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Page 11 text:
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9 3 9 T he purpose of this volume is to show, pictorially and verhally, the progress of the Virginia Mili- tary Institute throughout her one hundred years of glorious exist- ence, and to serve as an alhum of the hfe within her wahs today. If the reader sees in it a summary of impressive progress, and if, in years to come, the alumnus may delve in it and thrill at the recollection of memorahle events, then it wih have fulfihed its purpose.
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m ' niiiMi ■ : :. ■ «»- .. - •- ■■4 -H(JS. I??Q In this old view of the south side of the barracks, one is immediately impressed with the absence of the parapet and the modern gymna- sium. Closer examination will re- veal chimneys in every tower and an exterior balcony between the two main towers. L asm Wall This building was dedicated in 1897. The portion to the left of the arch is Jackson Memorial Hall as it appeared in that year. The cadets were quartered in the bar- racks to the right of the arch. By 1917 the size of the corps neces- sitated larger accommodations, and the entire structure was converted into barracks. Replacing the mess hall, which was burned in 1905, this building was erected on the site of the one which served the corps in 1839. It was enlarged to some extent in 1918 and again in 1919. The present Crozet Hall replaced it in 1934. P 0L0(5UE -w.
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DEDICATION At a time when the Virginia Military Institute is about to enter tier second century of service to ttie state and tlie nation, it is only meet tliat tier Centennial Class should wish to honor one who has given freely of his strength that her glory might he greater. ([ Dur search has heen neither long nor difficdt. In Colonel Joseph Button we recognize a man whose devotion for this institu- tion and whose faithful efforts in her hehalf are clearly inscribed upon our record. flTo him we dedicate this, the Centennial Cdition of the Bomb, with the certain knowledge that his accomphshments will inspire us to nobler efforts in behalf of V.M.I. (1 To him we offer our highest tribute of regard and affection.
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