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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Philip C. Gibbs notebook, 1849/1851

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This collection consists of one notebook (approximately 145 pages) created by Philip C. Gibbs that reflects cadet life from 1848 to 1851. The notebook includes:

  • Accounts of Corps of Cadets trips to Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia
  • Cadet poetry and essays
  • Poetry by Sara Henderson Smith
  • Addresses delivered before the Cadet Dialectic Society (a literary and debating society)
  • Discussion of exams (1851) in English and natural philosophy
  • Account of "An Oyster Supper---A Frolic After Taps"
  • Account of "our last bible recitation" in which Gibbs describes the last session of his cadetship with Superintendent Francis H. Smith

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Notebook, 1849/1851

The notebook includes:

  • Accounts of Corps of Cadets trips to Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia
  • Cadet poetry and essays
  • Poetry by Sara Henderson Smith
  • Addresses delivered before the Cadet Dialectic Society (a literary and debating society)
  • Discussion of exams (1851) in English and natural philosophy
  • Account of "An Oyster Supper---A Frolic After Taps"
  • Account of "our last bible recitation" in which Philip C. Gibbs describes the last session of his cadetship with Superintendent Francis H. Smith

Philip C. Gibbs notebook, 1849/1851 1 items

Gibbs, Philip C. (Philip Cromwell), 1831-1859

This collection consists of one notebook (approximately 145 pages) created by Philip C. Gibbs that reflects cadet life from 1848 to 1851. The notebook includes:

  • Accounts of Corps of Cadets trips to Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia
  • Cadet poetry and essays
  • Poetry by Sara Henderson Smith
  • Addresses delivered before the Cadet Dialectic Society (a literary and debating society)
  • Discussion of exams (1851) in English and natural philosophy
  • Account of "An Oyster Supper---A Frolic After Taps"
  • Account of "our last bible recitation" in which Gibbs describes the last session of his cadetship with Superintendent Francis H. Smith

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Robert Gatewood notebook and diary, 1849/1853

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This collection consists of the notebook and diary (1849-1853) of Robert Gatewood. Entries include original and copies poetry dating from his last year at VMI, essays, and diary entries written while Gatewood was teaching at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia (1851-1853). Diary entries and notes frequently have a religious theme.

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Robert Gatewood notebook and diary, 1849/1853 1 items

Gatewood, Robert, 1829-1909

This collection consists of the notebook and diary (1849-1853) of Robert Gatewood. Entries include original and copies poetry dating from his last year at VMI, essays, and diary entries written while Gatewood was teaching at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia (1851-1853). Diary entries and notes frequently have a religious theme.

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