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.
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
Machine Gun training post WWI beside the Armory (now McAlexander Fieldhouse). Cadets are seen training with the Browning M1917A1 .303 Water Cooled machine gun. This photo, probably just after WWI shows training cadets in setting up and firing the gun.
Posed photo of OAC Cadet officer in portrait studio photograph. Posed with sabre in dress tunic. Rank epaulets of the circa 1900 era uniform. Cadet has OAC collar badges and early style campaign hat. Photograph is mounted in oval format with decoration around edge. Portrait was done at the Gardner Photography Studio in Corvallis, Oregon. This period print was probably made for OAC publication.
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.
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
Aggie Boy was the name given to the heavy artillery training piece assigned to OAC in the 1920s. This is detailed view of the M1918 155mm Howitzer, a French design from WWI. Cadet leaning on gun carriage at right. The west side of the Armory (Mc Alexander Field House) in background. "Aggie Boy" has been hand painted in black on the barrel of the artillery piece.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Military review of cadets by then Governor Sprague, possible date, May 1941. Military parade of cadets marching in formation past reviewing stand with dignitaries. Weatherford Hall in background of parade field has scaffolding on center tower as seen in other photographs of this vintage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cadet regiment formation in dress uniforms, forage caps, and high collar tunics, circa 1900-1909. Newly built Mechanical Hall and smoke stack of plant (Owen Hall) in background. Caption written in fountain pen: "OAC Cadets '05." Photograph can be attributed to Emery Photographers.
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.
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.
Campus view showing quad area with bandstand at right. Pharmacy Building and Benton Hall in background. Photograph is probably vintage 1920s and appears not to show any military formations or cadets.
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.