Conditions Governing Use

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.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions

Preferred Citation

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

Scope and Contents

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

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Scrapbooks
• Virginia Military Institute -- Buildings, structures, etc -- Photographs
• Virginia Military Institute—Athletics
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1910-1919
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1921
• Virginia Military Institute—Photographs
• Virginia Military Institute—Scrapbooks
• Virginia Military Institute—Social life and customs