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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

H. Franklin Phillips "War Diploma," 1943. MS 0316. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one certificate presented to VMI Cadet H. Franklin Phillips in May 1943. This "three year testimonial" was presented to each member of the Class of 1944, in lieu of a diploma, when the class members were called to active duty in May 1943. The document states that Phillips successfully completed three years at VMI and was signed by VMI Superintendent Charles E. Kilbourne and others.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Diplomas
• Phillips, H. Franklin, 1921-
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1940-1949
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1944
• Virginia Military Institute—Finals—20th century
• Virginia Military Institute—History—World War, 1939-1945