Samuel L. Austin scrapbook, 1916/1919

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions

Terms of access:

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Preferred citation:

Samuel L. Austin scrapbook, 1916-1919. MS 0427. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1 items
Creator:
Austin, Samuel L. (Samuel Lord), 1898-1987
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Samuel L. Austin scrapbook, 1916-1919. MS 0427. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the cadet scrapbook of Samuel L. Austin (VMI Class of 1921) that covers the period of 1916 to 1919. The scrapbook contains over 100 snapshots, as well as dance programs, clippings, drawings, and other VMI memorabilia. Topics of the photographs include:

  • Classmates and friends
  • Cadet life, such as parades, classroom scenes, spring hike, penalty tours, marching to class, and the gymnasium decorated for a dance
  • Athletics, such as football, baseball, track, and basketball
  • Buildings and grounds, such as statues, Francis H. Smith Academic Building, barracks, stoops, and rooms
  • Special events, such as Woodrow Wilson's inaugural parade and a parade in Roanoke, Virginia

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks