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VMI Civil War admissions circular

1 items

The printed portion of the document outlines the proposed training regimen and lists estimated monthly expenses. This particular document was mailed to Christopher Damron, a lawyer in Allegheny County, Virginia, who had inquired about enrolling his sons (they did not enroll). A handwritten note from VMI's treasurer William S. Polk to Damron appears at the bottom of the document.

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Admissions circular

The printed portion of the document outlines the proposed training regimen and lists estimated monthly expenses. This particular document was mailed to Christopher Damron, a lawyer in Allegheny County, Virginia, who had inquired about enrolling his sons (they did not enroll). A handwritten note from VMI's treasurer William S. Polk to Damron appears at the bottom of the document.

VMI Civil War admissions circular 1 items

The printed portion of the document outlines the proposed training regimen and lists estimated monthly expenses. This particular document was mailed to Christopher Damron, a lawyer in Allegheny County, Virginia, who had inquired about enrolling his sons (they did not enroll). A handwritten note from VMI's treasurer William S. Polk to Damron appears at the bottom of the document.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Brochures, circulars, and flyers

1 boxes

A collection of miscellaneous VMI circulars, flyers, brochures and other printed material. This material dates from the 1840's through the current period and includes information circulated to cadets, faculty and staff, and the public. The items are miscellanous in nature. Included are both chronological and topical files.

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Brochures, circulars, and flyers 1 boxes

Virginia Military Institute. Office of Communications and Marketing

A collection of miscellaneous VMI circulars, flyers, brochures and other printed material. This material dates from the 1840's through the current period and includes information circulated to cadets, faculty and staff, and the public. The items are miscellanous in nature. Included are both chronological and topical files.

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John J. Clarke Civil War papers

12 items

The John J. Clarke Civil War papers consist of documents, including commissions, military orders, correspondence, and dispatches that relate to activities in and around Charleston, South Carolina during the period of 1864 to 1865. One letter (dated February 4, 1865) to Colonel Clarke from Headquarters discusses proposed training of African-American troops in the Confederate States of America Corps of Engineers.

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Circular

Written from from Headquarters, Charleston, South Carolina (Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida). This document is a confidential detailed directive regarding the withdrawal of troops and materials from Charleston, harbor forts, and on the defensive lines.

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Randolph T. Pendleton papers

0.25 cubic feet

This collection consists of photographs and documents relating to General Randolph Tucker Pendleton's military service in World War I and World War II. The World War I items include:

  • A German propanda flyer titled "The German People Offer Peace" (1918), which was dropped from airplannes over France shortly before the Armistice.
  • A circular letter (April 1918) from King George V thanking United States soldiers.
  • General Order (GO) 28-A (February 28, 1919) from General John J. Pershing to American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) soldiers thanking them for their service.
World War II era items include photographs.

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Randolph T. Pendleton papers 0.25 cubic feet

Pendleton, Randolph T. (Randolph Tucker), 1889-1973

This collection consists of photographs and documents relating to General Randolph Tucker Pendleton's military service in World War I and World War II. The World War I items include:

  • A German propanda flyer titled "The German People Offer Peace" (1918), which was dropped from airplannes over France shortly before the Armistice.
  • A circular letter (April 1918) from King George V thanking United States soldiers.
  • General Order (GO) 28-A (February 28, 1919) from General John J. Pershing to American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) soldiers thanking them for their service.
World War II era items include photographs.

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Jennings C. Wise papers

3.5 cubic feet 7 manuscript boxes and oversized material

The Jennings C. Wise papers consist primarily of Jennings C. Wise's incoming and outgoing correspondence from the period 1910 to 1960. Included are letters dating from his years as Professor and Commandant of Cadets at VMI, from his practice of law, and from his retirement period in which he devoted himself primarily to writing. Wise was passionately interested in the history and future development of VMI and much of the correspondence reflects his ongoing involvement with the school. He often held controversial views and frequently expressed his dismay at what he perceived to be a lessening of military discipline at VMI. Other items in the papers include:

  • Memoranda
  • Editorials and articles written by Wise
  • Circulars
  • Notebooks
  • Printed material
  • A photograph album (1913-1914) documenting the retirement of the VMI Cadet Battery and the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of New Market, Virginia

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Jennings C. Wise papers 3.5 cubic feet 7 manuscript boxes and oversized material

Wise, Jennings C. (Jennings Cropper), 1881-1968

The Jennings C. Wise papers consist primarily of Jennings C. Wise's incoming and outgoing correspondence from the period 1910 to 1960. Included are letters dating from his years as Professor and Commandant of Cadets at VMI, from his practice of law, and from his retirement period in which he devoted himself primarily to writing. Wise was passionately interested in the history and future development of VMI and much of the correspondence reflects his ongoing involvement with the school. He often held controversial views and frequently expressed his dismay at what he perceived to be a lessening of military discipline at VMI. Other items in the papers include:

  • Memoranda
  • Editorials and articles written by Wise
  • Circulars
  • Notebooks
  • Printed material
  • A photograph album (1913-1914) documenting the retirement of the VMI Cadet Battery and the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of New Market, Virginia

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Office of the Superintendent newsletters and circulars

0.5 cubic feet

Newsletters, circulars and other mass mailings created by the Office of the Superintendent. These include the annual newsletter to parents. These mailings began with General Nichols and the frequency/subject varies among administrations.

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Office of the Superintendent newsletters and circulars 0.5 cubic feet

Milton, William H., Jr. (William Hammond), 1900-1984

Newsletters, circulars and other mass mailings created by the Office of the Superintendent. These include the annual newsletter to parents. These mailings began with General Nichols and the frequency/subject varies among administrations.

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Soldiers' memorabilia and military service related manuscripts

0.5 Linear Feet

This collection consists of documents and printed material dating from World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf War. Most items were donated by VMI alumni and they represent the types of items retained by returning soldiers.

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Thomas E. Snyder 2 items

This folder consists of two items, including a Military Identification Card (1942) and a printed circular from General Dwight D. Eisenhower distributed to soldiers prior to D-Day, 1944.

  1. World War II
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Thomas Jefferson letter

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. papers

6 cubic feet

The Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. papers consist primarily of the following:

  • Unpublished memoirs and accompanying documents
  • Photograph albums and scrapbooks dating from Shepherd's years as a VMI cadet, as Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, and from his service as President of the Inter-American Defense Board
  • An interview with Shepherd conducted by the archivist of the MacArthur Library regarding Shepherd's role during the Korean War, assault at Inchon
  • Correspondence
  • Clippings
  • Certificates and resolutions
  • Printed material
The unpublished memoirs include detailed information about Shepherd's early Marine Corps career and his participation in World War I. They include copies of his World War I diary and personal correspondence.

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World War II subject file

Notes concerning origin of Japanese sword of surrender, a circular, Japanese propaganda, and a citation for distinguished service medal.

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