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E. Cabell Brand collection, 1992/2006

5 cubic feet

The collection consists of correspondence, clippings, video and other media, and printed matter relating to E. Cabell Brand's interest in the life of Civil Rights activist Jonathan M. Daniels. This collection also includes a file on the Cabell Breckinridge Brass Band at VMI, certificates of recognition, and other documents.

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E. Cabell Brand collection, 1992/2006 5 cubic feet

Brand, E. Cabell (Edward Cabell), 1923-2015

The collection consists of correspondence, clippings, video and other media, and printed matter relating to E. Cabell Brand's interest in the life of Civil Rights activist Jonathan M. Daniels. This collection also includes a file on the Cabell Breckinridge Brass Band at VMI, certificates of recognition, and other documents.

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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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John P. Irby III interview, 2004 1 items

This interview covers John P. Irby III's training and includes coverage of his service in World War II with Company C of the 86th Reconnaissance Squadron of the 6th Armored Division, in General George S. Patton's 3rd Army, and the 3rd Armored Division.

  1. World War II
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George J. Tompkins, Jr. papers, 1944/1945

7 items

This collection consists of World War II papers that document the United States Army service of George J. Tompkins, Jr. (VMI Class of 1944). Included is General Eisenhower's letter to the troops that were about to participate in the D-Day invasion (June 1944), and a similar item from President Roosevelt.

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George J. Tompkins, Jr. papers, 1944/1945 7 items

Tompkins, George J., Jr. (George Johnson), 1922-?

This collection consists of World War II papers that document the United States Army service of George J. Tompkins, Jr. (VMI Class of 1944). Included is General Eisenhower's letter to the troops that were about to participate in the D-Day invasion (June 1944), and a similar item from President Roosevelt.

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H. Franklin Phillips "War Diploma", 1943

1 items

This collection consists of one certificate presented to VMI Cadet H. Franklin Phillips in May 1943. This "three year testimonial" was presented to each member of the Class of 1944, in lieu of a diploma, when the class members were called to active duty in May 1943. The document states that Phillips successfully completed three years at VMI and was signed by VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne and others.

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H. Franklin Phillips "War Diploma", 1943 1 items

Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963

This collection consists of one certificate presented to VMI Cadet H. Franklin Phillips in May 1943. This "three year testimonial" was presented to each member of the Class of 1944, in lieu of a diploma, when the class members were called to active duty in May 1943. The document states that Phillips successfully completed three years at VMI and was signed by VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne and others.

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VMI diplomas collection, 1842/1978

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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Lee L. Nichols, Jr., 1943

Certificate, 1943, issued to members of the Class of 1944 whose cadetships were interrupted by call to active duty. These are sometimes called War Diplomas.

  1. Diplomas, 1940/1949

Raymond H. Woodall, Jr., 1943 2 items

Diploma awarding a Bachelor of Science (1947) to Raymond H. Woodall, Jr. after his return from World War II. Also includes a certificate (1943) issued to members of the Class of 1944 whose cadetships were interrupted by call to active duty. These are sometimes called War Diplomas.

  1. Diplomas, 1940/1949
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Richard C. Niess collection, 1943/1986

6 items

This collection consists of items related to Richard C. Niess (VMI Class of 1944), including a typescript (written in 1986) titled "Recollections of a VMI Cadet; The Early War Years 7 December 1941-Jan 1944." This collection also includes items concerning Niess's cadetship (1943-1944).

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Richard C. Niess collection, 1943/1986 6 items

Niess, Richard C. (Richard Charles), 1923-

This collection consists of items related to Richard C. Niess (VMI Class of 1944), including a typescript (written in 1986) titled "Recollections of a VMI Cadet; The Early War Years 7 December 1941-Jan 1944." This collection also includes items concerning Niess's cadetship (1943-1944).

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VMI alumni recollections from the Battle of the Bulge, 1989/1990

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This collection consists of the accounts of the Battle of the Bulge participation by more than forty VMI alumni. The VMI Class designation ranges from the 1921 to 1946. These accounts were solicited by Robert W. Wentz (VMI Class of 1954) in 1989 to 1990 and formed the basis of an article that was published in the VMI Alumni Review (Summer 1990, Page 14).

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VMI alumni recollections from the Battle of the Bulge, 1989/1990 1 items

Wentz, Robert W.

This collection consists of the accounts of the Battle of the Bulge participation by more than forty VMI alumni. The VMI Class designation ranges from the 1921 to 1946. These accounts were solicited by Robert W. Wentz (VMI Class of 1954) in 1989 to 1990 and formed the basis of an article that was published in the VMI Alumni Review (Summer 1990, Page 14).

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Financial and business records, historical, 1839/1964

50 cubic feet

Includes Ledgers, vouchers, accounts, correspondence, and other financial records dating from the opening days of the Institute through the early 20th century. These records are a good source of information for tracing early purchases of goods and services; local Lexington and Rockbridge County businesses/artisans/craftsmen appear in vouchers.

Also contains subject files maintained by COL William Couper, who served as VMI Business Executive from the 1920's-the 1950's. These files, although unrelated to finance, contain information about many historical topics and were maintained in Couper's office.
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Office of Communications and Marketing audio and video collections

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William T. Eickelberg collection, 1942/1943

4 items

This collection consists of four items related to William T. Eickelberg, VMI Class of 1944. The collection includes a "three year testimonial" that was presented to each member of the Class of 1944 in lieu of a diploma when the class members were called to active duty in May 1943. The collection also includes three class schedule cards.

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William T. Eickelberg collection, 1942/1943 4 items

This collection consists of four items related to William T. Eickelberg, VMI Class of 1944. The collection includes a "three year testimonial" that was presented to each member of the Class of 1944 in lieu of a diploma when the class members were called to active duty in May 1943. The collection also includes three class schedule cards.

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