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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files, 1874/2003

75 cubic feet

Historically significant subject files spanning the administrations of multiple Superintendents. These topical files cover various historical eras; topics include areas such as planning, programs, and events.

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Depression era programs, including PWA, 1934/1939 Box SF070

Superintendent office file containing documents concerning Depression era federal and state programs which provided money for hiring employees and public works, student aid and other programs. PWA- Public Works Administration; WPA- Works Progress Administration; FERA-Federal Emergency Relief Administration (student aid); NYA- National Youth Administration

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Financial and business records, historical, 1839/1964

50 cubic feet

Includes Ledgers, vouchers, accounts, correspondence, and other financial records dating from the opening days of the Institute through the early 20th century. These records are a good source of information for tracing early purchases of goods and services; local Lexington and Rockbridge County businesses/artisans/craftsmen appear in vouchers.

Also contains subject files maintained by COL William Couper, who served as VMI Business Executive from the 1920's-the 1950's. These files, although unrelated to finance, contain information about many historical topics and were maintained in Couper's office.
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Public Works Administration (PWA) construction project records, 1933/1940 1 boxes

This sub-group contains files that relate to various depression era building projects funded by the federal government, Public Works Administration (PWA). The PWA projects include:

  • Project 1 (#2312): A new dining hall, chemical laboratory addition, military store and tailor shop, and a laundry and utilities building.
  • Project 2 (#1055): A new swimming pool and barracks repairs/improvements.
  • Project 3 (#1323-F): A new library and stables.
The files also include William Couper's construction diaries for building of the mess hall, a military store, and barracks in 1936.

  1. William Couper Business Office subject files, 1890/1959

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