{"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026view=compact","last":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026page=1\u0026view=compact"},"meta":{"pages":{"current_page":1,"next_page":null,"prev_page":null,"total_pages":1,"limit_value":10,"offset_value":0,"total_count":3,"first_page?":true,"last_page?":true}},"data":[{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c13","type":"Item","attributes":{"title":"National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI barracks","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c13#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c13","ref_ssm":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c13"],"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c13","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02","parent_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02","parent_ssim":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02"],"parent_ids_ssim":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","Certificates and citations, VMI"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","Certificates and citations, VMI"],"text":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","Certificates and citations, VMI","National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI barracks","Historic preservation","National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)","Certificates","English"],"title_filing_ssi":"National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI barracks","title_ssm":["National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI barracks"],"title_tesim":["National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI barracks"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1966"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1966"],"normalized_title_ssm":["National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI barracks"],"component_level_isim":[2],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"collection_ssim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"level_ssm":["Item"],"level_ssim":["Item"],"sort_isi":74,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["There are no restrictions"],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information."],"date_range_isim":[1966],"access_subjects_ssim":["Historic preservation","National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)","Certificates"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Historic preservation","National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)","Certificates"],"language_ssim":["English"],"_nest_path_":"/components#1/components#12","timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:12:13.177Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VMI/repositories_3_resources_777.xml","title_ssm":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"title_tesim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["1860-2013"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1860-2013"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS.0226.Oversized","/repositories/3/resources/777"],"text":["MS.0226.Oversized","/repositories/3/resources/777","Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography","Certificates","Military commissions","There are no restrictions","Thomas Dwyer Amory (VMI Class of 1916) was a First Lieutenant, 26th Infantry (Regular), 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. He was killed in action while leading an assaulting platoon ahead of his regiment, near Verdun, France on October 2, 1918.","John H. Lattin, Jr. was killed in action in Vietnam on December 15, 1967.","J. Andrew Morson is the brother of VMI New Market cadet William A. Morson.","Kiffin Yates Rockwell attended VMI in 1909. During World War I he was accepted by the Service Aeronautique, began flight training in September 1915, and in April became one of the founding pilots in the squadron initially known as the Escadrille Americaine (later called the Lafayette Escadrille). In May 1916 while on patrol at the front, he became the first American pilot to down an enemy plane. Rockwell subsequently flew dozens of patrols and fought in many air battles, gaining fame for his skill and courage. His final combat took place on September 23, 1916, when his Nieuport was downed by the gunner in a German Albatross observation plane. Rockwell is buried in the cemetery at Luxeuil-les-Bains, France.","January 23, 1918. \nNumber 3. \nLa Fayette Flying Corps.","In recognition of the services rendered to France and her Allies for the cause of humanity, this certificate has been issued to S/Lieut Kiffin Yates Rockwell who served during the European war in the capacity of Pilot in the LaFayette Escadrille. Killed on Sept. 23, 1916.  Thereby in a measure repaying the great debt which America owes to France and contributing to the victory of Liberty and Civilization over military Autocracy and Barbarism.","This colllection 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.","Certificate presented to Richard Baldwin (VMI Class of 1942) that commemorates his passage across the International Dateline.","A certificate (in French) appointing Lieutenant Colonel Arthur W. Belden, Jr. an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered.","A certificate of honorary membership for faculty member Robert P. Carroll in the Phi Psi Chapter at the Medical College of Virginia.","This folder contains one cartoon/caricature (1981) presented to William H. Dabney relating to his assignment at the National Emergency Airborne Command Post, and one memorial resolution (2012) passed by the Virginia senate honoring the contributions of Dabney.","Certificate awarded to Samuel G. Davis for completion of courses in physics and astronomy.","Certificate from the Rockne-Meanwell School for Coaches, Football, and Basketball held at Washington and Lee University.","Includes the citation: \"In grateful memory of Major Frederick A. Hippey who died in the service of his country in the Asiatic Area, August 6, 1945\".  Signed by President Truman. ","Also included are three certificates in Chinese:\n Appointment of Hippey as an instructor in the artillery section of the Training Corps, Yunnan Branch of Military Council of China signed by Chiang Kai-shek, Head of Training Corps Certificate of award in consideration of meritorious services The Special Breast Order of the Cloud and Banner, presented by the National Government of China, Chiang Chung-Cheng, President, January 30, 1946","Two certificates, including an Honorary degree from Washington and Lee University and a membership certificate for the Sons of the American Revolution.","Two track and field team certificates for the 220 yard low hurdles.","Includes a citation (1946) that reads \"in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country,\" signed by President Harry S. Truman. Also includes a certificate (1943), humorous, U.S.S. Henderson, \"Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep.\"","Citation for extraordinary heroism at Lucy le Bocage, France, June 1918.","\"Military Order of the Carabao\"","Commonwealth of Virginia recognition of Chesty Puller Day, June 26, 1998.","Certificates of course of study completion in various academic classes at VMI.","Certificates that appoint James T. Tosh as a sergeant in the 1st Infantry, and Medical Department, Virginia Volunteers.","Appoints Martin B. Wood as Judge, Scott County, Virginia.","Appointment certificates for the following honorary alumnus:\n Baldwin G. Locher Mary Moody Northe Virgil D. Bradley Richard H. Kemper, Sr. Robert Patterson Fredrik Wachtmeister Louis G. Kuchuris","VMI faculty traditionally receive commissions in the Virginia Militia, unorganized. This file contains historical examples of these documents.","Issued by New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on the occasion of the opening of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Center in Richmond, Virginia. Confederate banners of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry captured during the Civil War were returned by the State of New York.","Certificate of appreciation for coaches clinic.","Awarded to cadet publications \"The Bomb\" and \"The Sniper.\"","Resolution honors VMI for winning the Southern Conference championship.","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Oversized Case 1, Drawer 4","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Washington and Lee University","Virginia Military Institute. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering","Virginia Military Institute. Alumni Association","Sigma Nu","Phi Kapp Phi","Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918","Baldwin, Richard","Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)","Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019","Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?","Carroll, Robert P. \"Doc\"","Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012","Daniels, Jonathan M. (Jonathan Myrick), 1939-1965","Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943","Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.","Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938","Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)","Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945","Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975","Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931","Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967","Mallory, Francis","Mapp, John A.","Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946","Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry)","Miller, John C. (John Craig)","Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903","Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)","Pitkethly, David T.","Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971","Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918","Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916","Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928","Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)","Sydnor, George W., Jr. (George Woodson)","Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)","Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968","Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908","Rockne, Knute, 1888-1931","Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972","Morson, J. Andrew","Read, Hernando M.","James, Russell","Robb, Charles A., Governor","English"],"unitid_tesim":["MS.0226.Oversized","/repositories/3/resources/777"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"collection_title_tesim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"collection_ssim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"creator_ssm":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918"],"creator_ssim":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918"],"creators_ssim":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918"],"access_terms_ssm":["Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography","Certificates","Military commissions"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography","Certificates","Military commissions"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.5 cubic feet"],"extent_tesim":["0.5 cubic feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Certificates","Military commissions"],"date_range_isim":[1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThomas Dwyer Amory (VMI Class of 1916) was a First Lieutenant, 26th Infantry (Regular), 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. He was killed in action while leading an assaulting platoon ahead of his regiment, near Verdun, France on October 2, 1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Lattin, Jr. was killed in action in Vietnam on December 15, 1967.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Andrew Morson is the brother of VMI New Market cadet William A. Morson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKiffin Yates Rockwell attended VMI in 1909. During World War I he was accepted by the Service Aeronautique, began flight training in September 1915, and in April became one of the founding pilots in the squadron initially known as the Escadrille Americaine (later called the Lafayette Escadrille). In May 1916 while on patrol at the front, he became the first American pilot to down an enemy plane. Rockwell subsequently flew dozens of patrols and fought in many air battles, gaining fame for his skill and courage. His final combat took place on September 23, 1916, when his Nieuport was downed by the gunner in a German Albatross observation plane. Rockwell is buried in the cemetery at Luxeuil-les-Bains, France.