Three OSC coed females with Army rifles. The rifles are US Military M-1903 Springfield Bolt Action, with special after market adjustable peep sights, most likely used for the precision rifle team. Photograph appears to be staged for publicity shot, possibly in the Oregon Stater or Beaver Yearbook
Unidentified officer in dress uniform. Officer is wearing Sam Browne belt with one overseas chevron on left sleeve (WWI deployment). Uniform coat dates from 1926-1940, based on belt and lapel type.
US Army Captain in dress uniform in informal pose. Rack of books in background has copies of the Beaver Yearbook. Military dress uniform dates to pre-WWII vintage, including Sam Browne belt.
Formation of US Navy cadets marching on campus parade. Probably part of the SATC (which became the ROTC after WWI) unit at OAC during WWI era. Standard US Navy Cracker Jack uniforms with WWI Era leggings.
Two Army officers walking with Education Hall in background. Uniform styles show the use of the dress blue tunic with covered buttons and high collars on one officer. Rank insignia on shoulder boards. Dating of circa 1915 is based on early style brim on service caps and leggings. The Inspection Day by the Military Department was a special event each year on the OAC campus.
Two officers inspecting completed pontoon bridge. Practice in construction of bridge by Engineering Battalion is shown in Beaver yearbooks in the 1920s. The Engineering Battalion built the pontoon bridge while on summer camp manoeuvres.
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.
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.
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.
Period print of Regimental Sergeant Major Denis Hayes, US Army retired, standing with one foot on the running board of a 1918 vintage automobile. Hayes is in standard high collar coat with leather belted puttees. Photograph is described on the back with notation referencing the 1919 Beaver Yearbook with a listing of military personnel "Over There", pg. 452.
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 cadet corps in formation, probably on "Inspection Day", early 1920s. Cadets marching in single file line, away from camera. Uniforms show the leather cartridge case on belts.
OAC cadet corps in formation, probably on "Inspection Day", early 1920s. Cadets marching in single file line, away from camera. Uniforms show the leather cartridge case on belts.
Group photo of military officers with three civilians on steps of campus building. Uniforms of officers date to the 1935 era, including Sam Brown belts and cavalry boots. Three unidentified civilians in suits may be the Military Department inspectors for the ROTC Inspection Day activities. Posed photograph includes all of the military personnel at OSC. Pencil notation on reverse: "Military 1934."
Group photo of military officers with three civilians on steps of campus building. Uniforms of officers date to the 1935 era, including Sam Brown belts and cavalry boots. Three unidentified civilians in suits may be the Military Department inspectors for the ROTC Inspection Day activities. Posed photograph includes all of the military personnel at OSC. Pencil notation on reverse: "Military 1934."
Group photo of military officers with three civilians on steps of campus building. Uniforms of officers date to the 1935 era, including Sam Brown belts and cavalry boots. Three unidentified civilians in suits may be the Military Department inspectors for the ROTC Inspection Day activities.
Group photo of military officers with three civilians on steps of campus building. Uniforms of officers date to the 1935 era, including Sam Brown belts and cavalry boots. Three unidentified civilians in suits may be the Military Department inspectors for the ROTC Inspection Day activities. Posed photograph includes all of the military personnel at OSC. Pencil notation on reverse: "Military 1934."
OSC ROTC engineers (US Army), with award plaque from Fort Leonard Wood. Two cadets with dress uniforms, with officer (Lt. Colonel) and unidentified administrator looking on. Pencil marking on reverse indicate "Baro". Photograph probably used in article for OSU Barometer newspaper.
Military encampment on campus adjacent to Weatherford Hall circa 1936. Period vehicles including trucks and sedans. Tents of different configurations from 2 man "pup tents" to larger personnel tents. Photograph is a copy of published image in Beaver Yearbook, 1936.
Photo marked in pen: "News Bureau Photo." Photo of cadets in line to enter Memorial Union, some holding textbooks and folders. Uniforms indicate WWII vintage with ties tucked into shirts. All men wearing folding "Cutter" caps. Photograph appears in the 1944 Oregon State Beaver Yearbook, page 202.
Stock photographic print of US Army ROTC cadets on parade field. Composition of photograph is of note, with officer at lower center, with the formation of cadets performing command of dress right, at the top of the photograph.
Oregon State College ROTC cadet, Doug Hirts, receives briefing on operation of the M-41 Walker Bulldog Tank at Ft. Lewis exercise in April 1960. Photograph by Pfc Joseph J. Brown, Photographic Facility, US Army Garrison, Ft. Lewis, Washington.
