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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

John F. Bransford papers. Manuscript # 0278, Virginia Military Institute Archives

Biographical / Historical

John Francis Bransford was born in 1846 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. He graduated from VMI in 1867 and was a New Market cadet. After graduation he was a surgeon and served in the United States Navy from 1872 to 1901. Bransford died in 1911 near Bon Air, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the papers from the career of John F. Bransford, including: Correspondence (1889-1916) Articles about Central American research Medical school diploma Certificates Paroled prisoner's pass (April 10, 1865)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Certificates
• Correspondence
• Diplomas
• Military passes
• New Market Cadets
• United States -- Navy -- Officers -- Biography
• United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1867