R. C. Nichols Scrapbook
Scope and Content
The R. C. Nichols Scrapbook is a scrapbook of Nichols'(1908-1976) time as a student at VPI from 1927-1931. The scrapbook contains dance cards, inivtations, newspaper clippings, photographs, and more. The scrapbook contains materials on subjects such as life as a cadet, football, and social events from Nichols' time at VPI and addtional years.
Dates
- 1925 - 1934
Creator
- Nichols, R. Carey (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in this collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Biographical Note
R. C. (Robert Cary) Nichols (1908-1976) was married to Archie Mactier Nichols (1914-2014) from 1935 to his death in 1976. their children include Jane and Cary. Nichols was a student at VPI from 1927-1931 and was a resident of Bedford, Glasgow, Roanoke and Arlington, Virginia.
External Sources:
"Archie Mactier MacTier Nichols", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185739656/archie_mactier_nichols, accessed Feb. 20, 2024.
"Robert Cary Nichols Jr", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185739293/robert_cary_nichols, accessed Feb. 20, 2024.
"Robert Cary Nichols Jr." in the U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/vie w/1681121288:61843, accessed Feb. 20, 2024.
"Robert Cary Nichols Jr." in the Virginia, U.S. Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/2858946:6 0214, accessed Feb. 2024.
U.S. Federal Census, 1930, 1950.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Abstract
The R. C. Nichols Scrapbook is a scrapbook of Nichols'(1908-1976) time as a student at VPI from 1927-1931. The scrapbook contains dance cards, inivtations, newspaper clippings, photographs, and more. The scrapbook contains materials on subjects such as life as a cadet, football, and social events from Nichols' time at VPI and addtional years.
Source of Acquisition
The R. C. Nichols Scrapbook was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in August 2015.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the R. C. Nichols Scrapbook by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the R. C. Nichols was completed in Februrary 2024.
- Title
- R. C. Nichols Scrapbook, 1925-1934
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ella Winterling, Student Assistant
- Date
- 2024 (CC0 1.0)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu