Collections : [Virginia Military Institute Archives]

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Preston Library
411 Letcher Avenue
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA 24450
Primary Collecting Areas:
Military history, Civil War, Shenandoah Valley history, Stonewall Jackson Papers, genealogy
Description:
The VMI Archives include significant manuscript and Institute records holdings, with a focus on military history and the Civil War. Our extensive digital archives allow for easy online access to many of our collections.
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Start Over Repository Virginia Military Institute Archives Names Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Virginia Military Institute Archives

A. Franklin Kibler papers, 1943/1952

1 cubic feet 2 manuscript boxes

This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:

  • Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
  • Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
  • Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
  • Photographs
  • Organizational charts

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A. Franklin Kibler papers, 1943/1952 1 cubic feet 2 manuscript boxes

Kibler, A. Franklin (Abram Franklin), 1891-1955

This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:

  • Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
  • Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
  • Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
  • Photographs
  • Organizational charts

Virginia Military Institute Archives

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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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.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Leonard T. Gerow papers, 1911/1970

0.50 cubic feet approximately 120 items

The Leonard T. Gerow papers consist of documents and photographs (approximately 120 items) from the military career of United States Army General Gerow. The collection includes correspondence with General Dwight D. Eisenhower, autobiographical material, speeches (1945 to 1948), and photographs. Material complementary to this collection is in Gerow's student/alumni file, which is located in the VMI Archives.

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Leonard T. Gerow papers, 1911/1970 0.50 cubic feet approximately 120 items

Gerow, Leonard T. (Leonard Townsend), 1888-1972

The Leonard T. Gerow papers consist of documents and photographs (approximately 120 items) from the military career of United States Army General Gerow. The collection includes correspondence with General Dwight D. Eisenhower, autobiographical material, speeches (1945 to 1948), and photographs. Material complementary to this collection is in Gerow's student/alumni file, which is located in the VMI Archives.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Letters from United States presidents and other notables, 1933/1983

6 Folder

Superintendents' correspondence file containing a small number of letters from or relating to notable individuals, including U. S. Presidents. Includes Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy (telegram announcing death), Ronald Reagan, John Glenn, Franklin Roosevelt.

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Letters from United States presidents and other notables, 1933/1983 6 Folder

Virginia Military Institute. Office of the Superintendent.

Superintendents' correspondence file containing a small number of letters from or relating to notable individuals, including U. S. Presidents. Includes Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy (telegram announcing death), Ronald Reagan, John Glenn, Franklin Roosevelt.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

George J. Tompkins, Jr. papers, 1944/1945

7 items

This collection consists of World War II papers that document the United States Army service of George J. Tompkins, Jr. (VMI Class of 1944). Included is General Eisenhower's letter to the troops that were about to participate in the D-Day invasion (June 1944), and a similar item from President Roosevelt.

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George J. Tompkins, Jr. papers, 1944/1945 7 items

Tompkins, George J., Jr. (George Johnson), 1922-?

This collection consists of World War II papers that document the United States Army service of George J. Tompkins, Jr. (VMI Class of 1944). Included is General Eisenhower's letter to the troops that were about to participate in the D-Day invasion (June 1944), and a similar item from President Roosevelt.

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Lomax Gwathmey, Jr. cadet scrapbook, 1954/1958

1 items

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1954-1958) compiled by VMI Cadet Lomax Gwathmey, Jr. that documents his cadetship. The scapbook includes:

  • Photographs of the VMI Class of 1948 Ring Figure
  • Photographs of President Dwight D. Eisenhower greeting VMI Glee Club members
  • Scenes from everyday cadet life
  • Programs
  • Clippings
  • Memorabilia
The scrapbook also includes two photographs dating from Gwathmey's tour of duty in Vietnam.

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Lomax Gwathmey, Jr. cadet scrapbook, 1954/1958 1 items

Gwathmey, Lomax, 1937-1970

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1954-1958) compiled by VMI Cadet Lomax Gwathmey, Jr. that documents his cadetship. The scapbook includes:

  • Photographs of the VMI Class of 1948 Ring Figure
  • Photographs of President Dwight D. Eisenhower greeting VMI Glee Club members
  • Scenes from everyday cadet life
  • Programs
  • Clippings
  • Memorabilia
The scrapbook also includes two photographs dating from Gwathmey's tour of duty in Vietnam.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Manuscripts collection

1 Folder

This collection consists of unrelated manuscripts from various sources, which were accepted by the VMI Museum at an unknown date. Items include:

  • Bank draft, State of Connecticut, Comptroller's Office, payable to Joseph Packwood(October 29, 1792)
  • Contractor's invoice, Chesapeake and Ohio canal (September 1829)
  • Letter from William N. R. Beall to Colonel Joseph E. Johnston (March 8, 1857)
  • Letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Mrs. Charles E. Bryant (November 1953)

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Manuscripts collection 1 Folder

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

This collection consists of unrelated manuscripts from various sources, which were accepted by the VMI Museum at an unknown date. Items include:

  • Bank draft, State of Connecticut, Comptroller's Office, payable to Joseph Packwood(October 29, 1792)
  • Contractor's invoice, Chesapeake and Ohio canal (September 1829)
  • Letter from William N. R. Beall to Colonel Joseph E. Johnston (March 8, 1857)
  • Letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Mrs. Charles E. Bryant (November 1953)

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