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Virginia Military Institute Archives

George P. C. Rumbough commencement speech manuscript

1 items

This collection consists of one manuscript (10 pages) of the commencement speech delivered by VMI Cadet George P. C. Rumbough on July 4, 1856.

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George P. C. Rumbough commencement speech manuscript 1 items

Rumbough, George P. C. (George Philip Cowles), 1834-1916

This collection consists of one manuscript (10 pages) of the commencement speech delivered by VMI Cadet George P. C. Rumbough on July 4, 1856.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Hardaway H. Dinwiddie papers

6 items

The Hardaway H. Dinwiddie papers consist of the personal papers (six items) of Dinwiddie, including:

  • A calling card
  • Poems about New Market Cadets
  • A document titled "phrenological analysis" (1858)
  • A manuscript of a VMI valedictory speech (1867)
  • A VMI commencement program (1867)
  • A certificate of withdrawal from Lexington's (Virginia) Masonic Lodge (1868)

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Hardaway H. Dinwiddie papers 6 items

Dinwiddie, Hardaway H. (Hardaway Hunt), 1844-1887

The Hardaway H. Dinwiddie papers consist of the personal papers (six items) of Dinwiddie, including:

  • A calling card
  • Poems about New Market Cadets
  • A document titled "phrenological analysis" (1858)
  • A manuscript of a VMI valedictory speech (1867)
  • A VMI commencement program (1867)
  • A certificate of withdrawal from Lexington's (Virginia) Masonic Lodge (1868)

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Robert E. B. Stewart collection

30 items

This collection consists of the papers (30 items) of Robert E. B. Stewart. The collection includes a notebook containing orations delivered before VMI cadet debating societies, drawings completed as class assignments at VMI, and a few clippings concerning his life after he left the Institute.

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Robert E. B. Stewart collection 30 items

Stewart, Robert E. B. (Robert Edward Bruce), 1863-1930

This collection consists of the papers (30 items) of Robert E. B. Stewart. The collection includes a notebook containing orations delivered before VMI cadet debating societies, drawings completed as class assignments at VMI, and a few clippings concerning his life after he left the Institute.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Robert M. T. Hunter manuscript

1 items 41 pages

This collection consists of a 41 page manuscript of a speech given at VMI by Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on July 3, 1857 as part of the celebrations marking the end of the academic year. The speech was subsequently printed by McFarlane & Fergusson (Richmond, Virginia) and that published version is also available in the VMI Archives.

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Robert M. T. Hunter manuscript 1 items 41 pages

Hunter, R. M. T. (Robert Mercer Taliaferro), 1809-1887

This collection consists of a 41 page manuscript of a speech given at VMI by Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on July 3, 1857 as part of the celebrations marking the end of the academic year. The speech was subsequently printed by McFarlane & Fergusson (Richmond, Virginia) and that published version is also available in the VMI Archives.

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Samuel H. Letcher manuscript

1 items

This collection consists of one manuscript of the VMI valedictory address of Cadet Samuel H. Letcher. The speech was delivered at VMI finals in July 1869. The manuscript contains annotations by John T. L. Preston.

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Samuel H. Letcher manuscript 1 items

Letcher, Samuel H. (Samuel Houston), 1848-1914

This collection consists of one manuscript of the VMI valedictory address of Cadet Samuel H. Letcher. The speech was delivered at VMI finals in July 1869. The manuscript contains annotations by John T. L. Preston.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Speeches and addresses delivered at VMI

2 cubic feet

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

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Speeches and addresses delivered at VMI 2 cubic feet

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

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