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COLLECTION SUMMARY
Title:
College of
Arts and Science, Military Science Department records
Dates:
1888-2007,
[n.d.] (bulk 1888-1930 (incomplete), 1958, 1962-2007 (incomplete))
Creator:
Military Science
Department, College of Arts and Science, South Dakota State University
Physical
description:
2.84 linear feet 4
containers, 1,117 photographs, 9 negatives, 3 artifacts
Collection
number:
UA 6.7
Language:
Collection
material in English.
Repository:
South
Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota
State University, Brookings, S.D.
Abstract:
Collection
is composed of records of the Military Science Department, ROTC records
and scrapbooks for the Pershings Rifles and the Pershingettes. Material
is composed primarily of newsletters, programs, clippings, and
photographs.
ADMINISTRATIVE
INFORMATION
Provenance:
Part of this collection was found in the Archives in 1997. There is no
indication of where they came from or how they came to be here.
Lt. Col. Keith Corbett
of ROTC transferred the military scrapbook to the Archives in the fall
of 2002.
Lt. Dan Klimish of Air
Force ROTC transferred the material found in the ROTC records in August
2003.
This is an on-going
collection with material arriving through departmental records
transfers, the university campus mail, or random donation by various
individuals.
Access Restrictions:
This
collection is open to research without restriction.
Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Copyright Status:
Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives.
Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from
this finding aid.
It is the
responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright
holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff
will provide available copyright information on request. Please note
that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not
have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)
Preferred citation:
[Identification of item]. College of Arts and Science, Military Science
Department records, UA 6.7, South Dakota State University Archives,
South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.
Processing information:
This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on March 2, 1999
with revisions on August 13, 2008 (cjg).
SELECTED SEARCH TERMS
The following terms
have been used to index the description of this collection
in the subject guide.
They are grouped by
name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by
occupation and listed alphabetically therein.
Persons
Subjects:
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Camp
Adventure.
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Dakota Agricultural College—Military.
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Field Training.
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Flags-United States.
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Ranger Challenge.
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South Dakota State College—Military Science Department.
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South Dakota State University—Air Force ROTC.
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South Dakota State University—Air Force ROTC—Change of Command.
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South Dakota State University—Governor's Day.
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South Dakota State University—Hobo Day—Parade.
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South Dakota State University—Military Field Day.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department—Awards.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department—Clippings
(Books, newspapers, etc.)
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South Dakota State University—Military Science
Department—Commissioning exercises.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department—Courses.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department—Dining-In.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science
Department—Internships.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department—Military
balls.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science
Department—Newsletters.
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South Dakota State University--Military Science
Department—Pershingettes. Company K, 2nd Regiment.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department—Pershing
Rifles. Company K, 2nd Regiment.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department—Pinning
ceremony. ;
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South Dakota State University—Military Science
Department—Recognition.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science
Department—Recruitment.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department—ROTC Days.
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South Dakota State University—Military Science Department—Veterans.
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United States. Air Force. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps.
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United States. Army. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps.
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United States. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps.
BACKGROUND NOTE
Military instruction
has always been a part of life at South Dakota State University. The
Morrill Act of 1862, which established the land grant colleges, required
the colleges to provide instruction in "military tactics." At South
Dakota State University, formal military classes began in September 1884
under the leadership of Professor Robert F. Kerr. Lectures, recitations
and regular drills formed this instruction. Until 1918, the college
fulfilled the military requirements with mandatory drill work and
coursework led by civilian instructors. With the passage of the
National Defense Act in 1916, the Reserve Officers Training Corps, known
at ROTC, came into being and replaced the less formal military training
at all land grant colleges, including South Dakota State University.
The headquarters of the ROTC were at the local land grant colleges, and
the training curriculum was set by the War Department. The colleges
were given personnel and equipment to carry out the curriculum.
ROTC required all
underclassmen to participate in basic military training for their first
two years. Selected upperclassmen were allowed to participate in
advanced work on a voluntary basis. At first, training was provided in
a number of different service branches. By 1942, when the DePuy
Military Hall was constructed, training at the university was limited to
Army and Air Force ROTC. At South Dakota State University, the Army and
Air Force ROTC continued to provide compulsory training for all freshmen
and sophomore men until 1969, when the Board of Regents made ROTC
voluntary. Although the numbers decreased, students continued to
participate in the program, and do so still.
Today, the Department
of Military Sciences offers instruction and practical experience in a
number of areas. Leadership, military skills, role of the army, law and
ethics are among the areas covered. Students may participate in formal
two-, three- or four-year programs, or may minor in military science.
Classes are offered free of charge, and qualified students may compete
for ROTC scholarships, which require a commitment to the U.S. Army. The
Air Force ROTC offers similar training through the Department of
Aerospace Studies.
SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE
This collection is
composed of records of the Military Science Department, ROTC records and
scrapbooks for the Pershings Rifles and the Pershingettes. Material in
composed primarily of newsletters, programs, clippings, and photographs.
Some items of note include a 48-star flags used by the SDSU ROTC color
guard, two early cadet hats, and a file of clippings surrounding the
death of Omar Bradley who was once stationed at South Dakota State
College.
ARRANGEMENT of the
RECORDS
This collection is
composed three series: Departmental records, ROTC records, and Military
organization scrapbooks.
