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1. Machine gun training on campus
Machine gun training on campus
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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.
2. OAC Cadet Band in front of Education Hall 1915
OAC Cadet Band in front of Education Hall 1915
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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.
3. ROTC encampment on campus
ROTC encampment on campus
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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.
4. Army ROTC on parade eyes right
Army ROTC on parade eyes right
Description
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.
5. OAC Cadet Cavalry company with Armory in background
OAC Cadet Cavalry company with Armory in background
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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.
6. Cadet formations in front of Men's Gymnasium
Cadet formations in front of Men's Gymnasium
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Formation of cadets in companies in field adjacent to the new Men's Gymnasium and Moreland Hall (then Forestry Bldg.) Of note is a 1918 vintage or older flatbed truck on street behind cadets. Open wheels, no cab enclosure on truck.
7. Military Review
Military Review
8. OAC cadets drilling with rifles, Benton Hall in background, circa 1907
OAC cadets drilling with rifles, Benton Hall in background, circa 1907
Description
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.
9. OAC cadet formation in front of Benton Hall, circa 1895
OAC cadet formation in front of Benton Hall, circa 1895
Description
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.
10. OAC cadets with caisson/limbers, Benton Hall in background, circa 1905
OAC cadets with caisson/limbers, Benton Hall in background, circa 1905
Description
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.
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