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Preferred Citation

Hardaway H. Dinwiddie papers, 1858-1868. MS 0177. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

Hardaway Hunt Dinwiddie was born in 1844 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated VMI in 1867 and was a New Market cadet. He went on to become an educator. Dinwiddie died in 1887 in Texas.

Scope and Contents

The Hardaway H. Dinwiddie papers consist of the personal papers (six items) of Dinwiddie, including: A calling card Poems about New Market Cadets A document titled "phrenological analysis" (1858) A manuscript of a VMI valedictory speech (1867) A VMI commencement program (1867) A certificate of withdrawal from Lexington's (Virginia) Masonic Lodge (1868)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Freemasons
• New Market Cadets
• Programs (Publications)
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet compositions—Poetry
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1860-1869
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1867
• Virginia Military Institute—Speeches, addresses, etc.