Oregon State University Military Photographs Collection, 1875-1975

Military Band in front of Education Hall (then Agriculture Hall) in 1915. The OAC Cadet Band is shown with instruments wearing the brimmed caps and canvas puttees of the 1910-1917 period. Good detail of facade of Education Hall. Ball Studio Photo, copy write 1915 does not show up on this glass plate. Also of note is a man standing to the far left of photo, he is not seen in any other prints or negatives of this image (This image has been reprinted and in various sizes throughout many OSU photo collections)

Stored in Oversize Glass Negative Box #5

Formation of a cadet companies in review. Possibly a photograph used in OAC publication such as Orange Yearbook or Oregon Stater. Uniforms are of the 1902-1908 pattern including canvas leggings and 1902 brimmed service caps. Of note is the elaborate corded lanyards as part of uniform, not found in other period scenes. Uniforms of this type were transitional between the old blue style and the change to WWI khaki.

Stored in Large Glass Negative Box #5

Military review day. Formation of cadets to the left of wide view photo is difficult to see detail. Automobile by cadets (possibly delivering dignitaries) is of circa 1915 vintage. Education Hall (Then Ag Hall) in background, Benton Hall is seen behind trees. Original Armory (Women's Gymnasium) is visible behind Education Hall. Group of spectators to the right of photograph indicates this event was probably the annual review of Cadet Corps by Military Department.

Large glass negative of the much used "OAC formation of cadets". Used first in the 1910-1911 OAC Catalog, the photo also shows up in the 1910 Orange Yearbook. The uniforms and instruments of the OAC band are in excellent detail. Houses and streets are in clear focus, showing fence lines and outhouses.

OAC Basketball team posed with seated coach. The team is holding a basketball with "Oregon Champs" written on it. A small child is standing with the coach wearing a uniform shirt with "O" on it.

Columns of OAC Cadet officers and companies on path adjacent to Agriculture building (now Strand Ag Building). Uniforms are Olive Drab tunics with canvas puttees and brimmed caps. Good detail of Ag building facade and housing in background.

Line of cadets laying in prone position with rifles, cadet officers with sabres behind. Location on campus is listed as "mid campus", circa 1910. Uniforms are Pre WWI with the brimmed caps and canvas puttees. Olive drab tunics on all cadets. Rifles are Krag-Jorgensen .30 of Spanish American War vintage. It is unclear whether this is a staged photograph or actual firing practice.

Formation of cadets and officers on lower campus (mid campus?) looking east. Court house and Congregational Church in background. Olive Drab uniforms with brimmed caps and canvas puttees.

Cadet Company in formation with rifles at shoulders aimed. Probably lower campus with large trees in background. Olive drab uniforms with brimmed caps and canvas puttees. Cadets have bayonet scabbards on their web belts. Rifles are the Spanish American War vintage Krag-Jorgenson bolt action .30 caliber.

Similar view to P002:364, a formation of cadets in line with rifles ready. Prone position firing and kneeling spotters behind formation. Campus location is listed as lower campus on this photo. Good detail of houses in background. Period uniforms dates scene to circa 1910.

Glass Positive, hand colored. Cadets in formation for review in parade field, lower campus. Agriculture Hall (Later Education Hall) in background. Benton Hall visible. A ditch with wood plank bridge is in foreground, found on other negatives in this series. Dating is after 1902 but before 1915 based on buildings and uniforms visible. Hand coloring is of note on this artifact.

Group of spectators with cadet officer in foreground. Original description lists Dr. Kerr in group, which is possible, but unconfirmed. Good detail of period clothing of civilians. Cadet officer is wearing brimmed cap with leather puttees. The leather puttees were issued to cavalry officers primarily.

Cadets demonstrating medical techniques, stretcher bearers, two man carry. Uniforms date photo to late 1880s to 1900. Standard forage caps are worn, blue uniforms with large chevrons and striped pants. Medical corps training was part of the Military curriculum during this period, with a dedicated medical unit training coming after the turn of the century. Building in background is undetermined, but style of stonework can be used for identification. Possibly could be the 1902 Agriculture Hall facade.

Military Band in front of Education Hall (then Agriculture Hall) in 1915. The OAC Cadet Band is shown with instruments wearing the brimmed caps and canvas puttees of the 1910-1917 period. Good detail of facade of Education Hall. Ball Studio Photo, copy write 1915.

Same view as the hand colored P002.371. Closer view, still showing bridge over ditch. Cadets in formation for review in parade field, lower campus. Agriculture Hall (Later Education Hall) in background. Benton Hall visible. A ditch with wood plank bridge is in foreground, found on other negatives in this series. Dating is after 1902 but before 1915 based on buildings and uniforms visible.

Good detail shot of cadet uniforms of the pre-WWI olive drab period. Brim caps and canvas puttees. Photo shows Company F guidon flags. Cadet officers with sabres. Houses on Monroe(?) in background.

Interior shot of armory, built in 1911. Uniforms of cadets indicate the circa 1915 period with brim caps. Good detail of structure in parade area of Armory.

Broad panoramic view of lower campus parade field. Formations of cadets in distance with Benton Hall to the side. Difficult to date photo based on uniforms due to lack of detail. Benton Hall possibly still in original brick (before 1899 stucco refurbishment) but detail is small. Circa date of turn of the century to early 1910s based on buildings visible in scene.

Military review day. Formation of cadets to the left of wide view photo is difficult to see detail. Automobile by cadets (possibly delivering dignitaries) is of circa 1915 vintage. Education Hall (Then Ag Hall) in background, Benton Hall is seen behind trees. Original Armory (Women's Gymnasium) is visible behind Education Hall. Group of spectators to the right of photograph indicates this event was probably the annual review of Cadet Corps by Military Department.

Detailed photograph of OAC Cadet Band, posed in two rows with instruments. Background of Education Hall is confirmed by arches and details. The OAC Cadet Band bass drum is posed to the right of group. The photo is not marked Ball Studio but is of the same vintage as others in collection. Early dating of the photo is based on brimmed caps and canvas puttees of uniforms.

Negative version of P002:366. Cadet Company in formation with rifles at shoulders aimed. Probably lower campus with large trees in background. Olive drab uniforms with brimmed caps and canvas puttees. Cadets have bayonet scabbards on their web belts. Rifles are the Spanish American War vintage Krag-Jorgenson bolt action .30 caliber.

Negative version of P002:400. Posed photograph in front of backdrop of OAC Officer Cadets. Identification of subjects based on "Alumni Files", with dating of 1898-1902 and a received date of 1960. The uniforms are of the circa 1900 vintage, including high collars and older style campaign hats. The print version has identification of subjects written in pen on reverse has been edited in red pencil. "Standing 1- (Blank), 2- Dr. Berges, 3. John Edwards 1902 class, 4 - (Blank), Sitting: 1- Alfred Saunders (Jake), 2- Grant Elgin. Note written later: #3, Standing, also identified as Major Frank Edwards, Dec. 1914."

Negative version of print in collection P002:383. OAC Cadet "Battalion" in box formation on parade field with rifles, dated May 1895. The caption on the most original of the prints states, "OAC Cadet Battalion - May 1895 Strut Column". The box formation shown can be dated back to Napoleonic Tactics (adaptation of ancient warfare formations). Still practiced in the late 19th to early 20th century infantry training. Uniforms are of the pattern 1892 sack coats with a variety of Forage Caps shown in the group. Most of the cadets are wearing the 1895 Forage cap, which was patterned after the contemporary caps worn by firemen and train conductors, and did not find favor with the troops. There are still a few cadets with the Civil War era looking Forage Cap pattern 1872. Rifles issued to the cadets were most probably the M1884 Rifle, .45 Caliber with the Buffington Rear Sight. Buildings in the background are notable, showing the carriage house and Mechanical Hall with the railroad spur (Corvallis and Eastern RR) still in place.

Negative version of print P002:177. Good detail photograph of cadets in formation on lower campus by administration building. Photograph is described on reverse as being 1898, notes about admin building steps. Original brick facade of Benton Hall is visible before the 1899 stucco refurbishing. Listed as page 159A, unknown publication. Cadets are in dress uniforms, showing large stripes on sleeves. OAC cadet band leading formation.

Line of cadet officers at parade rest with sabres. Columns of Benton Hall in background, stucco wall finish dates photo to after 1899. The uniforms in photo are of the pre-1908 style with soft campaign hat designs. Belted tunics with unexposed buttons. Possibly on graduation day waiting for commissioning.

Negative version of photo P002:386 (duplicate #) in series. OAC Cadets drilling on field on lower campus. Benton hall in background, water tank and smokestack of power plant (now Owens hall) behind. Good detail of Education Hall to the left of photo. Men are drilling with rifles held overhead, lead by Cadet officer with sabre.

OAC Cadet officers posing in rank with dress uniforms and sabres. Early 1900s uniform style with soft campaign hats and tunics with unexposed buttons. Cadets are possibly same group as P002:385. Photo is posed probably on lower campus by Benton Hall. Larger trees in background are visible in many period photographs of this area.

Formation of OAC Cadets in dress uniforms (Inspection day?). Old Armory (Women's Gym) in background. Good detail of buildings. Uniforms are of the turn of the century style with covered buttons and soft campaign hats. Officers with sabres, cadets in company formation with rifles.

