Collections : [Virginia Military Institute Archives]

A collection of videos (some amateur, some professional) documenting special events such as matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, speeches, and other topics relating to VMI activities and cadet life. The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.

Thia collection consists of slides, photographs, printed material, leaflets and propaganda material, and documents that date from Gates T. Richards' service in a Psychological Operations unit during the Vietnam War, 1966-1967. An inventory listing details about individual photographs and slides is available upon request.

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.

A chronological file consisting of programs, speeches, photographs, newspapers clippings, and other material relating to Finals and graduation ceremonies. material. Also includes Baccalaureate services programs if extant.

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.

This collection (16 items) consists of the papers of Louis J. Anjier, Jr., VMI Class of 1961. The bulk of this collection includes certificates and citations from his United States Army career.

This collection consists of the personal papers (1956-2008) of Paul S. Thompson. The collection includes extensive correspondence dating from his VMI cadetship (1957-1961), his years in graduate school at the University of Virginia (1961-1965), and his life in South Africa with his family.

This collection consists of commendations and certificates dating from Roy C. Bailey, Jr.'s Air Force career.

Includes Ledgers, vouchers, accounts, correspondence, and other financial records dating from the opening days of the Institute through the early 20th century. These records are a good source of information for tracing early purchases of goods and services; local Lexington and Rockbridge County businesses/artisans/craftsmen appear in vouchers.

This oral history collection spans the World War II era through recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. One interview (Frank Buckles) covers World War I service. The majority of the interviews were conducted by VMI cadets taking courses in military history. The interview files and recordings are housed in the VMI Archives.