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Thomas Dwyer Amory (VMI Class of 1916) was a First Lieutenant, 26th Infantry (Regular), 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. He was killed in action while leading an assaulting platoon ahead of his regiment, near Verdun, France on October 2, 1918.","John H. Lattin, Jr. was killed in action in Vietnam on December 15, 1967.","J. Andrew Morson is the brother of VMI New Market cadet William A. Morson.","Kiffin Yates Rockwell attended VMI in 1909. During World War I he was accepted by the Service Aeronautique, began flight training in September 1915, and in April became one of the founding pilots in the squadron initially known as the Escadrille Americaine (later called the Lafayette Escadrille). In May 1916 while on patrol at the front, he became the first American pilot to down an enemy plane. Rockwell subsequently flew dozens of patrols and fought in many air battles, gaining fame for his skill and courage. His final combat took place on September 23, 1916, when his Nieuport was downed by the gunner in a German Albatross observation plane. Rockwell is buried in the cemetery at Luxeuil-les-Bains, France."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJanuary 23, 1918.\u003cbr\u003e\nNumber 3.\u003cbr\u003e\nLa Fayette Flying Corps.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of the services rendered to France and her Allies for the cause of humanity, this certificate has been issued to S/Lieut Kiffin Yates Rockwell who served during the European war in the capacity of Pilot in the LaFayette Escadrille. Killed on Sept. 23, 1916.  Thereby in a measure repaying the great debt which America owes to France and contributing to the victory of Liberty and Civilization over military Autocracy and Barbarism.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["January 23, 1918. \nNumber 3. \nLa Fayette Flying Corps.","In recognition of the services rendered to France and her Allies for the cause of humanity, this certificate has been issued to S/Lieut Kiffin Yates Rockwell who served during the European war in the capacity of Pilot in the LaFayette Escadrille. Killed on Sept. 23, 1916.  Thereby in a measure repaying the great debt which America owes to France and contributing to the victory of Liberty and Civilization over military Autocracy and Barbarism."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAlumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860-2013. MS 0226. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860-2013. MS 0226. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis colllection 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate presented to Richard Baldwin (VMI Class of 1942) that commemorates his passage across the International Dateline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA certificate (in French) appointing Lieutenant Colonel Arthur W. Belden, Jr. an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA certificate of honorary membership for faculty member Robert P. Carroll in the Phi Psi Chapter at the Medical College of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains one cartoon/caricature (1981) presented to William H. Dabney relating to his assignment at the National Emergency Airborne Command Post, and one memorial resolution (2012) passed by the Virginia senate honoring the contributions of Dabney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate awarded to Samuel G. Davis for completion of courses in physics and astronomy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate from the Rockne-Meanwell School for Coaches, Football, and Basketball held at Washington and Lee University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the citation: \"In grateful memory of Major Frederick A. Hippey who died in the service of his country in the Asiatic Area, August 6, 1945\".  Signed by President Truman. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso included are three certificates in Chinese:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppointment of Hippey as an instructor in the artillery section of the Training Corps, Yunnan Branch of Military Council of China signed by Chiang Kai-shek, Head of Training Corps\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of award in consideration of meritorious services\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Special Breast Order of the Cloud and Banner, presented by the National Government of China, Chiang Chung-Cheng, President, January 30, 1946\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo certificates, including an Honorary degree from Washington and Lee University and a membership certificate for the Sons of the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo track and field team certificates for the 220 yard low hurdles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a citation (1946) that reads \"in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country,\" signed by President Harry S. Truman. Also includes a certificate (1943), humorous, U.S.S. Henderson, \"Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCitation for extraordinary heroism at Lucy le Bocage, France, June 1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Military Order of the Carabao\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth of Virginia recognition of Chesty Puller Day, June 26, 1998.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificates of course of study completion in various academic classes at VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificates that appoint James T. Tosh as a sergeant in the 1st Infantry, and Medical Department, Virginia Volunteers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Martin B. Wood as Judge, Scott County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment certificates for the following honorary alumnus:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaldwin G. Locher\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMary Moody Northe\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirgil D. Bradley\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichard H. Kemper, Sr.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobert Patterson\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFredrik Wachtmeister\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLouis G. Kuchuris\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVMI faculty traditionally receive commissions in the Virginia Militia, unorganized. This file contains historical examples of these documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued by New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on the occasion of the opening of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Center in Richmond, Virginia. Confederate banners of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry captured during the Civil War were returned by the State of New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of appreciation for coaches clinic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAwarded to cadet publications \"The Bomb\" and \"The Sniper.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution honors VMI for winning the Southern Conference championship.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This colllection 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.","Certificate presented to Richard Baldwin (VMI Class of 1942) that commemorates his passage across the International Dateline.","A certificate (in French) appointing Lieutenant Colonel Arthur W. Belden, Jr. an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered.","A certificate of honorary membership for faculty member Robert P. Carroll in the Phi Psi Chapter at the Medical College of Virginia.","This folder contains one cartoon/caricature (1981) presented to William H. Dabney relating to his assignment at the National Emergency Airborne Command Post, and one memorial resolution (2012) passed by the Virginia senate honoring the contributions of Dabney.","Certificate awarded to Samuel G. Davis for completion of courses in physics and astronomy.","Certificate from the Rockne-Meanwell School for Coaches, Football, and Basketball held at Washington and Lee University.","Includes the citation: \"In grateful memory of Major Frederick A. Hippey who died in the service of his country in the Asiatic Area, August 6, 1945\".  Signed by President Truman. ","Also included are three certificates in Chinese:\n Appointment of Hippey as an instructor in the artillery section of the Training Corps, Yunnan Branch of Military Council of China signed by Chiang Kai-shek, Head of Training Corps Certificate of award in consideration of meritorious services The Special Breast Order of the Cloud and Banner, presented by the National Government of China, Chiang Chung-Cheng, President, January 30, 1946","Two certificates, including an Honorary degree from Washington and Lee University and a membership certificate for the Sons of the American Revolution.","Two track and field team certificates for the 220 yard low hurdles.","Includes a citation (1946) that reads \"in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country,\" signed by President Harry S. Truman. Also includes a certificate (1943), humorous, U.S.S. Henderson, \"Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep.\"","Citation for extraordinary heroism at Lucy le Bocage, France, June 1918.","\"Military Order of the Carabao\"","Commonwealth of Virginia recognition of Chesty Puller Day, June 26, 1998.","Certificates of course of study completion in various academic classes at VMI.","Certificates that appoint James T. Tosh as a sergeant in the 1st Infantry, and Medical Department, Virginia Volunteers.","Appoints Martin B. Wood as Judge, Scott County, Virginia.","Appointment certificates for the following honorary alumnus:\n Baldwin G. Locher Mary Moody Northe Virgil D. Bradley Richard H. Kemper, Sr. Robert Patterson Fredrik Wachtmeister Louis G. Kuchuris","VMI faculty traditionally receive commissions in the Virginia Militia, unorganized. This file contains historical examples of these documents.","Issued by New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on the occasion of the opening of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Center in Richmond, Virginia. Confederate banners of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry captured during the Civil War were returned by the State of New York.","Certificate of appreciation for coaches clinic.","Awarded to cadet publications \"The Bomb\" and \"The Sniper.\"","Resolution honors VMI for winning the Southern Conference championship."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_b522f816fb6ee1bef71bb1510b6710b7\"\u003eOversized Case 1, Drawer 4\u003c/physloc\u003e"],"physloc_tesim":["Oversized Case 1, Drawer 4"],"names_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives","Washington and Lee University","Virginia Military Institute. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering","Virginia Military Institute. Alumni Association","Sigma Nu","Phi Kapp Phi","Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918","Baldwin, Richard","Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)","Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019","Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?","Carroll, Robert P. \"Doc\"","Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012","Daniels, Jonathan M. (Jonathan Myrick), 1939-1965","Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943","Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.","Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938","Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)","Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945","Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975","Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931","Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967","Mallory, Francis","Mapp, John A.","Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946","Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry)","Miller, John C. (John Craig)","Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903","Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)","Pitkethly, David T.","Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971","Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918","Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916","Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928","Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)","Sydnor, George W., Jr. (George Woodson)","Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)","Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968","Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908","Rockne, Knute, 1888-1931","Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972","Morson, J. Andrew","Read, Hernando M.","James, Russell","Robb, Charles A., Governor"],"corpname_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives","Washington and Lee University","Virginia Military Institute. