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Shepherd, Jr., along with copies of related documents.","\"Volume I\" (written circa 1964) of the autobiography provides a detailed narrative beginning with Shepherd's early life, VMI cadetship, entrance into the United States Marine Corps and early training, a thorough account of his combat service in France during World War I, and activities in the immediate post-War period through 1920. The emphasis is on a detailed account of his World War I service. This narrative is accompanied by related documents, including the typescript of a diary kept during the early part of World War I (August 1917-March 1918), letters written home during the War, and other documents.","\"Volume II\" relates to the post-World War I era (1921 and foward). 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He is buried in Norfolk, Virginia.","William Couper (1884-1964) spent the majority of his professional life devoted to VMI and to the study of VMI, Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to that period, he served in many other official and unofficial capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional history, and on the life and times of Stonewall Jackson. In addition to his official duties at VMI, he was responsible for the initial organization and preservation of the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical materials.","General William Harvie Richardson (1795-1876) had a long and close association with VMI. He served as the Adjutant General of Virginia and on the VMI Board of Visitors from 1841 to 1876.","Couper graduated from VMI in 1904, and maintained contact with his classmates throughout his life.","Fort Jackson (South Carolina) was constructed in 1917 to meet United States Army training needs during World War I. William Couper served as Construction Quartermaster.","The T. S. White farm was purchased by VMI in 1920 and used for cavalry and other military training exercises.","Researchers should note that, because William Couper served in\nseveral different positions at VMI, many of his professional papers are located in various record groups in the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative subject files (e.g., Southern Conference).","The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia) holds additional William Couper and Couper family papers.","The William Couper papers document a portion of the life and career of Couper, a man notable for his research and publications about the history of VMI, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia history and genealogy, Stonewall Jackson, and Claudius Crozet.","A significant portion of the papers consist of publication\nmanuscripts, notes, and other material related to Couper's major historical research projects (many of which were published). These include the following:\n\n\"One Hundred Years at VMI,\" a four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's founding in 1839 through 1939\n\"The VMI New Market Cadets,\" which contains biographical information about the VMI cadets and staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864\n\"Claudius Crozet,\" a biography of the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer\n\"A History of the Shenandoah Valley,\" Virginia\n\"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" which contains chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings, transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps\n\nCouper's passion for the history of Lexington and Rockbridge County is evident in the substantial amount of local history research material found in his papers. Included are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the history of many local properties and the Lexington cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\nconstruction of Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Couper's\nspeeches and addresses, maps, scrapbooks, photograph albums, and correspondence.","Materials relating to the research and publication of William Couper's four volume history of VMI, published in 1939. Related items are located in oversized.","Notes, correspondence, and financial records related to the publication of William Couper's book about the VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market, Virginia in May 1864. This book was published in 1933.","Notes by Joseph Reid Anderson, Jr., Torbett, and Echols, that regard General John C. Breckinridge and General Franz Sigel.","Paperback copy of the final publication \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","An account book, bank books, and balance sheets related to the publication of the \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","Typescript draft of the New Market anniversary address delivered by William Couper in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall.","Correspondence regarding publication of the pamphlet and \nprinted copies with corrections by William Couper.","Regards the reburial of New Market cadets and their grave markers.","Galley proofs, manuscript, and notes.","Materials related to the manuscript and\n                     publication, including notes, correspondence, and\n                     newspaper clippings.","Unpublished research material concerning the life of Thomas J. Jackson (General Stonewall Jackson).","Detailed notes regarding Stonwall Jackson's life, proceeding chronologically from birth to death.","Map by William Couper titled \"Movements of Gen. T. J. Stonewall Jackson, 1861-1863.\"","This series, including notes, clippings, and other material, covers a wide range of local history topics.\nRelated material is located separately in oversized (map cases).","Research material concerning local properties, including notes on plats, deeds, lots, and property owners.","Notes on large plats in Rockbridge, Augusta, and Botetourt Counties, Virginia.","Notes concerning lots, deeds, grants, early lots and annexations, and maps.","Notes concerning property owners.","The transcriptions of correspondence in this series are of letters found in the official correspondence of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. The original letters are located in the VMI Archives, Records of the Superintendent.","The photograph includes the following individuals:\n\nRobert B. Allport\nSamuel K. Funkhouser\nAlfred P. Upshur\nThomas C. Gordon\nWilliam Couper\nPaul R. Camp\nJames S. Easley\nEllis C. 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Marr, and Willoughby Beach.","Includes drawings and sports photographs.","Topics include the following:\n\nRichmond Hill, New York (1910)\nNorfolk, Virginia (1910)\nWashington, D.C. (1910 and 1912)\nWilloughby Beach, Virginia (1910 and 1911)\nCorps at Jamestown Exposition (1907)\nVMI (1910)\nInternational Aviation Meet, Belmont Park, Long Island, New York (October 1910)\nVMI football team (November 1902)\nFamily pictures\nPA RR, NY Tunnel\nBear's Den, Virginia (1912)\nTrip through West (1911)","In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson Museum, South Carolina, selected papers relating to the construction of Fort Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. 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Included are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the history of many local properties and the Lexington cemetery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe papers also include material concerning the\nconstruction of Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Couper's\nspeeches and addresses, maps, scrapbooks, photograph albums, and correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eMaterials relating to the research and publication of William Couper's four volume history of VMI, published in 1939. Related items are located in oversized.