University of Kansas Reserve Officers Training Corps records 1910-

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University of Kansas Reserve Officers Training Corps records 1910-

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This collection of records from the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at the University of Kansas is comprised of artificial records, news releases, and chronological records. The University of Kansas has hosted an Army Reserve Officers Training Corps program since 1918. Navy and Air Force ROTC opportunities were added in 1946. KU is now one of only 50 universities nationwide to offer all three services.

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University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives

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