Scabbard and Blade is a national collegiate military honor society founded in 1904. The OAC chapter was established on April 17, 1920, and has included members from the Army and Navy ROTC detachments. For many years OSU’s Scabbard and Blade society hosted an annual Military Ball. Arnold Air Society, the Air Force ROTC honor society, was formed at OSC in 1951.
Shown is a telephone central office set TC-4 with testing equipment. From left: Ed Becker, Salem; Marvin Holstad, Portland; Jack Hex, Dufur; and Major T.W. Peterson of the ROTC staff.
Photograph is identified with a 1951 date. Military uniforms of USMC officer and non-commissioned officer are of that vintage. August L. Strand is presenting certificate to a Marine Corps cadet. Next cadet in line is US Navy.
Photograph is identified with a 1951 date. Military uniforms of USMC officer and non-commissioned officer are of that vintage. August L. Strand is presenting certificate to a Marine Corps cadet. Next cadet in line is US Navy.
Presentation of diploma to cadet by Dean E. B. Lemon. Officer uniforms date to 1950s vintage, all wearing garrison caps and standard dress tunics. Weatherford Hall in background with good detail of vintage windows and trim. Students in crowd observing ceremony showing period dress for early 1950s.
Stock photographic print of US Army ROTC cadets on parade field. Composition of photograph is of note, with officer at lower center, with the formation of cadets performing command of dress right, at the top of the photograph.
