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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Audio Collections, 1950/1980

12 cubic feet

The bulk consists of reel-to-reel tapes and cassettes created by the Public Relations Office (now Communications and Marketing) which recorded VMI events. Also includes Glee Club LPs (1950's-60's) and misc. other audio (e.g. Flapjack Blues played by Frank Pancake).

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Audio Collections, 1950/1980 12 cubic feet

Clement, William T., General

The bulk consists of reel-to-reel tapes and cassettes created by the Public Relations Office (now Communications and Marketing) which recorded VMI events. Also includes Glee Club LPs (1950's-60's) and misc. other audio (e.g. Flapjack Blues played by Frank Pancake).

Virginia Military Institute Archives

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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Office of Communications and Marketing audio and video collections

ongoing items
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General William T. Clement radio broadcast interview, 1945, 1945

1 items 1 item, multiple formats

Interview with BG William T. Clement by war correspondence Larry Tighe, produced for radio news broadcast distribution. The transmission originated from a ship off the coast of Japan, and concerns the activities of the 6th Marine Division, 4th Marines, during the early days of the occupation of Japan following the surrender.

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General William T. Clement radio broadcast interview, 1945, 1945 1 items 1 item, multiple formats

Clement, William T., General

Interview with BG William T. Clement by war correspondence Larry Tighe, produced for radio news broadcast distribution. The transmission originated from a ship off the coast of Japan, and concerns the activities of the 6th Marine Division, 4th Marines, during the early days of the occupation of Japan following the surrender.

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George L. H. Cooper papers, 1928/1932

2 items

The George L. H. Cooper papers consist of two items. The first is a VMI scrapbook (1928-1932) compiled by Cooper. The scrapbook includes photographs, athletic and dance programs, clippings, and other mementos collected by Cooper during his cadetship.

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George L. H. Cooper papers, 1928/1932 2 items

The George L. H. Cooper papers consist of two items. The first is a VMI scrapbook (1928-1932) compiled by Cooper. The scrapbook includes photographs, athletic and dance programs, clippings, and other mementos collected by Cooper during his cadetship.

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Military oral history collection, 2003/2014

12 cubic feet

This oral history collection spans the World War II era through recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. One interview (Frank Buckles) covers World War I service. The majority of the interviews were conducted by VMI cadets taking courses in military history. The interview files and recordings are housed in the VMI Archives.

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Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. papers, 1913/1990

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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Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. papers, 1913/1990 6 cubic feet

Shepherd, Lemuel C., Jr. (Lemuel Cornick), 1896-1990

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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Robert A. Earle collection, 1923/1964

1 Linear Feet approximately 100 items

This collection (approximately 100 items; 1923-1964) consists of items related to Robert A. Earle, including:

  • A VMI scrapbook (1923-1927) that includes photos from Earle's service in the Marine Corps during World War II (Pacific Theater)
  • Papers and photographs dating from Earle's 37 year career with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
  • Military papers

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Robert A. Earle collection, 1923/1964 1 Linear Feet approximately 100 items

Earle, Robert A. (Robert August), 1906-1991

This collection (approximately 100 items; 1923-1964) consists of items related to Robert A. Earle, including:

  • A VMI scrapbook (1923-1927) that includes photos from Earle's service in the Marine Corps during World War II (Pacific Theater)
  • Papers and photographs dating from Earle's 37 year career with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
  • Military papers

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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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William H. Dabney collection, 1960/2006

1.5 cubic feet 2 boxes

This collection consists of items related to William H. Dabney, including:

  • Oral history interviews
  • Printed material
  • Articles and clippings
  • Citations for military awards
  • Photographs
  • Military papers
  • Incoming correspondence
This collection also includes information about Dabney's role in the Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, defense of Hill 881S.

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William H. Dabney collection, 1960/2006 1.5 cubic feet 2 boxes

Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012

This collection consists of items related to William H. Dabney, including:

  • Oral history interviews
  • Printed material
  • Articles and clippings
  • Citations for military awards
  • Photographs
  • Military papers
  • Incoming correspondence
This collection also includes information about Dabney's role in the Battle of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, defense of Hill 881S.

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