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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

Conway R. Howard scrapbooks, 1896-1900. MS 0121. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

Conway Robinson Howard (1881-1936) was born in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated VMI in 1900 and became a civil engineer. During World War I, he served in France with the 17th Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two scrapbooks (1896-1900) compiled by Conway R. Howard. The scrapbooks include VMI memorabilia, clippings, photographs illustrating cadet life, programs, and other items pertaining to athletic events. The scrapbooks provide excellent documentation of cadet life during this period.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Scrapbooks
• Virginia Military Institute—Athletics
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1890-1899
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1900-1909
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1900
• Virginia Military Institute—Scrapbooks