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Preferred Citation

Marshall K. Berry papers, 1917-1921. MS 0447. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

Marshall Keith Berry (1899-1985) graduated from VMI in 1921. While at VMI, he served as editor of the 1921 yearbook. He spent his career as a bank president and community leader in Vernon, Texas.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists primarily of Marshall K. Berry's incoming and outgoing correspondence, the bulk of which dates from the period of his cadetship (1917-1921). Included are letters to and from his parents, which include many reference to VMI activities.

Related Material

A related collection is the M. Keith Berry Photograph Collection, part of the VMI Archives photograph holdings.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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