Activities at training camp. In the foreground in front of a tent encampment a squad of eight men are engaged in making maps. On the image left a group of men are in line to move out of the group of tents.
A cadet battle drill with weapons. Officers are carrying swords. An officer mounted on a horse can be seen in the distance in front of Buchanan Hall, which is partially visible through the trees.
Old Main as the setting for a military corps review. Men's and women's corps are at attention. Military service for male students was mandatory between 1868 through 1962. For women, training was offered from 1878 through 1897. Three cannon are in the…
Old Main and the Hub building. A women's military corps (training occurred between 1878 and 1897) stands at attention in the foreground for the photograph. In the background, people are standing in front of the steps to Old Main and on the front…
Old Main just after the first fire in December 1900. There is a little smoldering from the building center. The North wing has been greatly damaged. The roof appears to be gone entirely. People in coats are looking at the damage from the front lawn.
Old Main during deep winter following the December 1900 fire. The North wing has largely disappeared. The South Wing of the building is still in use. The ground is covered in snow.
Old Main on fire at 6:30 am on the December day in 1900 that the first fire occurred. The building appears to be completely engulfed in flames, although it is only the North Wing that was damaged.
A rear view of the remains of Old Main following the first fire in December 1900. Room contents are scattered about the ground close to the building. A photographer is on the right of the scene with his back to the camera.
