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Virginia Military Institute Archives

George C. Scott, Jr. diary, 1927

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Typescript diary written by Cadet George C. Scott, Jr. titled "The Strike, as it Actually Happened". This diary details the events of October 18 to 19, 1927. The cadets staged a walkout or "mutiny" to protest the dismissal of a classmate. As a result, Superintendent William H. Cocke sent a telegram to the parents of all cadets, stating "Your son and other cadets are taking part in a rebellion against authorities. Advise you to wire him to submit to authorities at once." The situation was resolved after the Corps heard speeches from several alumni and parents, and they voted to return to duty.

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Diary, 1927

Typescript diary written by Cadet George C. Scott, Jr. titled "The Strike, as it Actually Happened". This diary details the events of October 18 to 19, 1927. The cadets staged a walkout or "mutiny" to protest the dismissal of a classmate.

George C. Scott, Jr. diary, 1927 1 items

Scott, George C., Jr. (George Cole), 1909-1962

Typescript diary written by Cadet George C. Scott, Jr. titled "The Strike, as it Actually Happened". This diary details the events of October 18 to 19, 1927. The cadets staged a walkout or "mutiny" to protest the dismissal of a classmate. As a result, Superintendent William H. Cocke sent a telegram to the parents of all cadets, stating "Your son and other cadets are taking part in a rebellion against authorities. Advise you to wire him to submit to authorities at once." The situation was resolved after the Corps heard speeches from several alumni and parents, and they voted to return to duty.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI diplomas collection, 1842/1978

80 items

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.

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VMI diplomas collection, 1842/1978 80 items

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.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

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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Education Commission of Virginia (Barton Commission), 1927/1928 1 boxes Box SF046

This file concerns VMI's response to the report produced by the Educational Commission of Virginia, which undertook a survey of public education in the state. The final report recommended that VMI be closed, a conclusion that sparked a vocal response by VMI and its alumni. The commission is sometimes referred to as the Barton Commission (for the chairman, Robert T. Barton) and the report as the O'Shea report (the director of the survey was M.V. O'Shea of the Univ. of Wisconsin)

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.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Office of the Superintendent Board of Visitors meeting subject files, 1907/1981

3 cubic feet

These records consist of one chronological file, 1909-1953, primarily containing Superintendent's working reports and memoranda to the Board of Visitors; some annotations. In addition, there are Superintendent's copies of BOV meeting packets for Gen. Shell and Irby; some with annotations.

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Office of the Superintendent Board of Visitors meeting subject files, 1907/1981 3 cubic feet

Nichols, E. W. (Edward West), 1858-1927

These records consist of one chronological file, 1909-1953, primarily containing Superintendent's working reports and memoranda to the Board of Visitors; some annotations. In addition, there are Superintendent's copies of BOV meeting packets for Gen. Shell and Irby; some with annotations.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Records of Superintendent William H. Cocke, 1924-1929, 1924/1929

6 cubic feet

Correspondence, memoranda and other records from the administration of William H. Cocke.

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