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Robert A. Lewis papersMS.0542

Robert A. Lewis papersMS.0542


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Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI Archives
Preston Library
Lexington, VA 24450
Business Number: 540-464-7516
archives@vmi.edu
URL: http://www.vmi.edu/archives

Repository
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Identification
MS.0542
Title
Robert A. Lewis papers 1938-1944
Quantity
10 Folder, Series 1, Correspondence: 5 folders by year; Series 2, VMI Academic and Financial Records: 5 folders by year
Condition Description
The records are in fair condition. Some letters have creases due to being placed inside envelopes for mailing.
Creator
Lewis, Robert A., 1920-1944
Creator
Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963
Creator
Couper, Wm. (William), 1884-1964
Creator
Marr, Robert A.
Creator
San Diego Optical Co.
Language
English .

Administrative Information

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

The collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Robert A. Lewis papers, 1938-1944. MS 0542. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

Robert A. Lewis (1920-1944) graduated from VMI in 1942 and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was killed in action in Germany on September 20, 1944.

Content Description

This collection consists of two files of personal correspondence, report cards, and miscellaneous records associated with Robert A. Lewis, VMI Class of 1942. The records span between 1938 to 1944.

A bulk of the correspondence consists of letters from Lewis to his parents during his time at VMI.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Academic records
  • Correspondence
  • Financial records
  • Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1930-1939
  • Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1940-1949
  • Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1942

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Couper, Wm. (William), 1884-1964
  • Kilbourne, Charles E. (Charles Evans), 1872-1963
  • Lewis, Robert A., 1920-1944
  • Marr, Robert A.
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Container List

Correspondence
5 Folder by year
1938-1944English.
  • Correspondence
    34 items
    1938English.
    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 January 6English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards holiday travel.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 January 16English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 July 8English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. Letter regards arrival and first days at Camp John Pryor.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 July 17English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. Letter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 July 20English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. Letter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor and weapons training.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 July 31English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. Letter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor, field exercises, and weapons training.

    • Letter from William Couper to Augustus T. Lewis
      1938 August 17English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards VMI promotional material and VMI application requirements.

    • Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Robert A. Lewis
      1938 August 26English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Robert A. Lewis of his appointment as a VMI cadet.

    • Letter from William Couper to Augustus T. Lewis
      1938 August 26English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' acceptance as a cadet.

    • Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to Charles E. Kilbourne
      1938 August 27English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' cadet appointment and financials.

    • Letter from William Couper to Augustus T. Lewis
      1938 August 29English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' acceptance as a cadet.

    • Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to Charles E. Kilbourne
      1938 August 29English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards finances and legal residence.

    • Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to A. E. McInteer
      1938 August 29English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards legal residence.

    • Letter from William Couper to Augustus T. Lewis
      1938 September 1English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter written to inform Augustus T. Lewis that Robert A. Lewis is entered as a Virginia cadet.

    • Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to Charles E. Kilbourne
      1938 September 6English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' financials and arrival at VMI.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 September 8English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written "around New Mexico" enroute to VMI. Includes sketch of New Mexico and Arizona's "wide open spaces." Letter regards daily activities on the train.

    • Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Augustus T. Lewis
      1938 September 12English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Captain A. T. Lewis that his son, Robert A. Lewis reported to VMI on September 12, 1938.

      Included inside envelope for letter written on September 19, 1938.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 September 19English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards arrival and check in at VMI, daily life at VMI, course schedule, and football schedule.

    • Letter from Joseph T. Casey to the Reverend Pastor
      1938 September 26English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Joseph T. Casey in Bremerton, Washington. Letter regards religion and an appeal for the Reverend Pastor to make contact with Robert A. Lewis.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 September 28English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards brief stay in the hospital and daily life at VMI.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 October 5English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards health, daily life at VMI and finances.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 October 19English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards health, daily life at VMI, and finances.

    • Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Augustus T. Lewis
      1938 October 21English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Provides an update on Robert A. Lewis' health and academic record.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 October 30English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and Brother Rat.

    • Postcard to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 November 11English.
      Scope and Contents

      Asheville, North Carolina postcard written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Postcard regards lack of time to write and recent hop attendence.

    • Letter from Helen D. Bartlett to Robert A. Lewis
      1938 November 14English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Helen D. Bartlett in Baltimore, Maryland. Inquires about Robert A. Lewis' plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 November 20English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and hop attendence.

    • Telegraph to Augustus T. Lewis
      1938 November 24English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written in Roanoke, Virginia. "Flashing you this message to fill the empty chair this Thanksgiving Day."

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 November 26English.
      Scope and Contents

      Letter regards a trip to Roanoke, daily life at VMI, and football.

    • Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge to Robert A. Lewis
      1938 November 28English.
      Scope and Contents

      Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge written in Quantico, Virginia. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938. Letter regards a potential visit to Quantico, Virginia for the holidays.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 December 3English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, Ring Figure, and academic performance.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 December 15English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards holiday travel plans, daily life at VMI, football, and academic performance.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1938 December 19English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.

