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Start Over Creator Hankins, James D. (James DeWitt), 1902-1978
Virginia Military Institute Archives

James D. Hankins papers, 1920/1921

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The James D. Hankins papers consist of six letters (dated 1920-1921) written by Hankins to his cousin Florence. The letters describe many features of cadet life during the early 1920s, including a New Year's Eve celebration, a feud between the first and third classes, throwing "bombs" in barracks courtyard, final exams, and a ghost haunting barracks.

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James D. Hankins papers, 1920/1921 6 items

Hankins, James D. (James DeWitt), 1902-1978

The James D. Hankins papers consist of six letters (dated 1920-1921) written by Hankins to his cousin Florence. The letters describe many features of cadet life during the early 1920s, including a New Year's Eve celebration, a feud between the first and third classes, throwing "bombs" in barracks courtyard, final exams, and a ghost haunting barracks.

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