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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Start Over Repository Virginia Military Institute Archives Collection William B. Cochran, Jr. papers
Virginia Military Institute Archives

William B. Cochran, Jr. papers

1 boxes 1 letter sized manuscript box, plus ovesized items

This collection consists of the personal papers of Brigadier General William Burr Cochran, VMI Class of 1888, including:

  • Correspondence
  • Photographs
  • An unpublished biographical essay titled "Reminiscences of Camp Life During the World War"
  • Other items, such as instructions for "final German Figures," a formal VMI dance

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Correspondence 2 Folder

This series includes correspondence (1903-1904) written by William B. Cochran, Jr. to his future wife, Mathilde Kessler. During this time Cochran was stationed at Fort Harrison near Helena, Montana.

Photographs 25 items Approximately 25 items

Photographs span from childhood through post-retirement years and include images as a VMI cadet, United States Army officer, and as a civilian. Two images of William B. Cochran, Jr. are avaliable online.

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