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Virginia Military Institute Archives

George A. Goodman papers

11 items

The George A. Goodman papers consist of 11 items related to George A. Goodman, including:

  • VMI Diploma and Cadet Dialectic Society certificates
  • Letters of recommendation (1859) from Francis H. Smith and Thomas H. Williamson
  • Civil War documents, including commissions, oaths of allegiance, and a prison parole

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George A. Goodman papers 11 items

Goodman, George A. (George Augustus), 1828-1884

The George A. Goodman papers consist of 11 items related to George A. Goodman, including:

  • VMI Diploma and Cadet Dialectic Society certificates
  • Letters of recommendation (1859) from Francis H. Smith and Thomas H. Williamson
  • Civil War documents, including commissions, oaths of allegiance, and a prison parole

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Society of Cadets and Virginia Dialectic Society certificates

0.25 cubic feet approximately 27 items

This collection consists of certificates awarded to graduating members by two 19th century cadet literary and debating organizations known as The Society of Cadets (established 1840) and the Virginia Dialectic Society (established 1848). The certificates of James V. Hall (Class of 1852) and Edward L. Fant (Class of 1856) were autographed by classmates.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI diplomas collection

80 items

The VMI diplomas collection consists of VMI diplomas from various eras. The oldest is that of Edmund Pendleton, Class of 1842. Contact the VMI Archives for a complete list.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Simeon B. Gibbons notebook

1 items

This collections consists of a one volume notebook book that belonged to VMI Cadet Simeon B. Gibbons. The book contains notes, poetry, lists, and other writings.

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Simeon B. Gibbons notebook 1 items

Gibbons, Simeon B. (Simeon Beauford), 1833-1862

This collections consists of a one volume notebook book that belonged to VMI Cadet Simeon B. Gibbons. The book contains notes, poetry, lists, and other writings.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Thomas T. Munford papers

19 items

The Thomas T. Munford papers consist of the personal papers of Munford, including:

  • One letter (dated April 18, 1861) to Charles Ellis that discusses the outbreak of war
  • One letter (dated May 9, 1864) to George P. Tayloe, Munford's father-in-law, that discusses the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia
  • One letter (dated May 21, 1865) to Sallie Munford, Munford's niece, that expresses sadness caused by the South's defeat
  • One photostat of Munford's Special Orders No. 6 (dated April 25, 1865)
  • One architecture textbook used by Munford during his cadetship at VMI, including his original sketches and annotations
  • Eleven receipts (dated 1845-1847) that show payments of George W. Munford to Claudius Crozet for schooling of his sons

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Thomas T. Munford papers 19 items

Munford, Thomas T. (Thomas Taylor), 1831-1918

The Thomas T. Munford papers consist of the personal papers of Munford, including:

  • One letter (dated April 18, 1861) to Charles Ellis that discusses the outbreak of war
  • One letter (dated May 9, 1864) to George P. Tayloe, Munford's father-in-law, that discusses the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia
  • One letter (dated May 21, 1865) to Sallie Munford, Munford's niece, that expresses sadness caused by the South's defeat
  • One photostat of Munford's Special Orders No. 6 (dated April 25, 1865)
  • One architecture textbook used by Munford during his cadetship at VMI, including his original sketches and annotations
  • Eleven receipts (dated 1845-1847) that show payments of George W. Munford to Claudius Crozet for schooling of his sons

Virginia Military Institute Archives

William O. Yager diary

1 items

This collection consists of a diary fragment (approximately 25 pages) kept by William O. Yager from 1849 to 1852. The bulk of the diary concerns a dispute between his classmates John A. Thompson and William M. Gordon that led to a court of inquiry and court martial. The diary also contains lists of roommates and poetry.

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William O. Yager diary 1 items

Yager, William O. (William Overall), 1833-1904

This collection consists of a diary fragment (approximately 25 pages) kept by William O. Yager from 1849 to 1852. The bulk of the diary concerns a dispute between his classmates John A. Thompson and William M. Gordon that led to a court of inquiry and court martial. The diary also contains lists of roommates and poetry.

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