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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-09 17:50:12 -0400.Description is written in: Undetermined, Code for undetermined script script. Virginia Military Institute Archives William Couper papers Couper, Wm. (William), 1884-1964 MS.0053 /repositories/3/resources/594 18 cubic feet 36 manuscript boxes. In addition, large items are stored in oversized cases. 1901-1964 Manuscripts stacks; Oversized Case 9; Oversized stacks range (manuscripts) English . Scope and Contents

The William Couper papers document a portion of the life and career of Couper, a man notable for his research and publications about the history of VMI, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia history and genealogy, Stonewall Jackson, and Claudius Crozet.

A significant portion of the papers consist of publication manuscripts, notes, and other material related to Couper's major historical research projects (many of which were published). These include the following:

  • "One Hundred Years at VMI," a four volume comprehensive history of the Institute from it's founding in 1839 through 1939
  • "The VMI New Market Cadets," which contains biographical information about the VMI cadets and staff who fought in the Civil War battle on May 15, 1864
  • "Claudius Crozet," a biography of the notable 19th century Virginia Civil Engineer
  • "A History of the Shenandoah Valley," Virginia
  • "Stonewall Jackson Day by Day," which contains chronological account including events, anecdotes, clippings, transcribed correspondence, notes, and maps
Couper's passion for the history of Lexington and Rockbridge County is evident in the substantial amount of local history research material found in his papers. Included are notes on a wide range of local history topics, as well as extensive research material (notes and maps) concerning the history of many local properties and the Lexington cemetery.

The papers also include material concerning the construction of Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Couper's speeches and addresses, maps, scrapbooks, photograph albums, and correspondence.

 Biographical / Historical 1884 Born November 16 at "Oakland" in Norfolk, Virginia. 1901 Graduated from the Norfolk Academy and entered the 3rd at VMI. 1904 Graduated from VMI with distinction (engineering course). 1906 Received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering (railroad option) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1906-1917 Worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad in New York City on construction, operating, and harbor work. He played a major role in the construction of the railroad tunnels and terminals for New York City. 1912 Published "History of the Engineering, Construction and Equipment of the Pennsylvania Railroad New York Tunnels and Terminals." 1917 June Commissioned as a Major in the United States Army Quartermaster Corps and was assigned as a Construction Officer at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. 1918 March Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and was in charge of building of the camp that became Fort Jackson, South Carolina. 1920 Completed Army service in March, and then prepared a plan of development for the future of VMI, which was adopted by the VMI Board of Visitors in June. 1920-1921 Served as the Assistant General Manager of the Associated General Contractors of America 1921-1924 Employed jointly by the Texas Company and the Southern Acid and Sulphur Company as an engineer to develop sulfur properties in Brazoria County, Texas. 1924 Appointed Business Executive in charge of the business activities at the Veterans' Bureau Station at Perry Point, Maryland. 1925 Appointed Business Executive at VMI. 1931-1933 Served as Secretary and Treasurer of the VMI Alumni Association. 1933 Published the book "The VMI New Market Cadets." 1934 Appointed VMI Historiographer. 1934-1935 Served as the President of the Association of Military Colleges and Universities in the United States. 1934-1945 Served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern Conference (Athletics). 1936 Published the book "Claudius Crozet." 1939 Published the book "One Hundred Years at VMI" and "The Register of Former Cadets." 1946-1948 Served as Vice President and President of the Southern Conference. 1952 Published the book "A History of the Shenandoah Valley." 1954 Retired from positions at VMI. 1964 Died February 15 at his home in Lexington, Virginia. He is buried in Norfolk, Virginia.

William Couper (1884-1964) spent the majority of his professional life devoted to VMI and to the study of VMI, Lexington and Rockbridge County, and Virginia history. His terms as VMI's Business Executive and Historiographer encompassed thirty years, but before, during and subsequent to that period, he served in many other official and unofficial capacities. He was a noted authority on local and regional history, and on the life and times of Stonewall Jackson. In addition to his official duties at VMI, he was responsible for the initial organization and preservation of the Institute's rich historical holdings, including it's unique collection of alumni biographical and genealogical materials.

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 Conditions Governing Use

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives.Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

 Preferred Citation

William Couper papers, 1901-1946. MS 0053. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

 Items on Loan

In 1974, at the request of the Fort Jackson Museum, South Carolina, selected papers relating to the construction of Fort Jackson were placed on indefinite loan to the Museum.

