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Speeches and addresses delivered at VMI, 1843/1920

2 cubic feet

A topical and chronological file of pamplets containing the text of speeches and addresses delivered at VMI.

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Office of Communications and Marketing subject files, 1950

10 cubic feet

The material in this sub-series is related to the Biennial meeting and conference.

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Office of Communications and Marketing audio and video collections

ongoing items

Includes film of ROTC cavalry drill and horsemanship practice on Parade Ground, including jumping; Barracks scenes; cadet orchestra; other scenes from cadet life ca. 1939

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Video Collections, 1930/1980

40 c.f. cubic feet

A collection of videos (some amateur, some professional) documenting special events such as matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, speeches, and other topics relating to VMI activities and cadet life. The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.

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Communications and Marketing Office news features [dvd], 2012/2014 Box 04, Media Case/Sleeve 242

Inclues: 2014 Virginia gubernatorial inaugural parade; Air Force ROTC flight incentive; 150th anniversary of Battle of New Market; soaring; reveille and retreat; Army ROTC FTX Oct. 2012; Corps Physical Training Facility groundbreaking. May 2014; Founders Day 2013; Heritage Exhibit at Museum; Ppresidential inaugural parades history; NCAA soccer and football Rats drill

  1. VMI topics and events DVD collection
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Founders Day, 1889

25 cubic feet

Chronological file containing programs, speeches, photos and other publicity material relating to the annual Nov. 11 celebrations. Includes programs for Semi-Centennial (1889), Centennial (1939), and Sesquicentennial (1989).

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Founders Day, 1889 25 cubic feet

Chronological file containing programs, speeches, photos and other publicity material relating to the annual Nov. 11 celebrations. Includes programs for Semi-Centennial (1889), Centennial (1939), and Sesquicentennial (1989).

Founders Day, Semi-Centennial Register, 1889

Oversized bound volume containing the names (not original signatures) of the alumni who attended VMI's Semi-Centennial celebration in 1889.

VMI Sesquicentennial Committee records, 1984/1989 3 cubic feet

Records of the VMI Sesquicentennial Committee, established to coordinate the SQ events in 1989. Includes subject files, correspondence, minutes. The committee was chaired by Leonard L. Lewane, Class of 1950B.

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Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860/2013

0.5 cubic feet

This collection consists of certificates, citations, commissions, and similar documentation associated with VMI alumni, faculty, staff, or VMI as a whole. The collection does not include VMI diplomas or literary society certificates, which are filed separately.

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John T. L. Preston papers, 1806/1889

0.69 cubic feet 1 2.5-inch legal document box and 1 5-inch legal document box

The John T. L. Preston papers consist of the personal papers of Preston, including:

  • A farm account book (1834-1887)
  • Bills
  • Deeds
  • Memoranda
  • Receipts
  • Correspondence
  • A photocopy and transcription of Preston's Civil War journal ("Jottings"), which dates from his military service at Craney Island, Virginia from late July to October 1861. The original journal is held by the Library of Congress.
  • Preston's United States passport (May 1851)
  • Franklin Society membership certificate (1851)
  • A typescript "brief historical sketch" of VMI written as a speech for the Institute's semi-centennial celebration in 1889 (the typescript contains handwritten corrections in ink; Preston's son delivered the address on behalf of his father).
The majority of the papers relate to Preston's personal, financial, and property (land) transactions and do not involve his work at VMI.

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James D. Saunders letter, 1842

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This collection consists of one letter (dated November 24, 1842) from Cadet James D. Saunders to his cousin John Mitchell. Saunders describes the hardships of cadet life, the dullness of Lexington, Virginia, VMI's 3rd anniversary (Founders Day) celebration, a storm damaging the North wall of barracks, and mentions Edward C. Carrington, Jr. (VMI Class of 1844). This is one of the earliest extant cadet personal letters.

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James D. Saunders letter, 1842 1 items

Saunders, James D., 1824-1851

This collection consists of one letter (dated November 24, 1842) from Cadet James D. Saunders to his cousin John Mitchell. Saunders describes the hardships of cadet life, the dullness of Lexington, Virginia, VMI's 3rd anniversary (Founders Day) celebration, a storm damaging the North wall of barracks, and mentions Edward C. Carrington, Jr. (VMI Class of 1844). This is one of the earliest extant cadet personal letters.

Letter to John Mitchell, 1842

Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter describes the hardships of cadet life, the dullness of Lexington, Virginia, VMI's 3rd anniversary (Founders Day) celebration, a storm damaging the North wall of barracks, and mentions Edward C. Carrington, Jr. (VMI Class of 1844).

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Records of Superintendent John A. Lejeune, 1929-1937, 1929/1937

4 cubic feet

Official records of the Lejeune administration, including correspondence, annual reports, and other offical records originating in the office of the Superintendent, 1929-1937

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VMI Founders Day speech, 1846

1 items 4 pages

This collection consists of a four page holograph manuscript containing the text of a speech given by an unidentified speaker on the VMI's Founders Day anniversary, November 11, 1843.

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VMI Founders Day speech, 1846 1 items 4 pages

This collection consists of a four page holograph manuscript containing the text of a speech given by an unidentified speaker on the VMI's Founders Day anniversary, November 11, 1843.

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