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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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Stewart W. Anderson papers, 1911/1957

14 items

The Stewart W. Anderson papers consist of the papers (14 items) of Anderson, including commissions and certificates awarded during his career.

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Stewart W. Anderson papers, 1911/1957 14 items

Anderson, Stewart W. (Stewart Wise), 1886-1970

The Stewart W. Anderson papers consist of the papers (14 items) of Anderson, including commissions and certificates awarded during his career.

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Student work from ERH 370, "1839-2018, the Shared History of VMI and Photography", 2018

13 items

Product of the ERH 370 assignment requiring students to create a self portrait carte-de-visite, with a personal statement to accompany the image. The collection consists of 13 images of the students enrolled in the class, accompanied by biographical statement. The box also contains a copy of the course syllabus and news article about Professor Smigrod's visual arts courses.

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Student work from ERH 370, "1839-2018, the Shared History of VMI and Photography", 2018 13 items

Smigrod, Claudia

Product of the ERH 370 assignment requiring students to create a self portrait carte-de-visite, with a personal statement to accompany the image. The collection consists of 13 images of the students enrolled in the class, accompanied by biographical statement. The box also contains a copy of the course syllabus and news article about Professor Smigrod's visual arts courses.

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Sumter L. Lowry cadet scrapbook, 1910/1914

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This collection consists of one VMI scrapbook compiled by Cadet Sumter L. Lowry from 1910 to 1914. The scrapbook includes photographs of camp, clippings, and documents concerning cadet life.

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Sumter L. Lowry cadet scrapbook, 1910/1914 1 items

Lowry, Sumter L., 1893-1985

This collection consists of one VMI scrapbook compiled by Cadet Sumter L. Lowry from 1910 to 1914. The scrapbook includes photographs of camp, clippings, and documents concerning cadet life.

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Sydney S. Smith, Jr. scrapbook fragment, 1935

1 items

This collection consists of a scrapbook fragment (1 page) compiled by Cadet Sydney Strother Smith, VMI Class of 1937. The page contains four items, including:

  • A receipt for two swords from the Lilley-Ames Company
  • Finals program
  • Final Ball program
  • Roster, Company "C"

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Sydney S. Smith, Jr. scrapbook fragment, 1935 1 items

Smith, Sydney S., Jr. (Sydney Strother), 1913-2008

This collection consists of a scrapbook fragment (1 page) compiled by Cadet Sydney Strother Smith, VMI Class of 1937. The page contains four items, including:

  • A receipt for two swords from the Lilley-Ames Company
  • Finals program
  • Final Ball program
  • Roster, Company "C"

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Tangi Meli scrapbook, 1912/1916

1 items

The Tangi Meli scrapbook (1912-1916) contains material about the club and VMI activities. Tangi Meli was a cadet social club organized circa 1912. It was one of several such "semi-secret" societies that appeared in the years after fraternities were outlawed at VMI.

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Tangi Meli scrapbook, 1912/1916 1 items

The Tangi Meli scrapbook (1912-1916) contains material about the club and VMI activities. Tangi Meli was a cadet social club organized circa 1912. It was one of several such "semi-secret" societies that appeared in the years after fraternities were outlawed at VMI.

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TEST Collection, 2024

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William P. Upshur scrapbooks, 1942/1943

2 items

The William P. Upshur scrapbook collection consists of two inspection trip scrapbooks (dated May 1942 and 1943) titled "The Cruise of the Flying Cow" and "The Coconut Circuit." These document Upshur's visits to various Pacific islands, including Midway, Pearl Harbor, Palmyra Island, and Johnson Island.

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William P. Upshur scrapbooks, 1942/1943 2 items

Upshur, William P. (William Peterkin), 1881-1943

The William P. Upshur scrapbook collection consists of two inspection trip scrapbooks (dated May 1942 and 1943) titled "The Cruise of the Flying Cow" and "The Coconut Circuit." These document Upshur's visits to various Pacific islands, including Midway, Pearl Harbor, Palmyra Island, and Johnson Island.

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The Declaration of Independence engraving, 1833/1843

1 items

This collection consists of one engraving of the Declaration of Independence by William J. Stone. It dates from around the time of the Stone's second printing (circa 1833), and was one of his personal copies. Stone's engravings show both the text and the signatures in facsimile, which are very close in appearance to the original.

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The Declaration of Independence engraving, 1833/1843 1 items

Stone, William James, 1798-1865

This collection consists of one engraving of the Declaration of Independence by William J. Stone. It dates from around the time of the Stone's second printing (circa 1833), and was one of his personal copies. Stone's engravings show both the text and the signatures in facsimile, which are very close in appearance to the original.

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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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Theodore F. Morton cadet scrapbooks, 1916/1919

3 items

The collection consists of three VMI scrapbooks compiled by Cadet Theodore F. Morton during the period of 1916 to 1919. The scrapbooks include photographs, dance programs, and other VMI memorabilia.

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Theodore F. Morton cadet scrapbooks, 1916/1919 3 items

Morton, Theodore F. (Theodore Feild), 1899-1978

The collection consists of three VMI scrapbooks compiled by Cadet Theodore F. Morton during the period of 1916 to 1919. The scrapbooks include photographs, dance programs, and other VMI memorabilia.

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