Commandant of Cadets Historical Records, 1839/1950
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Preston Library411 Letcher AvenueVirginia Military InstituteLexington, VA 24450
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Jeffrey S. KozakEmail: archives@vmi.eduPhone: (540) 464-7516Web: www.vmi.edu/archives
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 18 cubic feet
- Creator:
- Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917, Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959, and Virginia Military Institute. Office of the Commandant
- Language:
- English .
Background
- Scope and content:
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Bound and unbound historical records documenting the operation of the Commandant's office and of the Corps of Cadets. The earliest examples date from 1839, the first year of the Institute. Items include: guard records, morning reports, demerit books, inspection books, permit books, muster rolls, record of events, penalty tour and confinement records, Commandant orders and memoranda, World War I Training Camp (1917-1918), ordnance stores (1858, 1861), George C. Marshall signed amnesty document, Scott Shipp correspondence
- Biographical / historical:
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The Commandant of Cadets is the senior VMI administrator in charge of military life at the Institute. The Commandant oversees Barracks life, military training, physical training, Corps discipline, and other related areas. This position has existed since the opening of the Institute in 1839.
- Physical location:
- Archives stacks, Record Group 10, Commandant