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Bennet A. Meyers scrapbook

1 items

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1925-1929) compiled by VMI Cadet Bennet A. Meyers (VMI Class of 1929). The scrapbook includes photographs, autographs of cadets, and memorabilia.

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Bennet A. Meyers scrapbook 1 items

Meyers, Bennet A. (Bennet Aaron), 1910-1975

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1925-1929) compiled by VMI Cadet Bennet A. Meyers (VMI Class of 1929). The scrapbook includes photographs, autographs of cadets, and memorabilia.

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Financial and business records, historical

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.

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Henry M. Stewart, Jr. papers

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This collection consists of the personal papers (1929-1935) of Henry M. Stewart, Jr., VMI Class of 1935. The collection includes memorabilia from Stewart's high school years at the Staunton Military Academy (Virginia) and his cadetship at VMI. The VMI material includes a scrapbook, dance and athletic programs, drawings, photographs, information about the Class of 1935 ring design, and other mementos.

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Henry M. Stewart, Jr. papers 1 Linear Feet

Stewart, Henry M. (Henry Montgomery), 1911-1988

This collection consists of the personal papers (1929-1935) of Henry M. Stewart, Jr., VMI Class of 1935. The collection includes memorabilia from Stewart's high school years at the Staunton Military Academy (Virginia) and his cadetship at VMI. The VMI material includes a scrapbook, dance and athletic programs, drawings, photographs, information about the Class of 1935 ring design, and other mementos.

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Cadet Life, Organizations, and Activities

25 cubic feet

This record group comprises material relating to cadet social life anc customs, cadet recreational organizations and clubs, misc. cadet life memorabilia and printed material.

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Invitations Collection - VMI Dances, Balls & Hops 1 cubic feet

A chronological file containing invitations, dance cards, and other memorabilia from formal dances held at VMI from 1840's through the 1950's. These dances were an important aspect of social life at VMI. Many of the invitations include elaborate engravings and other artwork depicting aspects of cadet life, institute building, early monograms (spiders), and other VMI-related art.

VMI Holiday Cards 15 items Item number approximate

VMI-themed Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day and other cards published by VMI. These were sold in the PX and used primarily by cadets.

  1. Cadet Life Printed Material
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Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. letters

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This Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. letters consist of a one volume typewritten transcription of letters written by Cadet Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. (VMI Class of 1933) to his parents in Richmond, Virginia. The letters cover his entire cadetship (1929-1933) and contain a detailed record of VMI cadet life during early 1930s. Topics include:

  • Daily routines
  • Hazing
  • Financial concerns
  • Academics
  • Athletics
  • Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) summer camp at Fort Hoyle, Maryland
  • Ring Figure dance

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Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. letters 1 items

Coxe, Simeon O., Jr. (Simeon Oliver), 1910-1999

This Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. letters consist of a one volume typewritten transcription of letters written by Cadet Simeon O. Coxe, Jr. (VMI Class of 1933) to his parents in Richmond, Virginia. The letters cover his entire cadetship (1929-1933) and contain a detailed record of VMI cadet life during early 1930s. Topics include:

  • Daily routines
  • Hazing
  • Financial concerns
  • Academics
  • Athletics
  • Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) summer camp at Fort Hoyle, Maryland
  • Ring Figure dance

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VMI Class rings: designs and drawings

1 cubic feet

A collection of VMI class ring designs from 1927 forward. New rings are designed by each VMI Class and are presented to Class members during November of their Second Class (Junior) year. The presentation is followed by a formal dance known as Ring Figure.

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VMI Class rings: designs and drawings 1 cubic feet

A collection of VMI class ring designs from 1927 forward. New rings are designed by each VMI Class and are presented to Class members during November of their Second Class (Junior) year. The presentation is followed by a formal dance known as Ring Figure.

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William A. Garbutt scrapbook

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This collection consists of one scrapbook (1929-1930) compiled by Cadet William A. Garbutt, VMI Class of 1933. Garbutt. The scrapbook includes photographs of cadet life, classmates, and buildings, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia.

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William A. Garbutt scrapbook 1 items

Garbutt, William A. (William Alton), 1909-1998

This collection consists of one scrapbook (1929-1930) compiled by Cadet William A. Garbutt, VMI Class of 1933. Garbutt. The scrapbook includes photographs of cadet life, classmates, and buildings, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia.

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