Virginia Military Institute: The Nation's First State Military College

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The Virginia Military Institute Archives, located in Preston Library, contain a wealth of 19th and 20th century collections of interest to both scholars and the general public. Our website features easy online access to full-text resources, images, and in-depth information about a wide range of historical topics.

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Newest Resources

VMI Market Ceremony
History of a Tradition

Early Cadet Life
Thomas Moncure Letter, 1849

World War II Papers
Marvin Anderson '43. KIA Tunisia

Featured Collections

Stonewall Jackson Images
Online Exhibit

Researching Your VMI Ancestor