The caption on reverse reads like a press release: "Left to Right: Cadet Lt. Col. Michael E. Moore, Oregon State College President, A. L. Strand, and Cadet Lt. Robert L. Gragg. Col. Moore is presenting to President Strand on behalf of the 11th Pershing Rifle Regiment the trophies awarded to the OSC Army Drill Team who recently won the 11th Regimental Drill Competition for 1960. President Strand congratulated Lt. Gragg and asked that he keep the trophies. the trophy on the left is the rotating trophy and will be kept by OSC for one year. The right trophy is the perm. trophy and will be kept by the Company. The trophies may be seen at the second floor trophy case near the Infantry Office (OSC Armory)." This photo is a cropping of P002:287 which is a wider view including the US Army staff officers assigned to ROTC unit.
Cadet uniform of the late 1920s. Sam Browne belt with cadet's sword, jodhpurs trousers, and early style rolled collar (lapel type) dress blouse. Emblem on left sleeve unique to OAC. Leather leggings or puttees are indicative of calvary as is the lapel badges. Identification of cadet is not given.
Oregon State College ROTC Rifle Team, wearing sweaters with logo, holding bolt action 1903 Springfield rifles. Officer and non-commissioned officer in back row are in dress uniform with leather Sam Browne belts and lapel type jackets. Members of rifle team are not identified.
Group of dignitaries including President Kerr (in black morning coat) on Inspection Day, circa 1920. Military officer conversing with group is wearing the pattern 1912 service cap with a pattern 1918 service coat. His belt is of the Model 1910 Garrison style with the US buckle. Leather leggings worn by officers are also shown on the military uniforms in the group.
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.
Military encampment on campus adjacent to Weatherford Hall, circa 1936. Period vehicles including trucks and sedans. Tents of different configurations from two man "pup tents" to larger personnel tents. Photograph is a copy of published image in 1936 Beaver Yearbook. Good detail of Weatherford Hall.
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.
Informal group of officers conversing on parade field. Unidentified dignitary in overcoat and bowler hat may be a Military Department representative. Dress uniforms with blue tunics and yellow stripes on trousers are of the pre-WWI vintage. Service caps indicate a pre-WWI uniform style as well. Rifles are M1896 Krag-Jorgensen bolt action of Spanish American War vintage. Dating of circa 1915 is based on early style brim on service caps and canvas leggings. The Inspection Day by the Military Department was a special event each year on the OAC campus.
Four men in uniform, possibly cadet officers, and the US Army military staff, on parade field. Uniforms are standard issue of the WWI period. Bloused trousers and wrapped puttees. Standard campaign hats (Pattern 1911 Service hat) and high collared tunics.
Four men in uniform, possibly cadet officers, and the US Army military staff, on parade field. Uniforms are standard issue of the WWI period. Bloused trousers and wrapped puttees. Standard campaign hats (Pattern 1911 Service hat) and high collared tunics.
Formation of cadet companies being inspected by officers. Uniforms date prior to 1926 based on high collars. Cadets are equipped with 1903 Springfield Rifles. Uniforms include web belts and high laced leather boots. Officers' dress uniforms indicate cavalry with high leather puttees and ceremonial spurs. Officer inspecting cadet's rifle. Good detail of post-WWI uniforms and equipment during period of 1919-1925.
Formation of cadet companies being inspected by officers. Uniforms date prior to 1926 based on high collars. Cadets are equipped with 1903 Springfield Rifles. Uniforms include web belts and high laced leather boots. Officers' dress uniforms indicate cavalry with high leather puttees and ceremonial spurs. Officer inspecting cadet's rifle. Good detail of post-WWI uniforms and equipment during period of 1919-1925.
Formation of cadet companies being inspected by officers. Uniforms date prior to 1926 based on high collars. Cadets are equipped with 1903 Springfield Rifles. Uniforms include web belts and high laced leather boots. Officers' dress uniforms indicate cavalry with high leather puttees and ceremonial spurs. Officer inspecting cadet's rifle. Good detail of post-WWI uniforms and equipment during period of 1919-1925.
The high collar tunic was still in issue up to 1925, which places the uniform styles in the circa 1920 period. Photograph shows military officer bending down to view baby in carriage while the mother looks on. Cadet officer observes, holding megaphone in white gloved hands.
Officer talking with company of cadets. Rifles are of the newer 1903 Springfield type, replacing the pre-Spanish American War Krag-Jorgensen rifles seen issued to cadets in the 1900-1918 period.
Officer talking with company of cadets. Rifles are of the newer 1903 Springfield type, replacing the pre-Spanish American War Krag-Jorgensen rifles seen issued to cadets in the 1900-1918 period.
