Conditions Governing Use

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.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions

Preferred Citation

Patton Family papers, 1855-1924. MS 0360. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of documents (1855-1924) related to various members of the Patton Family. Primary subjects are the three individuals named George S. Patton (father, son, and grandson) all of whom attended VMI. The papers include: Letters Biographical information Bank drafts Commissions Civil War manuscripts A map used by General George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II An inventory is available upon request.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Correspondence
• Manuscripts
• Military commissions
• Military maps
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1852
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1877
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1907