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering","Virginia Military Institute. Alumni Association","Sigma Nu","Phi Kapp Phi"],"names_coll_ssim":["Baldwin, Richard","Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)","Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019","Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?","Carroll, Robert P. \"Doc\"","Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012","Daniels, Jonathan M. (Jonathan Myrick), 1939-1965","Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943","Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.","Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938","Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)","Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945","Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975","Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931","Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967","Mallory, Francis","Mapp, John A.","Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946","Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry)","Miller, John C. (John Craig)","Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903","Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)","Pitkethly, David T.","Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971","Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918","Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916","Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928","Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)","Sydnor, George W., Jr. (George Woodson)","Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)","Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968","Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908"],"persname_ssim":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918","Baldwin, Richard","Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)","Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019","Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?","Carroll, Robert P. \"Doc\"","Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012","Daniels, Jonathan M. (Jonathan Myrick), 1939-1965","Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943","Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.","Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938","Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)","Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945","Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975","Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931","Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967","Mallory, Francis","Mapp, John A.","Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946","Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry)","Miller, John C. (John Craig)","Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903","Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)","Pitkethly, David T.","Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971","Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918","Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916","Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928","Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)","Sydnor, George W., Jr. (George Woodson)","Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)","Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968","Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908","Rockne, Knute, 1888-1931","Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972","Morson, J. Andrew","Read, Hernando M.","James, Russell","Robb, Charles A., Governor"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":84,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:12:13.177Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c13"}},{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c14","type":"Item","attributes":{"title":"National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI post historic district","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c14#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c14","ref_ssm":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c14"],"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c14","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02","parent_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02","parent_ssim":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02"],"parent_ids_ssim":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","Certificates and citations, VMI"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","Certificates and citations, VMI"],"text":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","Certificates and citations, VMI","National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI post historic district","Historic preservation","National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)","Certificates","English"],"title_filing_ssi":"National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI post historic district","title_ssm":["National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI post historic district"],"title_tesim":["National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI post historic district"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1974"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1974"],"normalized_title_ssm":["National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI post historic district"],"component_level_isim":[2],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"collection_ssim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"level_ssm":["Item"],"level_ssim":["Item"],"sort_isi":75,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["There are no restrictions"],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information."],"date_range_isim":[1974],"access_subjects_ssim":["Historic preservation","National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)","Certificates"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Historic preservation","National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)","Certificates"],"language_ssim":["English"],"_nest_path_":"/components#1/components#13","timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:12:13.177Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VMI/repositories_3_resources_777.xml","title_ssm":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"title_tesim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["1860-2013"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1860-2013"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS.0226.Oversized","/repositories/3/resources/777"],"text":["MS.0226.Oversized","/repositories/3/resources/777","Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography","Certificates","Military commissions","There are no restrictions","Thomas Dwyer Amory (VMI Class of 1916) was a First Lieutenant, 26th Infantry (Regular), 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. He was killed in action while leading an assaulting platoon ahead of his regiment, near Verdun, France on October 2, 1918.","John H. Lattin, Jr. was killed in action in Vietnam on December 15, 1967.","J. Andrew Morson is the brother of VMI New Market cadet William A. Morson.","Kiffin Yates Rockwell attended VMI in 1909. During World War I he was accepted by the Service Aeronautique, began flight training in September 1915, and in April became one of the founding pilots in the squadron initially known as the Escadrille Americaine (later called the Lafayette Escadrille). In May 1916 while on patrol at the front, he became the first American pilot to down an enemy plane. Rockwell subsequently flew dozens of patrols and fought in many air battles, gaining fame for his skill and courage. His final combat took place on September 23, 1916, when his Nieuport was downed by the gunner in a German Albatross observation plane. Rockwell is buried in the cemetery at Luxeuil-les-Bains, France.","January 23, 1918. \nNumber 3. \nLa Fayette Flying Corps.","In recognition of the services rendered to France and her Allies for the cause of humanity, this certificate has been issued to S/Lieut Kiffin Yates Rockwell who served during the European war in the capacity of Pilot in the LaFayette Escadrille. Killed on Sept. 23, 1916.  Thereby in a measure repaying the great debt which America owes to France and contributing to the victory of Liberty and Civilization over military Autocracy and Barbarism.","This colllection 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.","Certificate presented to Richard Baldwin (VMI Class of 1942) that commemorates his passage across the International Dateline.","A certificate (in French) appointing Lieutenant Colonel Arthur W. Belden, Jr. an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered.","A certificate of honorary membership for faculty member Robert P. Carroll in the Phi Psi Chapter at the Medical College of Virginia.","This folder contains one cartoon/caricature (1981) presented to William H. Dabney relating to his assignment at the National Emergency Airborne Command Post, and one memorial resolution (2012) passed by the Virginia senate honoring the contributions of Dabney.","Certificate awarded to Samuel G. Davis for completion of courses in physics and astronomy.","Certificate from the Rockne-Meanwell School for Coaches, Football, and Basketball held at Washington and Lee University.","Includes the citation: \"In grateful memory of Major Frederick A. Hippey who died in the service of his country in the Asiatic Area, August 6, 1945\".  Signed by President Truman. ","Also included are three certificates in Chinese:\n Appointment of Hippey as an instructor in the artillery section of the Training Corps, Yunnan Branch of Military Council of China signed by Chiang Kai-shek, Head of Training Corps Certificate of award in consideration of meritorious services The Special Breast Order of the Cloud and Banner, presented by the National Government of China, Chiang Chung-Cheng, President, January 30, 1946","Two certificates, including an Honorary degree from Washington and Lee University and a membership certificate for the Sons of the American Revolution.","Two track and field team certificates for the 220 yard low hurdles.","Includes a citation (1946) that reads \"in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country,\" signed by President Harry S. Truman. Also includes a certificate (1943), humorous, U.S.S. Henderson, \"Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep.\"","Citation for extraordinary heroism at Lucy le Bocage, France, June 1918.","\"Military Order of the Carabao\"","Commonwealth of Virginia recognition of Chesty Puller Day, June 26, 1998.","Certificates of course of study completion in various academic classes at VMI.","Certificates that appoint James T. Tosh as a sergeant in the 1st Infantry, and Medical Department, Virginia Volunteers.","Appoints Martin B. Wood as Judge, Scott County, Virginia.","Appointment certificates for the following honorary alumnus:\n Baldwin G. Locher Mary Moody Northe Virgil D. Bradley Richard H. Kemper, Sr. Robert Patterson Fredrik Wachtmeister Louis G. Kuchuris","VMI faculty traditionally receive commissions in the Virginia Militia, unorganized. This file contains historical examples of these documents.","Issued by New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on the occasion of the opening of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Center in Richmond, Virginia. Confederate banners of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry captured during the Civil War were returned by the State of New York.","Certificate of appreciation for coaches clinic.","Awarded to cadet publications \"The Bomb\" and \"The Sniper.