Cadet formation at attention for inspection, circa 1895. Uniforms include forage caps of civil war style, large chevron stripes on sleeves. Cadets have older style Springfield Armory rifles with fixed bayonets. Of significant note with this image is the detail of Administration Building (now Benton Hall). Excellent detail of old east steps, no hands on clock and roof details. Clock tower has wrought iron(?) details on peak, possible lightning rod is visible. Further study of the details is warranted.

OAC Cadet companies on parade field during military review. Good detail of houses and churches on Jefferson Street in background. Uniforms are of the Pre WWI vintage with brimmed caps and puttees.

Cadets in review formation on lower campus with Benton Hall and windmills in background. Uniforms indicate Pre 1910 style with brimmed caps and high boots. Cadet officers with sabres. Company colors are in formation. Clock face painted on Benton Hall, brick facade.

Cadet officers in dress uniforms and sabres posing with early artillery piece. The muzzle loading cannons were replaced with more modern breech loaders after the turn of the century. Cadet uniforms include tunics with covered buttons, soft campaign hats and belts with square buckles. One cadet is holding a band instrument. Probably located on lower campus next to tree line. Uniforms indicate Spanish American war period.

Cadet formation in review on lower campus parade field. Benton Hall and Education Hall (Then known as Science Building, built in 1902) visible. Detail of cadets is too small to determine uniforms, but the formation appears to be the same as P002:392 circa 1905. Building details in background on this image are clear and can be used in dating scene.

Cadets in company formations with cadet band leading. View looking east toward the city of Corvallis, Jefferson Street in foreground. Uniforms indicate circa 1905 vintage with brimmed caps. Full contingent of OAC Cadets shown in this view, probably Military Review day.

Same view as the hand colored P002.371. Closer view, still showing bridge over ditch. Cadets in formation for review in parade field, lower campus. Agriculture Hall (Later Education Hall) in background. Benton Hall visible. A ditch with wood plank bridge is in foreground, found on other negatives in this series. Dating is after 1902 but before 1915 based on buildings and uniforms visible.

Cadets posed close to building (possibly Benton Hall) in dress uniforms, circa 1900. The emblems on the sleeves indicate US Army Signal Corps. The cadets are holding the company guidon colors. Uniforms include soft campaign hats and tunics with belts.

Posed photograph in front of backdrop of OAC Officer Cadets. Identification of subjects based on "Alumni Files", with dating of 1898-1902 and a received date of 1960. The uniforms are of the circa 1900 vintage, including high collars and older style campaign hats. The print version has identification of subjects written in pen on reverse has been edited in red pencil. "Standing 1- (Blank), 2- Dr. Berges, 3. John Edwards 1902 class, 4 - (Blank), Sitting: 1- Alfred Saunders (Jake), 2- Grant Elgin. Note written later: #3, Standing, also identified as Major Frank Edwards, Dec. 1914."

Image related to P002:400. Posed photograph in front of backdrop of OAC Officer Cadets. Identification based on "Alumni Files", with dating of 1898-1902 and a received date of 1960. The uniforms are of the circa 1900 vintage, including high collars and older style campaign hats. This image was done in the same studio as P002:400. Prints of this negative are in collection.

Negative related to version of photo P002:386 in series. OAC Cadets drilling on field on lower campus. Benton hall in background, water tank and smokestack of power plant (now Owens hall) behind. Good detail of Education Hall to the left of photo.

OAC Cadet band posed in chairs on lower campus with trees in background. Photograph is similar to Ball Studio version by Education Hall. Period uniforms include brimmed caps with puttees. OAC logo on bass drum in background.

Cadet formation in review on lower campus parade field. Benton Hall and Education Hall (Then known as Science Building, built in 1902) visible. Detail of cadets is too small to determine uniforms, but the image appears to be the same event as P002:392 circa 1905. Building details in background on this image are clear and can be used in dating scene.

Storage racks with rifles used by cadet corps in old armory (Women's Gymnasium). The rifles are Spanish American War vintage Krag Jorgensen .30 caliber bolt action. These weapons were issued prior to WWI. The racks also include areas to store bayonets and their scabbards. The columns and walls are probably the lower floor of the Women's Gymnasium used as an armory prior to the construction of the McAlexander Field House (Armory) in 1911.

Formation of cadet officers in dress tunics on lower campus by Benton Hall. Uniforms with brimmed caps and long trousers with covered buttons on tunics indicate a date prior to 1900. Brick facade on Benton Hall dates prior to renovations in 1899.

Cadets in company formation on lower campus. The rear of Education Hall (then Science Hall) is visible at right. Uniforms appear to be of circa 1900 vintage with belted tunics and soft campaign hats. Probably the full contingent of cadets in review.

Cadets in review formation on lower campus with Benton Hall (Brick Facade) in background. Uniforms indicate Pre 1910 style with brimmed caps and high boots. Cadet officers with sabres. Company colors are in formation. Clock face painted on Benton Hall, brick facade. Benton Hall (Administration Building) was renovated in 1899 with a stucco finish, this photo can be dated prior.

Glass Positive, hand colored. Cadets in company formations with cadet band leading. View looking east toward the city of Corvallis, Jefferson Street in left foreground. Uniforms indicate circa 1905 vintage with brimmed caps. Full contingent of OAC Cadets shown in this view, probably Military Review day.

Studio portrait of OAC Cadet officer, identified as Frank Edwards. Photo shows the 1900 era dress tunic with a web belt and dress service cap.

Studio portrait of OAC Cadet officer, identified as Frank Edwards. Photo is related to P002:411a, same studio and backgrounds. Edwards is seated in this pose with sabre out of scabbard. Photo shows the 1900 era dress tunic with a web belt and dress service cap.

Cadet color guard standing at attention with U.S. Flag and OAC flag. Location is listed as Armory. Possibly the main doors of the McAlexander Field House (then Armory) as built. The uniforms indicate a post 1910/pre WWI style with brimmed caps and puttees.

Wide angle photo of formations of cadets marching on campus. Possibly lower campus looking east with homes in background. Detail of photo is too small to identify cadet's uniforms. Photo was previously identified as 1904, this cannot be confirmed without dating the homes in the background.

Wide angle photo of formations of cadets with rifles performing military manoeuvres on campus. Possibly lower campus looking east with homes in background. Detail of photo is too small to identify cadet's uniforms. Photo was previously identified as 1904, this cannot be confirmed without dating the homes in the background.

Wide view of spectators viewing military inspection day. The negative is described with a date of 5/11/04, which is possible. Education Building (then Science Hall) is seen in background along with smoke stack of power plant.

OAC Cadet Band playing in formation with troops. Uniforms indicate Pre 1914 style. Education Hall (then Agricultural Hall) in background. The company formations of the cadets indicate a review day of some kind.

Cadets in line formation by company, probably military inspection day. Apperson Hall (then Mechanical Hall) in background. Photograph is identified with the date of 3/8/1904. Based on the uniforms visible and the buildings in background this dating is possible.

Good detail of cadets in formation at attention with rifles. The cadets appear to be in formation for review. Agriculture Hall and Waldo Hall are visible in background. Dating of uniforms is Pre WWI

Good detail of cadets in formation at attention with officers. The cadets appear to be in formation for review. Agriculture Hall and Waldo Hall are visible in background. Dating of uniforms is Pre WWI. Negative is related to P002:418, same position/different pose.

Cadets in line formation by company, probably military inspection day. Apperson Hall (then Mechanical Hall) in background. Lines of cadets in company formation indicates Inspection Day. Based on other photos of this grouping, dating of circa 1904 is probable.

Cadets in company formations on lower campus wide angle view. Based on other Glass Negatives in grouping, the dating is probably circa 1905. Looking east, good view of churches in background.

Companies of cadets marching in close order drill. Uniforms are of 1910-1914 vintage. Brimmed caps with puttees and probably olive drab tunics.

Glass Negative 5X7. OAC Cadet Band in formation with instruments. Uniforms appear to be special Band tunics with piping and braid. Small size of band at this point is of note. The brimmed caps are not the standard 1902 issue (crown not standing). Probably circa 1900 based on long trousers and tunics. Description of negative gives date of April 13, 1904 (unconfirmed).

OAC Cadet band in formation on lower campus with instruments. Posed photograph with cadets in parade rest position with instruments at ready. Uniforms of the cadets indicate the pre-olive drab tunics adopted in 1910, with forage type caps and long trousers. Date of photograph is based on archive sleeve for storage of negative.

OAC Cadet Band in formation with instruments. Uniforms appear to be special Band tunics with piping and braid. Small size of band at this point is of note. The brimmed caps are not the standard 1902 issue (crown not standing). Probably circa 1900 based on long trousers and tunics.

Company formation of cadets with rifles at right shoulder arms. Benton Hall and Paleo Building in background, looking north. The uniforms show brimmed forage caps with officers wearing 1898 style campaign hats. Possible dating of image is circa 1900.

Cadet officers posing for portrait below steps of Administration Building (Benton Hall). Uniforms show large chevrons on sleeves and forage caps. The image can be dated before 1899 renovation of Benton Hall (brick facade still visible).

Standard image of cadet formations on inspection day. Identified as 5/11/04, the uniforms reflect this dating with brimmed caps darker tunics. Photo was probably taken on the lower campus.

Oversize glass negative. General McAlexander in dress uniform with medals. Negative version often seen prints of the "Rock of the Marne".

