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Carl M. Best papers, 1884/1886

2 items

The Carl M. Best papers consist of one letter (dated 1884) that appoints Best a cadet at VMI. The papers also include one letter of recommendation (dated 1886) written for Best by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith.

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Carl M. Best papers, 1884/1886 2 items

Best, Carl M. (Carl Mead), 1861-1922

The Carl M. Best papers consist of one letter (dated 1884) that appoints Best a cadet at VMI. The papers also include one letter of recommendation (dated 1886) written for Best by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith.

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Charles R. K. Varner collection, 1881/1911

1 Linear Feet 8 items

This collection (8 items) contains items pertaining to Charles R. K. Varner (VMI Class of 1884), including:

  • Three VMI quarterly grade reports (1881 and 1884)
  • One letter of recommendation (1889) written by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith
  • One VMI postcard
  • Dance programs

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Charles R. K. Varner collection, 1881/1911 1 Linear Feet 8 items

Varner, Charles R. K. (Charles Robert Key), 1862-1915

This collection (8 items) contains items pertaining to Charles R. K. Varner (VMI Class of 1884), including:

  • Three VMI quarterly grade reports (1881 and 1884)
  • One letter of recommendation (1889) written by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith
  • One VMI postcard
  • Dance programs

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Records of Superintendent Francis H. Smith, 1839-1889, 1839/1889

30 Linear Feet

These files constitute the major record series generated by the office of Francis H. Smith, VMI's first Superintendent. He served from 1839-1889. The records, (ca. 30 linear feet) consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence, order books, speeches and publications, annual reports, personal file, and subject files.

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Correspondence, outgoing, 1839/1889 51 Volumes

The outgoing letterbooks (bound volumes) of VMI's first Superintendent Francis H. Smith, who served from 1839-1889. There are no outgoing letters from 1864 August 9-1865 October 30.

Personal papers, 1833/1890 3 Linear Feet

Miscellaneous Francis H. Smith and Smith family personal records. Includes 2 volumes of personal letters written while on his trip to Europe in 1858, along with a scrapbook containing engravings of places visited; misc. personal correspondence, including one letter from Scott Shipp thanking Smith for his condolences upon the death of Shipp's wife.

  1. Personal and biographical material, 1858

Records of Superintendent Francis H. Smith, 1839-1889, 1839/1889 30 Linear Feet

Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890

These files constitute the major record series generated by the office of Francis H. Smith, VMI's first Superintendent. He served from 1839-1889. The records, (ca. 30 linear feet) consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence, order books, speeches and publications, annual reports, personal file, and subject files.

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Marshall McDonald papers, 1861/1892

0.5 Linear Feet approximately 90 items

The Marshall McDonald papers (approximately 90 items) include primarily correspondence (1861-1892), notes, scientific reports, and documents. Among the correspondents are several VMI alumni and faculty members and Civil War officers, including:

  • Scott Shipp
  • Francis H. Smith
  • Edward Cunningham
  • Wilfred E. Cutshaw
  • John W. Lyell
  • James H. Morrison
  • Mark B. Hardin
  • Daniel W. Flowerree
  • General Dabney H. Maury
  • Hunter McGuire
Correspondence topics include McDonald's service in the Engineer and Ordnance Deptartments, glimpses of Civil War and post-War life at VMI (in the Smith and Shipp letters), and McDonald's professional concerns.

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Marshall McDonald papers, 1861/1892 0.5 Linear Feet approximately 90 items

McDonald, Marshall, 1835-1895

The Marshall McDonald papers (approximately 90 items) include primarily correspondence (1861-1892), notes, scientific reports, and documents. Among the correspondents are several VMI alumni and faculty members and Civil War officers, including:

  • Scott Shipp
  • Francis H. Smith
  • Edward Cunningham
  • Wilfred E. Cutshaw
  • John W. Lyell
  • James H. Morrison
  • Mark B. Hardin
  • Daniel W. Flowerree
  • General Dabney H. Maury
  • Hunter McGuire
Correspondence topics include McDonald's service in the Engineer and Ordnance Deptartments, glimpses of Civil War and post-War life at VMI (in the Smith and Shipp letters), and McDonald's professional concerns.

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Office of the Superintendent correspondence, 1840/1918

2 cubic feet

Correspondence, 1840-1918, originating in the Superintendent's office, unrelated to any other records series. Primarily about purchases and business transactions, and miscellaneous file.

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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1840/1915 1 cubic feet

This box contains incoming and outgoing letters that do not fit in the larger correspondence series for the period, including:

Office of the Superintendent correspondence, 1840/1918 2 cubic feet

Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890

Correspondence, 1840-1918, originating in the Superintendent's office, unrelated to any other records series. Primarily about purchases and business transactions, and miscellaneous file.

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Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files, 1874/2003

75 cubic feet

Historically significant subject files spanning the administrations of multiple Superintendents. These topical files cover various historical eras; topics include areas such as planning, programs, and events.

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Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files, 1874/2003 75 cubic feet

Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890

Historically significant subject files spanning the administrations of multiple Superintendents. These topical files cover various historical eras; topics include areas such as planning, programs, and events.

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