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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.

Preferred Citation

Henry A. Wise papers, 1894-1982. MS 0123. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

Henry Alexander Wise was born in 1906, in Watertown, New York. He graduated VMI in 1927 and went on to become a lawer. He was also a Captain in the United States Army during World War II and a New York state legislator. Wise is the author of the book "Drawing Out the Man: The VMI Story" (University of Virginia Press, 1978). He died in 1982 in Lexington, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

The Henry A. Wise papers consist of the personal papers of Wise (VMI Class of 1927), including general correspondence, family correspondence, subject files, and materials relating to the publication of his book "Drawing Out the Man: The VMI Story." Inventory is available upon request.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Correspondence
• Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography
• Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Publications
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1890-1899
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1920-1929
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1894
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1902
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1927