 Related Materials at VMI

Researchers should note that, because William Couper served in several different positions at VMI, many of his professional papers are located in various record groups in the VMI Archives. These include records of the Business Office, Alumni Association, and various administrative subject files (e.g., Southern Conference).

 Related Manuscript Collections in other Repositories

The Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Virginia) holds additional William Couper and Couper family papers.

 Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.)—History Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1904 Virginia Military Institute—History New Market, Battle of, New Market, Va., 1864 Lexington (Va.)—History Rockbridge County (Va.)—History South Carolina—Fort Jackson Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery (Lexington, Va.) Maps Photograph albums Correspondence Scrapbooks Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863 Crozet, Claudius, 1790-1864 Richardson, William H. (William Harvie), 1795-1876 Books and articles by William Couper/repositories/3/archival_objects/12917 boxes1930-1952English."One Hundred Years at VMI," author research files/repositories/3/archival_objects/13031935-1939English.Scope and Contents

Materials relating to the research and publication of William Couper's four volume history of VMI, published in 1939. Related items are located in oversized.

Galley proofs/repositories/3/archival_objects/1341English.11-2Page proofs/repositories/3/archival_objects/1342English.12Manuscript, "One Hundred Years at VMI"/repositories/3/archival_objects/13431938-1939English.234Manuscript research notes/repositories/3/archival_objects/1344English.4567Research notes/repositories/3/archival_objects/1345English.281-8"The VMI New Market Cadets," author research files/repositories/3/archival_objects/13041930-1933English.Scope and Contents

Notes, correspondence, and financial records related to the publication of William Couper's book about the VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market, Virginia in May 1864. This book was published in 1933.

New Market, Battle of, New Market, Va., 1864Notes, the VMI New Market Corps/repositories/3/archival_objects/1346English.81Notes, correspondence of Jaqueline Beverly Stanard/repositories/3/archival_objects/1347English.82Stanard, Jaqueline Beverly, 1845-1864Reference file, accounts of the Battle of New Market/repositories/3/archival_objects/1348English.83Research notes, Union Army commanders at the Battle of New Market/repositories/3/archival_objects/1349English.84Scope and Contents

Notes by Joseph Reid Anderson, Jr., Torbett, and Echols, that regard General John C. Breckinridge and General Franz Sigel.

Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875Sigel, Franz, 1824-1902Reference file, printed material/repositories/3/archival_objects/1350English.85Correspondence/repositories/3/archival_objects/13511933-1934English.86-8"The VMI New Market Cadets" paperback/repositories/3/archival_objects/1352English.89Scope and Contents

Paperback copy of the final publication "The VMI New Market Cadets."

Book publication financial records/repositories/3/archival_objects/1353English.810-11Scope and Contents

An account book, bank books, and balance sheets related to the publication of the "The VMI New Market Cadets."

Account BooksFinancial recordsBattle of New Market anniversary speech/repositories/3/archival_objects/13541939 May 15English.91Scope and Contents

Typescript draft of the New Market anniversary address delivered by William Couper in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall.

 New Market, Battle of, New Market, Va., 1864—AnniversariesSpeeches, Addresses, etc.New Market pamphlet/repositories/3/archival_objects/13551942English.92-3Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding publication of the pamphlet and printed copies with corrections by William Couper.

Reinternment of New Market Cadets, headstones/repositories/3/archival_objects/1356English.94Scope and Contents

Regards the reburial of New Market cadets and their grave markers.

New Market CadetsResearch notes, Claudius Crozet/repositories/3/archival_objects/13051936English.95-7Scope and Contents

Galley proofs, manuscript, and notes.

Crozet, Claudius, 1790-1864"A History of the Shenandoah Valley," author files/repositories/3/archival_objects/13061952English.Manuscript for publication/repositories/3/archival_objects/1357English.1213Research material/repositories/3/archival_objects/1358English.141-6Scope and Contents

Materials related to the manuscript and publication, including notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.

Articles by or about William Couper/repositories/3/archival_objects/1307English.303133"Stonewall Jackson Day by Day," research material/repositories/3/archival_objects/1292English.Scope and Contents

Unpublished research material concerning the life of Thomas J. Jackson (General Stonewall Jackson).

Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863Notes/repositories/3/archival_objects/1308English.10Scope and Contents

Detailed notes regarding Stonwall Jackson's life, proceeding chronologically from birth to death.