SERIES I:
Departmental records
This series is
composed of material from the Military Science Department at South
Dakota State University that does not necessarily deal directly with
ROTC (Army or Air Force) on the campus. Included are programs,
clippings, a course catalog, a scrapbook, books and artifacts. Some
items of note include a file of clippings dealing with the death of Omar
Bradley and registers of graduates and former cadets of the United
States Military Academy from 1802-1978. Other interesting items consist
of dance cards for military balls held in 1912 and 1913. The artifacts
consist of two hats used by cadets around 1888 and 1927.
Folders are arranged
in alphabetical order.
Box 1.
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Appomattox Day, 1865-1923, sponsored by the Cadet Officers' Mess
(program), 1923
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Bradley, Omar (clippings about his death), 1981 April
Click here to view
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Clippings (general), 1991, [n.d.]
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Corps of Cadets: Military balls (dance cards, invitation), 1902,
1912-1913
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Disabled American Veterans of World War banquet (program), 1921
November 18
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Excursion to SDSC - Military Maneuvers by the cadets (clipping),
1910 May 25-26
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Military Science and Tactics, Course of Study and Regulations
(catalogue), 1902 September
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Orders - Correspondence - Captain J.C. McArthur, 1904 June 27
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Promotion and Pinning Ceremony for Brig. Gen. Keith W. Corbett
(invitation, program), 2006 July 19
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Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States
Military Academy, 1802-1976 (book), 1976
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Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States
Military Academy, 1802-1978 (book), 1978
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Scrapbook, 1894-1980
click to view contents
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Second Annual Banquet of States (program), 1928 February 20
Box 2.
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Dakota
Agricultural College cadet hat, circa 1888
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South Dakota
State College military hat, circa 1927
SERIES II: ROTC
records
This series is
composed of material produced by the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
programs on the campus of South Dakota State University including Army
ROTC and Air Force ROTC. Folders contain programs, newsletters,
pamphlets, posters, announcements, invitations, photographs and an
artifact. Topics covered include Governor’s Day, awards, military
balls, recruitment, and commissioning exercises. The artifact in this
series is a 48-star United States flag that was used by the ROTC color
guard prior to 1958. The photographs
consist mainly of Army
ROTC photographs of field training at various locations (Palisades State
Park near Garretson, South Dakota; Oak Lake near White, South Dakota),
Camp Adventure Training, awards banquets, Dining-In, Commissioning
ceremonies, ROTC Days, Governor’s Day, and Hobo Day parade float
entries.
Folders are arranged
in alphabetical order.
Box 3.
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Air Force ROTC: Cadet Guide (booklet), [n.d.]
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Air Force ROTC: Change of Command (programs), 1989-1990
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Air Force ROTC: Dining Out (program), 1988 April 22
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Air Force ROTC: Governor's Day (programs, memorandum, news
release), 2000, 2004-2007
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Air Force ROTC: The Navigator (newsletter), 1997-2002
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Air Force ROTC: Recruitment (posters, pamphlets, postcards),
1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, [n.d.]
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Air Force ROTC: Wings (newsletter), 1997-1998
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Air Force ROTC: Wingtips (newsletter), 1966-1972
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Army and Air Force ROTC: Hall of Fame Ceremony and Military
Recognition (programs), 1987, 1990
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Army and Air Force ROTC: Military ball (programs), 1947, 1999,
2003-2005, 2007
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Army and Air Force ROTC: Recruitment (pamphlets), [n.d.]
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Army ROTC: Army ROTC at South Dakota State University (booklet),
1974 circa
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Army ROTC: Army ROTC Times (newsletter), 1978 Fall
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Army ROTC: Awards Banquet (programs), 1981, 1991
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Army ROTC: Cadet Cadence (newsletter), 1987-1996, 2007
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Army ROTC: Recruitment (pamphlets), 1988-1989, [n.d.]
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Army ROTC: SDSU ROTC (newsletter), 2002 November 22
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Army ROTC: Internship at Camp Challenge (announcement), 2001
Summer
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Army ROTC: West Point of the Plains Battalion (newsletter), 1999
Fall
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ROTC: 48-Star United States flag, 1958 circa
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ROTC: Commissioning Exercises (invitation, program), 1962, 1967
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ROTC: Jackrabbit ROTC Finish Line event for American Cancer
Society, 2nd Annual (poster), 2005 April 9
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ROTC: Military Field Day (programs), 19271928, 1930
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ROTC: Military Tournament (programs), 1922-1924
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ROTC: Photographs, 1902, 1967-1979, 1987, 1990-2002
Click here for searchable PDF of image descriptions
SERIES III: Military
organization scrapbooks
This series is
composed of scrapbooks created by the Pershing Rifles, Company K, 2nd
Regiment and their sister organization, the Pershingettes, Company K-2
between 1964-1978. These scrapbooks consist of photographs, clippings,
and notations.
Material is arranged
in chronological order by organization.
Box 4.
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Pershing
Rifles, Company K 2nd Regiment, 1964-1972
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Pershing
Rifles, Company K 2nd Regiment, 1973
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Pershing
Rifles, Company K 2nd Regiment, 1974-1975
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Pershing
Rifles, Company K, 2nd Regiment, 1975-1978
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Pershingettes,
Company K-2, 1968-1972
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Pershingettes,
Company K-2, 1972-1978
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