Conway R. Howard scrapbooks

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.

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.

Summary

Extent:
2 items
Creator:
Howard, Conway R. (Conway Robinson), 1881-1936
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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.

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.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks