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Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860/2013

0.5 cubic feet

This collection consists of certificates, citations, commissions, and similar documentation associated with VMI alumni, faculty, staff, or VMI as a whole. The collection does not include VMI diplomas or literary society certificates, which are filed separately.

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Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860/2013 0.5 cubic feet

Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918

This collection consists of certificates, citations, commissions, and similar documentation associated with VMI alumni, faculty, staff, or VMI as a whole. The collection does not include VMI diplomas or literary society certificates, which are filed separately.

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VMI Alumni Association collections, 1880/2000

20 cubic feet

The VMI Alumni Association is a private organization affiliated with VMI; the VMI Archives does not house the records of the Association. However, the Archives does preserve printed material, publications created by the Association, some Class reunion material, and related material (e.g. photograph collection from the office of the Alumni Review), and miscellaneous subject files on topics of general interest. This collection also includes some historical minutes of the Association.

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Alumni Association Publications, 1898

Alumni Association publications including, Alumni Review (Alumni News). Magazine first published 1926. Published quarterly. Alphabetical List of Graduates (1898-1924). Predecessor to the Register of Former Cadets. The Register of Former Cadets contains complete rosters of each VMI Class, with very brief biographical information. (1927-ongoing). VMI in the World War (WWI). Record of service in the World War of V. M. I. alumni and their alma mater by Joseph R. Anderson, Jr., published 1920)

Alumni Review Photographs Files., 1950/1990

Files maintained by Kathryn Wise, longtime editor of the Alumni Review who retired in 2010. Included are photographs of Class reunions and other Alumni Association events.

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Speeches and addresses delivered at VMI, 1843/1920

2 cubic feet

A topical and chronological file of pamplets containing the text of speeches and addresses delivered at VMI.

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Video Collections, 1930/1980

40 c.f. cubic feet

A collection of videos (some amateur, some professional) documenting special events such as matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, speeches, and other topics relating to VMI activities and cadet life. The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.

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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.

Letter from Francis H. Smith to William S. Beale, 1845

Virginia Military Institute printed circular, signed in ink by Superintendent Francis H. Smith, petitioning alumni for donations of "Curiousities, both literary and natural" to help establish a Museum at VMI. This examples is dated February 27, 1845, and addressed to William S. Beale, a member of the Class of 1843.

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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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Francis H. Smith Circular Letter Soliciting Items to Establish a Museum at VMI, 1845

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Virginia Military Institute printed circular, signed in ink by Superintendent Francis H. Smith, petitioning alumni for donations of "Curiousities, both literary and natural" to help establish a Museum at VMI. This examples is dated February 27, 1845, and addressed to William S. Beale, a member of the Class of 1843.

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Francis H. Smith Circular Letter Soliciting Items to Establish a Museum at VMI, 1845 1 items

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

Virginia Military Institute printed circular, signed in ink by Superintendent Francis H. Smith, petitioning alumni for donations of "Curiousities, both literary and natural" to help establish a Museum at VMI. This examples is dated February 27, 1845, and addressed to William S. Beale, a member of the Class of 1843.

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The History of Integration at VMI, April 26, 2019 [digital video recording], 2019

3.67 Gigabytes 1 MP4 video file

The History of Integration at VMI program featured a panel discussion with Harry W. Gore, Jr., Adam L. Randolph III, Richard E. Valentine, Jr., and Philip L. Wilkerson Jr., who, along with Larry H. Foster, were the first African Americans to matriculate at the Virginia Military Institute in September 1968. The panel commemorated the 50th anniversary of the year (1968-1969) that these five men matriculated at VMI. It took place on April 26, 2019, and was moderated by Col. Keith E. Gibson.

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The History of Integration at VMI, April 26, 2019 [digital video recording], 2019 3.67 Gigabytes 1 MP4 video file

Virginia Military Institute. Alumni Association

The History of Integration at VMI program featured a panel discussion with Harry W. Gore, Jr., Adam L. Randolph III, Richard E. Valentine, Jr., and Philip L. Wilkerson Jr., who, along with Larry H. Foster, were the first African Americans to matriculate at the Virginia Military Institute in September 1968. The panel commemorated the 50th anniversary of the year (1968-1969) that these five men matriculated at VMI. It took place on April 26, 2019, and was moderated by Col. Keith E. Gibson.

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