First OAC Training Detachment in formation ready to leave for WWI, August 10, 1918. Ball Studio photograph. Formation of cadets wearing standard US Army uniforms of WWI. Campaign Hats issued with early style canvas puttees. Rifles are Krag-Jorgensen .30 cal. bolt action. Benton Hall and old bandstand in background.

Line of cadets in prone position with Krag-Jorgensen rifles. Training in rural field, barn and hills in background. Officers in rear giving orders. Uniforms are of WWI vintage including campaign hats and bedrolls over shoulders. Line of prone soldiers probably of company strength. Ball Studio photo.

Cadets training infantry tactics somewhere in rural Benton County. Panorama view of troops advancing up rolling hills, with cadets in foreground playing dead. Smoke from simulated explosions visible in photograph. Cadets are in full field dress with bedrolls and equipment, WWI uniform styles. Ball Studio photo.

Cadet formation in rain on east quad with Library (now Kidder Hall) and Shepard Hall in background. The SATC program only lasted one year and was replaced with ROTC after WWI. The uniforms are of WWI vintage, with overcoats and campaign hats. Rainy weather indicates fall or winter season. Library building was completed in 1918.

Mounted cadets in fatigue uniforms with campaign hats. Circa 1917 uniforms with some cadets wearing ties. The building in the background has a brick facade, possibly Langston Hall or Mechanical Hall. The cavalry units at OAC continued till WWII era.

Glass Positive, Hand Colored. Field artillery unit in transit in front of Waldo Hall. Six horse brace with caissons and limbers. The artillery piece in front of column is a "French" 75mm howitzer. These guns were issued at the end of WWI. Uniforms indicate olive drab style with campaign hats. Good detail of Waldo Hall in background.

Photograph of French Portland cement factory, probably related to engineer training. Lavocat & Co. plant, possibly in Neuchatel, Pas de Calais. This image was probably used for training of OAC Engineering cadets and illustrates one of the sources for building materials available in France during the period.

Loading docks with storage sheds of possibly French cement plant, related to P002:074. This location appears in later images and is noted as St. Sulpice, France.

Ground level view of main cement plant in France. Probably related to P002:074 of the Lavocat & Co., WWI Era France.

Additional view of loading docks and storage sheds with railroad spurs for shipping of French cement plant. The significance of these photos of the Lavocat & Co. Portland Cement plant is unknown. Lantern slides used for training of Engineer Battalion of OAC cadets is most probable description.

View of worker's barracks and storage sheds at Lavocat & Co. Portland Cement factory, France, WWI Era. Trucks with Army personnel in background.

Diagram of proper placement of sandbags to build a revetment. Trench warfare of WWI developed the use of earthworks and fortifications. Engineer battalion training aid. Glass Lantern slide marked "Gen. Combat #79".

Diagram of "Spider Wire Entanglement". Drawing showing the proper placement of barbed wire in front of trenches. Marked with "Gen. Combat No.77". Detail of drawing shows placement of wire fences and rolled barbed wire entanglements.

Photograph taken "near Harville Woods". Caption states: "showing 75-foot band of barbed wire entanglements". Of special note is the conditions of the battlefield, mud and more mud. Open area showing barbed wire placement in practice during WWI. Glass lantern slide is marked "Gen. Combat #83"

Battlefield photograph showing early tank traps, dating to late WWI. Caption on the photo reads: "Near Harville Woods, showing tank obstructions and mines. Shells 5.9" and 9.2" were used". The glass lantern slide is marked "General combat conditions no. 82".

Lantern slide is marked, "Trench reveted". Photograph shows walls of trench build up with woven branches, 7-8 feet tall. Soldier walking in trench for scale. Possibly a French officer wearing brimmed Kepi type hat. Lantern slide is marked "Gen. combat no. 85"

Battlefield photo of "Ammunition train caught on siding at loading point, by aerial bomb." Probably a late WWI photograph as aircraft were used for ground attack later in war. Destroyed railroad wagons are shown. Lantern slide is marked " Gen. Combat no. 87"

Open battlefield showing placement of barbed wire entanglements. Lantern slide is marked "General combat conditions no. 72"

Close up detail of barbed wire entanglements. Heavy steel cable running through barbed wire is possibly a tank trap. Lantern slide is marked "General Combat Conditions no. 71"

Barbed wire on battlefield, walls of trench in foreground. The placement of barbed wire entanglements was standardized later in WWI and this slide instructed cadets in practices of fortifications. By the end of the Great War, the use of trenches remained in the Military, however, never again would entire armies face each other in stalemate for years at a time. Lantern slide marked " Gen. Combat conditions no.74"

US Army "dough boy" firing M1903 Springfield rifle in snow covered trench. Soldier is wearing the standard British design steel helmet. Heavy overcoat and gloves with bedroll over shoulder. The trench is in a snow covered field.

Three US Soldiers in snow covered trench with rifles and fixed bayonets. Soldiers are wearing overcoats and gloves with British style helmets. Slide is instructional in how the design of trenches would be used.

Horse-drawn supply wagons with tarped load moves onto a bridge. Unknown location in Europe, probably France. Although trucks were in use for military transport at this time, horses still provided the bulk of the supply train transport. Soldier on bridge is wearing a garrison cap and cloth puttees.

Supply wagons on road with US Soldiers. Probably in France, horse-drawn supply wagons with covered loads are preparing to cross a stone bridge. Soldiers are wearing heavy overcoats and garrison caps.

Three US Army Signal Corps troops hooking wire up to building while two French soldiers look on. Probably somewhere in France, late WWI, soldier on ladder connecting communications wire to a building.

Horse-drawn caissons loaded with supplies moving through a small French (?) town. Troops marching with convoy appear to be French soldiers. Small boy looking on at left.

US Army engineers corps rebuilding bridge bents, probably somewhere in France. Soldiers are wearing standard British design steel helmets and have gas mask bags on chests. Bridge bents are being rebuilt out of timbers.

Light artillery piece with 3 man crew. Possibly a British design light field gun without wheeled carriage. Spotter with binoculars in heavy overcoat. Armor plate on gun indicates the later design of field pieces with protection for gun crews.

US Army personnel on motorcycles driving through small French town. Motorcycles are probably Indian or Harley Davidson manufacture. With the strategic value of motorcycles proven to the military,the War Department relied heavily upon Harley-Davidson following the entry of the United States into World War I. At war’s end, some 20,000 Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles had been used by the military.

Soldiers washing, fully clothed, in a small creek, unknown location (France?) Men are washing their boots and hands, probably to get the mud of the trenches off their uniforms.

A battery of US Army artillery corps with French design 75mm artillery pieces. Location unknown, heavy snow, dated to winter 1918. The US Military used the French and British cannons both in Europe during WWI and later in training at home. This type of artillery piece was assigned to OAC Artillery Battalion beginning in 1920.

Single US Soldier wearing British style steel helmet with gas mask bag on chest. Man is standing in the doorway of a bunker in the trenches, probably France. Rifle is the M1903 Springfield.

Three US Army soldiers in trenches, somewhere in France. Men are wearing the British design steel helmets. Standard issue web gear with bayonets and ammunition pouches for rifles.

Three US Army infantrymen wearing gas masks in trenches. Men have the standard issue gas masks with steel helmets. Doorway of bunker and trench are visible.

Four US Army infantrymen wearing gas masks crank alarm siren. Ruins of old building in background, trench appears to be newly excavated.

This glass lantern slide is of a later date than the rest in sub series. Corvallis and Vicinity special map. "Compiled by the Engineers Unit, ROTC Oregon State College, from aerial photographs and USGS maps 1938" This training aid is from a much later date than the WWI era lantern slides. The map further is dated by "29th Engineer Battalion Reproduction Plant, Portland, Oreg. 1941". The lantern slides in this sub series must have still been in use up to the beginning of WWII.

This glass lantern slide is of a later date than the rest in sub series. Corvallis and Vicinity special map. "Compiled by the Engineers Unit, ROTC Oregon State College, from aerial photographs and USGS maps 1938" This training aid is from a much later date than the WWI era lantern slides. The map further is dated by "29th Engineer Battalion Reproduction Plant, Portland, Oreg. 1941". The lantern slides in this sub series must have still been in use up to the beginning of WWII. Section 2 of larger map.

This glass lantern slide is of a later date than the rest in sub series. Corvallis and Vicinity special map. "Compiled by the Engineers Unit, ROTC Oregon State College, from aerial photographs and USGS maps 1938" This training aid is from a much later date than the WWI era lantern slides. The map further is dated by "29th Engineer Battalion Reproduction Plant, Portland, Oreg. 1941". The lantern slides in this sub series must have still been in use up to the beginning of WWII. Map section 3.

This glass lantern slide is of a later date than the rest in sub series. Corvallis and Vicinity special map. "Compiled by the Engineers Unit, ROTC Oregon State College, from aerial photographs and USGS maps 1938" This training aid is from a much later date than the WWI era lantern slides. The map further is dated by "29th Engineer Battalion Reproduction Plant, Portland, Oreg. 1941". The lantern slides in this sub series must have still been in use up to the beginning of WWII. Section 4 of map.

Column of troops and horse-drawn caissons with artillery. Weapons are probably the French design 75mm Cannons. Unknown location, possibly winter 1918.

Large formation of US Army troops marching in review past US Officer and possibly French General, who is saluting. Regiment sized grouping of soldiers, with their regimental dog marching with the lead company.

