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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Cadet Life, Organizations, and Activities, 1845

25 cubic feet

This record group comprises material relating to cadet social life anc customs, cadet recreational organizations and clubs, misc. cadet life memorabilia and printed material.

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Class Rings, Ring Ceremony and Ring Figure, 1927 3 cubic feet

This series consists of a chronological file that includes invitations and other printed material relating to the ring presentation ceremony and Ring Figure dance; ring design drawings; and history of ring figure.

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Office of Communications and Marketing audio and video collections

ongoing items
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Video Collections, 1930/1980

40 c.f. cubic feet

A collection of videos (some amateur, some professional) documenting special events such as matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, speeches, and other topics relating to VMI activities and cadet life. The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.

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Henry M. Stewart, Jr. papers, 1929/1931

1 Linear Feet

This collection consists of the personal papers (1929-1935) of Henry M. Stewart, Jr., VMI Class of 1935. The collection includes memorabilia from Stewart's high school years at the Staunton Military Academy (Virginia) and his cadetship at VMI. The VMI material includes a scrapbook, dance and athletic programs, drawings, photographs, information about the Class of 1935 ring design, and other mementos.

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Henry M. Stewart, Jr. papers, 1929/1931 1 Linear Feet

Stewart, Henry M. (Henry Montgomery), 1911-1988

This collection consists of the personal papers (1929-1935) of Henry M. Stewart, Jr., VMI Class of 1935. The collection includes memorabilia from Stewart's high school years at the Staunton Military Academy (Virginia) and his cadetship at VMI. The VMI material includes a scrapbook, dance and athletic programs, drawings, photographs, information about the Class of 1935 ring design, and other mementos.

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Lomax Gwathmey, Jr. cadet scrapbook, 1954/1958

1 items

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1954-1958) compiled by VMI Cadet Lomax Gwathmey, Jr. that documents his cadetship. The scapbook includes:

  • Photographs of the VMI Class of 1948 Ring Figure
  • Photographs of President Dwight D. Eisenhower greeting VMI Glee Club members
  • Scenes from everyday cadet life
  • Programs
  • Clippings
  • Memorabilia
The scrapbook also includes two photographs dating from Gwathmey's tour of duty in Vietnam.

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Lomax Gwathmey, Jr. cadet scrapbook, 1954/1958 1 items

Gwathmey, Lomax, 1937-1970

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1954-1958) compiled by VMI Cadet Lomax Gwathmey, Jr. that documents his cadetship. The scapbook includes:

  • Photographs of the VMI Class of 1948 Ring Figure
  • Photographs of President Dwight D. Eisenhower greeting VMI Glee Club members
  • Scenes from everyday cadet life
  • Programs
  • Clippings
  • Memorabilia
The scrapbook also includes two photographs dating from Gwathmey's tour of duty in Vietnam.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Office of Communications and Marketing subject files, 1950

10 cubic feet
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Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. letters, 1929/1933

1 items

This Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. letters consist of a one volume typewritten transcription of letters written by Cadet Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. (VMI Class of 1933) to his parents in Richmond, Virginia. The letters cover his entire cadetship (1929-1933) and contain a detailed record of VMI cadet life during early 1930s. Topics include:

  • Daily routines
  • Hazing
  • Financial concerns
  • Academics
  • Athletics
  • Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) summer camp at Fort Hoyle, Maryland
  • Ring Figure dance

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Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. letters, 1929/1933 1 items

Coxe, Simeon O., Jr. (Simeon Oliver), 1910-1999

This Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. letters consist of a one volume typewritten transcription of letters written by Cadet Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. (VMI Class of 1933) to his parents in Richmond, Virginia. The letters cover his entire cadetship (1929-1933) and contain a detailed record of VMI cadet life during early 1930s. Topics include:

  • Daily routines
  • Hazing
  • Financial concerns
  • Academics
  • Athletics
  • Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) summer camp at Fort Hoyle, Maryland
  • Ring Figure dance

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VMI class ring designs and drawings, 1927/2016

1 cubic feet

A collection of VMI class ring designs from 1927 forward. New rings are designed by each VMI class and are presented to class members during November of their Second Class (Junior) year. The presentation is followed by a formal dance known as Ring Figure.

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VMI class ring designs and drawings, 1927/2016 1 cubic feet

A collection of VMI class ring designs from 1927 forward. New rings are designed by each VMI class and are presented to class members during November of their Second Class (Junior) year. The presentation is followed by a formal dance known as Ring Figure.

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William G. McClure, Jr. papers, 1941/1958

0.5 Linear Feet approximately 50 items

This collection consists of papers (approximately 50 items) that document the United States Marine Corps career of William G. McClure, Jr., VMI Class of 1943. The bulk of this collection is concerned with his active duty service during World War II, when he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific and was awarded the Purple Heart. Other items include:

  • Papers relating to his postwar service as a reserve officer
  • Photographs, including one photograph of the Class of 1943 Ring Figure Dance (November 1941)
  • Biographical and genealogical information

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William G. McClure, Jr. papers, 1941/1958 0.5 Linear Feet approximately 50 items

McClure, William G., Jr. (William Granville), ?-2008

This collection consists of papers (approximately 50 items) that document the United States Marine Corps career of William G. McClure, Jr., VMI Class of 1943. The bulk of this collection is concerned with his active duty service during World War II, when he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific and was awarded the Purple Heart. Other items include:

  • Papers relating to his postwar service as a reserve officer
  • Photographs, including one photograph of the Class of 1943 Ring Figure Dance (November 1941)
  • Biographical and genealogical information

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