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George S. Patton compositions

4 items

The George S. Patton compositions collection (four items) consists of one essay and three poems by Patton. The essay (2 pages; circa 1903) discusses the significance of the VMI Corps' participation in the Battle of New Market (May 1864) and the New Market ceremony. This essay was likely written during the year Patton attended VMI, or shortly thereafter. The three original poems are titled "A Dream" (written in France, 1917), "God of Battles," and "Fear."

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George S. Patton compositions 4 items

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945

The George S. Patton compositions collection (four items) consists of one essay and three poems by Patton. The essay (2 pages; circa 1903) discusses the significance of the VMI Corps' participation in the Battle of New Market (May 1864) and the New Market ceremony. This essay was likely written during the year Patton attended VMI, or shortly thereafter. The three original poems are titled "A Dream" (written in France, 1917), "God of Battles," and "Fear."

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John E. Townes collection

1 cubic feet

This collection consists of photograph albums, diplomas, and papers that document the life of John E. Townes. The photos depict both his VMI cadetship and his subsequent career in the United States Army Coast Artillery Corps (1908-1920) and at VMI as a faculty member (1921-1956).

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John E. Townes collection 1 cubic feet

Townes, John E. (John Edward), 1886-1970

This collection consists of photograph albums, diplomas, and papers that document the life of John E. Townes. The photos depict both his VMI cadetship and his subsequent career in the United States Army Coast Artillery Corps (1908-1920) and at VMI as a faculty member (1921-1956).

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Julian N. Major papers

0.5 cubic feet

This collection consists of the papers of Julian Neville Major, VMI Class of 1907. The collection includes:

  • VMI grade reports
  • Family correspondence while he was a Professor of Mathematics and Engineering at St. John's University, a Protestant college in Shanghai, China
  • Correspondence received by his mother during his VMI cadetship and years in China
  • Correspondence from the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society received prior to his departure for China
  • Correspondence from colleagues
  • One photograph album documenting life at St. John's University from 1908 to 1911
  • One book of handwritten notes concerning "religious instruction" used at St. John's University

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Julian N. Major papers 0.5 cubic feet

Major, Julian Neville, 1887-1953

This collection consists of the papers of Julian Neville Major, VMI Class of 1907. The collection includes:

  • VMI grade reports
  • Family correspondence while he was a Professor of Mathematics and Engineering at St. John's University, a Protestant college in Shanghai, China
  • Correspondence received by his mother during his VMI cadetship and years in China
  • Correspondence from the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society received prior to his departure for China
  • Correspondence from colleagues
  • One photograph album documenting life at St. John's University from 1908 to 1911
  • One book of handwritten notes concerning "religious instruction" used at St. John's University

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Murray F. Edwards diary

1 items approximately 53 pages

This collection consists of Murray F. Edwards' travel diary (dated June 24 to August 8, 1913) that describes a trip to Germany. All enteries are in German, and describe the cities visited, hotels, expenses, museums, and other tourist attractions.

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Murray F. Edwards diary 1 items approximately 53 pages

Edwards, Murray F. (Murray French), 1885-1963

This collection consists of Murray F. Edwards' travel diary (dated June 24 to August 8, 1913) that describes a trip to Germany. All enteries are in German, and describe the cities visited, hotels, expenses, museums, and other tourist attractions.

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Patton Family papers

0.25 cubic feet approximately 40 items

This collection consists of documents (1855-1924) related to various members of the Patton Family. Primary subjects are the three individuals named George S. Patton (father, son, and grandson) all of whom attended VMI. The papers include:

  • Letters
  • Biographical information
  • Bank drafts
  • Commissions
  • Civil War manuscripts
  • A map used by General George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II
An inventory is available upon request.

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Patton Family papers 0.25 cubic feet approximately 40 items

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1833-1864

This collection consists of documents (1855-1924) related to various members of the Patton Family. Primary subjects are the three individuals named George S. Patton (father, son, and grandson) all of whom attended VMI. The papers include:

  • Letters
  • Biographical information
  • Bank drafts
  • Commissions
  • Civil War manuscripts
  • A map used by General George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II
An inventory is available upon request.

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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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