Patton Family papers

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:

Patton Family papers, 1855-1924. MS 0360. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 cubic feet approximately 40 items
Creator:
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1833-1864, Patton, George S., Jr. (George Smith), 1856-1927, and Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Patton Family papers, 1855-1924. MS 0360. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of documents (1855-1924) related to various members of the Patton Family. Primary subjects are the three individuals named George S. Patton (father, son, and grandson) all of whom attended VMI. The papers include:

  • Letters
  • Biographical information
  • Bank drafts
  • Commissions
  • Civil War manuscripts
  • A map used by General George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II
An inventory is available upon request.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks and oversized case 2