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Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Corps of Cadets (1944-1970)

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1944 - 1970

Administrative History

Two cadet companies were organized in 1872-73, but the Corps of Cadets was not officially established until 1891-92. The first Commandant of Cadets was General J.H. Lane, appointed in 1872. Commandants have been appointed by the Board of Visitors since that time, except for 1880-81 when the Board failed to appoint either a Commandant or a president, so the acting president appointed a senior cadet as acting Commandant. In 1966, this post was put under the Dean of Students (now Vice- President of Student Affairs). From 1908 to 1964, a president of the Corps was elected each year. This individual's primary responsibility was to serve as chairman of the Cadet Senate. The first constitution of the Corps was adopted in 1908. Both civilian and cadet units served under this single constitution until 1916 when a Unified Student Body was formed (now the Student Government Association).

For a chronological list of Corps units, under their original names, as well as lists of Commanders, Commandants, and Presidents of the Corps, see Historical Data Book 1872-1972.

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Blue Blouse and Trousers,

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-018
Scope and Content Item: blue blouse and trousers Date: 1960’s Uniform left in the military department. Received 25 September 1975, note attached says Trapp 1960.BLUE BLOUSE Color: navy blue/black lining Material: [wool blend] [satin] lining Manufacturer: Blacksburg VA: Virginia Polytechnic Institute Uniform Department Condition: Holes in collar where gold pins had been, stitching left in the inside back of the collar where button had been. Holes in the back of lower sleeve underneath black...
Dates: 1960s
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Blue Blouse and Trousers,

Blue Blouse and Trousers,

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-019
Scope and Content Item: blue blouse/trousers Date: 1960’s Uniform left in military department, received in spec 25 September 1975BLOUSE Color: navy blue/ black lining Material: [wool blend] [satin] black lining Manufacturer: Blacksburg VA: Virginia Polytechnic Institute Uniform Department Condition: Snags on the collar where pins had been. Seams and stitching slightly unraveling around collar. Holes under the black strip on both sleeves where [bottom] [chord holder] had been. Special...
Dates: 1960s
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Blue Blouse and Trousers,

Cadet Hats,

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Textile-2000-003
Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Cadet Hats,

Cadet Uniform,

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-010
Scope and Content Item: cadet uniform Desc: cadet blouse and trousers Date: ? Color: navy blue blouse and blue gray trousers Material: blouse: wool blend with black satin (?), trousers: white cotton waist band and pockets Manufacturer: Blacksburg: Virginia Polytechnic Uniform Department Donor: Condition: good, three buttons missing from inside of collar, small mend on back of blouse; back left pocket stained inside and worn Special Markings: Black stripe trim. Two stripes up back. Black plastic...
Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Cadet Uniform,

William F. Drumeller, Jr., Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-007
Abstract

The William F. Drumeller, Jr., Collection, 1909-1991, includes Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) publications, school papers (including notes and notebooks), ephemera, engineering publications and reports, correspondences, and photographs of Drumeller, a student and cadet at VPI from 1942-1943 and 1946-1949. Materials describe the railway and coal industries in West Virginia in the mid- to late twentieth century.

Dates: 1909 - 1991
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / William F. Drumeller, Jr., Collection

Historical Photograph Collection (List of Subjects)

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Photographs-001
Abstract

The photograph collection at Special Collections and University Archives consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. A photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately.

Dates: c. 1890s-present
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Historical Photograph Collection (List of Subjects)

John E. McDonald VPI Cadet Blouse

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-1993-009
Abstract This cadet blouse is navy blue with black lining, and sleeves lined with off white. It is possibly made of wool and cotton. The blouse has a black stripe trim with plastic black buttons on the right, and hooks on the left. There are two gold pins on the collar of the blouse. One pin has "VPI" with guns crossing above. The other pin has "ROTC" with flames between "RO" and "TC." There is a five pointed star on the lower right sleeve and three thin black stripes above, a wide black stripe on...
Dates: c.1920s
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / John E. McDonald VPI Cadet Blouse

John A. Kircher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-078
Abstract

This collection contains publications, photographs, postcards, programs, and other memorabilia from John A. Kircher's time at Virginia Tech under the Army Specialized Training Program in 1943-1944.

Dates: 1889, 1943-1944, 1999, undated; Majority of material found within 1943 - 1944
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / John A. Kircher Papers

Maroon Corps of Cadet Sashes

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2015-002
Abstract This collection consists of two maroon sashes.One sash has satin edges with a cotton like fabric making up the body of the sash.The other sash is made of the same fabric but has adjustable snap buttons. On one end is 8 button snaps, and on the opposite end are only three button snaps. This allows for it to be buttoned based on size. This sash has an additional strip of maroon fabric on the front side. Notes attached to box items were found and read: "Corps...
Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Maroon Corps of Cadet Sashes

Robert P. Merchant Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-091
Abstract

This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) memorabilia and ephemera.

Dates: 1938 - 1944
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Robert P. Merchant Collection

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