Soldiers forming bucket brigade, filling pumper. Hose held by other men to right of photo. Unknown location, probably Europe.

General John J. Pershing and two unidentified men reviewing formation of US Army troops somewhere in Europe. Officer to the far left appears to be a high ranking British Naval officer. Troops are wearing campaign hats and standard leggings. All are standing at attention with rifles.

Informal grouping of soldiers being filmed by a motion picture camera, unknown location during WWI. Camera man has large box film camera set up on wooden tripod.

General John J. "Blackjack" Pershing standing with unidentified dignitary. Location unknown, possibly on wooden docks. Unknown civilian wearing top coat and bowler hat. General Pershing is wearing standard heavy overcoat and ceremonial spurs on his high top boots.

Unidentified US Army Sergeant with medal (Distinguished Service Cross?) standing with German prisoner. German is wearing the standard field grey greatcoat with the service cap with cockade. Unknown location, probably front lines in France.

Informal grouping of US Army soldiers standing near bunker. Men are wearing the standard British design steel helmet and all have gas mask bags strapped to their uniform chests. Unknown location, fortifications appear to be around a building.

Company sized formation of US Army troops marching through a European town, probably in France. Men are wearing campaign hats and have heavy overcoats and gloves.

Small European town, probably France, dirt streets. US Army troops are informally walking in streets. One man is standing by an automobile.

Photo of a pontoon bridge with two caissons loaded with sandbags for weight testing. Caption of photo, "Intermediate bridge. Two loads of 7 tons each". Wide river, location unknown.

US Army Engineer with surveying equipment on tripod. Soldier had a pipe in his mouth and is wearing garrison cap. Unknown location, probably illustrating the use of surveying techniques.

Political Cartoon, Spanish Revolution, published in Glasgow Evening News. Cartoon shows a Toreador "Alfonso" (King of Spain, overthrown in coup 1923) and the bull "Revolution". Significance of this cartoon as a training aid for ROTC Cadets is unclear. Probable dating to the mid 1920s.

A series of photos of construction projects, probably an Engineer Corps training aid. This photo is marked "St. Sulpice, Fr" and "General View of construction and yards" The group of slides are marked as "general Construction" and numbered. Of special note is the use of German prisoners of war for construction. The men unloading lumber from the European RR style flatcar are wearing German field caps. To the far left of photo is a US Army Soldier with his rifle (Guard?).

Bombed out building in French city of Cunel. Probably a stock US Signal Corps photo or perhaps a postcard turned into a lantern slide. The devastation of cities during WWI is shown in this slide, the new concept of total war, which did not spare the civilian populations is evident in only a few of the lantern slide collection.

Construction of framework for what appears to be an aircraft hanger, somewhere in France. In the distance, a large building with large open doors could have a row of aircraft in field by it. The slide is marked "General Const. No.65". Engineer corps training aid.

Unknown location of equipment, construction scene. Four steam locomotive boilers without engineer's cabs built into a structure. Bells and steam domes of locomotives are visible, possibly used for stationary boilers for a factory. Locomotive boilers are only visible from about mid point and above, with solid flooring around them. Marked "M----33."

Bombed out railroad bridge/right of way with soldiers and supply wagons underneath. The remains of a railroad bridge with only the railroad tracks hanging in mid air are shown with soldiers and wagon underneath. Marked "M.40 (3778-242)"

Ruins of a French (?) town with US Army cargo trucks on street. In the distance on a hillside, a large convoy of trucks can be seen lined up on a small road. Vehicles are probably US "Liberty" trucks, with Army personnel seen in the village. Marked "M.-39 (3193-168)"

Large open shed with rigging to hang canvas covers or tents for drying. The open shed is 40 approximately 40 feet high with pulley rigging to hang items to be dried. Women workers with brooms in foreground. One US Military soldier in picture on left. Unknown materials hanging in shed, possibly tent covers or material to be used for balloons(?). Building to the far right appears to be some type of hanger, aviation related. Marked "C.-31 (3193-79)"

Some type of storage area, with camouflage netting over piles of materials. One US Soldier with garrison cap in photo. Unknown items in the storage, but they did need to be camouflaged from the air. Training in camouflage techniques is possible use of this lantern slide. Marked: "C.-30 (3193-78)

"Pontoon bridge across Rhine, open, with boats passing through, December 18, 1918" Photo shows a paddle wheel steamer on river with other boats following, bridge in background. Dating of the photo is listed in caption of lantern slide. Other slides of this bridge are marked with the location in Coblenz, Germany. Marked: "H.P.B. No.61"

Group of US Army Engineers man-handling a large (25 foot) boat like structure, probably a pontoon for a bridge. A second pontoon is at far right upside down. Marked: "H.P.B. -66 (3193-91)"

Slide captioned: "Shipment of Pontoon Equipment made from Engineer Depot, Vancouver Barracks, Washington, May 1918". Wagons with beams and lumber sitting on a standard US railroad flatcar, truss rod type. C & NW (Chicago and North Western Railroad). Marked: "Heavy Pontoon Bridges No.55"

Slide caption: "Flood approach to pontoon(sic) bridge across Rhine, Coblenz, December 31, 1918". This bridge was a permanent structure from 1819-1945, where a ferry boat runs today. This slide is probably for use with Engineer cadet training. Marked: "H.P.B. No.60"

US Army Engineers laying rail for a narrow gauge line in Europe, probably France. The rail being used is of a light weight type, the narrow gauge railroad equipment not being as heavy. Marked: "R.N.G. _23 (3193-142)

US Soldiers loading wagon load of pontoon bridge equipment onto a rail car. Loading for shipment is probably at Vancouver Barracks, Washington as seen in other slides. The gondola car being loaded is a US railroad type. Marked: "L.P.B. 35 (3820-71)"

Line of wagons with Pontoon bridge equipment with US Army engineers. Probably in Europe, on the way to being built. The soldiers are in work uniforms, wearing campaign hats. Of note is the use of horse drawn wagons to haul heavy pontoon bridge materials.

US Railroad flatcar, truss rod type, Lehigh Valley Railroad, with a load of wagons, probably part of the Pontoon Bridge equipment section. Two wagons loaded onto a 40 foot flatcar, being shipped to the debarkation port to be used in WWI. Marked: "L.P.B. 37 (3820-73)"

Soldiers setting the 2 foot gauge for rails. The small narrow gauge railroad was used to move supplies and men in France, late WWI. The smaller equipment and locomotives needed for this narrow gauge railroad was easy and quick to build. At the end of the war, all of the equipment was abandoned in place. Marked: "R.N.G.--24 (3193-143)"

US Army Engineers working on railroad tracks somewhere in France, late WWI. The soldiers can be seen shoveling ballast into the completed tracks. Small railroad equipment was used to move supplies and manpower in France, late war, 1918. Marked: "R.N.G. - 22 (3193-141)"

The completed narrow gauge railroad used to haul supplies and men in France, late WWI. The flatcars are loaded with crated supplies and are being pulled by a US Army narrow gauge steam locomotive. The loco is probably the standard 2-6-2 Saddle Tank Type, common in photographs of US Army locomotives of WWI. Marked: "R.N.G. 21 (3193-140)"

Water supply station in the field. Photo showing two hanging water tanks on a frame, probably in France. Marked: "Water Supply no.31"

Slide caption "Cart and Tank Truck filling station at Avocourt supplied from 1350 gallon steel tank in tower filled by gasoline-pump unit pumping from spring: showing paved turnout 1343-14" Slide is marked "Water Supply No.34"

Pump house with two water tanks, horses drinking underneath. Horses have blankets and are attended by US soldier. Marked: "Water Supply No. 27"

Slide caption: "Tank filling station with concrete horse trough, Boucq." Location in France, probably Northern area near front lines, town of Boucq. Marked: "Water Supply no.39"

Caption of slide: "Side view of Mobile purification truck - "Sterilab". Showing pumping and filtering equipment in rear with laboratory space in front." Unique piece of US Army Engineer Corps equipment. Shown on city street, unknown location. Marked: "Water supply No.38"

slide group showing different types of searchlights, mounted on trucks and wagon carts. Although not new technology to WWI, the use of searchlights to spot incoming enemy aircraft was a new tactic. German heavy bombers and airships were able to penetrate deep into France (Target Paris) and over the channel to England (Target London) and the use of large searchlights became commonplace. This group of slides shows the large lights used in WWI. Slide Marked: "Searchlights n66"

Slide group showing different types of searchlights, mounted on trucks and wagon carts. Although not new technology to WWI, the use of searchlights to spot incoming enemy aircraft was a new tactic. German heavy bombers and airships were able to penetrate deep into France (Target Paris) and over the channel to England (Target London) and the use of large searchlights became commonplace. This group of slides shows the large lights used in WWI. Slide Marked: "Searchlights n59"

Slide group showing different types of searchlights, mounted on trucks and wagon carts. Although not new technology to WWI, the use of searchlights to spot incoming enemy aircraft was a new tactic. German heavy bombers and airships were able to penetrate deep into France (Target Paris) and over the channel to England (Target London) and the use of large searchlights became commonplace. This group of slides shows the large lights used in WWI. Slide Marked: "Searchlights n61"

Slide group showing different types of searchlights, mounted on trucks and wagon carts. Although not new technology to WWI, the use of searchlights to spot incoming enemy aircraft was a new tactic. German heavy bombers and airships were able to penetrate deep into France (Target Paris) and over the channel to England (Target London) and the use of large searchlights became commonplace. This group of slides shows the large lights used in WWI. Slide Marked: "Searchlights n62"

