Utah State University ROTC Photographs 1951-1994

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Utah State University ROTC Photographs 1951-1994

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This collection contains 1,971 images of the Utah State University ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) during the years 1951-1994. Included are photos of various awards, commissioning, holiday ceremonies, graduations, field training, rappelling exercises, Ranger Challenges, camps, rafting and ski trips, the Color Guard, homecoming parades and games, and football and softball games.

7; 6 linear ft.

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Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesUniversity Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6624426

Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesUniversity Archives

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