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes, correspondence, and financial records related to the publication of William Couper's book about the VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market, Virginia in May 1864. This book was published in 1933.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes by Joseph Reid Anderson, Jr., Torbett, and Echols, that regard General John C. 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Jackson (General Stonewall Jackson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed notes regarding Stonwall Jackson's life, proceeding chronologically from birth to death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap by William Couper titled \"Movements of Gen. T. J. 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Some additional maps are filed separately in oversized (map case).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCity limits drawn in for 1778, 1847, 1850, and 1877.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn by J. A. Champe, Jr. in 1912 and reprinted in 1952.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy D. E. Brady with notations by William Couper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy D. E. Brady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyed September 2, 1819.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold to Sally C. P. Miller. Survey by Jas. C. C. Moore in 1853.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsaac Campbell to George Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Moore to John Hoffman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman to James McDowell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. S. Tutwiler lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Campbell Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey made by James C. C. 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These include the following:\n\n\"One Hundred Years at VMI,\" a four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's founding in 1839 through 1939\n\"The VMI New Market Cadets,\" which contains biographical information about the VMI cadets and staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864\n\"Claudius Crozet,\" a biography of the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer\n\"A History of the Shenandoah Valley,\" Virginia\n\"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day,\" which contains chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings, transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps\n\nCouper's passion for the history of Lexington and Rockbridge County is evident in the substantial amount of local history research material found in his papers. Included are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the history of many local properties and the Lexington cemetery.","The papers also include material concerning the\nconstruction of Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Couper's\nspeeches and addresses, maps, scrapbooks, photograph albums, and correspondence.","Materials relating to the research and publication of William Couper's four volume history of VMI, published in 1939. Related items are located in oversized.","Notes, correspondence, and financial records related to the publication of William Couper's book about the VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market, Virginia in May 1864. This book was published in 1933.","Notes by Joseph Reid Anderson, Jr., Torbett, and Echols, that regard General John C. Breckinridge and General Franz Sigel.","Paperback copy of the final publication \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","An account book, bank books, and balance sheets related to the publication of the \"The VMI New Market Cadets.\"","Typescript draft of the New Market anniversary address delivered by William Couper in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall.","Correspondence regarding publication of the pamphlet and \nprinted copies with corrections by William Couper.","Regards the reburial of New Market cadets and their grave markers.","Galley proofs, manuscript, and notes.","Materials related to the manuscript and\n                     publication, including notes, correspondence, and\n                     newspaper clippings.","Unpublished research material concerning the life of Thomas J. Jackson (General Stonewall Jackson).","Detailed notes regarding Stonwall Jackson's life, proceeding chronologically from birth to death.","Map by William Couper titled \"Movements of Gen. T. J. Stonewall Jackson, 1861-1863.\"","This series, including notes, clippings, and other material, covers a wide range of local history topics.\nRelated material is located separately in oversized (map cases).","Research material concerning local properties, including notes on plats, deeds, lots, and property owners.","Notes on large plats in Rockbridge, Augusta, and Botetourt Counties, Virginia.","Notes concerning lots, deeds, grants, early lots and annexations, and maps.","Notes concerning property owners.","The transcriptions of correspondence in this series are of letters found in the official correspondence of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. The original letters are located in the VMI Archives, Records of the Superintendent.","The photograph includes the following individuals:\n\nRobert B. Allport\nSamuel K. Funkhouser\nAlfred P. Upshur\nThomas C. Gordon\nWilliam Couper\nPaul R. Camp\nJames S. Easley\nEllis C. Caldwell","Letters from Henry Peck Fry (VMI Class of 1901), who was a newspaperman and writer.","Typescript list of speeches compiled by William Couper.","Topics include the following:\n\nVMI history\nStonewall Jackson\nClaudius Crozet\nBattle of New Market\nRockbridge County, Virginia maps\nEarly Rockbridge County history\nLocal history topics","Many of the items in this series were hand drawn by William Couper and are annotated, and/or are accompanied by related correspondence and notes. Some additional maps are filed separately in oversized (map case).","City limits drawn in for 1778, 1847, 1850, and 1877.","Drawn by J. A. Champe, Jr. in 1912 and reprinted in 1952.","By D. E. Brady with notations by William Couper.","By D. E. Brady.","Surveyed September 2, 1819.","Sold to Sally C. P. Miller. Survey by Jas. C. C. Moore in 1853.","Isaac Campbell to George Brown.","William Moore to John Hoffman.","Elizabeth Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman to James McDowell.","E. S. Tutwiler lots.","The Campbell Farm.","Survey made by James C. C. Moore in 1845.","Twenty-seven lots on plat.","Division of Campbell Land, east area between South Main-Taylor-Houston Streets. Map created by D. E. Brady.","W. A. Rhoads Development on Taylor Street.","Sketch done from insurance maps.","Created by the United States Geological Survey and reproduced in 1923.","Lapsleys to Zachariah Johnson.","William Graham to Andrew Reid.","Borden to Craighead to John Bowyer.","Telford (Tedford)","Joseph Walker to William Graham.","L. D. Hamric and Carolyn E. to T. B. Martin.","Ruff Estate, will book 20-280","C. W. Barger Estate. Attached EE-228.","Surveyed for T. B. Martin in 1921.","Dower of Elizabeth Moore.","Survey by D. E. Brady in 1953.","Compiled by D. E. Brady.","Survey and drawn under the direction of John Wood in 1821.","Topics include the Campbell family and home, VMI and Lexington, Colonel and Mrs. Robert A. 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