Notes, Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/13591818-1853English.101Notes, Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/13601854-1860English.101ANotes, Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/13611861 January-1862 May 14English.102Notes, Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/13621862 May 15-1862 August 26English.103Notes, Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/13631862 August 17-1862 November 30English.104Notes, Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/13641862 December 1-1863 May 15English.105Subject files and supplementary materials/repositories/3/archival_objects/1309English.11Subject index to supplement/repositories/3/archival_objects/1365English.111Addresses and articles about Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/1366English.112Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863Abilities-Correspondence/repositories/3/archival_objects/1367English.113Estimates-Letters/repositories/3/archival_objects/1368English.114Maps-Poems/repositories/3/archival_objects/1369English.115Portraits-Sundays/repositories/3/archival_objects/1370English.116Notes, miscellaneous/repositories/3/archival_objects/1371English.117Addresses by William Couper about Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/1372English.118Correspondence about Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/1373English.119Genealogical material, Stonewall Jackson/repositories/3/archival_objects/1374English.1110Map, printed copies/repositories/3/archival_objects/1375English.1111Scope and Contents

Map by William Couper titled "Movements of Gen. T. J. Stonewall Jackson, 1861-1863."

Photocopies, Stonewall Jackson's report of the Battle of Port Republic/repositories/3/archival_objects/1376English.1112Clippings/repositories/3/archival_objects/1377English.1113Lexington and Rockbridge County research files/repositories/3/archival_objects/12937 boxesEnglish.Scope and Contents

This series, including notes, clippings, and other material, covers a wide range of local history topics. Related material is located separately in oversized (map cases).

Lexington (Va.)—HistoryRockbridge County (Va.)—HistorySubject files/repositories/3/archival_objects/1310English.Local history topics, articles, and clippings/repositories/3/archival_objects/1378English.147VMI and Washington and Lee University/repositories/3/archival_objects/1379English.148Churches/repositories/3/archival_objects/1380English.149Troubadour Theater/repositories/3/archival_objects/1381English.1410Post office/repositories/3/archival_objects/1382English.151Prison Bounds/repositories/3/archival_objects/1383English.152Mills/repositories/3/archival_objects/1384English.153Stonewall Jackson Hospital/repositories/3/archival_objects/1385English.154Notes, Rockbridge Historical Society/repositories/3/archival_objects/1386English.155Proceedings, Rockbridge Historical Society/repositories/3/archival_objects/13871939-1960English.156Lexington and Rockbridge County property notes /repositories/3/archival_objects/1311English.Scope and Contents

Research material concerning local properties, including notes on plats, deeds, lots, and property owners.

Large plats/repositories/3/archival_objects/1388English.157Scope and Contents

Notes on large plats in Rockbridge, Augusta, and Botetourt Counties, Virginia.

Augusta County (Va.)—LandBotetourt County (Va.)Lexington and Rockbridge County property/repositories/3/archival_objects/1389English.158Scope and Contents

Notes concerning lots, deeds, grants, early lots and annexations, and maps.

Lexington and Rockbridge County property/repositories/3/archival_objects/1390English.159Scope and Contents

Notes concerning property owners.

Lexington and Rockbridge County property, "old deeds"/repositories/3/archival_objects/1391English.1510Lexington and Rockbridge County property, maps on deeds and grants/repositories/3/archival_objects/1392English.161Lexington and Rockbridge County property, "index of deeds in my notebooks"/repositories/3/archival_objects/1393English.162106 White Street/repositories/3/archival_objects/1394English.163Lexington zoning/repositories/3/archival_objects/1395English.164Rockbridge County Property, Books #1 - #2/repositories/3/archival_objects/1396English.165Rockbridge County Property, Books #3 - #6/repositories/3/archival_objects/1397English.166Rockbridge County Property, Books #7 - #8/repositories/3/archival_objects/1398English.171Rockbridge County Property, Books #9 - #10/repositories/3/archival_objects/1399English.172Rockbridge County Property, Books #11 - #12/repositories/3/archival_objects/1400English.173Rockbridge County Property, Books #13 - #14/repositories/3/archival_objects/1401English.174Rockbridge County Property, Books #15 - #16/repositories/3/archival_objects/1402English.181Rockbridge County Property, Books #17 - #18/repositories/3/archival_objects/1403English.182Rockbridge County Property, Books #19 - #20/repositories/3/archival_objects/1404English.183Rockbridge County Property, Books #21 - #22/repositories/3/archival_objects/1405English.184Rockbridge County Property, Books #23 - #24/repositories/3/archival_objects/1406English.191Rockbridge County Property, Books #25 - #26/repositories/3/archival_objects/1407English.192Rockbridge County Property, Books #27 - #28/repositories/3/archival_objects/1408English.193Rockbridge County Property, Books #24 - #25/repositories/3/archival_objects/1409English.194Lexington Cemetery (Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery)/repositories/3/archival_objects/1312English.Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery (Lexington, Va.)History/repositories/3/archival_objects/1410English.201Index to cemetery notebooks, alphabetical listing of names/repositories/3/archival_objects/14111962English.202Cemetery notebooks, #1-2/repositories/3/archival_objects/1412English.203Cemetery notebooks, #3-5/repositories/3/archival_objects/1413English.204Notebook, grave locations/repositories/3/archival_objects/1414English.205Cemetery maps/repositories/3/archival_objects/1415English.206Local history clippings and scrapbooks/repositories/3/archival_objects/13131890-1962Manuscripts stacks and oversized caseEnglish.31323435Genealogy notes/repositories/3/archival_objects/1294English.Lexington and Rockbridge County families/repositories/3/archival_objects/1314English.211Virginia families/repositories/3/archival_objects/1315English.212William Harvie Richardson subject files/repositories/3/archival_objects/1295English.Biographical / Historical

