Joseph D. Neikirk collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions

Terms of access:

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Preferred citation:

Joseph D. Neikirk collection, 1927-1986. MS 0308. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet
Creator:
Neikirk, Joseph D. (Joseph Dillard), 1911-1990
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Joseph D. Neikirk collection, 1927-1986. MS 0308. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the papers of Joseph D. Neikirk, including:

  • A cadet scrapbook
  • A cadet account book
  • General correspondence and correspondence with VMI alumni
  • Photographs
  • Military records
  • Resolutions and award certificates

Biographical / historical:

Joseph Dillard Neikirk was born in 1911 and he graduated from VMI in 1932. He served as Executive Vice President of the VMI Foundation from 1954 until his retirement in 1978. Neikirk died in 1990.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks and Oversized case 2