OSU Army ROTC cadet posing with M-60A-1 Patton Tank. A new design, produced from 1960-1987, this vehicle is brand new. The display vehicle has a unit number and shield painted on turret from Ft. Lewis, WA
Caption on reverse: "Company E-11's crack drill team performs during the halftime intermission at a basketball game in Portland. Commanding Officer is 2nd Lt. Bill Myers." The drill team is in full dress uniforms with white tennis shoes (to protect Gym floor).
Caption on reverse: "Company E-11's crack drill team performs during the halftime intermission at a basketball game in Portland. Commanding Officer is 2nd Lt. Bill Myers." There is also a request to: "Please return this picture to: Commanding Officer, Company E-11, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon." The drill team is in full dress uniforms with white tennis shoes (to protect Gym floor).
Formation of OAC Cadets with rifles/bayonets overhead. Officers with sabres around perimeter of formation. Benton Hall in background. Cadets are issued the pre-Spanish American War standard uniform from 1895 in dark blue with standard forage cap. Rifles are most likely Springfield 1873 Trapdoor single shot, black powder modified muskets. This was a standard issue during the Spanish American War before more modern types were available. The label at bottom reads: "OAC Cadets 1904", written with fountain pen. Significant photo of the early 1900s with use of the dark blue uniform.
Cadet formation on lower campus showing two caisson/limbers. Uniforms of the 1900-1909 period with high collars of white shirts, early style campaign hats, and shoulder epaulette rank insignias. Benton Hall in background has been converted to stucco from the original brick, dating later than 1899. Early style caissons are for ceremonial purposes/training with horse teams and not set up for artillery.
Cadets on parade field. Written on lower right: "O.A.C. Cadets on Dress Parade." Formations of cadets assembled on parade field. The large area of field would indicate an early date, circa 1910.
Cadets in formation on lower campus by Administration Building. Photograph is described on reverse as being 1898 with notes about the Administration Building steps. Listed as page 159A of an unknown publication. Cadets are in dress uniforms, showing large stripes on sleeves. OAC cadet band leading formation. Benton Hall (then Administration Building) still has its original brick facade which was renovated in 1899.
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.
OAC Cadet "Battalion" in box formation on parade field with rifles, dated May 1895. The caption on the most original of the prints states, "OAC Cadet Battalion - May 1895 Strut Column".Buildings in the background are notable, showing the carriage house and Mechanical Hall with the railroad spur (Corvallis and Eastern RR) still in place.
Group of cadets laying in the grass watching the girls' gym class. Men are wearing the standard 1920s style brimmed caps and canvas and leather leggings/puttees.
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.
Crew of cadets working with the French 75mm cannon on campus. Uniforms are of WWI vintage. Artillery cadets were still wearing the campaign hats and wrapped puttees. Caisson is open showing storage of ammunition and supplies.
Department of Information, Oregon State University (stamped on reverse). Original photograph described as circa 1919. This is related to the photograph of the address by dignitaries of OAC Inaugural Exercises, Oct. 1, 1918. The first four rows of crowd are cadets, with civilian onlookers in rear. Officer in bandstand addressing crowd is unidentified. The cadets uniforms reflect the WWI era with some exceptions that can be attributed to cadet corps being issued older uniform stock. The campaign hats are of correct vintage, but the canvas puttees are of older style. Rifles in the group are the older design, Model 1896 .30 Caliber Krag-Jorgensen Rifles of Spanish American War vintage. The cadets were probably issued these supplies from existing US Army stockpiles and they may or may not be upgraded in the field.
Photo of OAC cadet officer posed in dress tunic with sabre. Rank epaulets of the circa 1900 era uniform. Cadet has OAC collar badges and early style campaign hat. Portrait was taken at the Gardner Photography Studio in Corvallis, Oregon.
Cadet officer walking with Army non-commissioned officer assigned to OAC on pathway near Education Hall (then Science Building). Dating of circa 1915 is based on early style brim on service caps and canvas leggings. The Inspection Day by the Military Department was a special event each year on the OAC campus.
OAC cadet corps in various formations probably on "Inspection Day" during WWI era. This was an annual event in the OAC year which included a review of the cadets by college and military dignitaries, parades, and military demonstrations. Uniforms of the day included campaign hats and leather or canvas leggings. Cadet formations marching on parade field. Unit in background is the US Navy SATC corps assigned to OAC during WWI. Cadets are also wearing the standard issue overcoat.
OAC cadet corps in various formations, probably on "Inspection Day" during WWI era. This was an annual event in the OAC year which included a review of the cadets by college and military dignitaries, parades, and military demonstrations. Uniforms include campaign hats and leather or canvas leggings. Heavy overcoats on cadets indicate a winter inspection of regiment.
