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The Charles P. Dorman papers (approximately 60 items) consist of letters to Dorman in his capacity as an attorney, documents regarding the settlement of his estate by executor William C. Lewis, and a contemporary copy of the legislative bill establishing VMI.

This collection consists of two scrapbooks that document the history and dedication of VMI's Cincinnatus Monument. The monument was unveiled and dedicated on November 11, 1983. The scrapbooks were compiled by Monument Committee member Percy M. "Pete" Lincoln, Jr. (VMI Class of 1957).

This collection consists of the papers of Henry P. Fry, including:

• A four volume typescript titled "Memories of the Old VMI," written by Henry P. Fry (circa 1950). Fry describes his life as a cadet from January 1898 to June 1901. Particular emphasis is placed on the Class of 1901 and Fry's classmate Cadet George C. Marshall.
• Family photographs
• Correspondence
• Documents

The Jennings C. Wise papers consist primarily of Jennings C. Wise's incoming and outgoing correspondence from the period 1910 to 1960. Included are letters dating from his years as Professor and Commandant of Cadets at VMI, from his practice of law, and from his retirement period in which he devoted himself primarily to writing. Wise was passionately interested in the history and future development of VMI and much of the correspondence reflects his ongoing involvement with the school. He often held controversial views and frequently expressed his dismay at what he perceived to be a lessening of military discipline at VMI. Other items in the papers include:

• Memoranda
• Editorials and articles written by Wise
• Circulars
• Notebooks
• Printed material
• A photograph album (1913-1914) documenting the retirement of the VMI Cadet Battery and the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of New Market, Virginia

The Joseph R. Anderson, Jr. papers consist of drafts and related correspondence for a three part, largely unpublished, work entitled "A Complete History of the Virginia Military Institute, 1839-1924." One part was eventually published as "VMI in the World War." Also included are VMI-related notes and papers.

The VMI Archives is the official repository for the Institute's collection of permanently maintained photographs. The earliest date from the 1840's and the most recent are digital photos from the current academic year. New items are added regularly.

This collection consists of two documents that concern VMI's claim against the United States government for "damages and destruction of library, scientific appartatus and the quarters of professors in June 1864," while Union troops occupied Lexington, Virginia. VMI was awarded $100,000 in 1915.

The William Couper papers document a portion of the life and career of Couper, a man notable for his research and publications about the history of VMI, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia history and genealogy, Stonewall Jackson, and Claudius Crozet.