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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. 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These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Items on Loan"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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Other topics\n         include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in\n         1917, and General Stonewall Jackson."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":189,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:37:50.581Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003cchronlist\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eWilliam Couper Chronology.\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003clisthead\u003e\n          \u003chead01\u003eSignificant Events.\u003c/head01\u003e\n        \u003c/listhead\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1884\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eBorn November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1901\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1904\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eReceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906 - 1917\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eWorked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n            Institute Archives, Lexington, VA.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"prefercite_tesim":["William Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n            Institute Archives, Lexington, VA."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. 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Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003cchronlist\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eWilliam Couper Chronology.\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003clisthead\u003e\n          \u003chead01\u003eSignificant Events.\u003c/head01\u003e\n        \u003c/listhead\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1884\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eBorn November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1901\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1904\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eReceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906 - 1917\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eWorked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1945\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eClaudius Crozet\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1939\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eOne Hundred Years at\n               VMI\u003c/title\u003eand \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Register of Former\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946 -1948\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eVice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eA History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eRetired from his positions at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eDied February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics\n         include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in\n         1917, and General Stonewall Jackson.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"collection_ssim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS 0053"],"unitid_tesim":["MS 0053"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"access_terms_ssm":["There are no restrictions."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The bulk of the collection was donated by John Lee\n            Couper in 1964."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["The papers are\n         filed in 36 manuscript boxes (13 cubic feet)and also contain\n         oversized material located in map cases."],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe papers are organized into 12 series. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n            Institute Archives, Lexington, VA.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"prefercite_tesim":["William Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n            Institute Archives, Lexington, VA."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. 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Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003cp\u003eThe papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e\n    "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content Information"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Items on Loan"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics\n         include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in\n         1917, and General Stonewall Jackson.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics\n         include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in\n         1917, and General Stonewall Jackson."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":189,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:37:50.581Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003cchronlist\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eWilliam Couper Chronology.\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003clisthead\u003e\n          \u003chead01\u003eSignificant Events.\u003c/head01\u003e\n        \u003c/listhead\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1884\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eBorn November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1901\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1904\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eReceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906 - 1917\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eWorked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1945\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eClaudius Crozet\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1939\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eOne Hundred Years at\n               VMI\u003c/title\u003eand \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Register of Former\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946 -1948\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eVice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eA History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eRetired from his positions at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eDied February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics\n         include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in\n         1917, and General Stonewall Jackson.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"collection_ssim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS 0053"],"unitid_tesim":["MS 0053"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"access_terms_ssm":["There are no restrictions."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The bulk of the collection was donated by John Lee\n            Couper in 1964."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["The papers are\n         filed in 36 manuscript boxes (13 cubic feet)and also contain\n         oversized material located in map cases."],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe papers are organized into 12 series. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e4. Genealogy \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e8. Correspondence. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e10. Maps. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e11. Photograph Albums. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e12. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e\n    "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Organization"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are organized into 12 series. \n         1. Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material."],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n            Institute Archives, Lexington, VA.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"prefercite_tesim":["William Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n            Institute Archives, Lexington, VA."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003cp\u003eThe Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials at VMI","Related Manuscript Collections in other\n            Repositories"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. 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These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Items on Loan"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003cchronlist\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eWilliam Couper Chronology.\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003clisthead\u003e\n          \u003chead01\u003eSignificant Events.\u003c/head01\u003e\n        \u003c/listhead\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1884\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eBorn November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1901\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1904\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eReceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906 - 1917\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eWorked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1945\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eClaudius Crozet\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1939\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eOne Hundred Years at\n               VMI\u003c/title\u003eand \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Register of Former\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946 -1948\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eVice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eA History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eRetired from his positions at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eDied February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. 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Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. 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Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. 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These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Items on Loan"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics\n         include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in\n         1917, and General Stonewall Jackson.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics\n         include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in\n         1917, and General Stonewall Jackson."],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":189,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:37:50.581Z","bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003cchronlist\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eWilliam Couper Chronology.\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003clisthead\u003e\n          \u003chead01\u003eSignificant Events.\u003c/head01\u003e\n        \u003c/listhead\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1884\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eBorn November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1901\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1904\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eReceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906 - 1917\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eWorked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1945\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1936\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eClaudius Crozet\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1939\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eOne Hundred Years at\n               VMI\u003c/title\u003eand \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Register of Former\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1946 -1948\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eVice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1952\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eA History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1954\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eRetired from his positions at VMI.