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Preferred Citation

George C. Scott, Jr. diary, 1927. MS 0513. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

George Cole Scott, Jr. was born 1909 and graduated from VMI in 1930. He served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. After the War he was a businessman and social leader in Richmond, Virginia. Scott died in 1962 in Richmond.

Scope and Contents

Typescript diary written by Cadet George C. Scott, Jr. titled "The Strike, as it Actually Happened". This diary details the events of October 18 to 19, 1927. The cadets staged a walkout or "mutiny" to protest the dismissal of a classmate. As a result, Superintendent William H. Cocke sent a telegram to the parents of all cadets, stating "Your son and other cadets are taking part in a rebellion against authorities. Advise you to wire him to submit to authorities at once." The situation was resolved after the Corps heard speeches from several alumni and parents, and they voted to return to duty.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Cocke, William H. (William Horner), 1874-1938
• Diaries
• Griffith, William F. R., Jr.
• Honor Court
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1920-1929
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1930
• Virginia Military Institute—Rats and Ratline