Search

Start Over Date range 1863 Subjects Military commissions
Virginia Military Institute Archives

Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection

0.5 cubic feet

This colllection consists of certificates, citations, commissions, and similar documentation associated with VMI alumni, faculty, staff, or VMI as a whole. The collection does not include VMI diplomas or literary society certificates, which are filed separately.

1 result

Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection 0.5 cubic feet

Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918

This colllection consists of certificates, citations, commissions, and similar documentation associated with VMI alumni, faculty, staff, or VMI as a whole. The collection does not include VMI diplomas or literary society certificates, which are filed separately.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Goodwyn Family papers

0.25 Linear Feet approximately 50 items

This collection consists of the papers of the Philo H. Goodwyn family of New Orleans, Louisiana. The bulk of this collection includes letters (dated 1840-1858) written by Philo H. Goodwyn to his fiance and later wife, Martha S. McGavock. Other items of correspondence include two letters from Almira McGavock to her daughter Martha, and one letter from McGavock R. Goodwyn (VMI Class of 1863) to his father, Philo.

1 result

Goodwyn Family papers 0.25 Linear Feet approximately 50 items

Goodwyn, McGavock R., 1841-1875

This collection consists of the papers of the Philo H. Goodwyn family of New Orleans, Louisiana. The bulk of this collection includes letters (dated 1840-1858) written by Philo H. Goodwyn to his fiance and later wife, Martha S. McGavock. Other items of correspondence include two letters from Almira McGavock to her daughter Martha, and one letter from McGavock R. Goodwyn (VMI Class of 1863) to his father, Philo.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

James J. Phillips collection

5 items

This collection (five items) consists of items related to James J. Phillips, including:

  • VMI Diploma (1853)
  • VMI Society of Cadets certificate (1853)
  • A drawing of VMI Barracks (circa 1852-1853)
  • Confederate Army Commission (1863)
  • Certificate, Pickett Buchanan Camp, Confederate Veterans (1890)

1 result

James J. Phillips collection 5 items

Phillips, James J. (James Jasper), 1832-1908

This collection (five items) consists of items related to James J. Phillips, including:

  • VMI Diploma (1853)
  • VMI Society of Cadets certificate (1853)
  • A drawing of VMI Barracks (circa 1852-1853)
  • Confederate Army Commission (1863)
  • Certificate, Pickett Buchanan Camp, Confederate Veterans (1890)

Virginia Military Institute Archives

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.

1 result

John J. Clarke Civil War papers 12 items

Clarke, John J., ?-1889?

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.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Patton Family papers

0.25 cubic feet approximately 40 items

This collection consists of documents (1855-1924) related to various members of the Patton Family. Primary subjects are the three individuals named George S. Patton (father, son, and grandson) all of whom attended VMI. The papers include:

  • Letters
  • Biographical information
  • Bank drafts
  • Commissions
  • Civil War manuscripts
  • A map used by General George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II
An inventory is available upon request.

1 result

Patton Family papers 0.25 cubic feet approximately 40 items

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1833-1864

This collection consists of documents (1855-1924) related to various members of the Patton Family. Primary subjects are the three individuals named George S. Patton (father, son, and grandson) all of whom attended VMI. The papers include:

  • Letters
  • Biographical information
  • Bank drafts
  • Commissions
  • Civil War manuscripts
  • A map used by General George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II
An inventory is available upon request.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Samuel S. Brooke papers

11 items

The Samuel S. Brooke papers consist of the personal papers (11 items) Brooke. The papers include five letters (dated 1862-1864) to and from family members that are largely concerned with personal family matters, but include some references to the Civil War and civilian life in Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia. Other topics include the 47th Virginia Infantry Regiment, including comments about camp life.

1 result

Samuel S. Brooke papers 11 items

Brooke, Samuel S. (Samuel Selden), 1841-1918

The Samuel S. Brooke papers consist of the personal papers (11 items) Brooke. The papers include five letters (dated 1862-1864) to and from family members that are largely concerned with personal family matters, but include some references to the Civil War and civilian life in Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia. Other topics include the 47th Virginia Infantry Regiment, including comments about camp life.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Thomas W. White commission document

1 items

This collection consists of one commission document (dated June 27, 1863) that appoints Thomas W. White a second lieutenant with the Abingdon Virginia Militia. The document is signed by Governor John Letcher.

1 result

Thomas W. White commission document 1 items

Letcher, John, 1813-1884

This collection consists of one commission document (dated June 27, 1863) that appoints Thomas W. White a second lieutenant with the Abingdon Virginia Militia. The document is signed by Governor John Letcher.

Content Warning

ARVAS is an aggregator of archival resources. ARVAS does not have control of the descriptive language used in our members’ finding aids.

Finding aids may contain historical terms and phrases, reflecting the shared attitudes and values of the community from which they were collected, but are offensive to modern readers. These include demeaning and dehumanizing references to race, ethnicity, and nationality; enslaved or free status; physical or mental ability; religion; sex; and sexual orientation and gender identity.

Many institutions and organizations are in the process of reviewing and revising their descriptive language, with the intent to describe materials in more humanizing, inclusive, and harm-reductive ways. As members revise their descriptive language, their changes will eventually be reflected in their ARVAS finding aids.