wise papers, 1894/1982

6 cubic feet 11 boxes and oversized items

The Henry A. Wise papers consist of the personal papers of Wise (VMI Class of 1927), including general correspondence, family correspondence, subject files, and materials relating to the publication of his book "Drawing Out the Man: The VMI Story." Inventory is available upon request.

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Henry A. Wise papers, 1894/1982 6 cubic feet 11 boxes and oversized items

Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1906-1982

The Henry A. Wise papers consist of the personal papers of Wise (VMI Class of 1927), including general correspondence, family correspondence, subject files, and materials relating to the publication of his book "Drawing Out the Man: The VMI Story." Inventory is available upon request.

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J. Smith Ferebee collection, 1923/1990

6 Linear Feet

This collection consists of papers (approximately 6 linear feet) that document the career of sportsman and businessman J. Smith Ferebee, including:

  • Clippings
  • Photographs
  • Printed material
  • Correspondence that documents Ferebee's widely publicized golf marathon (1938), other sports interests, and his career with the Equitable insurance company
  • One photograph album from Ferefee's VMI cadetship

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J. Smith Ferebee collection, 1923/1990 6 Linear Feet

Ferebee, J. Smith (James Smith), 1906-1988

This collection consists of papers (approximately 6 linear feet) that document the career of sportsman and businessman J. Smith Ferebee, including:

  • Clippings
  • Photographs
  • Printed material
  • Correspondence that documents Ferebee's widely publicized golf marathon (1938), other sports interests, and his career with the Equitable insurance company
  • One photograph album from Ferefee's VMI cadetship

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Li Jen Sun collection, 1940/1945

13 items

This collection consists of World War II items (1940-1945) from the estate of General Li Jen Sun, VMI Class of 1927. The collection includes:

  • Nine photographs (black and white matte) showing Sun with various allied commanders, including Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and George S. Patton
  • Three color photographs of Sun's medals
  • One book owned by Sun titled "The Chinese Army in India-Burma Campaign"
  • One presentation book titled "Pictorial Biography of Ever Victorious General of World War II: Sun Li-jen" given to VMI by the China Association for Promotion of Culture

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Li Jen Sun collection, 1940/1945 13 items

This collection consists of World War II items (1940-1945) from the estate of General Li Jen Sun, VMI Class of 1927. The collection includes:

  • Nine photographs (black and white matte) showing Sun with various allied commanders, including Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and George S. Patton
  • Three color photographs of Sun's medals
  • One book owned by Sun titled "The Chinese Army in India-Burma Campaign"
  • One presentation book titled "Pictorial Biography of Ever Victorious General of World War II: Sun Li-jen" given to VMI by the China Association for Promotion of Culture

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Robert A. Earle collection, 1923/1964

1 Linear Feet approximately 100 items

This collection (approximately 100 items; 1923-1964) consists of items related to Robert A. Earle, including:

  • A VMI scrapbook (1923-1927) that includes photos from Earle's service in the Marine Corps during World War II (Pacific Theater)
  • Papers and photographs dating from Earle's 37 year career with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
  • Military papers

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Robert A. Earle collection, 1923/1964 1 Linear Feet approximately 100 items

Earle, Robert A. (Robert August), 1906-1991

This collection (approximately 100 items; 1923-1964) consists of items related to Robert A. Earle, including:

  • A VMI scrapbook (1923-1927) that includes photos from Earle's service in the Marine Corps during World War II (Pacific Theater)
  • Papers and photographs dating from Earle's 37 year career with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
  • Military papers

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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VMI alumni recollections from the Battle of the Bulge, 1989/1990

1 items

This collection consists of the accounts of the Battle of the Bulge participation by more than forty VMI alumni. The VMI Class designation ranges from the 1921 to 1946. These accounts were solicited by Robert W. Wentz (VMI Class of 1954) in 1989 to 1990 and formed the basis of an article that was published in the VMI Alumni Review (Summer 1990, Page 14).

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VMI alumni recollections from the Battle of the Bulge, 1989/1990 1 items

Wentz, Robert W.

This collection consists of the accounts of the Battle of the Bulge participation by more than forty VMI alumni. The VMI Class designation ranges from the 1921 to 1946. These accounts were solicited by Robert W. Wentz (VMI Class of 1954) in 1989 to 1990 and formed the basis of an article that was published in the VMI Alumni Review (Summer 1990, Page 14).

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William H. Watson, Jr. cadet scrapbook, 1923/1925

1 items

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1923-1925) compiled by VMI Cadet William H. Watson, Jr. The scrapbook includes photographs and other VMI memorabilia.

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William H. Watson, Jr. cadet scrapbook, 1923/1925 1 items

Watson, William H., Jr. (William Henry), 1907-1974

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1923-1925) compiled by VMI Cadet William H. Watson, Jr. The scrapbook includes photographs and other VMI memorabilia.

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