Diploma from the Virginia Military Institute, 1861
Entry/Object ID
ARC503
Scope and Content
Framed diploma, probably parchment. At top is "Virginia Military Institute" and handwritten in ink below that is: "No. 8 Class graduated Dec. 6, 1861". Awarded to Cadet R. P. Chew of Jefferson County. Date printed on diploma is July 4, 1883. In the right corner is the red seal of state of Virginia and in the left corner is a red seal with blue ribbon, probably seal of Virginia Military Institute.
Acquisition
Accession
22
Source or Donor
Dawson, Louisa Fontaine Washington Chew (Mrs. Philip)
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/6/14