Slide group showing different types of searchlights, mounted on trucks and wagon carts. Although not new technology to WWI, the use of searchlights to spot incoming enemy aircraft was a new tactic. German heavy bombers and airships were able to penetrate deep into France (Target Paris) and over the channel to England (Target London) and the use of large searchlights became commonplace. This group of slides shows the large lights used in WWI. Slide Marked: "Searchlights n64"

Slide group showing different types of searchlights, mounted on trucks and wagon carts. Although not new technology to WWI, the use of searchlights to spot incoming enemy aircraft was a new tactic. German heavy bombers and airships were able to penetrate deep into France (Target Paris) and over the channel to England (Target London) and the use of large searchlights became a necessity. This group of slides shows the large lights used in WWI. Slide Marked: "Searchlights n60"

Slide group showing different types of searchlights, mounted on trucks and wagon carts. Although not new technology to WWI, the use of searchlights to spot incoming enemy aircraft was a new tactic. German heavy bombers and airships were able to penetrate deep into France (Target Paris) and over the channel to England (Target London) and the use of large searchlights became commonplace. This group of slides shows the large lights used in WWI. Slide Marked: "Searchlights n68"

Diagram of standard machine gun emplacement in trenches. Shown with sizes of openings and walkways. Marked: "F.F.37"

Men in trench training with unknown weapons. Uniforms are standard issue with campaign hats. Tents in background suggest a stateside training base. Marked: "F.F. 32"

Sandbag reinforced trench design, possibly at training base stateside. Barracks and tents in background suggest a stateside training base. Marked "F.F. 40"

Temporary foot bridge constructed by US Army Engineers, somewhere in France, late 1918. Photograph shows 2 sections of bridge needing repair, possibly from battle damage. The slide is marked with the "Bridge Construction no. 33" but in faint pencil on the label is written "Boche 4hrs". This notation has no explanation, but possibly could be that the Germans ("boche") had damaged the bridge and it was repaired in 4 hours.

Line drawing of the "Portable Road Bridge 60'0" Span Class A Erection Diagram". Slide shows the complete specifications for the bridge with instructions about winches and timber derricks for building. How block and tackle was to be set up with specifications on size of wire rope and dimensions of pilings is given. Marked: "Bridge Construction No. 38" .

Mule drawn wagon with supplies crossing a temporary wood bridge, somewhere in France, 1918. The supply column (also known as "train") can be seen on far bank of river. US Soldier leading the mule team is wearing British style steel helmet. Of note is the rifle scabbard attached to the saddle on the mule team. Marked: "Bridge Construction No. 35"

Section of old stone arch bridge being repaired by US Army Engineers. Bombed out section has been rebuilt with timber construction. Soldiers are seen on top of repaired section. Probably France, late 1918. Marked: "Bridge Construction No.40" .

US Army Engineers repairing a destroyed bridge with new heavy timber construction. Heavily bombed out buildings in background, showing the devastation of French towns on the front lines. Soldiers are wearing British design steel helmets and web gear. Probably somewhere in France, late 1918. Marked: "Bridge Construction No. 46".

Simple construction of foot bridge, temporary structure. Slide caption: "1-4 Foot bridge #13 291.5-86-2 Buzancy Sheet 10-29-18 Aire River 303 Eng". Bridge constructed by the 303rd Engineering battalion, the nomenclature is possibly a standardized design number for temporary foot bridges. Marked: "F.B. No.47" .

Simple construction of foot bridge, temporary structure. Slide caption: "17 - 303rd Engrs Foot Bridge #5 294.9-85.3 Buzancy Sheet Aire R. 11-6-18". Bridge constructed by the 303rd Engineering battalion, the nomenclature is possibly a standardized design number for temporary foot bridges. Marked: "F.B. No.44"

Temporary foot bridge built by US Army Engineers, France, 1918. Caption of slide: "1-8 Foot Bridge #17 291.25-85.9 Buzancy Sheet, 10-29-18 Aire R. 303 Eng." Marked: "F.B. No. 49" .

Temporary foot bridge built by US Army Engineers, France 1918. Caption of slide: "1-9 Foot Bridge #23 289-8 285.5 Vouziers Sheet 10-29-18 Aire R. 303 Eng." Marked F.B. No.46" .

Temporary foot bridge built by US Army Engineers, France 1918. Caption of slide: "1-7 Foot Bridge #16 291.2-85.05 Buzancy Sheet 10-29-18 Aire R. 303 Eng." Marked F.B. No.48" .

Duplicate slide of P002:091 Supply wagons on road with US Soldiers. Probably in France, horse-drawn supply wagons with covered loads are preparing to cross a stone bridge. Soldiers are wearing heavy overcoats and garrison caps.

Duplicate of slide P002:096. US Army personnel on motorcycles driving through small French town. Motorcycles are probably Indian or Harley Davidson manufacture. With the strategic value of motorcycles proven to the military,the War Department relied heavily upon Harley-Davidson following the entry of the United States into World War I. At war’s end, some 20,000 Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles had been used by the military.

US Army railroad personnel inspecting a French steam locomotive. Soldiers are working on the running gear of this large 2-8-0 style steam engine. Officers appear to be looking on at right. In the engine's cab are two men, probably French engineer and fireman wearing civilian company uniforms with brimmed caps. The markings of the French Railroad have been painted over and "USA" is stenciled below. Steam engine appears to be a standard freight hauling engine of the era. Marked: "R.R. Sta. Gauge No.16" This denotes the standard gauge railroad equipment (4 feet, 8 1/2" wide) as opposed to the smaller 2 foot gauge used.

US Soldiers playing the American pass-time, somewhere in France. Men playing baseball are wearing their uniforms with campaign hats and leggings. Catcher has face mask and chest protector equipment. .

US Army standard FWD truck loaded onto a French Railroad flatcar, with soldiers looking on. The truck is he F.W.D. Model B, built by the Four Wheel Drive Co. of Clintonville, Wisconsin, this was a four-wheel drive vehicle. Rated as a 3-tonner, the F. W.D. had a Wisconsin four-cylinder petrol engine with a three-speed gearbox and a two¬speed transfer gearbox. There was a shaft drive to each axle. On roads the F.W.D. was driven as a normal rear-wheel drive vehicle, but for off road driving an additional gear lever was provided on the chassis side which controlled the low gears and connected up the drive to the front axle. Slide is marked: R.S.G. no.14" The RSG indicates Railroad Standard Gauge. .

Soldiers digging a right of way for railroad in forest, somewhere in France. Based on the label of the slide, "R.R. Sta. Gauge No.13", this excavation must be for a roadbed for trackage. Soldiers are wearing a variety of uniform pieces, including garrison caps and steel helmets. Some men have the gas mask canvas bag worn on their chests.

Soldiers erecting camouflage netting on short poles in field. The structure is temporary, poles appear to be tree branches. There is nothing under the netting, probably to camouflage supplies later. Soldiers are wearing field gear with helmets. One soldier is standing guard with rifle. Marked: "D.C. & M. 36" .

Photo of twisted metal in field, possibly exploded shell casings. Unknown location or purpose of photograph. Metal appears to be torn and twisted, but they are the casings of the shells and not the projectile. Marked: "D.C. & M.36" .

The category of the slide is camouflage, which is evident by the netting over the road. The caption is more descriptive of the importance of the image, "Verdun Etain road, returning allied prisoners, November 25,1918" Almost two weeks after the Armistice, the repatriation of prisoners on both sides was a slow process. Soldiers are marching in formation on the open road, no vehicles in sight. The road is lined on both sides by camouflaged fencing and large camouflage nets are strung at intervals in the trees lining the lane. marked" Camouflage No.28" .

Sawmill operations in France, manned by US Soldiers. Overall view of sawmill building and log piles. Of note is a small, narrow gauge locomotive pulling two cars with logs. The engine is not a steam locomotive, and is probably a very early type powered by a gasoline engine. Four tall smokestacks at rear of facility, probably for boilers to operate the steam powered machinery in sawmill. Marked: "Forestry No.2" .

US Soldiers moving a large tree with a wheeled carrier and horses. Logging operations with US Soldiers in France. US Army personnel are working with civilians to move a large log. In background are standard gauge railroad cars, waiting to be loaded. Glass lantern slide is damaged on right with black scorching from heat. Marked: "Forestry No. 3" .

US Army Engineers working on roadbed, somewhere in France during WWI. Men working with hand tools to repair ruts in dirt road. Four men working with a collection of others looking on. Truck on road in background is the FWD type cargo truck. Marked: "Highway Const. 62 Set 1" .

US Army Engineers repairing damage to road made by a mine. Very large crater is being hand filled and leveled by soldiers. The caption on slide reads: "Repairing road mine crater, 12 November 1918" Of special note is the date, one day after signing of the armistice, peace had been declared, no celebration for these dough boys, just more back breaking work as Army Engineers. Marked: "Highway const No. 58" .

US Army 101st Engineers repairing road in France, 12 November 1918. One day after the end of WWI, no celebration for these dough boys, more work for them repairing war damaged roads. Crates of materials on side of road. Marked: "Highway construction No57" .