  • Correspondence
    9 items
    1939English.
    • Letter from Medford G. Ramey to Charles E. Kilbourne
      1939 February 1English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards report of Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1939 March 3English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, horseback riding, and swimming.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1939 March 30English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI and financials.

    • Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Parents, Guardians, and Friends of VMI
      1939 May 5English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic exhibit at finals.

    • Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Parents of VMI Cadets
      1939 June 14English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards permits for absences.

    • Letter from Medford G. Ramey to Charles E. Kilbourne
      1939 June 15English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.

    • Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Parents and Guardians of Cadets of the Class of 1942
      1939 June 15English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards selection of courses for Fall term.

    • Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to VMI
      1939 July 13English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards enrollment in the Civil Engineering course and financials.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1939 December 7English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.

  • Correspondence
    2 items
    1940English.
    • Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Parents of VMI Cadets
      1940 June 12English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards permits for absences.

    • Memorandum from Charles C. Kilbourne to Parents of Cadets
      1940 June 12English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards automobiles and motorcycles on post.

  • Correspondence
    16 items
    1942English.
    • Memorandum from Robert A. Marr to Parents and Guardians of Class of 1942
      1942English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Robert A. Marr at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis interviews and applications.

    • Letter to family
      1942 January 7English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a trip from Walterboro to Lexington and daily life at VMI.

    • Letter to family
      1942 January 18English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards swimming and academic performance.

    • Letter to family
      1942 January 28English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic performance, swimming, and employment applications.

    • Letter to family
      1942 "Tuesday Night"English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards firefighting and daily life at VMI.

    • Letter to family
      1942 February 1English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic performance and a swim meet at the University of North Carolina.

    • Letter to family
      1942 February 10English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards promotion to Lieutenant, graduation, swimming, and daily life at VMI.

    • Letter to family
      1942 February 17English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards swimming, finances, and daily life at VMI.

    • Letter to family
      1942 February 23English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards, swimming, Monogram Club, hop attendance, and daily life at VMI.

    • Letter to family
      1942 March 4English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, officers' School, and Monogram Club.

    • Letter to family
      1942 March 10English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI and the death of General Breck.

    • Letter to family
      1942 March 18English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI and Monogram Club.

    • Letter to family
      1942 March 24English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, hop attendance, graduation, and finances.

    • Letter to family
      1942 April 28English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, a trip to Sweetbriar College, finances, and graduation.

    • Letter from Clarence Schwartzberg to Robert A. Lewis
      1942 May 5English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Clarence Schwartzberg in Baltimore, Maryland. Acknowledges a check that covers uniforms.

    • Letter to family
      1942 May 7English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, finals, and orders to Fort Benning, Georgia.

  • Correspondence
    4 items
    1944English.
    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1944 May 9English.
      Scope and Contents

      Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1944 August 13English.
      Scope and Contents

      Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.

    • Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
      1944 August 22English.
      Scope and Contents

      Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.

    • Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Lieutenant Colonel A. T. Lewis
      1944 October 13English.
      Scope and Contents

      Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter acknowledges the death of Robert A. Lewis.

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VMI academic and financial records
5 Folder by year
English.
  • Academic and financial records
    5 items
    1938English.
    • VMI sales tickets
      1938 JanuaryEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Five VMI sales tickets.

    • Vaccination certificate
      1938English.
      Scope and Contents

      C.M.T.C vaccination certificate for Robert A. Lewis.

    • VMI monthly financial statements
      1938 September-DecemberEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Three VMI monthly financial statements: September, October, and December.

    • VMI monthly grade reports
      1938 September-DecemberEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Three VMI monthly grade reports.

    • VMI sales tickets
      1938 September-DecemberEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      29 VMI sales tickets.

  • Academic and financial records
    4 items
    1939English.
    • VMI monthly grade reports
      1939 February-DecemberEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Six monthly grade reports.

    • VMI term grade reports
      1939 February-JuneEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Two term grade reports.

    • San Diego Optical Company receipt
      1939 July 1English.
    • Oral surgeon receipts
      1939 AugustEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Two oral surgery receipts.

  • Academic and financial records
    3 items
    1940English.
    • VMI monthly financial statement
      1940 FebruaryEnglish.
    • VMI monthly grade reports
      1940 February-DecemberEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Six VMI monthly grade reports.

    • VMI term grade reports
      1940 February-JuneEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Two VMI term grade reports.

  • Academic and financial records
    2 items
    1941English.
    • VMI monthly grade reports
      1941 February-DecemberEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Six VMI monthly grade reports.

    • VMI term grade reports
      1941 February-JuneEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Two VMI term grade reports.

  • Academic and financial records
    3 items
    1942English.
    • Graduation exercises
      1942English.
    • VMI monthly grade reports
      1942 February-AprilEnglish.
      Scope and Contents

      Two VMI monthly grade reports.

    • VMI term grade report
      1942 February 1English.
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