General William Harvie Richardson (1795-1876) had a long and close association with VMI. He served as the Adjutant General of Virginia and on the VMI Board of Visitors from 1841 to 1876.

Scope and Contents

The transcriptions of correspondence in this series are of letters found in the official correspondence of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. The original letters are located in the VMI Archives, Records of the Superintendent.

Richardson, William H. (William Harvie), 1795-1876Biographical information, correspondence about Richardson, and notes/repositories/3/archival_objects/1316English.213Correspondence to VMI, transcriptions/repositories/3/archival_objects/13171863English.214Correspondence to VMI, transcriptions/repositories/3/archival_objects/13181864English.215Correspondence to VMI, transcriptions/repositories/3/archival_objects/13191865-1870English.216Notes/repositories/3/archival_objects/1320English.217VMI Class of 1904 related/repositories/3/archival_objects/1296English.Biographical / Historical

Couper graduated from VMI in 1904, and maintained contact with his classmates throughout his life.

Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1904Correspondence, VMI Class of 1904 reunions/repositories/3/archival_objects/13211909-1924English.221Notes/repositories/3/archival_objects/1322English.222Form letters/repositories/3/archival_objects/1323English.223Reunion book correspondence/repositories/3/archival_objects/13241925English.224Class book letters and reunion books/repositories/3/archival_objects/13251907-1924English.225VMI Class of 1904 reunion photograph/repositories/3/archival_objects/13261954 June 13English.226Scope and Contents

The photograph includes the following individuals:

  • Robert B. Allport
  • Samuel K. Funkhouser
  • Alfred P. Upshur
  • Thomas C. Gordon
  • William Couper
  • Paul R. Camp
  • James S. Easley
  • Ellis C. Caldwell

Construction of Fort Jackson, South Carolina/repositories/3/archival_objects/12971917-1923English.Biographical / Historical

Fort Jackson (South Carolina) was constructed in 1917 to meet United States Army training needs during World War I. William Couper served as Construction Quartermaster.

South Carolina—Fort JacksonFort Jackson suspension file/repositories/3/archival_objects/13271923English.231Camp Jackson reports/repositories/3/archival_objects/13281917-1918English.Completion report/repositories/3/archival_objects/1416Couper, Wm. (William), 1884-19641918 January 17English.232Financial report/repositories/3/archival_objects/1417English.233Consolidated Daily Report of Cars Handled/repositories/3/archival_objects/14181917 January-October English.234United States Army base lighter construction/repositories/3/archival_objects/14191918English.235-6Final report on lighter construction/repositories/3/archival_objects/1420English.236Fort Jackson printed materials/repositories/3/archival_objects/1329English.Manual for Constructing Quartermaster/repositories/3/archival_objects/1421English.241-2; 4Specifications for the sale of thirteen United States Army camps/repositories/3/archival_objects/1422English.243Organization and Operation of the Mobilization, Procurement, and Delivery System of the Construction Division of the Army/repositories/3/archival_objects/1423English.245Manual for Field Auditors/repositories/3/archival_objects/1424English.246Report of the Board of Review of Construction/repositories/3/archival_objects/14251920English.247The Work of the Construction Division of the Army/repositories/3/archival_objects/14261920English.24850th Anniversary history/repositories/3/archival_objects/1427English.249Correspondence, general/repositories/3/archival_objects/12981930-1960English.Letters from Henry P. Fry/repositories/3/archival_objects/1330Fry, Henry P. (Henry Peck), 1881-19561942-1945English.251-3Scope and Contents

Letters from Henry Peck Fry (VMI Class of 1901), who was a newspaperman and writer.