Diagram of two types of road construction used by US Army Engineers. Single-way Macadam Road, showing drainage ditches and depth of grading materials. Figure 2 shows plans for widening an existing roadway. Plans show adding 4" to 9" of wearing surface to tops of roadways. Marked: "Highway Construction No.53" .

US Army Engineers training diagram of roadway construction using wood planks. Fig.4 shows an 18 foot wide roadbed cross section. Fig. 5 is a cross section of a shell hole. This is to instruct Engineers on methods used to repair bomb craters in roadways. Fig. 6 is the completed repair showing a base of sandbags and material added to fill in crater. Marked: "Highway Construction no. 54" .

Photo showing the Highway (actually dirt road with ruts) from Malancourt, France. Road leads off into the distance where a pair of military trucks can be seen. Marked: "Highway construction No.60" .

Crew of US Army Engineers pulling down a brick wall in a bombed out building. Ropes are attached to the crumbling wall and 2 groups of approximately 20 men each are pulling down the wall. Men are all wearing their steel helmets, which appears to be an excellent idea at the time. Marked "Highway construction 61 set 1" .

US Soldiers walking through a bombed out French village. The main topic of the slide appears to be the road in the town, which is little more than a muddy trail. Destruction of the buildings in the background shows the effect of total war on civilians in Europe during WWI. Marked: "Highway constn 63, set 1" .

Second photograph of citizens sending off OAC Company K to duty in WWI with train in distance. Related to P002:193, photo shows crowd breaking up as train leaves in the background. The destination for the cadets is unclear, probably training bases stateside before being transferred to France. Dating of photograph is between Summer 1917 and Fall 1918 based on entries in the 1919 Oregon Beaver Yearbook which has a section specially dedicated to OAC Cadets serving "Over There". Stamped on reverse top right with Oregon Agricultural College Library.

Formation of OSC Cadets marching on Corvallis Street. Previous description states Company K leaving for WWI. P002:191 and 192 show cadets marching with blanket rolls over their shoulders and the standard issue campaign hats. Men are being escorted by citizens, with many onlookers curbside. The destination for the cadets is unclear, probably training bases stateside before being transferred to France. Dating of photograph is between Summer 1917 and Fall 1918 based on entries in the 1919 Oregon Beaver Yearbook which has a section specially dedicated to OAC Cadets serving "Over There". Stamped on reverse top right with Oregon Agricultural College Library.

Enlargement of formation of OAC cadets leaving for WWI. Formation of OSC Cadets marching on Corvallis Street. Previous description states Company K leaving for WWI. P002:191 and 192 show cadets marching with blanket rolls over their shoulders and the standard issue campaign hats. Men are being escorted by citizens, with many onlookers curbside. The destination for the cadets is unclear, probably training bases stateside before being transferred to France. Dating of photograph is between Summer 1917 and Fall 1918 based on entries in the 1919 Oregon Beaver Yearbook which has a section specially dedicated to OAC Cadets serving "Over There". Stamped on reverse top right with Oregon Agricultural College Library.

Group of citizens attending send off for the OAC Company K cadets for duty in WWI. Photo shows train about to depart from station. The destination for the cadets is unclear, probably training bases stateside before being transferred to France. Dating of photograph is between Summer 1917 and Fall 1918 based on entries in the 1919 Oregon Beaver Yearbook which has a section specially dedicated to OAC Cadets serving "Over There". Stamped on reverse top right with Oregon Agricultural College Library.

Cadet band playing for departing OAC trainees. Probably the departure of Company K as referenced in others in sub series. Citizens looking on, OAC Cadet band playing in foreground. Railroad passenger cars are of the WWI era heavy steel construction style.

Corvallis citizens saying goodbye to OAC Cadet Company on train. Cadets can be seen hanging out of windows. Probably the departure of Company K as referenced in others in sub series. Citizens looking on, OAC Cadet band playing in foreground. Railroad passenger cars are of the WWI era heavy steel construction style.

Corvallis citizens saying goodbye to departing Cadet troops. Cadets are wearing campaign hats with over the shoulder bedrolls. Probably the departure of Company K as referenced in others in sub series. Citizens looking on, line of troops walking next to railroad passenger cars. Railroad passenger cars are of the WWI era heavy steel construction style.

General Ulysses Grant McAlexander in full dress uniform, circa 1920. Medals on uniform are from US Army service. This photo appears to be a portrait photo that appears in the Beaver Yearbook 1920 edition. Full dress uniform includes gilt on brim of hat denoting General rank. Copy of larger print (5X7) is located in Box #1, Sub Series 2d folder, full size portrait (12X19) is stored in oversize Box #4

General Ulysses Grant McAlexander in full dress uniform, circa 1920. Medals on uniform are from US Army service. This photo appears to be a portrait photo that appears in the Beaver Yearbook 1920 edition. Full dress uniform includes gilt on brim of hat denoting General rank. Medals are in large enough detail to determine origin. 2nd from right is the Philippine Insurrection 1899, 3rd from Right is War with Spain 1898 medal. The Distinguished Army Cross is the far left medal, highest, "close to heart"

Portrait photo of Mrs. U. G. McAlexander, wife of General McAlexander. Posed, seated portrait of circa 1920 vintage. Marked on reverse in fountain pen.

Portrait photo print of Mrs. U. G. McAlexander, wife of General McAlexander (Grace R. Palmer). Posed, seated portrait of circa 1920 vintage. Marked on reverse in fountain pen.

Brigadier General Ulysses Grant McAlexander in Bernkastel-Cues, Germany, ca. 1924. McAlexander returned to Europe several times after the end of World War I, including twice to be presented with commendations. In April 1919 he received the La Croce al Merito di Guerra from the Italian government, and in April 1924 he received the Croix de Guerre from the Republic of France. Photo shows standard uniform with high collar prior to the newer issue rolled collar with lapels in 1925. Garrison cap with general star rank also seen on overcoat sleeve. Photograph by J. Funk, Bernnnkastel = Cues. This location in Germany is on the French border in the Moselle wine region.

Stock US Army signal corps print of Brigadier General Mc Alexander during WWI in France. Stock Signal Corps photo of the General in uniform with helmet. In August 1918, he was promoted to temporary Brigadier General and given command of a Brigade in the 90th Infantry Division, which he led in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations and which he also commanded in occupation duty in Germany until June 1919. This photo would be dated during this period in France.

Portrait of Brigadier General Ulysses Grant McAlexander, ca. 1920. McAlexander had a long and illustrious military career. In 1920 he was promoted from Colonel to Brigadier General in part because of his leadership at the Battle of the Marne in July 1918. This photo is a cropped head shot from the US Army official photograph which includes his uniform details. This photograph includes his brigadier general star rank on the standard US WWI helmet.

Portrait of Major General Ulysses Grant Mc Alexander in dress uniform. The rank of Major General dates photograph to prior to his retirement in July 1924. Detail of award ribbons on uniform. Marked in pencil on Oregon State University Archives stamped copy, "Gen. U. G. McAlexander presented to Vane Gilison by his daughter-in-law".

Posed portrait of Brigadier General McAlexander in his office at OAC(?). Photograph is by the same portrait photographer of his wife in P002:428/429. Soft focus, posed with McAlexander in uniform with General rank star on epaulets.

Posed portrait of Brigadier General McAlexander in his office at OAC(?). Photograph is by the same portrait photographer of his wife in P002:428/429. Soft focus, posed with McAlexander in uniform with General rank star on epaulets.

Studio portrait of Brigadier General Ulysses Grant McAlexander, probably in the 1920-25 period. Photograph is by the same portrait photographer of his wife in P002:428/429. Soft focus, posed with McAlexander in uniform with General rank star on epaulets.

Studio portrait of the son of General Mc Alexander. Tallmadge McAlexander, at age 16 in a standard soft focus head shot of the period. Tallmadge McAlexander is listed as finishing his BA Thesis from Reed College in 1950, this photo would be of a 1942-1945 vintage. No other biographical information is included with photo.

Negative 4x5. General Mc Alexander and his staff on horseback somewhere in Europe. Probably taken when he was in France receiving a medal in 1924. The castle ruins in background and river valley are of special note. The General and his staff are posed on horseback with this background. Photo is published in OSU Oregon Stater.

Photograph of General and Mrs. McAlexander in later years after retirement. No date is given, but it appears to be circa 1930.

Photo of the passport of General U. G. McAlexander's wife, Grace R. Palmer. Probably circa 1930, this appears to be her passport, photographed.

General Ulysses Grant McAlexander in full dress uniform, circa 1920. Medals on uniform are from US Army service. This photo appears to be a portrait photo that appears in the Beaver Yearbook 1920 edition. Full dress uniform includes gilt on brim of hat denoting General rank. Large portrait copy of original stock photo.

Print b/w 3.5x5.5. US Army Staff car (Dodge?) leading a column of WWI Vintage "Liberty" and FWD Trucks assigned to OAC for training in the new sciences of mobility within the military. This unit was short lived and was eventually absorbed into the Engineers Corps. These vehicles were part of a new type unit at OAC, the Motor Transport Corps.

Column of WWI Vintage "Liberty" Trucks assigned to OAC for training in the new sciences of mobility within the military. This unit was short lived and was eventually absorbed into the Engineers Corps. These vehicles were part of a new type unit at OAC, the Motor Transport Corps.

Column of WWI Vintage "Liberty" Trucks assigned to OAC for training in the new sciences of mobility within the military. This unit was short lived and was eventually absorbed into the Engineers Corps. These vehicles were part of a new type unit at OAC, the Motor Transport Corps. Similar view of convoy of OAC Transportation Corps WWI vintage liberty trucks.