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1964\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eDied February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. 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His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n            Institute Archives, Lexington, VA.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"prefercite_tesim":["William Couper Papers, MS 0053, Virginia Military\n            Institute Archives, Lexington, VA."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. 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These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n      ","\u003cchronlist\u003e\n        \u003chead\u003eWilliam Couper Chronology.\u003c/head\u003e\n        \u003clisthead\u003e\n          \u003chead01\u003eSignificant Events.\u003c/head01\u003e\n        \u003c/listhead\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1884\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eBorn November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1901\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1904\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eGraduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eReceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1906 - 1917\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eWorked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1912\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1917 June\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCommissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1918 March\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePromoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eCompleted Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1920 - 1921\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAssistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1921 - 1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eEmployed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1924\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1925\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1931 - 1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eSecretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1933\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePublished \n               \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe VMI New Market\n               Cadets\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003eAppointed VMI Historiographer.\u003c/event\u003e\n        \u003c/chronitem\u003e\n        \u003cchronitem\u003e\n          \u003cdate era=\"ce\" calendar=\"gregorian\"\u003e1934 - 1935\u003c/date\u003e\n          \u003cevent\u003ePresident of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. 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Books and Articles by William Couper-- Research,\n         drafts, related materials. \n         2. Stonewall Jackson Research Materials. \n         3. Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) History. \n         4. Genealogy \n         5. Gen. William Harvie Richardson Subject File. \n         6. VMI Class of 1904. \n         7. Fort Jackson, South Carolina, construction. \n         8. Correspondence. \n         9. Speeches and Addresses. \n         10. Maps. \n         11. Photograph Albums. \n         12. Printed Material.","William Couper spent the majority of his professional life devoted to\n         the Virginia Military Institute and to the study of VMI,\n         Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His\n         terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer\n         encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to\n         that period he served in many other official and unofficial\n         capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional\n         history, and on the life and times of General Stonewall\n         Jackson. At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. Buried Norfolk, Virginia.","Researchers should note that, because Couper served in\n            several different positions at VMI, many of his\n            professional papers are located in various record groups in\n            the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business\n            Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative\n            subject files (e.g. Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia)\n            holds additional William Couper and Couper Family\n            papers.","The William Couper Papers document a portion of the life\n         and career of a man notable for his research and publications\n         about the history of the Virginia Military Institute; the\n         Lexington, Rockbridge County and Shenandoah Valley (Virginia)\n         areas; Virginia history and genealogy; Civil War General\n         Stonewall Jackson; and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         material related to Couper's major historical research\n         projects (many of which were published). These include \n         One Hundred Years at VMI, a\n         four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's\n         founding in 1839 through 1939; \n         The VMI New Market Cadets,\n         containing biographical information about the VMI students and\n         staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864; \n         Claudius Crozet,a biography of\n         the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer; \n         History of the Shenandoah\n         Valley; and \"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" a\n         chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings,\n         transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps.","Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and\n         Rockbridge County (VA) is evident in the substantial amount of\n         local history research material found in his papers. Included\n         are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as\n         extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the\n         history of many local properties and the Lexington\n         cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\n         construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Couper's\n         speeches and addresses; maps; scrapbooks; photograph albums;\n         and miscellaneous correspondence.","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson (SC) Museum,\n            selected Couper papers relating to the construction of Fort\n            Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","There are no restrictions.","The papers consist largely of\n         manuscripts (drafts, galleys, proofs), notes, and other\n         research material relating to Couper's interest in the history\n         of Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia), the Virginia\n         Military Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley. Other topics\n         include the construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina in\n         1917, and General Stonewall Jackson.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"collection_ssim":["William Couper Papers, 1901-1964"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS 0053"],"unitid_tesim":["MS 0053"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"access_terms_ssm":["There are no restrictions."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The bulk of the collection was donated by John Lee\n            Couper in 1964."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["The papers are\n         filed in 36 manuscript boxes (13 cubic feet)and also contain\n         oversized material located in map cases."],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n      "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe papers are organized into 12 series. \n         \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e1. 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At VMI, in addition to his official duties, he was\n         responsible for the initial organization and preservation of\n         the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's\n         unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical\n         materials.","William Couper Chronology.\n        \n          Significant Events.\n        \n        \n          1884\n          Born November 16 at \"Oakland\" in Norfolk,\n               Virginia.\n        \n        \n          1901\n          Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered\n               the Third Class at the Virginia Military\n               Institute.\n        \n        \n          1904\n          Graduated from VMI with distinction (Engineering\n               course).\n        \n        \n          1906\n          Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil\n               Engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts\n               Institute of Technology.\n        \n        \n          1906 - 1917\n          Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York\n               City on construction, operating and harbor work; he\n               played a major role in the construction of the railroad\n               tunnels and terminals for NYC.\n        \n        \n          1912\n          Published \"History of the Engineering,\n               Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad\n               New York Tunnels and Terminals. \"\n        \n        \n          1917 June\n          Commissioned Major in the United States Army\n               Quartermaster Corps and assigned as Construction Officer\n               at Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.\n        \n        \n          1918 March\n          Promoted to Lt. Col., in charge of the building\n               of the camp that became Fort Jackson.\n        \n        \n          1920\n          Completed Army service in March; prepared on\n               request a plan of development for the future of VMI,\n               which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in\n               June.\n        \n        \n          1920 - 1921\n          Assistant General Manager of the Associated\n               General Contractors of America\n        \n        \n          1921 - 1924\n          Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the\n               Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to\n               develop sulphur properties in Brazoria Co.,\n               Texas.\n        \n        \n          1924\n          Appointed Business Executive in charge of the\n               business activities at the Veterans's Bureau Station at\n               Perry Point, Maryland, where a supply depot, hospital\n               for neuropsychiatric patients, rehabilitation schools\n               and automobile reconditioning shops were\n               operated.\n        \n        \n          1925\n          Appointed Business Executive at the Virginia\n               Military Institute.\n        \n        \n          1931 - 1933\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni\n               Association.\n        \n        \n          1933\n          Published \n               The VMI New Market\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1934\n          Appointed VMI Historiographer.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1935\n          President of the Association of Military Colleges\n               and Universities in the U. S.\n        \n        \n          1934 - 1945\n          Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern\n               Conference (Athletics)\n        \n        \n          1936\n          Published \n               Claudius Crozet\n        \n        \n          1939\n          Published \n               One Hundred Years at\n               VMIand \n               The Register of Former\n               Cadets\n        \n        \n          1946 -1948\n          Vice President and President of the Southern\n               Conference.\n        \n        \n          1952\n          Published \n               A History of the Shenandoah\n               Valley\n        \n        \n          1954\n          Retired from his positions at VMI.\n        \n        \n          1964\n          Died February 15 at his home in Lexington,\n               Virginia. 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