OSU cadet Daniel Holbrook is shown in this training exercise. OSU's upper division Army ROTC cadets often participated in the 6th US Army Summer Camp at Fort Lewis.
The commissioning of ROTC cadets as officers takes place during the commencement weekend. During the 1950s, the ceremony was held at Bell Field, located where the Dixon Recreation Center is currently sited.
The commissioning of ROTC cadets as officers takes place during the commencement weekend. During the 1950s, the ceremony was held at Bell Field, located where the Dixon Recreation Center is currently sited.
James H. Jensen served as President of Oregon State University from 1961-1969. Within these eight years, Jensen expanded OSU faculty and facilities significantly and founded the 25 Year Club, which recognized employees who have worked at OSU for 25 years.
Artillery Battalion's caissons and limbers lined up for inspection on the side field of the Armory (McAlexander Fieldhouse). Good detail of building side entrance during the 1920s.
OAC cadet corps in formation, probably on "Inspection Day", early 1920s. Formations are being moved into position for Inspection Day activities, circa 1920.
OAC cadet corps in formation, probably on "Inspection Day", early 1920s. Formations are being moved into position for Inspection Day activities, circa 1920.
OAC cadet corps in formation, probably on "Inspection Day", early 1920s. Formations are being moved into position for Inspection Day activities, circa 1920.
OAC cadet corps in formation, probably on "Inspection Day", early 1920s. Entire cadet regiment moving onto the lower campus parade field. Education Building (Science Hall) is on left.
Group of cadets walking line abreast across field below Benton Hall. Based on uniform caps the post-WWI era is indicated. Officer walking toward the group is wearing the WWI era puttee wrap leggings. This group is probably "policing" the field (looking for trash to pick up). Benton Hall in background.
Cadets running with rifles with fixed bayonets on lower campus. Benton Hall is in background. Uniforms with field caps and leggings are of the early 1920s vintage. Photograph may be related to Inspection Day demonstrations of military tactics.
Rifle training on campus by Armory. Cadets are seated with rifles, apparently live fire training into a large pile of firewood behind Armory. In the far background, the artillery company has their French 75mm guns on field for similar exercises. The large wood pile is approximately 20'x100' in size.
OAC Cavalry Drill Team performing on their mounts on Bell Field in front of grandstand. Formation of horses performing formation drills. Riders have ceremonial lances and tall cavalry hats with standing tassel decoration. Nursing students have a first aid station set up in background with white nursing uniforms visible.
Medical corpsmen watching demonstration on parade field. The small group of medical troops with their stretchers stacked observing a demonstration of handling wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Lower campus parade field. The sequence of turning the man over, raising him up, and putting them over the shoulder in a "fireman's" carry is depicted by the squad in this photo.
Medical corpsmen watching demonstration on parade field. The small group of medical troops with their stretchers stacked observing a demonstration of handling wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Service caps and cloth leggings place uniforms after WWI and prior to 1925.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. Developed by the Germans during WWII, this type of engineering vehicle made it possible for heavy equipment and tanks to cross small streams. The four photographs show the deployment of the system.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. The four photographs show the deployment of the system. The final photo in series showing the bridge in its extended position.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. The four photographs show the deployment of the system.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. The four photographs show the deployment of the system.
Display of the M-29 81mm light infantry mortar. Developed in 1952 and was in service through the early 1980s. Cadet in civilian clothes is receiving instruction from Ft. Lewis soldier.
Unidentified group of six Army ROTC officers in dress uniforms. Markings on reverse list the photo as G-11, which is the Pershing Rifles regiment for University of Oregon, Eugene. Photo appears to be of 1960 vintage.
Dated March 1962, the officers are with the drill team trophies won at the competition just prior to the Sand Point Naval Air Station meet. Unidentified cadets in this photo.