Pershing Rifles drill team practicing close order drill on campus, November 1961. Members of team are wearing uniforms, some in civilian jackets. Photo is related to negative: P002:760 print from a different angle.
Cadet company formation on parade field. Of note is the two officers in front of formation wearing civilian overcoats and no uniforms. Date is consistent with 1961 grouping of photos.
Unidentified location, possibly during ROTC visit to University of Idaho for drill competition. In distance, the troops are on an open field near a larger hangar type building. Dated November 1961.
Governor Charles H. Martin addressing cadet formation, 1935-36. Photograph is probably from stock used for an OSC publication. Identified in pencil narration on reverse, reading like a press release: "Governor Charles H. Martin always dressed the part when he reviewed the cadet regiment and spoke to the men to receive commissions. Here in 1936 he advised the officers not to join the 'grouches and radicals' when they finished college. Probably all these men are now in active service." The last comment about active service would probably speak to WWII, placing these comments of that era. There is also a fountain pen caption at the top reverse: "Military Review 1935-36."
OAC cadets perform exhibition battle scene on the athletic field, during the Military Tournament, 1927. This print is marked on reverse with: "Beaver Page 266-1 #385 See Trim Marks." The cropped version is included in the 1927 Beaver Yearbook, page 267 under the title "Sham Battle." Of note is the use of WWI surplus equipment, which includes the style of helmet and gas masks as well.
Towed artillery pieces passing in review, Inspection Day, probably late 1930s. Trucks in photo of 1930s vintage. Artillery pieces are 37mm cannons, replacement equipment for the older WWI vintage French 75mm previously assigned to OAC Artillery Stallions.
This print relates to the negatives P002:046-049 of a military review of cadets by then Governor Sprague, possibly May 1941. Military parade of cadets marching in formation past reviewing stand with dignitaries. Uniforms date to early WWII era. Weatherford Hall in background of parade field has scaffolding on center tower. Parade field would be southwest of the rear of building. Formations of cadets marching past reviewing stand in good detail, with dignitaries in background. Photographs can be dated to the Oregon State Beaver Yearbook, 1941, page 95.
Oregon State College Rifle Drill Team performing in Men's Gymnasium. Photo can be dated prior to 1950 when Gill Coliseum opens. Assembly of students viewing drill team. Rifles in use are 1903 Springfield bolt action. By the end of WWII this rifle was used mainly for ceremonial drill teams and US Army snipers.