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

Samuel B. Wilson, Jr. notebook, 1917-1921. MS 0437. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one notebook that contains typescript copies of the letters of Cadet Samuel Burton Wilson, Jr. (VMI Class of 1921). The letters (dated September 1917-June 1921) provide a detailed account of cadet life. The notebook also contains copies of relevant family photographs and genealogical information. The letters were transcribed and donated by Wilson's daughter.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Correspondence
• Notebooks
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1910-1919
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1920-1929
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1921