Hermann C. Niemeyer Papers (Ms1987-062)

Title

Hermann C. Niemeyer Papers (Ms1987-062)

Subject

University History
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College

Description

This collection contains the papers of Hermann C. Niemeyer, a student at Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech) during the mid-1870s. The collection includes two leaves detailing Niemeyer's expenses while at school in 1876 and 1877, and three leaves containing well-wishes from schoolmates and genealogical data on the Niemeyer family. The collection also includes a certificate, signed by Charles L. C. Minor, commending Niemeyer for "attaining to an average of three-fourths in all his examinations for the session of 1875-76," and a photographic portrait of Niemeyer in his cadet uniform.

Creator

Niemeyer, Hermann C.

Date

1876-1877

Rights

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Language

English

Identifier

Ms1987-062_NiemeyerHermannC

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Hermann C. Niemeyer Papers, Ms1987-062, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Rights Holder

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Collection Tree

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Ms1987_062_NiemeyerHC_F1_VAMCNiemeyerSessionCertificate_1876_08.jpg

This the exam completion certificate for Cadet Hermann C. Niemeyer. Before the 1880s, VAMC only issued certificates of completion, not degrees, August…
Ms1987_062_NiemeyerHC_F1_VAMCNiemeyerExpenses_1876-1877.jpg

This document show the expenses of Cadet Niemeyer during the 1876-1877 academic session. These include various uniform and living items, as well as…
Ms1987_062_NiemeyerHC_F1_NiemeyerPhoto_1876.jpg

Photograph of Cadet Hermann C. Niemeyer of VAMC, from Portsmouth, VA, 1876.

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