Collections : [Virginia Military Institute Archives]

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089

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Samuel D. Rockenbach papers, 1889/1945

3 cubic feet 6 manuscript boxes and oversized material
Abstract Or Scope
This collection consists of papers (1889-1945) related to United States Army officer Samuel Dickerson Rockenbach who is notable for his role in the establishment of the United States Army Tank Corps during World War I and his post-War work in the development of tank warfare.
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VMI Civil War admissions circular, 1861

1 items
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The printed portion of the document outlines the proposed training regimen and lists estimated monthly expenses. This particular document was mailed to Christopher Damron, a lawyer in Allegheny County, Virginia, who had inquired about enrolling his sons (they did not enroll). A handwritten note from VMI's treasurer William S. Polk to Damron appears at the bottom of the document.

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Admissions circular, 1861

VMI Civil War admissions circular, 1861 1 items

Admissions Office student recruitment materials, 1950/2019

5 boxes document boxes
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Brochures, fact books, and other printed material sent to prospective cadets by the VMI Admissions Office. Also includes some Financial Aid printed material

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Admissions Office student recruitment materials, 1950/2019 5 boxes document boxes

VMI diplomas collection, 1842/1978

80 items
Abstract Or Scope

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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Military oral history collection, 2003/2014

12 cubic feet
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This oral history collection spans the World War II era through recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. One interview (Frank Buckles) covers World War I service. The majority of the interviews were conducted by VMI cadets taking courses in military history. The interview files and recordings are housed in the VMI Archives.

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A. Franklin Kibler Papers 1941-1952

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The papers consist primarily of documents and photographs dating from Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater. Included are memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945); HQ 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, and organizational charts.

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A. Franklin Kibler Papers 1941-1952

Cadet Life, Organizations, and Activities, 1845

25 cubic feet
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This record group comprises material relating to cadet social life anc customs, cadet recreational organizations and clubs, misc. cadet life memorabilia and printed material.

Albert D. Davis papers, 1930/1952

1 cubic feet 2 flat boxes
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The Albert D. Davis papers consist of the person papers of Davis, including:

  • Six items of correspondence (1930)
  • One two-volume diary (1930-1934)
  • One scrapbook from Davis' VMI cadetship (1930-1935). The scrapbook includes photographs, dance programs, and other VMI mementos.
  • Three scrapbooks that date from Davis' tour of duty in Korea (1951-1952). These scrapbooks contain clippings, military documents, and photographs. Some items date from when he was stationed at the United Nations Prisoner of War Camp Number One at Koje-do (now Geojedo), South Korea.
  • Certificates

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Albert D. Davis papers, 1930/1952 1 cubic feet 2 flat boxes

Albert H. Pettigrew document, 1862

1 items
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This collection consists of one Civil War document (dated November 25, 1862) from Captain Albert H. Pettigrew to General Robert E. Lee. Pettigrew requests to have Private Snow of the 1st South Carolina Infantry Regiment transferred to his company.

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Albert H. Pettigrew document, 1862 1 items

Albert S. Britt, Jr. papers, 1930/1962

3 cubic feet 8 boxes and oversized
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The Albert S. Britt, Jr. papers consist of papers dating from Britt's United States Army career (1930-1962), including:

  • Correspondence
  • Reports
  • Notes and exercises from courses taken at the British Army Staff College, Camberley
  • Speeches
  • Articles
  • Photographs
  • One scrapbook from when Britt was a cadet at VMI

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Albert S. Britt, Jr. papers, 1930/1962 3 cubic feet 8 boxes and oversized

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