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Alexander Jackson Davis architectural drawings 27 items

Davis, Alexander J. (Alexander Jackson), 1803-1892

This collection consists of 27 architectural drawings by Alexander Jackson Davis executed for VMI between 1859 and 1870. Included are designs for barracks, the Superintendent's residence, and faculty residences. The bulk of the drawings are ink and wash plans.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives

Historic American Buildings Survey, Lexington, Virginia 1 Linear Feet approximately 200 items in one manuscript box; some items filed in oversized case

Historic American Buildings Survey

This collection consists of plans, photographs and descriptive text documenting selected Lexington and Rockbridge County (Virginia) buildings that were included in the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS). The Survey was conducted under the auspices of the National Park Service and the original records are located in the Library of Congress.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives

Mary Wilson Irwin sketchbooks 2 items

Irwin, Mary Wilson

This collection consists of two sketchbooks (dated 1897 and 1914) that contain pencil drawings by Mary Wilson Irwin. No information about the artist is available. Subjects of these drawings include VMI, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia scenes, and children. Some drawings bear the inscription "MWI" and/or short descriptions.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives

National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places 1 Folder Box SF004, Folder National Historic Landmark

Correspondence and other documents relating to the designation of Barracks as a National Historic Landmark in 1966; and the VMI Post as a National Historic Landmark / National Historic District in 1974. The VMI post is on the National Register of Historic Places.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives
  2. Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files

Thomas W. Keitt drawing 1 items

Keitt, Thomas W. (Thomas Wadlington), 1859-1917

This collection consists of one watercolor drawing of the Washington Arch facade of barracks by Cadet Thomas W. Keitt, dated May 15, 1876. Details include the clock and the Virginia and United States flags flying from towers.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives

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