Group of US Army Signal Corps instructors posing in front of Men's Gymnasium (now Langston Hall). Period marking on reverse: "Instructors - U.S. Training Detachment, Corvallis, Oregon, Aug 15th 1918." Also includes description of unit: "US Signal Corps Radio Telegraphy & Telephony, Oregon Agricultural College, Corvallis, Oregon." Marking at far top right corner: "from Percy."
OAC cadet corps in various formations probably on "Inspection Day" during WWI era. 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. Uniforms of the day included campaign hats and leather or canvas leggings. Cadet formations marching on parade field. Unit in background is the US Navy SATC corps assigned to OAC during WWI. Cadets are also wearing the standard issue overcoat.
OAC cadet corps in various formations probably on "Inspection Day" during WWI era. 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. Uniforms of the day included campaign hats and leather or canvas leggings. OAC cadet band leading the formation of cadet regiment onto the inspection field.