Photo shows the Artillery Battalion's caissons and limbers lined up for inspection on the side field of the Armory (Mc Alexander Field House) Good detail of building side entrance during the 1920s.

Side view of horse-drawn limber with trailing caisson moving on campus

Movement of artillery caissons/limbers through campus

This photo shows four horse teams attached to limbers/caissons moving through campus.

Line up of horse-drawn caissons with limbers on parade field, probably on inspection day. At right of photograph is a mock pillbox and barricade for inspection day military demonstrations.

Photograph shows the M1918 155mm Heavy Artillery being pulled by the caterpillar tractor by Mc Alexander Armory. The large cannon received the name "Aggie Boy" which was painted on its barrel. Column of cadets marching beside artillery are armed with holstered pistols. Motor Transport Corps motorcycle on right with sidecar.

This photograph shows a column of artillery pieces (75mm) being moved through campus. Probably both companies of artillery during training all being moved.

This photograph depicts a parade of horse drawn limbers and caissons on parade field. The weapons are not present in this formation. Photo is probably of the early 1920 vintage, as with others in this group highlighting the new unit on OAC.

Three horseback cadets by Armory with artillery in background. Photos are of the era after WWI with brimmed Pattern 1912 Service Caps and high collar tunics. The Mc Alexander Field House (then Armory) is in background. Clear photo of uniforms and horse equipment. The artillery unit was formed after WWI using surplus equipment, a number of photos in this group include artillery in content.

Photograph shows the French 75mm with their caissons lined up for inspection day

Detailed photograph of cadets firing artillery on open range (Probably Yakima area) The four man crew in action shows loading a shell into the gun with a cadet sitting on the framework at left. To the rear of the gun, the caisson with ammunition and supplies can be seen open and ready for action. Reverse of photograph is stamped with a Oregon State University Archives mark and the remains of an order form from the photo engravers company. Of special note is a small strip of a campus photograph. 1x4.5 inches pasted to reverse. Education Building on left with Benton Hall obscured by trees on right.

This excellent photo shows the "Aggie Boy" M1918 155mm Heavy gun being towed by the Caterpillar tractor in standard use during the period. The gun is followed by a heavy truck for supplies and ammunition. Also if note is the WWI era motor cycle with sidecar and a cadet sitting watching the parade. Great detail in shot of the "latest" equipment assigned to the new artillery training battalion on OAC beginning just after WWI. The heavy truck following is the "4WD truck" that was manufactured by Four Wheel Drive Co. in Clintonville, WI A WWI vintage US Army truck.

A highly detailed photo of one of the Artillery Battalion French 75mm cannons with it's caisson in the field next to the Armory. Vehicles in background include a small sporty Ford Model T "Speedster" by the Armory entrance. The artillery piece is shown in clear detail with the fittings and straps of the caisson also rendered well.

Aggie Boy was the name given to the heavy artillery training piece assigned to OAC in the 1920s. This is detailed view of the M1918 155mm Howitzer, a French design from WWI. Cadet leaning on gun carriage at right. The west side of the Armory (Mc Alexander Field House) in background. "Aggie Boy" has been hand painted in black on the barrel of the artillery piece.

Six horse teams are shown pulling caissons and French 75mm artillery pieces on campus to the west of Armory.

Photo depicts a crew of cadets working with the French 75mm cannon on campus. Uniforms are of WWI vintage, artillery cadets were still wearing the campaign hats and wrapped puttees. Caisson is open showing stowage of ammunition and supplies. Good, clear detail of uniforms and equipment.

This photo shows a line of caissons and 75mm Field guns being stored inside the Armory (Mc Alexander Field House). Of special note are the young children in photo. 2 officers/NCOs are riding on one of the caissons, and there are 6 children (Pre teen) involved with the event.

This view of the 155mm heavy artillery piece. Of special note the gun still shows the remnants of the WWI style camouflage (3 color type) used on equipment in the WWI through early 1920s period. The huge bore of the heavy gun is featured as well as the hard rubber wheels on the carriage. Photo is taken inside of the Armory building showing the construction of the huge open parade/training area.

Spectators arriving to view military day at OAC, Armory in background. Jefferson Street with auto traffic on left.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Cadet company marching on lower campus parade field.

Speaker addressing (possibly General McAlexander) large group of cadets on lower campus below Benton Hall. Band members also seated on grass with group.

Cadets demonstrating a bayonet charge.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Lines of cadets at attention waiting for inspection.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Wide view of parade field with cadet formations. Benton Hall in background.

Cadets with fixed bayonets in demonstration probably on inspection day

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Cadet formations marching by Armory.

Large group of cadets on grass listening to speaker at left. Unidentified speaker in uniform, possibly McAlexander? Officers are being group standing, at right.

Cadet formations marching past Armory. Jefferson Street on left with columns of cadets marching on sidewalks.

Campus view showing quad area with bandstand at right. Pharmacy bldg and Benton Hall in background. Photograph is probably vintage 1920s and appears not to show any military formations or cadets.

Good view of the Mc Alexander Field House (then Armory) with cadets marching in parade field adjacent to Jefferson Street.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Cadets marching in formation with field packs. Spectator gallery in view with some small children in group.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Company formations of cadets marching on parade field. This photo shows cadets with full field packs, a rare photo in the series.

Photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Poorly focused photo of cadets passing in review. Military Department representatives and possibly President Kerr viewing marching cadets.

Photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Cadet formation of companies marching in column style.

Photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. cadets marching in single file line, away from camera. Uniforms show the leather cartridge case on belts.

Photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Right shoulder arms, forward march.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Cadet Infantry Company D flag on parade field.

Wide, high angle shot of cadets on parade field, inspection day

Graduation day high level photograph of parade field. View shows spectators in long dresses and suits. Graduating class, in caps and gowns are lined up on left hand side of field.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. This was an annual event in the OAC year which included a review of the cadets by college and military dignitaries, parades and military demonstrations. High angle photograph, almost aerial view of parade field with cadet formations. Detail examination shows groups of cadets in graduation cap and gowns in front of their respective companies.

A grouping of period photographs of OAC Cadet corps in various formations probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. This was an annual event in the OAC year which included a review of the cadets by college and military dignitaries, parades and military demonstrations. Formations of cadet companies in many of this grouping are shown on the lower campus with the Education Building (Science Bldg) and the old Gymnasium in background.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. This was an annual event in the OAC year which included a review of the cadets by college and military dignitaries, parades and military demonstrations. Formation of cadets ready for inspection.

Company formations of cadets at parade rest. Squad of stretcher bearers at right. Cadet officer leaning on his sabre.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. This was an annual event in the OAC year which included a review of the cadets by college and military dignitaries, parades and military demonstrations. Rifles on shoulders are still probably the Pre WWI Krag Jorgensen .30 Caliber.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Cadet formation including OAC Cadet Band at left.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Formation of cadets marching in background with Mc Alexander field house (Armory) on right.

Small group of cadets walking in formation (informally) with rifles.

Two cadet companies marching on parade field with rifles.

Cadet company marching on parade field, inspection day

Overall view of cadet formations on lower campus, probably inspection day

Company formation marching on lower campus

Wide view of parade field with all cadet companies in formation for inspection day

Wide view of cadet formations on parade field ready for inspection day

Cadet company marching in formation to inspection day parade field

OAC Cadet band marching with instruments at inspection day

Informal group of cadets marching back home from inspection day. Some with rifles on shoulders, some at sides, group is organized but not formally marching.

Officer talking with company of cadets. Rifles are of the newer 1903 Springfield type, replacing the Pre Spanish American War Krag-Jorgensen rifles seen issued to cadets in the 1900-1918 period.

Cadet formation waiting for their turn to be inspected by Military Department representatives

Cadet company moving in line abreast formation on parade field

Cadet company marching on parade field in close order drill, inspection day

Cadet company marching in formation on lower campus

Column of cadets moving at double time in formation probably on inspection day

Wide view of cadet formations on inspection day. Of note is the company on left wearing the WWI era "body armor" vests.

Cadet formations moving past the Armory

With the Armory (Mc Alexander Field House) in background, the formation of cadets are grouped with officers speaking. Flags and company colors are at rear of formation, this indicates that the group could possibly be forming up for inspection day activities.

A view of the cadet formation from the rear showing them marching toward the Armory. Photograph is similar to many in this grouping of marching cadets on lower campus parade field. Formations are being moved into position for inspection day activities, circa 1920.

Cadet formation marching past the Pharmacy Building with Benton Hall in the background. College coed dressed in exercise outfit (?) watching them pass.

Wide angle view of cadet regiment marching in formation on parade field.

Movement of cadets on lower campus, probably inspection day

Photograph is similar to many in this grouping of marching cadets on lower campus parade field. Formations are being moved into position for inspection day activities, circa 1920.

This detail photo is related to P002:593 and 600 showing the speaker they are listening to. The profile of the subject could be General McAlexander. While in a uniform, there is no rank insignia shown. The individual is wearing a garrison cap with plaid markings, not seen on any other cadets of the period.

This group of cadets are informally gathering in the lower area by the Old Gymnasium. The gymnasium later became the College Playhouse and Mitchell Playhouse. Today it is the Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center.

