Virginia Military Institute Archives
Matriculation Books
Virginia Military Institute. Office of the Registrar
Records.Matriculation Books
/repositories/3/resources/718
9 Linear Feet
1839-1994
For various eras, the books may contain both original signatures and contemporary copies
English
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Biographical / Historical
Since the earliest days of the Institute, entering cadets have signed a matriculation book when they arrive at VMI.
Related Materials
The Order Book dated 1863-1865 also contains a copy of the matriculation register for 1839-1856; and original signatures for 1856-1861
Accruals
The most recent volume is located in the Office of the Registrar. When the volume is filled, it is transferred to the VMI Archives for permanent retention.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the matriculation record for incoming VMI classes. Nineteenth century books contain home address, parent or guardian name, age, and other information in addition to the signature.
Virginia Military Institute -- Students
Virginia Military Institute. Office of the Registrar
Matriculation Book, unbound fragment/repositories/3/archival_objects/26721839-1856 AugustScope and ContentsContemporary copy through 1860. Original signatures 1861-1888.
Matriculation Book, Volume 01/repositories/3/archival_objects/26731839-1888 August 9Matriculation Book, Volume 02/repositories/3/archival_objects/26741888 July - 1918 AugustMatriculation Book, Volume 03/repositories/3/archival_objects/26751918 Sept-1930 FebMatriculation Book, Volume 04/repositories/3/archival_objects/26761930 Sept-1945 Feb 19Matriculation Book, Volume 05/repositories/3/archival_objects/26771945 Feb 19-1959 SeptMatriculation Book, Volume 06/repositories/3/archival_objects/26781960 Sept-1974 SeptMatriculation Book, Volume 07/repositories/3/archival_objects/26791975 Aug-1994 AugRegister of Returning Cadets/repositories/3/archival_objects/31574 Volumes1925-1986Scope and ContentsBound volumes containing the signatures of returning cadets (old cadets); they signed in at the beginning of the school year. This practice began in 1925 and was discontinued in 1986.