William G. McClure, Jr. 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:

William G. McClure, Jr. papers, 1941-1958. MS 0415. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet approximately 50 items
Creator:
McClure, William G., Jr. (William Granville), ?-2008
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

William G. McClure, Jr. papers, 1941-1958. MS 0415. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of papers (approximately 50 items) that document the United States Marine Corps career of William G. McClure, Jr., VMI Class of 1943. The bulk of this collection is concerned with his active duty service during World War II, when he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific and was awarded the Purple Heart. Other items include:

  • Papers relating to his postwar service as a reserve officer
  • Photographs, including one photograph of the Class of 1943 Ring Figure Dance (November 1941)
  • Biographical and genealogical information

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks