Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collectionMS.0226.Oversized

Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI Archives
Preston Library
Lexington, VA 24450
Business Number: 540-464-7516
archives@vmi.edu
URL: http://www.vmi.edu/archives

Repository

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Identification

MS.0226.Oversized

Title

Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection 1860-2013

Quantity

0.5 cubic feet

Creator

Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918

Location

Oversized Case 1, Drawer 4

Language

English .

Administrative Information

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.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions

Preferred Citation

Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860-2013. MS 0226. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

This colllection consists of certificates, citations, commissions, and similar documentation associated with VMI alumni, faculty, staff, or VMI as a whole. The collection does not include VMI diplomas or literary society certificates, which are filed separately.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Baldwin, Richard
Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)
Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019
Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?
Carroll, Robert P. "Doc"
Certificates
Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012
Daniels, Jonathan Myrick, 1939-1965
Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943
Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.
Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938
Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)
Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945
Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975
Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931
Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967
Mallory, Francis
Mapp, John A.
Military commissions
Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946
Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry )
Miller , John C. (John Craig)
Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903
Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)
Pitkethly, David T.
Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971
Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918
Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916
Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928
Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)
Sydnor, George W., Jr.
Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)
Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894
Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography
Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968
Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Amory, Thomas D. (Thomas Dwyer), 1893-1918
Baldwin, Richard
Belden, Arthur W., Jr. (Arthur Williams)
Bissell, Norman M. (Norman Michael), 1938-2019
Brister, Charles M. (Charles Melville), 1889-?
Carroll, Robert P. "Doc"
Dabney, William H. (William Howard), 1934-2012
Daniels, Jonathan Myrick, 1939-1965
Davis, Samuel G. (Samuel Griffith), ?-1943
Elliott, Thomas N., Jr.
Foster, Charles E., Jr. (Charles Edgar), 1903-1938
Heflin, S. Murray (Sterling Murray)
Hippey, Frederick A. (Frederick Allen), ?-1945
Jamerson, Osmond T. (Osmond Tower), 1906-1975
James, Russell
Johnson, H. B., Jr. (Henry Belton), ?-1931
Lattin, John H., Jr., ?-1967
Mallory, Francis
Mapp, John A.
Millar, Charles M. (Charles Maynard), 1910-1946
Miller, Giles H., Jr. (Giles Henry)
Miller, John C. (John Craig)
Morson, J. Andrew
Morson, William A. (William Alexander), 1843-1903
Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall)
Pitkethly, David T.
Puller, Chesty, 1898-1971
Read, Hernando M.
Richards, James N. C. (James Neville Cocke), ?-1918
Robb, Charles A., Governor
Rockne, Knute, 1888-1931
Rockwell, Kiffin Y. (Kiffin Yates), 1892-1916
Rosenbaum, Joseph M. (Joseph Marx), ?-1928
Selvage, Donald H., Jr. (Donald Hollis)
Sydnor, George W., Jr.
Talman, Woods G. (Woods Garth)
Tosh, James T. (James Thomas), 1838-1894
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1874-1968
Wood, Martin B., 1845?-1908

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Virginia—Lexington

Container List

Certificates and citations, individuals

1860-2012English.

Thomas D. Amory poem

1 items
- World War I memorial poem
  English.
  Biographical / Historical
  Thomas Dwyer Amory (VMI Class of 1916) was a First Lieutenant, 26th Infantry (Regular), 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. He was killed in action while leading an assaulting platoon ahead of his regiment, near Verdun, France on October 2, 1918.
Richard Baldwin certificate

1 items
1940
- Domain of Phoebus Apollo certificate
  1940English.
  Scope and Contents
  Certificate presented to Richard Baldwin (VMI Class of 1942) that commemorates his passage across the International Dateline.
Arthur W. Belden, Jr. certificate

1 items
1943
- World War II certificate
  1943French.
  Scope and Contents
  A certificate (in French) appointing Lieutenant Colonel Arthur W. Belden, Jr. an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered.
N. Michael Bissell certificates

4 items
1985-2013English.
Charles M. Brister certificate

1 items
1909
- Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity certificate
  1909English.
Robert P. Carroll certificate