\"","Resolution honors VMI for winning the Southern Conference championship.","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Oversized Case 1, Drawer 4","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Washington and Lee University","Virginia Military Institute. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering","Virginia Military Institute. Alumni Association","Sigma Nu","Phi Kapp Phi","Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918","Baldwin, Richard","Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)","Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019","Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?","Carroll, Robert P. \"Doc\"","Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012","Daniels, Jonathan M. (Jonathan Myrick), 1939-1965","Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943","Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.","Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938","Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)","Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945","Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975","Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931","Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967","Mallory, Francis","Mapp, John A.","Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946","Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry)","Miller, John C. (John Craig)","Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903","Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)","Pitkethly, David T.","Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971","Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918","Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916","Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928","Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)","Sydnor, George W., Jr. (George Woodson)","Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)","Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968","Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908","Rockne, Knute, 1888-1931","Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972","Morson, J. Andrew","Read, Hernando M.","James, Russell","Robb, Charles A., Governor","English"],"unitid_tesim":["MS.0226.Oversized","/repositories/3/resources/777"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"collection_title_tesim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"collection_ssim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"creator_ssm":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918"],"creator_ssim":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918"],"creators_ssim":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918"],"access_terms_ssm":["Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography","Certificates","Military commissions"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography","Certificates","Military commissions"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.5 cubic feet"],"extent_tesim":["0.5 cubic feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Certificates","Military commissions"],"date_range_isim":[1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThomas Dwyer Amory (VMI Class of 1916) was a First Lieutenant, 26th Infantry (Regular), 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. He was killed in action while leading an assaulting platoon ahead of his regiment, near Verdun, France on October 2, 1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Lattin, Jr. was killed in action in Vietnam on December 15, 1967.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Andrew Morson is the brother of VMI New Market cadet William A. Morson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKiffin Yates Rockwell attended VMI in 1909. During World War I he was accepted by the Service Aeronautique, began flight training in September 1915, and in April became one of the founding pilots in the squadron initially known as the Escadrille Americaine (later called the Lafayette Escadrille). In May 1916 while on patrol at the front, he became the first American pilot to down an enemy plane. Rockwell subsequently flew dozens of patrols and fought in many air battles, gaining fame for his skill and courage. His final combat took place on September 23, 1916, when his Nieuport was downed by the gunner in a German Albatross observation plane. Rockwell is buried in the cemetery at Luxeuil-les-Bains, France.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Thomas Dwyer Amory (VMI Class of 1916) was a First Lieutenant, 26th Infantry (Regular), 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. He was killed in action while leading an assaulting platoon ahead of his regiment, near Verdun, France on October 2, 1918.","John H. Lattin, Jr. was killed in action in Vietnam on December 15, 1967.","J. Andrew Morson is the brother of VMI New Market cadet William A. Morson.","Kiffin Yates Rockwell attended VMI in 1909. During World War I he was accepted by the Service Aeronautique, began flight training in September 1915, and in April became one of the founding pilots in the squadron initially known as the Escadrille Americaine (later called the Lafayette Escadrille). In May 1916 while on patrol at the front, he became the first American pilot to down an enemy plane. Rockwell subsequently flew dozens of patrols and fought in many air battles, gaining fame for his skill and courage. His final combat took place on September 23, 1916, when his Nieuport was downed by the gunner in a German Albatross observation plane. Rockwell is buried in the cemetery at Luxeuil-les-Bains, France."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJanuary 23, 1918.\u003cbr\u003e\nNumber 3.\u003cbr\u003e\nLa Fayette Flying Corps.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of the services rendered to France and her Allies for the cause of humanity, this certificate has been issued to S/Lieut Kiffin Yates Rockwell who served during the European war in the capacity of Pilot in the LaFayette Escadrille. Killed on Sept. 23, 1916.  Thereby in a measure repaying the great debt which America owes to France and contributing to the victory of Liberty and Civilization over military Autocracy and Barbarism.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["January 23, 1918. \nNumber 3. \nLa Fayette Flying Corps.","In recognition of the services rendered to France and her Allies for the cause of humanity, this certificate has been issued to S/Lieut Kiffin Yates Rockwell who served during the European war in the capacity of Pilot in the LaFayette Escadrille. Killed on Sept. 23, 1916.  Thereby in a measure repaying the great debt which America owes to France and contributing to the victory of Liberty and Civilization over military Autocracy and Barbarism."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAlumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860-2013. MS 0226. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860-2013. MS 0226. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis colllection 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate presented to Richard Baldwin (VMI Class of 1942) that commemorates his passage across the International Dateline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA certificate (in French) appointing Lieutenant Colonel Arthur W. Belden, Jr. an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA certificate of honorary membership for faculty member Robert P. Carroll in the Phi Psi Chapter at the Medical College of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains one cartoon/caricature (1981) presented to William H. Dabney relating to his assignment at the National Emergency Airborne Command Post, and one memorial resolution (2012) passed by the Virginia senate honoring the contributions of Dabney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate awarded to Samuel G. Davis for completion of courses in physics and astronomy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate from the Rockne-Meanwell School for Coaches, Football, and Basketball held at Washington and Lee University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the citation: \"In grateful memory of Major Frederick A. Hippey who died in the service of his country in the Asiatic Area, August 6, 1945\".  Signed by President Truman. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso included are three certificates in Chinese:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppointment of Hippey as an instructor in the artillery section of the Training Corps, Yunnan Branch of Military Council of China signed by Chiang Kai-shek, Head of Training Corps\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of award in consideration of meritorious services\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Special Breast Order of the Cloud and Banner, presented by the National Government of China, Chiang Chung-Cheng, President, January 30, 1946\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo certificates, including an Honorary degree from Washington and Lee University and a membership certificate for the Sons of the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo track and field team certificates for the 220 yard low hurdles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a citation (1946) that reads \"in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country,\" signed by President Harry S. Truman. Also includes a certificate (1943), humorous, U.S.S. Henderson, \"Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCitation for extraordinary heroism at Lucy le Bocage, France, June 1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Military Order of the Carabao\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth of Virginia recognition of Chesty Puller Day, June 26, 1998.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificates of course of study completion in various academic classes at VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificates that appoint James T. Tosh as a sergeant in the 1st Infantry, and Medical Department, Virginia Volunteers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Martin B. Wood as Judge, Scott County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment certificates for the following honorary alumnus:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaldwin G. Locher\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMary Moody Northe\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirgil D. Bradley\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichard H. Kemper, Sr.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobert Patterson\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFredrik Wachtmeister\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLouis G. Kuchuris\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVMI faculty traditionally receive commissions in the Virginia Militia, unorganized. This file contains historical examples of these documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued by New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on the occasion of the opening of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Center in Richmond, Virginia. Confederate banners of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry captured during the Civil War were returned by the State of New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of appreciation for coaches clinic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAwarded to cadet publications \"The Bomb\" and \"The Sniper.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution honors VMI for winning the Southern Conference championship.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This colllection 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.","Certificate presented to Richard Baldwin (VMI Class of 1942) that commemorates his passage across the International Dateline.","A certificate (in French) appointing Lieutenant Colonel Arthur W. Belden, Jr. an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered.","A certificate of honorary membership for faculty member Robert P. Carroll in the Phi Psi Chapter at the Medical College of Virginia.","This folder contains one cartoon/caricature (1981) presented to William H. Dabney relating to his assignment at the National Emergency Airborne Command Post, and one memorial resolution (2012) passed by the Virginia senate honoring the contributions of Dabney.","Certificate awarded to Samuel G. Davis for completion of courses in physics and astronomy.","Certificate from the Rockne-Meanwell School for Coaches, Football, and Basketball held at Washington and Lee University.","Includes the citation: \"In grateful memory of Major Frederick A. Hippey who died in the service of his country in the Asiatic Area, August 6, 1945\".  