Collections : [Virginia Military Institute Archives]

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Primary Collecting Areas:
Military history, Civil War, Shenandoah Valley history, Stonewall Jackson Papers, genealogy
Description:
The VMI Archives include significant manuscript and Institute records holdings, with a focus on military history and the Civil War. Our extensive digital archives allow for easy online access to many of our collections.
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Start Over Repository Virginia Military Institute Archives Subjects Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1908
Virginia Military Institute Archives

Frank A. Fickes drawing

1 items

This collection consists of one original charcoal sketch (circa 1908) by Cadet Frank A. Fickes that was published in the 1911 VMI yearbook. The sketch features a skull, snakes, and ghost, which are symbols of "TKL," a cadet secret society.

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Frank A. Fickes drawing 1 items

Fickes, Frank A. (Frank Akin), 1888-1952

This collection consists of one original charcoal sketch (circa 1908) by Cadet Frank A. Fickes that was published in the 1911 VMI yearbook. The sketch features a skull, snakes, and ghost, which are symbols of "TKL," a cadet secret society.

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George S. Plants, Jr. papers

4 items

The George S. Plants, Jr. papers consist of four items relating primarily to VMI cadetship of George S. Plants (1904-1906), including:

  • A cadet account book that lists VMI expenses from 1904 to 1906
  • A notebook containing popular VMI football yells (circa 1905)
  • One letter (dated May 14, 1905) from Plants to his parents concerning the mess hall fire and the upcoming New Market Day ceremony
  • One letter (dated July 1909) from Plants's classmate Jesse P. Jarvis (VMI Class of 1908)

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George S. Plants, Jr. papers 4 items

Plants, George S., Jr. (George Sands), 1885-1971

The George S. Plants, Jr. papers consist of four items relating primarily to VMI cadetship of George S. Plants (1904-1906), including:

  • A cadet account book that lists VMI expenses from 1904 to 1906
  • A notebook containing popular VMI football yells (circa 1905)
  • One letter (dated May 14, 1905) from Plants to his parents concerning the mess hall fire and the upcoming New Market Day ceremony
  • One letter (dated July 1909) from Plants's classmate Jesse P. Jarvis (VMI Class of 1908)

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Stewart W. Anderson papers

14 items

The Stewart W. Anderson papers consist of the papers (14 items) of Anderson, including commissions and certificates awarded during his career.

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Stewart W. Anderson papers 14 items

Anderson, Stewart W. (Stewart Wise), 1886-1970

The Stewart W. Anderson papers consist of the papers (14 items) of Anderson, including commissions and certificates awarded during his career.

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