Cabell Brand Papers 1992-2006

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:

Cabell Brand (VMI Class of 1944) is a noted philanthropist and entrepreneur who is particularly interested in Civil Rights and poverty issues. He has been instrumental in funding projects which honor Jonathan Myrick Daniels, the 1961 VMI graduate and Civil Rights worker who was killed in Alabama in 1965. The papers contain correspondence, clippings, video and other media, and printed matter relating to Brand's interest in Daniels. The papers also include a file on the Cabell-Breckinridge Brass Band at VMI; certificates of recognition; and misc. other documents.

Acquisition information:

The papers were donated by Cabell Brand

Physical description:

5 cubic feet