Matriculation BooksRecords.Matriculation Books

Matriculation BooksRecords.Matriculation Books


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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
Records.Matriculation Books
Title
Matriculation Books 1839-1994
Quantity
9 Linear Feet
source
Virginia Military Institute. Office of the Registrar
Language
English .
Technical
For various eras, the books may contain both original signatures and contemporary copies

Administrative Information

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.

Biographical / Historical

Since the earliest days of the Institute, entering cadets have signed a matriculation book when they arrive at VMI.

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.

Related Material

The Order Book dated 1863-1865 also contains a copy of the matriculation register for 1839-1856; and original signatures for 1856-1861

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Container List

Matriculation Book, unbound fragment
1839-1856 August
Scope and Contents

Contemporary copy through 1860. Original signatures 1861-1888.

Matriculation Book, Volume 01
1839-1888 August 9
Matriculation Book, Volume 02
1888 July - 1918 August
Matriculation Book, Volume 03
1918 Sept-1930 Feb
Matriculation Book, Volume 04
1930 Sept-1945 Feb 19
Matriculation Book, Volume 05
1945 Feb 19-1959 Sept
Matriculation Book, Volume 06
1960 Sept-1974 Sept
Matriculation Book, Volume 07
1975 Aug-1994 Aug
Register of Returning Cadets
4 Volumes
1925-1986
Scope and Contents

Bound 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.