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1. May Day celebration performers

May Day celebration performers

Description: A May Day pageant was one of OAC's traditions in the early 20th century. The queen and king of this May Day celebration were Marie Cathey and Charles Watts, seen in the center of the photograph. The pageants were typically held on the lawn to the southeast of the Administration Building (Benton Hall).

2. Campus view, circa 1908

Campus view, circa 1908

Description: Lower campus looking west at Waldo Hall, (Agriculture Hall (Furman Hall), Administration Building (Benton Hall), Paleontology Lab (Chemical Lab), and Apperson Hall.

3. College greenhouses

College greenhouses

Description: This greenhouse complex was part of an expansion of college agricultural facilities that began in 1889. Standing on the right is George Coote, instructor in horticulture. The Administration Building (Benton Hall) is in the background.

4. OAC students on the steps of the Administration Building

OAC students on the steps of the Administration Building

Description: Harvey McAlister, known as "Pap Hayseed" while a student at OAC, is seated in the second row, holding an open book.

5. Cadet officers with sabres in front of the Administration Building

Cadet officers with sabres in front of the Administration Building

Description: 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.

6. View of library quad looking northeast, circa 1908

View of library quad looking northeast, circa 1908

Description: Looking northeast at Shepard Hall, a water tower, Administration Building (Benton Hall), and Apperson Hall.

7. Campus view, 1899

Campus view, 1899

Description: Lower campus looking west at the Mitchell Playhouse, Fairbanks Hall, Administration Building (Benton Hall), a water tower, Apperson Hall (Mechanical Hall), and Chemical Lab (Paleontology Lab). The image was used in the 1938 Orange and Black and 1898-1899 OAC Catalog.