Article and photograph about James R. McConnell statue at the University of Virginia [manuscript], 1922-1936.

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Article and photograph about James R. McConnell statue at the University of Virginia [manuscript], 1922-1936.

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Article from College Topics titled "McConnell Statue Honors Alumnus Shot Down in Lafayette Squadron." Details the life of University student James McConnell, founder of the aero club and editor of Corks and Curls during his time at the University. McConnell, a flying enthusiast, was shot down and killed by two German planes while protecting observation craft near St. Quentin. He was the first University student to be killed in World War I. The statue was erected in his memory. Includes magazine photograph of the statue taken from "The pageant," 1922.

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University of Virginia. Library

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McConnell, James R. (James Rogers), 1887-1917

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University of Virginia student; ambulance driver in France and aviator in the "Lafayette Escadrille"; author of "Flying for France"; killed in aerial combat above the Somme battlefields, March 19, 1917. From the description of Papers of James Rogers McConnell, 1915-1977 (bulk 1915-1917). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 50861130 ...

University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...