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A. Franklin Kibler papers

1 cubic feet 2 manuscript boxes

This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:

  • Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
  • Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
  • Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
  • Photographs
  • Organizational charts

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A. Franklin Kibler papers 1 cubic feet 2 manuscript boxes

Kibler, A. Franklin (Abram Franklin), 1891-1955

This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:

  • Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
  • Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
  • Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
  • Photographs
  • Organizational charts

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Earl L. Valentine, Jr. papers

1 cubic feet

This collection consists of the personal papers of Earl L. Valentine, Jr., VMI Class of 1949A.

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Earl L. Valentine, Jr. papers 1 cubic feet

Valentine, Earl L., Jr., ?-1952

This collection consists of the personal papers of Earl L. Valentine, Jr., VMI Class of 1949A.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

George J. Tompkins, Jr. papers

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 7 items

Tompkins, George J., Jr. (George Johnson)

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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John L. Couper collection

4 Linear Feet

This collection consists of items related to John L. Couper, including correspondence (to parents and other family) and two photograph albums documenting service during World War II. The bulk of this collection is dated 1942 to 1946. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including training in Great Britain, field hospital operations in Europe, and comments about daily aspects of war. The photographs document the unit's movements, staff, and activities in England, France and Belgium. In addition, this collection includes a photograph album (1936-1937) dating from Couper's VMI cadetship, and extensive material documenting various VMI Class of 1937 reunions.

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John L. Couper collection 4 Linear Feet

Couper, John L. (John Lee), 1916-2000

This collection consists of items related to John L. Couper, including correspondence (to parents and other family) and two photograph albums documenting service during World War II. The bulk of this collection is dated 1942 to 1946. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including training in Great Britain, field hospital operations in Europe, and comments about daily aspects of war. The photographs document the unit's movements, staff, and activities in England, France and Belgium. In addition, this collection includes a photograph album (1936-1937) dating from Couper's VMI cadetship, and extensive material documenting various VMI Class of 1937 reunions.

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John C. Breckinridge documents

7 items

This collection consists of seven documents related to John C. Breckinridge. Items include one military dispatch (October 1862), financial receipts, and a list of names with addresses. Receipts are labeled "contents of J. C. Breckinridge's purse."

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Nathaniel C. Wilson collection

0.5 cubic feet approximately 60 items

This collection consists of the Civil War papers of Nathaniel C. Wilson (VMI Class of 1861) and papers of other Wilson family members, including:

  • Wilson's diary-account book fragment that includes entries from Pennsylvania and the battlefield at Gettysburg.
  • Two letters (dated 1859-1860)written while Wilson was a student at the University of Virginia.
  • One letter (dated March 14-25, 1863) from Wilson written during the Civil War from Camp near Greenville, Virginia.
  • Wilson family correspondence, legal/financial papers, and ephemera.

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Nathaniel C. Wilson collection 0.5 cubic feet approximately 60 items

Wilson, Nathaniel C. (Nathaniel Claiborne), 1839-1863

This collection consists of the Civil War papers of Nathaniel C. Wilson (VMI Class of 1861) and papers of other Wilson family members, including:

  • Wilson's diary-account book fragment that includes entries from Pennsylvania and the battlefield at Gettysburg.
  • Two letters (dated 1859-1860)written while Wilson was a student at the University of Virginia.
  • One letter (dated March 14-25, 1863) from Wilson written during the Civil War from Camp near Greenville, Virginia.
  • Wilson family correspondence, legal/financial papers, and ephemera.

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