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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.

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Preferred Citation

Thomas W. Keitt drawing, 1876 May 15. MS 0056. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Wadlington Keitt was born on January 11, 1859 in South Carolina. He graduated VMI in 1878 and went on to become a plantation owner and teacher. He died on August 31, 1917.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one watercolor drawing of the Washington Arch facade of barracks by Cadet Thomas W. Keitt, dated May 15, 1876. Details include the clock and the Virginia and United States flags flying from towers.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Barracks
• Historic buildings—Virginia—Lexington
• Virginia Military Institute—Buildings, structures, etc.
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet drawings
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1878