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

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

Scope and Contents

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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