1 items
1951
- Phi Beta Pi certificate
  1951English.
  Scope and Contents
  A certificate of honorary membership for faculty member Robert P. Carroll in the Phi Psi Chapter at the Medical College of Virginia.
William H. Dabney caricature drawing and resolution

2 items
1981-2012English.
Scope and Contents
This folder contains one cartoon/caricature (1981) presented to William H. Dabney relating to his assignment at the National Emergency Airborne Command Post, and one memorial resolution (2012) passed by the Virginia senate honoring the contributions of Dabney.
Jonathan M. Daniels related proclamations

3 items
2000-2010English.
Samuel G. Davis certificate

1 items
1888
- Academic certificate
  1888English.
  Scope and Contents
  Certificate awarded to Samuel G. Davis for completion of courses in physics and astronomy.
Thomas N. Elliott, Jr. military certificates

6 items
1961-1964English.
Charles E. Foster, Jr. award

1 items
1923
- Varsity track letter award
  1923English.
S. Murray Heflin certificate

1 items
1929
- Certificate
  Rockne, Knute, 1888-19311929English.
  Scope and Contents
  Certificate from the Rockne-Meanwell School for Coaches, Football, and Basketball held at Washington and Lee University.
Frederick A. Hippey World War II certificates
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
4 items
1945English.
Scope and Contents
Includes the citation: "In grateful memory of Major Frederick A. Hippey who died in the service of his country in the Asiatic Area, August 6, 1945". Signed by President Truman.

Also included are three certificates in Chinese: Appointment of Hippey as an instructor in the artillery section of the Training Corps, Yunnan Branch of Military Council of China signed by Chiang Kai-shek, Head of Training Corps Certificate of award in consideration of meritorious services The Special Breast Order of the Cloud and Banner, presented by the National Government of China, Chiang Chung-Cheng, President, January 30, 1946
Osmond Jamerson certificate

1 items
1925
- Varsity boxing letter certificate
  1925English.
H. B. Johnson, Jr. certificate

1 items
1983
- Certificate for flag presented to VMI
  1983English.
John H. Lattin, Jr. citation

1 items
1968
- Silver Star citation
  1968
  This is a photographic reproduction of the citation.
  English.
  Biographical / Historical
  John H. Lattin, Jr. was killed in action in Vietnam on December 15, 1967.
Francis Mallory certificates
Washington and Lee University
2 items
1939English.
Scope and Contents
Two certificates, including an Honorary degree from Washington and Lee University and a membership certificate for the Sons of the American Revolution.
John A. Mapp certificates

2 items
1953-1954
Scope and Contents
Two track and field team certificates for the 220 yard low hurdles.
Charles M. Millar military citation and certificate
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
2 items
1943-1946English.
Scope and Contents
Includes a citation (1946) that reads "in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country," signed by President Harry S. Truman. Also includes a certificate (1943), humorous, U.S.S. Henderson, "Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep."
Giles H. Miller, Jr. resolution

1 items
2006
- Virginia Senate joint resolution
  2006English.
John C. Miller citation

1 items
1918
- Distinguished Service Cross citation
  1918English.
  Scope and Contents
  Citation for extraordinary heroism at Lucy le Bocage, France, June 1918.
J. Andrew Morson diploma

1 items
1860
- Medical College of Virginia diploma
  1860English.
  Biographical / Historical
  J. Andrew Morson is the brother of VMI New Market cadet William A. Morson.
Randolph M. Pate certificate

1 items
1948
- Certificate
  1948English.
  Scope and Contents
  "Military Order of the Carabao"
David T. Pitkethly certificate

1 items
1956
- All American cross country team certificate
  
  1 items
  1956English.
Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller certificate

1 items
1998
- Certificate of recognition
  1998English.
  Scope and Contents
  Commonwealth of Virginia recognition of Chesty Puller Day, June 26, 1998.
James N. C. Richards citation
1918
- Distinguished Service Cross citation
  1918English.
Kiffin Y. Rockwell certificate

1 items
1918 January 23
- Lafayette Flying Corps certificate of recognition
  1918 January 23English.
  Biographical / Historical
  Kiffin Yates Rockwell attended VMI in 1909. During World War I he was accepted by the Service Aeronautique, began flight training in September 1915, and in April became one of the founding pilots in the squadron initially known as the Escadrille Americaine (later called the Lafayette Escadrille). In May 1916 while on patrol at the front, he became the first American pilot to down an enemy plane. Rockwell subsequently flew dozens of patrols and fought in many air battles, gaining fame for his skill and courage. His final combat took place on September 23, 1916, when his Nieuport was downed by the gunner in a German Albatross observation plane. Rockwell is buried in the cemetery at Luxeuil-les-Bains, France.
  
