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James H. Waddell papers, 1855/1879 4 items

Waddell, James H. (James Henry), 1833-1884

The James H. Waddell papers consist of four items, including:

  • A letter (dated 1855) from Waddell to his sister that contains a detailed description and pencil drawing of his room (#14) in barracks and of his roomates (Barksdale, Penn, Magruder, Shepherd, and Wilson)
  • A drawing of a barracks room and roommates
  • Pencil map, 8 inches x 10 inches, labeled "Plan of Battle of Bethel Church, June 10, 1861"
  • Letter of recommendation (dated 1879) written by VMI's Superintendent Francis H. Smith and endorsed by Board of Visitors President John Letcher

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John E. Townes collection, 1905/1960 1 cubic feet

Townes, John E. (John Edward), 1886-1970

This collection consists of photograph albums, diplomas, and papers that document the life of John E. Townes. The photos depict both his VMI cadetship and his subsequent career in the United States Army Coast Artillery Corps (1908-1920) and at VMI as a faculty member (1921-1956).

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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

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Lloyd J. Davidson papers, 1949/1988 0.5 Linear Feet

Davidson, Lloyd J., 1911-1990

This collection consists of the papers of Lloyd J. Davidson, including:

  • Correspondence
  • Examination questions and assignment sheets for his English classes at VMI
  • Copies of speeches presented to the Lexington (Virginia) Fortnightly Club
  • Biographical information

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Paul Welles papers, 1897/1950 1 Linear Feet 2 manuscript boxes and 1 oversized folder

Welles, Paul, 1884-1950

The Paul Welles papers consist of the personal papers (1897-1950) of VMI faculty member Paul Welles. These papers include personal correspondence and diaries (1928-1950), records from his military career (1916-1919), photos, speeches, and certificates (oversized). Little of the collection relates to Welles' career at VMI.

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