Signed by President Truman. ","Also included are three certificates in Chinese:\n Appointment of Hippey as an instructor in the artillery section of the Training Corps, Yunnan Branch of Military Council of China signed by Chiang Kai-shek, Head of Training Corps Certificate of award in consideration of meritorious services The Special Breast Order of the Cloud and Banner, presented by the National Government of China, Chiang Chung-Cheng, President, January 30, 1946","Two certificates, including an Honorary degree from Washington and Lee University and a membership certificate for the Sons of the American Revolution.","Two track and field team certificates for the 220 yard low hurdles.","Includes a citation (1946) that reads \"in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country,\" signed by President Harry S. Truman. Also includes a certificate (1943), humorous, U.S.S. Henderson, \"Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep.\"","Citation for extraordinary heroism at Lucy le Bocage, France, June 1918.","\"Military Order of the Carabao\"","Commonwealth of Virginia recognition of Chesty Puller Day, June 26, 1998.","Certificates of course of study completion in various academic classes at VMI.","Certificates that appoint James T. Tosh as a sergeant in the 1st Infantry, and Medical Department, Virginia Volunteers.","Appoints Martin B. Wood as Judge, Scott County, Virginia.","Appointment certificates for the following honorary alumnus:\n Baldwin G. Locher Mary Moody Northe Virgil D. Bradley Richard H. Kemper, Sr. Robert Patterson Fredrik Wachtmeister Louis G. Kuchuris","VMI faculty traditionally receive commissions in the Virginia Militia, unorganized. This file contains historical examples of these documents.","Issued by New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on the occasion of the opening of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Center in Richmond, Virginia. Confederate banners of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry captured during the Civil War were returned by the State of New York.","Certificate of appreciation for coaches clinic.","Awarded to cadet publications \"The Bomb\" and \"The Sniper.\"","Resolution honors VMI for winning the Southern Conference championship."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_b522f816fb6ee1bef71bb1510b6710b7\"\u003eOversized Case 1, Drawer 4\u003c/physloc\u003e"],"physloc_tesim":["Oversized Case 1, Drawer 4"],"names_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives","Washington and Lee University","Virginia Military Institute. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering","Virginia Military Institute. Alumni Association","Sigma Nu","Phi Kapp Phi","Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918","Baldwin, Richard","Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)","Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019","Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?","Carroll, Robert P. \"Doc\"","Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012","Daniels, Jonathan M. (Jonathan Myrick), 1939-1965","Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943","Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.","Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938","Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)","Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945","Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975","Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931","Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967","Mallory, Francis","Mapp, John A.","Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946","Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry)","Miller, John C. (John Craig)","Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903","Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)","Pitkethly, David T.","Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971","Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918","Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916","Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928","Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)","Sydnor, George W., Jr. (George Woodson)","Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)","Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968","Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908","Rockne, Knute, 1888-1931","Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972","Morson, J. Andrew","Read, Hernando M.","James, Russell","Robb, Charles A., Governor"],"corpname_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives","Washington and Lee University","Virginia Military Institute. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering","Virginia Military Institute. Alumni Association","Sigma Nu","Phi Kapp Phi"],"names_coll_ssim":["Baldwin, Richard","Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)","Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019","Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?","Carroll, Robert P. \"Doc\"","Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012","Daniels, Jonathan M. (Jonathan Myrick), 1939-1965","Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943","Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.","Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938","Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)","Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945","Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975","Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931","Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967","Mallory, Francis","Mapp, John A.","Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946","Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry)","Miller, John C. (John Craig)","Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903","Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)","Pitkethly, David T.","Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971","Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918","Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916","Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928","Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)","Sydnor, George W., Jr. (George Woodson)","Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)","Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968","Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908"],"persname_ssim":["Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918","Baldwin, Richard","Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)","Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019","Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?","Carroll, Robert P. \"Doc\"","Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012","Daniels, Jonathan M. (Jonathan Myrick), 1939-1965","Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943","Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.","Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938","Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)","Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945","Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975","Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931","Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967","Mallory, Francis","Mapp, John A.","Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946","Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry)","Miller, John C. (John Craig)","Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903","Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)","Pitkethly, David T.","Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971","Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918","Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916","Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928","Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)","Sydnor, George W., Jr. (George Woodson)","Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)","Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968","Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908","Rockne, Knute, 1888-1931","Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972","Morson, J. Andrew","Read, Hernando M.","James, Russell","Robb, Charles A., Governor"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":84,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:12:13.177Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_777_c02_c14"}},{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39_c03","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places","abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39_c03#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and other documents relating to the designation of Barracks as a National Historic Landmark in 1966; and the VMI Post as a National Historic Landmark / National Historic District in 1974. The VMI post is on the National Register of Historic Places.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39_c03#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39_c03","ref_ssm":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39_c03"],"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39_c03","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39","parent_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39","parent_ssim":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39"],"parent_ids_ssim":["vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files"],"text":["Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files","National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places","Virginia Military Institute—Buildings, structures, etc.","Historic buildings—Virginia—Lexington","Historic preservation","National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)","English","box SF004","Folder National Historic Landmark","Correspondence and other documents relating to the designation of Barracks as a National Historic Landmark in 1966; and the VMI Post as a National Historic Landmark / National Historic District in 1974. The VMI post is on the National Register of Historic Places."],"title_filing_ssi":"National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places","title_ssm":["National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places"],"title_tesim":["National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1966-1986"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1966/1986"],"normalized_title_ssm":["National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places"],"component_level_isim":[1],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"collection_ssim":["Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files"],"extent_ssm":["1 Folder"],"extent_tesim":["1 Folder"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"sort_isi":3,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["This Record Series contains some material which is restricted.  Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality."],"date_range_isim":[1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986],"access_subjects_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute—Buildings, structures, etc.","Historic buildings—Virginia—Lexington","Historic preservation","National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute—Buildings, structures, etc.","Historic buildings—Virginia—Lexington","Historic preservation","National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)"],"language_ssim":["English"],"containers_ssim":["box SF004","Folder National Historic Landmark"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and other documents relating to the designation of Barracks as a National Historic Landmark in 1966; and the VMI Post as a National Historic Landmark / National Historic District in 1974. The VMI post is on the National Register of Historic Places.