Photograph is similar to many in this grouping of marching cadets on lower campus parade field. Formations are being moved into position for inspection day activities, circa 1920.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Formations are being moved into position for inspection day activities, circa 1920.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. Formations are being moved into position for inspection day activities, circa 1920.

This photograph is poorly focused, but appears to be the crowd of spectators for the formations of cadets marching on the parade field. Agriculture Hall in background.

Small group of spectators watching movement of cadet company on parade field, lower campus across from Education Building.

A photograph of OAC Cadet corps in formation probably on "Inspection Day" early 1920s. View from above, of entire cadet regiment moving onto the lower campus parade field. Education Building (Science Hall) rear of building is on left.

Similar view to P002:687, this photograph includes color guard marching in formation. Entire cadet regiment moving onto parade field, lower campus.

This photograph is better focused,and appears to be the crowd of spectators for the formations of cadets marching on the parade field. Agriculture Hall in background.

This photograph is poorly focused, and the man in civilian clothes might be one of the military department observers. Officers are wearing dress uniforms for inspection day.

Cadets are resting in high grass field. Rifles are stacked at side of group.

Spectators watching the inspection day formations of OAC Cadets

Photo includes the US Army officers assigned to OAC ROTC Program meeting with an unidentified man in suit. Possibly Military Department representative here to review cadet regiment.

The high collar tunic was still in issue up to 1925, which places the uniform styles in the circa 1920 period. Photograph shows military officer bending down to view baby in carriage while the mother looks on. Cadet officer observes, holding megaphone in white gloved hands.

Cadet color guard marching across parade field in front of large crowd of spectators.

Wide angle view of cadet formations on lower campus, possibly mid 1920s. Cadets are formed into companies with officers on right. Detail of photo indicates service caps and high leather boots.

Wide angle photo of OAC Cadet band in formation on parade field, probably Inspection Day in mid 1920s. Company formation of cadets on right with officers in field. Band in marching formation with instruments. Double exposure trick photography changing perspective. Band in foreground is smaller than the band in the background.

Wide angle view of cadet formations on lower campus, possibly mid 1920s. Cadets are formed into companies with officers on right. Detail of photo indicates service caps and high leather boots, uniforms could date to circa 1925. Duplicate print of P002:535

Wide angle view of cadet formations on lower campus, possibly mid 1920s. Cadets are formed into companies with officers on right. Detail of photo indicates service caps and high leather boots, uniforms could date to circa 1925. Photo is related to P002:535

US Army officer inspecting OAC Cadet Color Guard, probably inspection day. Detail of photo indicates service caps and high leather boots, uniforms of officers include collar design post 1925.

Cadet companies moving into formation on parade field. Inspection day, mid 1920s. Monroe street churches on left in background. Detail of photo indicates service caps and high leather boots, uniforms date to circa 1925 or later.

Wide angle view of cadet formations on lower campus, possibly mid 1920s. Color guard formation at attention with officer saluting with sabre. Cadet company formations in background. Detail of photo indicates service caps and high leather boots, uniforms date to post circa 1925.

Print of larger panorama. Cadets resting in shade on campus. Notation on reverse states: "Annual Military Inspection Parade - ROTC" Also noted: "1925 Beaver p.174" and "Rec'd May 26 '64 Shriber". Cadets are wearing garrison caps and have web gear with canteens and pouches visible. High collar tunics are consistent with dating.

Print of larger panoramic photograph. Formations of cadets on parade field, with spectators circa 1925. Photo is marked on reverse "Annual Military Inspection parade - ROTC" Also marked in lower right corner: "1925 Beaver p.174, Rec'd May 26 '64 Shriber". Wide angle shot of cadets on field. Spectators on right looking on.

Print of larger panoramic photo. Night time photograph of the Armory (Mc Alexander Field House) with period automobiles. Sign over door of building "Military Tournament - April 27th" Markings in pencil on reverse: "The cadet corps at the time of the annual Military inspection has succeeded in winning the Distinguished Star rating during the past five seasons, the entire equipment of all units of ROTC is used for the parade. 1925 Beaver p.174" The photo is also marked in lower right with "Rec'd May 26 '64 Shriber".

10 Army Drill Team members with Officer. Rifles are 1903 Springfield bolt action. Men are wearing garrison caps in dress uniforms. Officer wearing dress tunic with Sam Browne belt and brimmed cap.

The annual military ball at Oregon State was the high point of the cadet year. The elaborate backdrop with anti-aircraft guns and bombs for the band was probably erected in the Memorial Union ballroom. Officers and their escorts are being greeted by the Commandant. Circa dating of 1937 is indicated by uniforms. This photo was probably used for OSC publication.

Governor Charles Martin presenting award ribbon to cadet honor guard on their company pennant. Previous description (Unconfirmed) dates the event to 1938. Military uniforms conform to this circa date. Parade grounds adjacent to Weatherford hall.

4 cadet officers in dress uniform with diplomas in hands. Reviewing officer on left in full dress uniform. Parade grounds formation back ground. Uniforms date to 1935 or earlier. High boots with ceremonial spurs and riding pants (Jodhpurs) indicate cavalry officers. The Sam Browne belts worn with dress uniform were issued up to 1940. Cadets appear to be holding certificates or diplomas. Possible use in the Beaver Yearbook or the Oregon Stater magazine.

Five cadet officers in dress uniforms. Date of negative based on 1938 written on edge of negative. Photograph of cadet officers is similar to Beaver Yearbook listing of this period. Uniforms are correct for circa dating.

Stock photograph of formations of cadets on parade grounds. Prior description lists photograph circa 1939. Similar image is included in 1938 Beaver yearbook. Negative is probably from series of photos used.

Formation of cadets in front of McAlexander Field House Armory. Dating of photo to 1939 is possible, based on uniforms. Possible use of the negatives for the Beaver Yearbook or the Oregon Stater magazine.

Two drum major cadets in dress uniform on parade field. Prior description identifies men as Martin Coopy and Tom Stevenson. Uniforms indicate probable dating of 1935.

Overhead view (possibly from Weatherford Hall tower?) of parade field with reviewing stand. Cadet companies are marching past in review. OSC Cadet band playing in background.

Reviewing stand for cadet inspection day by Oregon Governor Martin. Various photos in this series show this stand, probably on parade field adjacent to Weatherford Hall. Cadet officer is saluting dignitaries with his sabre.

Reviewing stand for cadet inspection day by Oregon Governor Martin (?). Various photos in this series show this stand, probably on parade field adjacent to Weatherford Hall. President Peavy appears to be seated in group.

Reviewing stand for cadet inspection day by Oregon Governor Martin. Various photos in this series show this stand, probably on parade field adjacent to Weatherford Hall. Dignitaries are lined up for presentations (Commissions ?) circa 1937.

Overhead view (possibly from Weatherford Hall tower?) of parade field with reviewing stand. Cadet companies are marching past in review. OSC Cadet band playing in background. Circa 1937

Cadet company in formation for review, inspection day. Of note is photographer with camera on left.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade field. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin (?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs. Circa dating of 1937 is based on uniforms and President Peavy's attendance.

Line of ROTC Artillery Unit guns pass in review on inspection day. Cadet formations in background of parade field. The artillery pieces appear to be 37mm light field artillery.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade field. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin (?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs. Good view of Weatherford Hall in background.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade field. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin(?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of OSC Artillery Unit on parade. ROTC Military Inspection Day, Governor Martin(?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade filed. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin(?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade filed. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin (?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade filed. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin (?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs. Line of dignitaries and officers salute the colors as they pass in review.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade filed. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin (?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs. Line of dignitaries and officers salute the colors as they pass in review.

Entire cadet corps in formation in front of Armory, probably listening to speaker. Photo appears to belong to same group from inspection day with governor Martin in attendance.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade filed. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin (?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs. Line of dignitaries and officers observe cadet company marching by in formation.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade field. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin (?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs. Circa dating of 1937 is based on uniforms and President Peavy's attendance. Photographs of "Governor's Inspection Day" appear in the 1938 and 1940 Beaver Yearbooks, photos from this group being used.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade field. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin (?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs. Circa dating of 1937 is based on uniforms and President Peavy's attendance. Photographs of "Governor's Inspection Day" appear in the 1938 and 1940 Beaver Yearbooks, photos from this group being used.

Military officers and civilian dignitaries stand in review of cadet formations on parade field. Probably inspection day, Governor Martin (?) and President Peavy are seen in this group of photographs. Circa dating of 1937 is based on uniforms and President Peavy's attendance. Photographs of "Governor's Inspection Day" appear in the 1938 and 1940 Beaver Yearbooks, photos from this group being used.

Groups of cadets in field in front of Armory (now McAlexander Field House). Formations appear to be moving, possibly forming up for inspection day.

Line of ROTC Artillery Unit guns pass in review on inspection day. Cadet formations in background of parade field. The artillery pieces appear to be 37mm light field artillery. This view is similar to P002:462.

Inspection day, cadet company formations being reviewed by dignitaries. Possibly Gov. Martin and President Peavy as seen in other photos in this grouping. Campus buildings in background, parade field adjacent to Men's Dorm (now Weatherford Hall). Photos in this grouping appear in the 1937 and 1940 Beaver yearbooks.

Inspection day, OSC motorized companies being reviewed by dignitaries. Possibly Gov. Martin and President Peavy as seen in other photos in this grouping. Vintage of vehicles used to date photo to