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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-03-011253
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030708
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030709

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			VIRTUE ROBERT A
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001238433

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08777
		FILM NUMBER:		03779059

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O VIRCO MFG CORP
		STREET 2:		2027 HARPERS WAY
		CITY:			TORRANCE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90501
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3105330474

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			VIRCO MFG CORPORATION
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000751365
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PUBLIC BUILDING AND RELATED FURNITURE [2531]
		IRS NUMBER:				951613718
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2027 HARPERS WAY
		CITY:			TORRANCE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90501
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3105330474

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 44846
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90044
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