OAC Cadets perform exhibition battle scene on the athletic field, during the Military Tournament 1927. The photo is in the 1927 Beaver Yearbook, page 267 under the title "Sham Battle". Of note is the use of WWI surplus equipment, this includes the style of helmet and gas masks as well.
Six students in lounge area (possibly Memorial Union?) in 6 button double breasted dress uniforms. Navy ROTC patch is visible on sleeves of uniforms. Photograph appears in the 1946 OSC Beaver Yearbook.
OAC cadet cavalry Company "B", in formation in open field by McAlexander Field House, 1922. Uniforms are correct for mid 1920s cavalry units. Muddy field with road where Kerr Admin building is at present. Stock photo used in publication for OAC, found on page 254 of the 1922 OAC Beaver Yearbook.
Caption on reverse is typed on a small tag, stating "President Kerr addressing (sic) the S.A.T.C. (Student Army Training Corps) at the Inaugural Exercises, Oct. 1, 1918". The first four rows of crowd are cadets, with civilian onlookers in rear.
Formation of cadets in companies in field adjacent to the new Men's Gymnasium and Moreland Hall (then Forestry Bldg.) Of note is a 1918 vintage or older flatbed truck on street behind cadets. Open wheels, no cab enclosure on truck.
US Navy officer swearing in new recruits. The Navy V-12 and Army ASTP programs were located on OSC campus during WWII. This photo appears on pg. 235 of the 1943 OSC Beaver Yearbook.
Two US Army men, one cadet, wearing post WWI issue high collar jacket with brim cap and high laced leather boots. The second, an officer, probably OAC Staff personnel with later rolled collar (1926 issue) dress jacket and Sam Browne belt. This was a common theme in military photographs depicting the tallest and shortest men in a particular unit.
Wide angle photo of OAC Cadet band in formation on parade field, probably Inspection Day in mid 1920s. Band in marching formation with instruments. Double exposure trick photography changing perspective. Band in foreground is smaller than the band in the background.
OAC cadets drilling on lower campus field. Benton Hall, water tank, and smokestack of power plant (now Owens hall) in the background. Good detail of Education Hall to the left of photo. Men are drilling with rifles held overhead, led by cadet officer with sabre.