J. Claiborn Byrd Papers 1942-1945

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

Email: archives@vmi.edu

Phone: (540) 464-7516

Phone: (540) 464-7566

Fax: (540) 464-7089

Web: www.vmi.edu/archives

Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the World War II papers of Lt. Col. J. Claiborn Byrd, who served with the 100th Infantry Division. The papers consist primarily of stateside training materials dating from his attendance at the Infantry School (Ft. Benning, GA, 1942) and the Command & General Staff College course (1943). A few miscellaneous documents date from the 100th Division's service in the European Theater.

Biographical / historical:

J. Claiborn Byrd (1908-2000) was a businessman from Durham, North Carolina. During World War II he was an officer in the 100th Infantry Division.

Acquisition information:

Gift of Kenneth A. Byrd, 2003

Physical description:

The collection is approximately 1.5 cf in size.