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1. OAC ROTC cadets in inspection parade
OAC ROTC cadets in inspection parade
Description
This parade was likely on 9th Street in Corvallis.
2. The long and short of it, OAC cadet and tall officer
The long and short of it, OAC cadet and tall officer
Description
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.
3. Machine gun training on campus
Machine gun training on campus
Description
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.
4. ROTC military motor transport unit
ROTC military motor transport unit
Description
Technological changes during World War I, such as motorized transport, were reflected in the training provided to ROTC cadets after the war. In the background is the College Gymnasium, later the Mitchell Playhouse and currently the Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center
5. OAC Cadet band in parade on 9th Street in Corvallis, Oregon
OAC Cadet band in parade on 9th Street in Corvallis, Oregon
6. Heavy artillery, affectionately known as "Aggie Boy"
Heavy artillery, affectionately known as "Aggie Boy"
Description
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.
7. OAC Cadets demonstrating on French 75mm cannon
OAC Cadets demonstrating on French 75mm cannon
Description
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.
8. OAC cadets posing on a temporary bridge across the Marys River
OAC cadets posing on a temporary bridge across the Marys River
Description
Cadets pose after constructing a temporary bridge across the Marys River, ca. 1920. The proximity of the Marys River to the OAC campus made it a suitable location for this type of military exercise. The more permanent 3rd Street bridge is in the background.
9. OAC cadets in parade on 2nd Street
OAC cadets in parade on 2nd Street
Description
The photo shows the intersection of Monroe Avenue and 2nd Street. The Julian Hotel and the Majestic Theater are on the left side of the photo. Photo was used in the 1925 Beaver, page 175.
10. McAlexander Fieldhouse (Armory) with cadet formations, circa 1920
McAlexander Fieldhouse (Armory) with cadet formations, circa 1920
Description
OAC cadet corps in formation, probably on "Inspection Day", early 1920s. Cadet formations marching by Armory.
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