  Transcription
  January 23, 1918. Number 3. La Fayette Flying Corps.
  
  In recognition of the services rendered to France and her Allies for the cause of humanity, this certificate has been issued to S/Lieut Kiffin Yates Rockwell who served during the European war in the capacity of Pilot in the LaFayette Escadrille. Killed on Sept. 23, 1916. Thereby in a measure repaying the great debt which America owes to France and contributing to the victory of Liberty and Civilization over military Autocracy and Barbarism.
Joseph M. Rosenbaum certificates

7 items
1889English.
Scope and Contents
Certificates of course of study completion in various academic classes at VMI.
Donald H. Selvage, Jr. commission

1 items
1953
- United States Army commission
  1953English.
George W. Sydnor, Jr. military certificates

8 items
1956-1963English.
Woods G.Talman certificate

1 items
1930
- Varsity football letter certificate
  1930English.
James T. Tosh military certificates

3 items
1909-1913English.
Scope and Contents
Certificates that appoint James T. Tosh as a sergeant in the 1st Infantry, and Medical Department, Virginia Volunteers.
Henry A. Wise certificate

1 items
1894
- Certificate of engineering course completion
  Virginia Military Institute. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering1894English.
Martin B. Wood appointment

1 items
1880
- Appointment
  1880English.
  Scope and Contents
  Appoints Martin B. Wood as Judge, Scott County, Virginia.
VMI honorary alumni certificates
Virginia Military Institute. Alumni Association
7 items
1958-1972English.
Scope and Contents
Appointment certificates for the following honorary alumnus: Baldwin G. Locher Mary Moody Northe Virgil D. Bradley Richard H. Kemper, Sr. Robert Patterson Fredrik Wachtmeister Louis G. Kuchuris
VMI faculty commission documents, historical examples
1913-1931English.
Scope and Contents
VMI faculty traditionally receive commissions in the Virginia Militia, unorganized. This file contains historical examples of these documents.

Certificates and citations, VMI

English.

Association for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities certificate to VMI
1993English.
Mu Beta Psi Timmins Chapter charter certificate
1970English.
Georgia Senate Resolution honoring VMI's 175th anniversary
2014English.
Flood relief service recognition certificate
Robb, Charles A., Governor1985English.
Sigma Nu fraternity centennial certificate
Sigma Nu1869English.
Virginia General Assembly Senate joint resolution honoring VMI's 150th anniversary
1989English.
Lexington City Council resolution honoring cadet service during FTX
1995English.
Phi Kapp Phi Honor Society charter
Phi Kapp Phi1978English.
Certificate commemorating the return of Civil War banners
1961English.
Scope and Contents
Issued by New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on the occasion of the opening of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Center in Richmond, Virginia. Confederate banners of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry captured during the Civil War were returned by the State of New York.
Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha Forensic Society charter
1978English.
Virginia High School League certificate
1955English.
Scope and Contents
Certificate of appreciation for coaches clinic.
Kentucky Derby Festival parade certificate
1976English.
National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI barracks
1966English.
National Historic Landmark designation certificate, VMI post historic district
1974English.
Washington and Lee University Founders Day greetings
Washington and Lee University1964English.
Department of the Army ROTC certificate
1948English.
Virginia Press Association certificates

2 items
1928-1929English.
Scope and Contents
Awarded to cadet publications "The Bomb" and "The Sniper."
Students Army Training Corps certificate
1921English.
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce membership
English.
Virginia General Assembly joint resolution honoring VMI Basketball team
1976English.
Scope and Contents
Resolution honors VMI for winning the Southern Conference championship.
American Revolution Bicentennial colleges and universities participation certificate

2 items
1975English.
Swimming pool timer computer in honor of Robert Patterson
1971English.
Virginia Senate joint resolution, Citizen Soldiers' Day
1980English.