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Correspondence and other documents relating to the designation of Barracks as a National Historic Landmark in 1966; and the VMI Post as a National Historic Landmark / National Historic District in 1974. The VMI post is on the National Register of Historic Places."],"_nest_path_":"/components#2","timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:10:09.980Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VMI/repositories_3_resources_39.xml","title_ssm":["Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files"],"title_tesim":["Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files"],"unitdate_ssm":["1874-2003"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1874-2003"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Subgroup","Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["RG.02.Subject Files.Administrative","/repositories/3/resources/39"],"text":["RG.02.Subject Files.Administrative","/repositories/3/resources/39","Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files","Virginia Military Institute—Administration","This Record Series contains some material which is restricted.  Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.","Some subject files may contain restricted material. Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.  Examples include, but are not limited to, student, personnel, and medical records.","This Record Group and its components contain some material that is restricted.  Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.  Examples include, but are not limited to, student, personnel, and medical records.","The establishment of Students' Army Training Corps units was authorized by the Selective Service Act of 1917. VMI participated in this program. The Students' Army Training Corps utilized the facilities, equipment, and faculty of colleges and universities to select and train officer candidates and and provide technical and vocational training during World War I. Dissolution of the Corps began with the armistice on November 11, 1918.","In addition, VMI held summer intensive military training camps at VMI during the summers of 1917 and 1918.  There were three such camps; two in 1917 and one in 1918.","The Council of National Defense was created by an act of Congress on 29 August 1916 to coordinate all national resources pertaining to the mobilization and maintenance of the United States armed forces. After the United States declared war on Germany in April 1917, the federal government requested that each state create a State Council of Defense to carry out the duties of the National Council. To comply with this request, Virginia Governor Henry Carter Stuart created an several state councils, including the Virginia Council of Defense (26 April 1917 )headed by Gen. Edward W. Nichols of VMI. In addition to Nichols, members included: General Edward W. Nichols, Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute; L.E. Johnson, President of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company; R. Walton Moore, United States Representative; Homer L. Ferguson, President of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company; Colonel Elijah B. White; Rev. Collins Denny; Dr. Ennion G. Williams, State Health Commissioner; James O. Winston; Richard Evelyn Byrd; D. Lawrence Groner; George B. Keezell; John H. Crockett; Jesse M. Jones; and A.P. Walker.","The structure was reorganized by Governor Westmoreland Davis in February 1918 under the Second Virginia Council of Defense. ","See also: RG- Communications \u0026 Marketing- Special Events- for programs \u0026 publicity","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.","Superintendent's correspondence relating to the filming of the movie Mardi Gras\" (20th Century Fox, 1958).  It was the second movie to feature VMI (the first was \"Brother Rat). Contains correspondence from Frank McCarthy (Class of 1933), then Director of Public Relations for 20th Century Fox).","Correspondence and other documents relating to the designation of Barracks as a National Historic Landmark in 1966; and the VMI Post as a National Historic Landmark / National Historic District in 1974. The VMI post is on the National Register of Historic Places.","This file contains material documenting the participation of the Corps in Presidential and Gubernatorial inaugural parades. It also includes items relating to the following: Nashville (Tennessee Centennial), 1897; the Jamestown Exposition (1907); Yorktown Trip (1881, 1931, 1981); Charleston, SC, 1902;  Chancellorsville Reenactment, 1935;  Petersburg, 1937 (Battle of Crater reenactment); Baltimore, 1948 (dedication of  Lee-Jackson statue); as well as misc. other significant corps trips.","This file documents the administrative history and functions of the Army ROTC Department, which was formally established at VMI in 1919 (file material dates to 1916). Includes chronological administrative file and other records listed in Container List below. Also includes some records concerning pre-ROTC Military Science, including reports of government inspections and other material.","Chronological file containing documents about the history of the military science program prior to the establishment of ROTC, as well as documents about the history of Army ROTC at VMI.","Correspondence and memoranda relating to the establishment and ongoing operation of  the H. B. Johnson, Jr.  '26  Distinguished  Leadership Lecture Series, which is funded by a gift from Belton Kleberg Johnson.  The first lecture was given in Oct. 1983 by the former President Gerald R. Ford. Subsequent speakers: Helmut Schmidt (1984), Edward Heath (1986), Howard Baker (1988), Gen. William Westmoreland (1990), Margaret Thatcher (1992), Richard Cheney (1993),  George H. W. Bush (1996), Christopher Patten (1999), Henry Kissinger (2001).","Also Kirsten Powers \"Free Speech on College Campuses.\" \nRay Kelly \"A Conversation with Ray Kelly on his Memoir: Vigilance: My Life Serving America and Protecting its Empire City.\" \nRetired Four-Star General Keith Alexander  \"Ethical Dilemmas Facing Leaders in American National Security.\"\nRetired Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman \"The Bulletproof Mind: Psychological Preparations for Combat.\"\nEdward Ayers, Ph.D. \"The Shape of the Civil War\"\nNina Totenberg \"The Supreme Court and Its Impact on You.\"\nMr. Edward Viesturs \"No Shortcuts to the Top.\"\nLieutenant Governor Ralph Northan","Memoranda, correpondence relating to the history and design of the VMI Coat of Arms, crest/insignia, and motto.  Includes color images and original artwork for VMI Crest, ca. 1965.","Documents, 1894-1927, relating to the bequest of Margaret Smith to establish the Francis Lee Smith scholarship","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)","Records of VMI's participation in a government programs to to provide military training during World War I.  The material consists of correspondence, rosters, and financial records  documenting operation of summer intensive training camps held at VMI during 1917 and 1918; and of the SATC program. File also includes information about British officer detailed to VMI, 1918.","Administrative records concerning the World War II era at VMI, includiing correspondence and memoranda.  Also files on returning veterans issues.  The G. I. Bill folder includes some information about returning Korean War veterans.","Includes:\n  Chronological file, 1940-1946; Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)- separate box;  Library of Congress - storage of material at VMI during war; Civil defense in Lexington (air raid drills, blackout drills); Selective Service System (draft); GI bill/veterans, including married civilian students; \nWar diplomas/certificates (Class of 1944)\nEnlisted Reserve Corps (ERC).","See Chronological File, June 17, 1940, for letter from George C. Marshall","Superintendent office file containing documents concerning Depression era federal and state programs which provided money for hiring employees and public works, student aid and other programs.  PWA- Public Works Administration; WPA- Works Progress Administration; FERA-Federal Emergency Relief Administration (student aid); NYA- National Youth Administration","Records of Superintendent Edward W. Nichols relating to the operation of the first Virginia Council of Defense during World War I. Nichols was Chairman of the first Council.","Archives stacks, Record Group 02, Superintendent","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890","Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917","Nichols, E. W. (Edward West), 1858-1927","Cocke, William H. (William Horner), 1874-1938","Lejeune, John Archer, 1867-1942","Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963","Marshall, Richard J., 1895-1973","Milton, William H., Jr. (William Hammond), 1900-1984","Shell, George R. E., 1908-1996","Irby, Richard L. (Richard Logan), 1918-2002","Walker, Sam S., 1925-2015","Knapp, John W. (John Williams), 1932-","Bunting, Josiah, III, 1939-","Smith, Margaret V.","Smith, Francis L., Jr. (Francis Lee), 1845-1916","O'Shea, M. V. (Michael Vincent), 1883-1932","Barton, Robert T.","Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959","English"],"unitid_tesim":["RG.02.Subject Files.Administrative","/repositories/3/resources/39"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files"],"collection_title_tesim":["Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files"],"collection_ssim":["Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"creator_ssm":["Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890","Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917","Nichols, E. W. (Edward West), 1858-1927","Cocke, William H. (William Horner), 1874-1938","Lejeune, John Archer, 1867-1942","Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963","Marshall, Richard J., 1895-1973","Milton, William H., Jr. (William Hammond), 1900-1984","Shell, George R. E., 1908-1996","Irby, Richard L. (Richard Logan), 1918-2002","Walker, Sam S., 1925-2015","Knapp, John W. (John Williams), 1932-","Bunting, Josiah, III, 1939-"],"creator_ssim":["Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890","Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917","Nichols, E. W. (Edward West), 1858-1927","Cocke, William H. (William Horner), 1874-1938","Lejeune, John Archer, 1867-1942","Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963","Marshall, Richard J., 1895-1973","Milton, William H., Jr. (William Hammond), 1900-1984","Shell, George R. E., 1908-1996","Irby, Richard L. (Richard Logan), 1918-2002","Walker, Sam S., 1925-2015","Knapp, John W. (John Williams), 1932-","Bunting, Josiah, III, 1939-"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890","Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917","Nichols, E. W. (Edward West), 1858-1927","Cocke, William H. (William Horner), 1874-1938","Lejeune, John Archer, 1867-1942","Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963","Marshall, Richard J., 1895-1973","Milton, William H., Jr. (William Hammond), 1900-1984","Shell, George R. E., 1908-1996","Irby, Richard L. (Richard Logan), 1918-2002","Walker, Sam S., 1925-2015","Knapp, John W. (John Williams), 1932-","Bunting, Josiah, III, 1939-"],"creators_ssim":["Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890","Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917","Nichols, E. W. (Edward West), 1858-1927","Cocke, William H. (William Horner), 1874-1938","Lejeune, John Archer, 1867-1942","Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963","Marshall, Richard J., 1895-1973","Milton, William H., Jr. (William Hammond), 1900-1984","Shell, George R. E., 1908-1996","Irby, Richard L. (Richard Logan), 1918-2002","Walker, Sam S., 1925-2015","Knapp, John W. (John Williams), 1932-","Bunting, Josiah, III, 1939-"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute—Administration"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute—Administration"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["75 cubic feet"],"extent_tesim":["75 cubic feet"],"date_range_isim":[1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis Record Series contains some material which is restricted.  Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome subject files may contain restricted material. Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.  Examples include, but are not limited to, student, personnel, and medical records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis Record Group and its components contain some material that is restricted.  Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.  Examples include, but are not limited to, student, personnel, and medical records.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access","Conditions Governing Access","Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This Record Series contains some material which is restricted.  Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.","Some subject files may contain restricted material. Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.  Examples include, but are not limited to, student, personnel, and medical records.","This Record Group and its components contain some material that is restricted.  Access to certain categories of archival records is restricted because they contain material protected under federal or state statutes governing privacy and confidentiality.  Examples include, but are not limited to, student, personnel, and medical records."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe establishment of Students' Army Training Corps units was authorized by the Selective Service Act of 1917. VMI participated in this program. The Students' Army Training Corps utilized the facilities, equipment, and faculty of colleges and universities to select and train officer candidates and and provide technical and vocational training during World War I. Dissolution of the Corps began with the armistice on November 11, 1918.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn addition, VMI held summer intensive military training camps at VMI during the summers of 1917 and 1918.  There were three such camps; two in 1917 and one in 1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Council of National Defense was created by an act of Congress on 29 August 1916 to coordinate all national resources pertaining to the mobilization and maintenance of the United States armed forces. After the United States declared war on Germany in April 1917, the federal government requested that each state create a State Council of Defense to carry out the duties of the National Council. To comply with this request, Virginia Governor Henry Carter Stuart created an several state councils, including the Virginia Council of Defense (26 April 1917 )headed by Gen. Edward W. Nichols of VMI. In addition to Nichols, members included: General Edward W. Nichols, Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute; L.E. Johnson, President of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company; R. Walton Moore, United States Representative; Homer L. Ferguson, President of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company; Colonel Elijah B. White; Rev. Collins Denny; Dr. Ennion G. Williams, State Health Commissioner; James O. Winston; Richard Evelyn Byrd; D. Lawrence Groner; George B. Keezell; John H. Crockett; Jesse M. Jones; and A.P. Walker.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe structure was reorganized by Governor Westmoreland Davis in February 1918 under the Second Virginia Council of Defense. \u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["The establishment of Students' Army Training Corps units was authorized by the Selective Service Act of 1917. VMI participated in this program. The Students' Army Training Corps utilized the facilities, equipment, and faculty of colleges and universities to select and train officer candidates and and provide technical and vocational training during World War I. Dissolution of the Corps began with the armistice on November 11, 1918.","In addition, VMI held summer intensive military training camps at VMI during the summers of 1917 and 1918.  There were three such camps; two in 1917 and one in 1918.","The Council of National Defense was created by an act of Congress on 29 August 1916 to coordinate all national resources pertaining to the mobilization and maintenance of the United States armed forces. After the United States declared war on Germany in April 1917, the federal government requested that each state create a State Council of Defense to carry out the duties of the National Council. To comply with this request, Virginia Governor Henry Carter Stuart created an several state councils, including the Virginia Council of Defense (26 April 1917 )headed by Gen. Edward W. Nichols of VMI. In addition to Nichols, members included: General Edward W. Nichols, Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute; L.E. Johnson, President of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company; R. Walton Moore, United States Representative; Homer L. Ferguson, President of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company; Colonel Elijah B. White; Rev. Collins Denny; Dr. Ennion G. Williams, State Health Commissioner; James O. Winston; Richard Evelyn Byrd; D. Lawrence Groner; George B. Keezell; John H. Crockett; Jesse M. Jones; and A.P. Walker.","The structure was reorganized by Governor Westmoreland Davis in February 1918 under the Second Virginia Council of Defense. "],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eVirginia Military Institute Archives, Records of the Superintendent (RG02), Administrative Subject Files, [name of file/document details]\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives, Records of the Superintendent (RG02), Administrative Subject Files, [name of file/document details]"],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also: RG- Communications \u0026amp; Marketing- Special Events- for programs \u0026amp; publicity\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also: RG- Communications \u0026 Marketing- Special Events- for programs \u0026 publicity"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eHistorically 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuperintendent's correspondence relating to the filming of the movie Mardi Gras\" (20th Century Fox, 1958).  It was the second movie to feature VMI (the first was \"Brother Rat). Contains correspondence from Frank McCarthy (Class of 1933), then Director of Public Relations for 20th Century Fox).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and other documents relating to the designation of Barracks as a National Historic Landmark in 1966; and the VMI Post as a National Historic Landmark / National Historic District in 1974. The VMI post is on the National Register of Historic Places.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis file contains material documenting the participation of the Corps in Presidential and Gubernatorial inaugural parades. It also includes items relating to the following: Nashville (Tennessee Centennial), 1897; the Jamestown Exposition (1907); Yorktown Trip (1881, 1931, 1981); Charleston, SC, 1902;  Chancellorsville Reenactment, 1935;  Petersburg, 1937 (Battle of Crater reenactment); Baltimore, 1948 (dedication of  Lee-Jackson statue); as well as misc. other significant corps trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis file documents the administrative history and functions of the Army ROTC Department, which was formally established at VMI in 1919 (file material dates to 1916). Includes chronological administrative file and other records listed in Container List below. Also includes some records concerning pre-ROTC Military Science, including reports of government inspections and other material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChronological file containing documents about the history of the military science program prior to the establishment of ROTC, as well as documents about the history of Army ROTC at VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and memoranda relating to the establishment and ongoing operation of  the H. B. Johnson, Jr.  '26  Distinguished  Leadership Lecture Series, which is funded by a gift from Belton Kleberg Johnson.  The first lecture was given in Oct. 1983 by the former President Gerald R. Ford. Subsequent speakers: Helmut Schmidt (1984), Edward Heath (1986), Howard Baker (1988), Gen. William Westmoreland (1990), Margaret Thatcher (1992), Richard Cheney (1993),  George H. W. Bush (1996), Christopher Patten (1999), Henry Kissinger (2001).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso Kirsten Powers \"Free Speech on College Campuses.\" \nRay Kelly \"A Conversation with Ray Kelly on his Memoir: Vigilance: My Life Serving America and Protecting its Empire City.\" \nRetired Four-Star General Keith Alexander  \"Ethical Dilemmas Facing Leaders in American National Security.\"\nRetired Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman \"The Bulletproof Mind: Psychological Preparations for Combat.\"\nEdward Ayers, Ph.D. \"The Shape of the Civil War\"\nNina Totenberg \"The Supreme Court and Its Impact on You.\"\nMr. Edward Viesturs \"No Shortcuts to the Top.\"\nLieutenant Governor Ralph Northan\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemoranda, correpondence relating to the history and design of the VMI Coat of Arms, crest/insignia, and motto.  Includes color images and original artwork for VMI Crest, ca. 1965.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments, 1894-1927, relating to the bequest of Margaret Smith to establish the Francis Lee Smith scholarship\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis 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)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecords of VMI's participation in a government programs to to provide military training during World War I.  The material consists of correspondence, rosters, and financial records  documenting operation of summer intensive training camps held at VMI during 1917 and 1918; and of the SATC program. File also includes information about British officer detailed to VMI, 1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdministrative records concerning the World War II era at VMI, includiing correspondence and memoranda.  Also files on returning veterans issues.  The G. I. Bill folder includes some information about returning Korean War veterans.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\n  Chronological file, 1940-1946; Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)- separate box;  Library of Congress - storage of material at VMI during war; Civil defense in Lexington (air raid drills, blackout drills); Selective Service System (draft); GI bill/veterans, including married civilian students; \nWar diplomas/certificates (Class of 1944)\nEnlisted Reserve Corps (ERC).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSee Chronological File, June 17, 1940, for letter from George C. Marshall\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuperintendent office file containing documents concerning Depression era federal and state programs which provided money for hiring employees and public works, student aid and other programs.  PWA- Public Works Administration; WPA- Works Progress Administration; FERA-Federal Emergency Relief Administration (student aid); NYA- National Youth Administration\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecords of Superintendent Edward W. Nichols relating to the operation of the first Virginia Council of Defense during World War I. Nichols was Chairman of the first Council.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["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.","Superintendent's correspondence relating to the filming of the movie Mardi Gras\" (20th Century Fox, 1958).  It was the second movie to feature VMI (the first was \"Brother Rat). Contains correspondence from Frank McCarthy (Class of 1933), then Director of Public Relations for 20th Century Fox).","Correspondence and other documents relating to the designation of Barracks as a National Historic Landmark in 1966; and the VMI Post as a National Historic Landmark / National Historic District in 1974. The VMI post is on the National Register of Historic Places.","This file contains material documenting the participation of the Corps in Presidential and Gubernatorial inaugural parades. It also includes items relating to the following: Nashville (Tennessee Centennial), 1897; the Jamestown Exposition (1907); Yorktown Trip (1881, 1931, 1981); Charleston, SC, 1902;  Chancellorsville Reenactment, 1935;  Petersburg, 1937 (Battle of Crater reenactment); Baltimore, 1948 (dedication of  Lee-Jackson statue); as well as misc. other significant corps trips.","This file documents the administrative history and functions of the Army ROTC Department, which was formally established at VMI in 1919 (file material dates to 1916). Includes chronological administrative file and other records listed in Container List below. Also includes some records concerning pre-ROTC Military Science, including reports of government inspections and other material.","Chronological file containing documents about the history of the military science program prior to the establishment of ROTC, as well as documents about the history of Army ROTC at VMI.","Correspondence and memoranda relating to the establishment and ongoing operation of  the H. B. Johnson, Jr.  '26  Distinguished  Leadership Lecture Series, which is funded by a gift from Belton Kleberg Johnson.  The first lecture was given in Oct. 1983 by the former President Gerald R. Ford. Subsequent speakers: Helmut Schmidt (1984), Edward Heath (1986), Howard Baker (1988), Gen. William Westmoreland (1990), Margaret Thatcher (1992), Richard Cheney (1993),  George H. W. Bush (1996), Christopher Patten (1999), Henry Kissinger (2001).","Also Kirsten Powers \"Free Speech on College Campuses.\" \nRay Kelly \"A Conversation with Ray Kelly on his Memoir: Vigilance: My Life Serving America and Protecting its Empire City.\" \nRetired Four-Star General Keith Alexander  \"Ethical Dilemmas Facing Leaders in American National Security.\"\nRetired Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman \"The Bulletproof Mind: Psychological Preparations for Combat.\"\nEdward Ayers, Ph.D. \"The Shape of the Civil War\"\nNina Totenberg \"The Supreme Court and Its Impact on You.\"\nMr. Edward Viesturs \"No Shortcuts to the Top.\"\nLieutenant Governor Ralph Northan","Memoranda, correpondence relating to the history and design of the VMI Coat of Arms, crest/insignia, and motto.  Includes color images and original artwork for VMI Crest, ca. 1965.","Documents, 1894-1927, relating to the bequest of Margaret Smith to establish the Francis Lee Smith scholarship","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)","Records of VMI's participation in a government programs to to provide military training during World War I.  The material consists of correspondence, rosters, and financial records  documenting operation of summer intensive training camps held at VMI during 1917 and 1918; and of the SATC program. File also includes information about British officer detailed to VMI, 1918.","Administrative records concerning the World War II era at VMI, includiing correspondence and memoranda.  Also files on returning veterans issues.  The G. I. Bill folder includes some information about returning Korean War veterans.","Includes:\n  Chronological file, 1940-1946; Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)- separate box;  Library of Congress - storage of material at VMI during war; Civil defense in Lexington (air raid drills, blackout drills); Selective Service System (draft); GI bill/veterans, including married civilian students; \nWar diplomas/certificates (Class of 1944)\nEnlisted Reserve Corps (ERC).","See Chronological File, June 17, 1940, for letter from George C. Marshall","Superintendent office file containing documents concerning Depression era federal and state programs which provided money for hiring employees and public works, student aid and other programs.  PWA- Public Works Administration; WPA- Works Progress Administration; FERA-Federal Emergency Relief Administration (student aid); NYA- National Youth Administration","Records of Superintendent Edward W. Nichols relating to the operation of the first Virginia Council of Defense during World War I. Nichols was Chairman of the first Council."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_a4d2bb589fd76179399bc5139eb0b318\"\u003eArchives stacks, Record Group 02, Superintendent\u003c/physloc\u003e"],"physloc_tesim":["Archives stacks, Record Group 02, Superintendent"],"names_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives","Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890","Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917","Nichols, E. W. (Edward West), 1858-1927","Cocke, William H. (William Horner), 1874-1938","Lejeune, John Archer, 1867-1942","Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963","Marshall, Richard J., 1895-1973","Milton, William H., Jr. (William Hammond), 1900-1984","Shell, George R. E., 1908-1996","Irby, Richard L. (Richard Logan), 1918-2002","Walker, Sam S., 1925-2015","Knapp, John W. (John Williams), 1932-","Bunting, Josiah, III, 1939-","Smith, Margaret V.","Smith, Francis L., Jr. (Francis Lee), 1845-1916","O'Shea, M. V. (Michael Vincent), 1883-1932","Barton, Robert T.","Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959"],"corpname_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"persname_ssim":["Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890","Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917","Nichols, E. W. (Edward West), 1858-1927","Cocke, William H. (William Horner), 1874-1938","Lejeune, John Archer, 1867-1942","Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963","Marshall, Richard J., 1895-1973","Milton, William H., Jr. (William Hammond), 1900-1984","Shell, George R. E., 1908-1996","Irby, Richard L. (Richard Logan), 1918-2002","Walker, Sam S., 1925-2015","Knapp, John W. (John Williams), 1932-","Bunting, Josiah, III, 1939-","Smith, Margaret V.","Smith, Francis L., Jr. (Francis Lee), 1845-1916","O'Shea, M. V. (Michael Vincent), 1883-1932","Barton, Robert T.","Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":20,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:10:09.980Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_39_c03"}}],"included":[{"type":"facet","id":"repository_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Repository","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Military Institute Archives","value":"Virginia Military Institute Archives","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Military+Institute+Archives\u0026view=compact"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/repository_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"facet","id":"collection_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Collection","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","value":"Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Alumni+and+VMI+certificates+and+citations+collection\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files","value":"Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Office+of+the+Superintendent+administrative+subject+files\u0026view=compact"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/collection_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"facet","id":"date_range_isim","attributes":{"label":"Date range","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"1966","value":"1966","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1966\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1967","value":"1967","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1967\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1968","value":"1968","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1968\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1969","value":"1969","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1969\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1970","value":"1970","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1970\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1971","value":"1971","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1971\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1972","value":"1972","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1972\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1973","value":"1973","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1973\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1974","value":"1974","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1974\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1975","value":"1975","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1975\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1976","value":"1976","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1976\u0026view=compact"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/date_range_isim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"facet","id":"access_subjects_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Subjects","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Certificates","value":"Certificates","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Certificates\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Historic buildings—Virginia—Lexington","value":"Historic buildings—Virginia—Lexington","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Historic+buildings%E2%80%94Virginia%E2%80%94Lexington\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Historic preservation","value":"Historic preservation","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Historic+preservation\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)","value":"National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)","hits":3},"links":{"remove":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Military Institute—Buildings, structures, etc.","value":"Virginia Military Institute—Buildings, structures, etc.","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Military+Institute%E2%80%94Buildings%2C+structures%2C+etc.\u0026view=compact"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/access_subjects_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"facet","id":"level_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Level","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"File","value":"File","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=File\u0026view=compact"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Item","value":"Item","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=Item\u0026view=compact"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/level_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"all_fields","attributes":{"label":"All Fields"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026search_field=all_fields\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"keyword","attributes":{"label":"Keyword"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026search_field=keyword\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"name","attributes":{"label":"Name"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026search_field=name\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"place","attributes":{"label":"Place"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026search_field=place\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"subject","attributes":{"label":"Subject"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026search_field=subject\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"title","attributes":{"label":"Title"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026search_field=title\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"container","attributes":{"label":"Container"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026search_field=container\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"identifier","attributes":{"label":"Identifier"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026search_field=identifier\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"sort","id":"score desc, title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"relevance"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026sort=score+desc%2C+title_sort+asc\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"date (ascending)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026sort=date_sort+asc\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"date (descending)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026sort=date_sort+desc\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"creator (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026sort=creator_sort+asc\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"creator (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026sort=creator_sort+desc\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"title (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026sort=title_sort+asc\u0026view=compact"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"title (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=National+Historic+Landmarks+Program+%28U.S.%29\u0026sort=title_sort+desc\u0026view=compact"}}]}