Collections : [Virginia Military Institute Archives]

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Preston Library
411 Letcher Avenue
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA 24450
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
Start Over Repository Virginia Military Institute Archives Subjects Virginia Military Institute—History—World War, 1939-1945
Virginia Military Institute Archives

Frederick M. Moyer scrapbook, 1942/1948

1 items

This collection consists of one scrapbook compiled by Frederick M. Moyer. The scrapbook contains clippings, photographs, letters, and other mementos, most concerning his VMI wrestling career.

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Frederick M. Moyer scrapbook, 1942/1948 1 items

Moyer, Frederick M. (Frederick Madison), 1923-1974

This collection consists of one scrapbook compiled by Frederick M. Moyer. The scrapbook contains clippings, photographs, letters, and other mementos, most concerning his VMI wrestling career.

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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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James L. Morrison, Jr. memoirs, 1997

1 items

The James L. Morrison, Jr. memoirs consist of one typescript titled "Reminiscences of a Keydet Cavalryman" by James L. Morrison, Jr. (VMI Class of 1945). Morrison gives a detailed account his years as a cadet participating in an Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cavalry unit from 1941 to 1943 and 1945 to 1947. Subjects include the operation of the unit at VMI, cadet riding activities, and individuals involved in the programs.

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James L. Morrison, Jr. memoirs, 1997 1 items

Morrison, James L., Jr. (James Lunsford)

The James L. Morrison, Jr. memoirs consist of one typescript titled "Reminiscences of a Keydet Cavalryman" by James L. Morrison, Jr. (VMI Class of 1945). Morrison gives a detailed account his years as a cadet participating in an Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cavalry unit from 1941 to 1943 and 1945 to 1947. Subjects include the operation of the unit at VMI, cadet riding activities, and individuals involved in the programs.

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Records of Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne, 1936-1947, 1937/1946

2 cubic feet

Records of the administration of VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne. Includes correspondence, biographical information, speeches and related Institute official records, 1937-1946. These records cover the World War II era at VMI.

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Records of Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne, 1936-1947, 1937/1946 2 cubic feet

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

Records of the administration of VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne. Includes correspondence, biographical information, speeches and related Institute official records, 1937-1946. These records cover the World War II era at VMI.

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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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Office of Communications and Marketing subject files, 1950

10 cubic feet
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Office of the Superintendent administrative subject files, 1874/2003

75 cubic feet

Historically significant subject files spanning the administrations of multiple Superintendents. These topical files cover various historical eras; topics include areas such as planning, programs, and events.

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World War II era at VMI, 1940/1946 2 boxes Box SF048, Box SF049

Administrative records concerning the World War II era at VMI, includiing correspondence and memoranda. Also files on returning veterans issues. The G. I. Bill folder includes some information about returning Korean War veterans.

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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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World War II interviews by Lisa Tracy, 2014/2015

This series consists of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted in 2014 to 2015 with VMI alumni who served during World War II. The interviewer is journalist Lisa Tracy. These interviews contain information about cadet life during the War, as well as wartime service of individuals.

  1. World War II

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