Robert N. Bond, Jr. collection

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:

Robert N. Bond, Jr. collection. MS 0435. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
3 items
Creator:
Bond, Robert N., Jr. (Robert Nelson), 1899-1924
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Robert N. Bond, Jr. collection. MS 0435. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection (three items) consists of items related to Robert N. Bond, Jr. (VMI Class of 1919). Included is a scrapbook compiled by Cadet Bond that covers the academic year 1915 to 1916. The scrapbook includes snapshots, dance programs, clipppings, and other VMI memorabilia. Topics of the photographs include classmates and friends, cadet life, athletics, faculty, and VMI buildings.

The collection also includes two letters from Bond to his father. The letter dated September 12, 1915 contains an extensive description of the life of a new cadet ("Rat"), including a description of hazing practices.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks