Military Band in front of Furman Hall (then Science Hall) in 1915. The OAC Cadet Band is shown with instruments wearing the brimmed caps and canvas puttees of the 1910-1917 period. Good detail of facade of Furman Hall. Ball Studio Photo, copyright 1915.
Staff officers and NCOs of the Regimental Corps of Cadets, Oregon Agricultural College. Probably before WWI, but after 1911 when the Armory was constructed. Seated in the center of the front row appears to be Colonel U.G. Mc Alexander, probably during his 1915-1916 period at OAC. Officers are seated in the front row, holding sabres, uniforms are of Pre WWI vintage with brimmed caps. The leather leggings were usually worn by officers.
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.
Inspection of cadet troops on lower campus with Education building in background. Cadets are wearing pre-WWI brimmed caps and canvas leggings. Rifles being inspected in back row have fixed bayonets. Notation in bottom right corner is Inspection Co. I '10. Reverse of card is addressed to Miss Esther Graham, Newport Oregon.
Cadets in formation on lower field below Benton Hall. Real photo postcard. Based on the leggings and service caps, uniforms could be pre-WWI (era 1912-17). Detail of formation shows a full regimental inspection, with entire cadet corps in attendance.
Cadet column marching on lower campus with onlookers. The uniforms of the cadets indicate pre-WWI era. This is supported by the two women's clothes watching the formation pass. Original photograph is stamped with E. T. Reed, College Editor, Oregon Agricultural College, Corvallis, Oregon. There is a postage stamp style sticker also for the Hicks Chatten Co. Photo Engravers, Portland, Oregon.
Cadet column marching on lower campus with onlookers. The uniforms of the cadets indicate pre-WWI era. This is supported by the two women's clothes watching the formation pass. Original photograph is stamped with E. T. Reed, College Editor, Oregon Agricultural College, Corvallis, Oregon. There is a postage stamp style sticker also for the Hicks Chatten Co. Photo Engravers, Portland, Oregon.
Formation of cadets in companies in field adjacent to the new Men's Gymnasium and Moreland Hall (Forestry Building). Uniforms are of WWI vintage showing campaign hats and leggings. Small boy and his Scottie dog are observing the formation in foreground.