Cadets in review in front of Benton Hall. Uniforms date prior to 1900. Longer rifled muskets of 1880s vintage. Uniforms include the older "forage cap" still in use dating to Civil War.
OAC cadet band in formation on parade field, probably Inspection Day in mid-1920s. Company formation of cadets on right with officers in field. Band in marching formation with instruments. Double exposure trick photography changing perspective.
OAC cadet band in formation on parade field, probably Inspection Day in mid-1920s. Company formation of cadets on right with officers in field. Band in marching formation with instruments. Double exposure trick photography changing perspective.
OAC cadet band in formation on parade field, probably Inspection Day in mid-1920s. Company formation of cadets on right with officers in field. Band in marching formation with instruments. Double exposure trick photography changing perspective.
OAC cadet corps in various formations probably on "Inspection Day" during WWI era. This was an annual event in the OAC year which included a review of the cadets by college and military dignitaries, parades, and military demonstrations. Uniforms of the day included campaign hats and leather or canvas leggings. OAC cadet band leading the formation of cadet regiment onto the inspection field.
OAC cadet corps in various formations probably on "Inspection Day" during WWI era. This was an annual event in the OAC year which included a review of the cadets by college and military dignitaries, parades, and military demonstrations. Uniforms of the day included campaign hats and leather or canvas leggings. OAC cadet band leading the formation of cadet regiment onto the inspection field.
OAC cadet band in front of Education Hall (old Science Hall) led by Captain Harry Beard. Taken by Ball Studio, Corvallis, 1915. Detail of entrance to Education Hall, circa 1915.
Cadet band drum majors and majorettes in full dress uniforms. The two ROTC drum majors on each end of group are wearing the standard mid-1930s dress coat with service breeches (jodhpurs pants). Sam Brown belts with high leather boots. The four "junior" drum majors and majorettes are wearing non-standard uniforms, probably band issued with garrison caps.
Small groups of men with rifles in civilian clothes. Possibly an alumni veterans meeting on OAC campus after WWI. Group on right seem to have medals on their chests. All men are handling bolt action 1903 Springfield rifles. Some are wearing WWI era campaign hats and have puttees. Possibly a staged photo for publication in the Oregon Stater or Barometer.
Small groups of men with rifles in civilian clothes. Possibly an alumni veterans meeting on OAC campus after WWI. Group on right seem to have medals on their chests. All men are handling bolt action 1903 Springfield rifles. Some are wearing WWI era campaign hats and have puttees. Possibly a staged photo for publication in the Oregon Stater or Barometer.
Contemporary reprint of an early field radio training session with OAC Cadets. Shows the early style wireless radio with cadets and training non-commissioned officer. Uniforms are pre-WWI vintage based on Puttees issued. The caption on reverse in older fountain pen states: "Field Radio - or wireless Oregon Agricultural College, Corvallis." The dating in pencil of about 1915-16 is added later, as is the Department of Information, Oregon State University stamp. This type of radio equipment was in use in the pre-WWI years. The Signal Corps Company of OAC included this training on campus. Notes on reverse of photograph are concerning the buildings in the background: "Note: Dairy (Soc. Sc.), 2 white frame building the larger of which should be part of Alpha hall; daeke(?) frame house (SPE)."
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.
US Army officers assigned to OAC ROTC Program meeting with an unidentified man in suit. He is possibly a Military Department representative here to review cadet regiment.
US Army officers assigned to OAC ROTC Program meeting with an unidentified man in suit. He is possibly a Military Department representative here to review cadet regiment.
Military engineers, 1925. Building a standard pontoon bridge while on training manoeuvres. This photo appears to be a stock issue for publication in OAC yearbook or Oregon Stater, circa mid-1920s. Reprint in this format is from later date, with stamp on reverse: "Department of Information, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon." Activities include cadets moving floating bridge components up to bank and building plank roadway. Military caterpillar tractor is pulling supplies to location. Cadets in uniforms and civilian onlookers on bank of river (probably Calapooia).
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.
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.
Photo depicts a crew of cadets working with the French 75mm cannon on campus. Uniforms are of WWI vintage, artillery cadets were still wearing the campaign hats and wrapped puttees. Caisson is open showing stowage of ammunition and supplies. Good, clear detail of uniforms and equipment.
Cadet officers posing for portrait below steps of Administration Building (Benton Hall). Uniforms show large chevrons on sleeves and forage caps. The image can be dated before 1899 renovation of Benton Hall (brick facade still visible).