The military science and tactics photograph collection
Dates:
1917-1920 ( inclusive )
Quantity:
1 oversize box (1.5 linear ft.)
Collection Number:
USU_P0137
Summary:
The bulk of these 37 oversized photographs depict
cadets of the Military Science and Tactics Department of the Utah Agricultural College
(now Utah State University) during review and drill, 1918. At that time, the two year
military course was compulsory for all physically able male students as a prerequisite
of graduation. Included are photographs of Governor Simon Bamberger reviewing the
cadets, and of the cadets wearing surgical masks due to the influenza epidemic of that
year; also, there are some prints depicting students in mechanic arts and home
economics.
Repository:
Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Photograph Collection
Merrill-Cazier Library Utah State University 3000 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-3000 Phone: 435 797-2663 Fax: 435 797-2880 Email: scweb@usu.edu
Languages:
Collection materials are in English.
Sponsor:
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant,
2007-2008
Content Description
The bulk of these 37 oversized photographs depict cadets of the Military Science and
Tactics Department of the Agricultural College of Utah during review and drill, 1918. At
that time, the two year military course was compulsory for all physically able male
students as a prerequisite of graduation. Included are photographs of Governor Simon
Bamberger reviewing the cadets, and of the cadets wearing surgical masks due to the
influenza epidemic of that year; also, there are some prints depicting students in
mechanic arts and home economics.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access : Restrictions
Open to public research.
Restrictions on Use : Copyright
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of
the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her
transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents
from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of
copyright.
Permission to publish material from the The military science and tactics photograph collection must
be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections
Department Head.
The Military Science and Tactics photograph collection, 1917-1920. (P0137). Utah State
University. Special Collections & Archives Department.
Administrative Information
Arrangement :
Arrangement: Topical.
Acquisition Information :
Aquisition information is unknown
Processing Note :
Register completed by Peter F. Schmid, February 1998, and revised by Daniel Davis,
December 2007.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Box
1
1:01: Utah Governor Simon Bamberger and officers stand
ready to review cadets. Some wear surgical masks due to the influenza epidemic
1918
1
1:02: Looking west, raising of the flag on the Quad, Old
Main in background
1
1:03: Looking east, cadets with rifles posed near site
of the present Merrill Library, mouth of Logan Canyon in background. Photograph by
Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1
1:04: Looking north, Utah Governor Simon Bamberger and
other officials reviewing cadets. Animal Science Building and Geology Building
(under construction) appear in the background. People wear surgical masks due to
the influenza epidemic. Photograph by Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1918
1
1:05: Looking north, probably from the top of the
Irrigation and Drainage Building (later Ray B. West Building) at cadets (including
band members) on the Quad forming the letters "UAC,". Animal Science Building and
tennis court in the background. Though officially named the Agricultural College
of Utah, the school was often referred to as the Utah Agricultural College
1917
1
1:06: Looking north, probably from the top of the
Irrigation and Drainage Building (later Ray B. West Building) at cadets in
formation on the Quad. Animal Science Building, barn, greenhouses, and tennis
court in the background
winter 1917
1
1:07: Looking east, cadets with rifles posed near site
of the present Merrill Library, mouth of Logan Canyon in background. Photograph by
Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1
1:08: Looking east, cadets with rifles posed near site
of the present Merrill Library in winter, mouth of Logan Canyon in background.
Photograph by Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1
1:09: Looking east, cadets with rifles posed near site
of the present Merrill Library in winter, mouth of Logan Canyon in background.
Photograph by Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1
1:10: Looking east, cadets with rifles posed near site
of the present Merrill Library in winter, mouth of Logan Canyon in background.
Photograph by Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1
1:11: Looking east, cadets with rifles posed near site
of the present Merrill Library in winter, mouth of Logan Canyon in background.
Photograph by Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1
1:12: Probably a press conference. Photograph includes
President E.G. Peterson and Trustee Fritz Champ
late 1930s or early 1940s
1
1:13: Looking east, cadets with rifles posed near site
of the present Merrill Library in winter, mouth of Logan Canyon in background.
Photograph by Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1
1:14: Board of Trustees, including Susa Young Gates and
William S. McCornick
ca. 1907
1
1:15: Unidentified parade scene includes Consolidated
Wagon & Machine Co. and Commercial and Savings Bank. Possibly not in Cache
Valley
ca. 1920s
1
1:16: Machinist at work on a milling machine, probably
in the Mechanic Arts Building
ca. 1920s
1
1:17: Looking east, cadets with rifles posed near site
of the present Merrill Library, mouth of Logan Canyon in background. Photograph by
Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1
1:18: Looking east, cadets with rifles posed near site
of the present Merrill Library, mouth of Logan Canyon in background. Photograph by
Loveland Photo, Logan, Utah
1
1:19: Men welding in the Mechanic Arts Building
ca. 1920's
1
1:20-21: Men at work in the Mechanic Arts Building
ca. 1920's
1
1:22-26: Cadets doing exercises on the Quad including
hand-to-hand combat with bayonets. Photographs by Loveland Photo, Logan,
Utah
1
1:27: Group photo of Cadets (including cooks) at ease in
quarters
1
1:28-29: Women cooking and washing dishes, probably home
economic students
1
1:30: Unidentified class group in factory
setting
1
1:31: View of Chapel and bell-tower at Cornell
University, Ithaca, New York
1
1:32: Men with a scale model of a home and
grounds
1
1:33: Geology building under construction
1
1:34: Cadets loading a truck with food
1
1:35: Men posed with truck outside of automobile
garage
1
1:36: Cadets at a banquet
1
1:37: Cadets and chefs with roasted chickens and
turkeys
