Emilie F. Miller papers, 1987-1991.

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Emilie F. Miller papers, 1987-1991.

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The Emile F. Miller papers contain materials pertaining to her service in the Virginia State Legislature. Included in the collection are campaign material, subject files, bills and resolutions, correspondence, committee information, constituent files, and information on the Virginia Military Institute controversy.

48 linear ft.

George Mason University, Fenwick Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7610772

George Mason University, Fenwick Library

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Virginia Military Institute

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On March 29, 1839 the General Aslsembly passed the final version of the act establishing a military school at the Lexington arsenal, where the students would protect the arms while pursuing educational courses. The School was named the Virginia Military Institute and is the nation's oldest state supported military college. The governor appointed nine members to the Board of Visitors to oversee the new school and they elected Claudius Crozet as president of the board and named Franci...

Miller, Emilie F.

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Emilie F. Miller is a local activist and former politician from Northern Virginia. She was the first woman senator to represent the Fairfax area. In 1968 she joined the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, and became its chair from 1976 to 1980. In 1974 she joined the Virginia Democratic State Central Committee. Long serving Virginia Senator Adelard L. Brault (1966-1982) hired her as his legislative aid in 1980. Two years later, Senator Brault retired and endorsed Miller's candidacy for the post...