Hermann C. Niemeyer Papers (Ms1987-062)
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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 Items
Certificate, Niemeyer, Hermann, C., VAMC Certificate, 1876-08-09 (Ms1987-062)
This the exam completion certificate for Cadet Hermann C. Niemeyer. Before the 1880s, VAMC only issued certificates of completion, not degrees, August 9, 1876.
Records, Niemeyer, H.C. College Expenses, 1876-1877 (Ms1987-062)
This document show the expenses of Cadet Niemeyer during the 1876-1877 academic session. These include various uniform and living items, as well as payment for classes.
Photograph, Niemeyer, Hermann, C. 1876 (Ms1987-062)
Photograph of Cadet Hermann C. Niemeyer of VAMC, from Portsmouth, VA, 1876.
Collection Tree
- Hermann C. Niemeyer Papers (Ms1987-062)