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Virginia Military Institute Archives
VMI ArchivesPreston Library
Lexington, VA 24450
Business Number: 540-464-7516
archives@vmi.edu
URL: http://www.vmi.edu/archives
Administrative Information
Accruals
The most recent volume is located in the Office of the Registrar. When the volume is filled, it is transferred to the VMI Archives for permanent retention.
Biographical / Historical
Since the earliest days of the Institute, entering cadets have signed a matriculation book when they arrive at VMI.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the matriculation record for incoming VMI classes. Nineteenth century books contain home address, parent or guardian name, age, and other information in addition to the signature.
Related Material
The Order Book dated 1863-1865 also contains a copy of the matriculation register for 1839-1856; and original signatures for 1856-1861
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Virginia Military Institute -- Students
- Virginia Military Institute. Office of the Registrar
Container List
Contemporary copy through 1860. Original signatures 1861-1888.
Bound volumes containing the signatures of returning cadets (old cadets); they signed in at the beginning of the school year. This practice began in 1925 and was discontinued in 1986.