Virginia Military Institute Archives
Samuel L. Austin scrapbook
Austin, Samuel L. (Samuel Lord), 1898-1987
MS.0427
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1 items
1916-1919
Manuscripts stacks
English
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
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions
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.
Preferred Citation
Samuel L. Austin scrapbook, 1916-1919. MS 0427. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.
Virginia Military Institute—Social life and customs
Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1910-1919
Virginia Military Institute—Athletics
Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1921
Virginia Military Institute—Photographs
Virginia Military Institute -- Buildings, structures, etc -- Photographs
Virginia Military Institute—Scrapbooks
Scrapbooks