Correspondence/repositories/3/archival_objects/13311930-1960English.254Speeches and addresses by William Couper/repositories/3/archival_objects/12991926-1956English.Arrangement

Index, notes, and full-text of William Couper's speeches.

Index to addresses/repositories/3/archival_objects/1332English.261Scope and Contents

Typescript list of speeches compiled by William Couper.

Speeches, notes, and text/repositories/3/archival_objects/1333English.2728Scope and Contents

Topics include the following:

  • VMI history
  • Stonewall Jackson
  • Claudius Crozet
  • Battle of New Market
  • Rockbridge County, Virginia maps
  • Early Rockbridge County history
  • Local history topics

Maps, Lexington and Rockbridge County/repositories/3/archival_objects/1300English.Scope and Contents

Many of the items in this series were hand drawn by William Couper and are annotated, and/or are accompanied by related correspondence and notes. Some additional maps are filed separately in oversized (map case).

MapsVMI/repositories/3/archival_objects/1334English.291-236MapsLexington, Virginia/repositories/3/archival_objects/1335English.Arrangement

Many of these, particularly the plat maps, were drawn by William Couper.

Military mapsMapsLots, street maps, and Campbell Farm/repositories/3/archival_objects/1428English.293Printed maps/repositories/3/archival_objects/1429English.294Street map/repositories/3/archival_objects/1430English.36Scope and Contents

City limits drawn in for 1778, 1847, 1850, and 1877.

Street map/repositories/3/archival_objects/14311912English.36Scope and Contents

Drawn by J. A. Champe, Jr. in 1912 and reprinted in 1952.

Street map, unmarked/repositories/3/archival_objects/14321958English.36Sketch, aerial map of Lexington/repositories/3/archival_objects/1433English.36"Lexington in the Benjamin Borden Grant"/repositories/3/archival_objects/14341955English.36Scope and Contents

By D. E. Brady with notations by William Couper.

Map, "Borden's Grant"/repositories/3/archival_objects/14351927English.36Scope and Contents

By D. E. Brady.

Map/repositories/3/archival_objects/14361932English.36Map showing Borden Grant Line/repositories/3/archival_objects/1437English.36Plat map, John W. Fuller, David McKinley, and William Taylor/repositories/3/archival_objects/1438English.36Plat map, land of John Hoffman/repositories/3/archival_objects/1439English.36Scope and Contents

Surveyed September 2, 1819.

Plat map, HH-356/repositories/3/archival_objects/14401860 August 18English.36Scope and Contents

Sold to Sally C. P. Miller. Survey by Jas. C. C. Moore in 1853.

Plat map, DB A-350/repositories/3/archival_objects/1441English.36Scope and Contents

Isaac Campbell to George Brown.

Plat map, B-460/repositories/3/archival_objects/1442English.36Scope and Contents

William Moore to John Hoffman.

Plat map, L-520/repositories/3/archival_objects/1443English.36Scope and Contents

Elizabeth Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman to James McDowell.

Plat map, NN-367/repositories/3/archival_objects/1444English.36Scope and Contents

E. S. Tutwiler lots.

Plat map, James Campbell Farm/repositories/3/archival_objects/1445English.36Plat map, EE-229/repositories/3/archival_objects/1446English.36Scope and Contents

The Campbell Farm.

Plat of town lots laid off and sold by William A. Rhodes/repositories/3/archival_objects/14471867 October 5English.36Plat map, DB 52-271/repositories/3/archival_objects/1448English.36Scope and Contents

Survey made by James C. C. Moore in 1845.

Plat map/repositories/3/archival_objects/14491845English.36Scope and Contents

Twenty-seven lots on plat.

Plat map/repositories/3/archival_objects/1450English.36Scope and Contents

Division of Campbell Land, east area between South Main-Taylor-Houston Streets. Map created by D. E. Brady.

Plat map/repositories/3/archival_objects/1451English.36Scope and Contents

W. A. Rhoads Development on Taylor Street.

Sketch of street map/repositories/3/archival_objects/1452English.36Scope and Contents

Sketch done from insurance maps.

Plan for defending Lexington when there was only four hours to do it in, from an attack of infantry/repositories/3/archival_objects/1453English.36Reconnaissance map/repositories/3/archival_objects/14541923English.36Scope and Contents

Created by the United States Geological Survey and reproduced in 1923.

Rockbridge County/repositories/3/archival_objects/1336English.MapsHighway map/repositories/3/archival_objects/14551950English.36Sketch map, unmarked/repositories/3/archival_objects/1456English.36Plat map, Richard Woods/repositories/3/archival_objects/1457English.36Plat map, C-232/repositories/3/archival_objects/1458English.36Scope and Contents

Lapsleys to Zachariah Johnson.

Plat map, C-393/repositories/3/archival_objects/1459English.36Scope and Contents

William Graham to Andrew Reid.

Plat map, DB-5-257/repositories/3/archival_objects/1460English.36Scope and Contents

Borden to Craighead to John Bowyer.

Plat map, "Sunnyside" /repositories/3/archival_objects/14611858English.36Scope and Contents

Telford (Tedford)

Plat map, A-7/repositories/3/archival_objects/1462English.36Scope and Contents

Joseph Walker to William Graham.

Plat map, DB 117-167/repositories/3/archival_objects/1463English.36Scope and Contents

L. D. Hamric and Carolyn E. to T. B. Martin.

Plat map, will book 20-280/repositories/3/archival_objects/1464English.36Plat map, The Home Place/repositories/3/archival_objects/1465English.36Scope and Contents

Ruff Estate, will book 20-280

Plat map, 1-103/repositories/3/archival_objects/1466English.36Scope and Contents

C. W. Barger Estate. Attached EE-228.

Plat map, DB 135-57/repositories/3/archival_objects/1467English.36Scope and Contents

Surveyed for T. B. Martin in 1921.

Plat map, C-431/repositories/3/archival_objects/1468English.36Scope and Contents

Dower of Elizabeth Moore.

Plat map, 1-104/repositories/3/archival_objects/1469English.36Scope and Contents

Survey by D. E. Brady in 1953.

Plat map, DB 130-477/repositories/3/archival_objects/1470English.36Biographical / Historical

The T. S. White farm was purchased by VMI in 1920 and used for cavalry and other military training exercises.

Plat, area around Wilson Suphur Spring /repositories/3/archival_objects/14711941 DecemberEnglish.36Scope and Contents

Compiled by D. E. Brady.

Virginia and West Virginia/repositories/3/archival_objects/1337English.MapsVirginia counties, showing county lines/repositories/3/archival_objects/1472English.36Jefferson County, West Virginia/repositories/3/archival_objects/1473English.36Berkeley County, West Virginia/repositories/3/archival_objects/1474English.36The Valley of Virginia/repositories/3/archival_objects/1475English.36Clarke County, Virginia/repositories/3/archival_objects/1476English.36Photocopy, Botetourt County, Virginia/repositories/3/archival_objects/14771821English.36Scope and Contents

Survey and drawn under the direction of John Wood in 1821.

Botetourt County (Va.)Geological Survey, Monterey Quadrangle/repositories/3/archival_objects/14781941English.36Geological Survey, Staunton/repositories/3/archival_objects/14791944English.36Photograph albums/repositories/3/archival_objects/1301English.Photograph albumsPersonal photograph album/repositories/3/archival_objects/13381901English.331Scope and Contents

Topics include the Campbell family and home, VMI and Lexington, Colonel and Mrs. Robert A. Marr, and Willoughby Beach.

VMI cadetship/repositories/3/archival_objects/1339circa 1901-1904English.332Scope and Contents

Includes drawings and sports photographs.

A Book of Memories/repositories/3/archival_objects/13401902-1912English.333Scope and Contents

Topics include the following:

  • Richmond Hill, New York (1910)
  • Norfolk, Virginia (1910)
  • Washington, D.C. (1910 and 1912)
  • Willoughby Beach, Virginia (1910 and 1911)
  • Corps at Jamestown Exposition (1907)
  • VMI (1910)
  • International Aviation Meet, Belmont Park, Long Island, New York (October 1910)
  • VMI football team (November 1902)
  • Family pictures
  • PA RR, NY Tunnel
  • Bear's Den, Virginia (1912)
  • Trip through West (1911)

Miscellaneous and printed material/repositories/3/archival_objects/1302English.30