University of Kentucky Training of the Fighting Mechanic records
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- University of Kentucky Training of the Fighting Mechanic records
- Date
- 1918 May–December
- Creator
- Anderson, F. Paul, 1867-1934
- Extent
- 3.83 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Military education--1918.
- Arrangement
- This collection is arranged by subject and chronologically in eighteen volumes. In 2009, the volumes were disbound for preservation purposes and the photographs were interleaved with archival tissue.
- Preferred Citation
- 0000ua197:[Item Number], University of Kentucky Training of the Fighting Mechanic records, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- The training of soldiers was organized by UK President Frank L. McVey as executive head of the operation; Major Justin W. Harding (US Army) commanded the troops and UK Dean F. Paul Anderson (Engineering) was appointed head of technical training. Anderson began on the first contingents' arrival, May 7, 1918. Barracks were constructed on land owned by the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association. Soldiers received eight weeks of general training before training for specific assignments. UK professor L. E. Nollau was designated photographer for the training sessions.
- At the very beginning of the soldier training in technical subjects there was a well-defined organization effected. There was no encroachment on the time allotted to technical training and to military training. Every man was accounted for every day, and the individual record of each man shows how his time was occupied from the time he reported to this military technical training course until he was sent away. In all branches of the work, the men were put under the instruction of the most expert artisans in their lines.
- The blacksmiths were under the supervision of the most expert men in this community. The carpenters were trained by men taken out of recognized contracting organizations in Lexington. The auto mechanics received their instruction in twenty independent shops organized on the campus of the University of Kentucky, under the tutelage of the best garage foremen that could be secured. The demonstration material in the automobile shops consisted of private cars sent for repair. The contingent of auto mechanics shown in these records reconstructed and repaired over one hundred automobiles during the eight weeks they were under instruction. The electricians were placed in charge of electrical contractors who were men of wide experience in house wiring. The telegraphers and wireless operators were taught by experienced telegraph operators taken right out of the active service of railroads and wireless stations.
- Lectures were given to various classes every day and great stress was laid upon the theoretical side as well as the practical. These soldiers were well trained and well fed, and when they left the University of Kentucky they were fit for the fighting game.
- Scope and Content
- The University of Kentucky Training and Fighting mechanic records consist of eighteen bound volumes documenting the May-December 1918 vocational training of three contingents of soldiers at the University of Kentucky. As is indicated in Anderson's preface to the manuscript, records detail the training of draftees from their point of arrival until their departure, revealing their schedules, course enrollment, work assignments, etc. Various rosters are included listing individual names on arrival and on assignment to classes. Also included is an organization chart for the camps administration.
- Volumes 1 and 2 of the First, Second, and Third Contingents contain the Class Records, which include information relative to the class organizations and work carried out during the training of the contingent of soldiers at the University of Kentucky. It also gives numbers of men and places to which they were sent. The last pages of each volume have menus of what the soldiers ate each day. Volume 1 for each contingent has a booklet voluntarily prepared by enlisted personnel of the particular detachment, describing and depicting soldiers and their activities. Volume 1 of the First Contingent only, has a set of opening pages featuring a photograph of President McVey and his Executive Heads, an organization chart, and opening words by F. Paul Anderson, summarized in the above biography.
- Volumes 3-5 of the First, Second, and Third Contingents are the Individual Records. These contain one page of information on each soldier including: a photographic headshot, name, identification number, course, division number and location, home address, place of birth, age, nationality of mother and father, number of years in graded school, high school, other school, college, and whether they graduated or not from each school. It also includes a statement of work done for the past four years, name and address of last employer previous to induction into the army, their duties, remarks, and the date of entry. The second page of each entry has the daily and weekend schedule for all soldiers in early morning and at night - printed at the top of the page. The bottom half of the page and subsequent pages is a written record of the soldier’s activities on each day, from 8:00 to 11:45 am and 1:15 to 5:00 pm.
- Volume 6 of the First, Second and Third Contingents contain photographs of events of the Camp and progress in shops and laboratories from the time the men arrived in Lexington until they were sent away to various camps. UK professor L. E. Nollau was designated photographer for the training sessions. The photographs are 5x7 prints and are dated and labeled in all cases. They detail camp administration, training sessions, social activities, athletic competitions, and troop departures from Union Station in Lexington.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The intellectual rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections
Contents of the Collection
Class Records
First Contingent, 1918 May 20 - June 9
First Contingent, 1918 June 10 - July 14
Second Contingent, 1918 July 15 - August 11
Second Contingent, 1918 August 12 - September 15
Third Contingent, Records through October 5, 1918 September 18 - November 3
Third Contingent, Records through Menu, 1918 September 18 - November 3
Third Contingent, Records Sections 1-8, 1918 November 4 - December 8
Third Contingent, Records Sections 9-Menu, 1918 November 4 - December 8
Individual Records
First Contingent, A to ES, 1918 May 20 - July 12
First Contingent, ES to MO, 1918 May 20 - July 12
First Contingent, MO to V, 1918 May 20 - July 12
Second Contingent, A to Ch, 1918 July 22 - September 14
Second Contingent, Ch to Gr, 1918 July 22 - September 14
Second Contingent, H to Li, 1918 July 22 - September 14
Second Contingent, Lo to Pr, 1918 July 22 - September 14
Second Contingent, R to Sw, 1918 July 22 - September 14
Second Contingent, T to Z, 1918 July 22 - September 14
Third Contingent, A to Boone, 1918 September 23 - December 7
Third Contingent, Bose to E, 1919 September 23 - December 7
Third Contingent, E to I, 1920 September 23 - December 7
Third Contingent, I to N, 1921 September 23 - December 7
Third Contingent, N to Sh, 1922 September 23 - December 7
Third Contingent, Si to Z, 1923 September 23 - December 7
Photographs
First Contingent, 1918 May 1 - July 18
One of the buildings, Floral Hall, on the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association grounds, where Company "A" is quartered. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 1
Under the Betting Shed on the K.T.H.B.A. grounds, before being converted into Barracks. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 1
The Betting Shed on the K.T.H.B.A. grounds before being converted into barracks for Company "B." Lexington, KY, 1918 May 1
Floor Space for Barracks, The Betting Shed on the K.T.H.B.A. grounds before being converted into barracks for Company "B." Lexington, KY, 1918 May 1
The Kitchen on the K.T.H.B.A. grounds under construction. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 1
The Armory of the University of Kentucky being converted into auto shops. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 1
One of the benches in the shops in the Armory of the University of Kentucky before being equipped. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 1
Auto Shops under construction, Armory, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 1
When the First Contingent of Soldiers assigned to the University of Kentucky arrived at the Union Station. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 7
The departure for camp from Union Station of the First Contingent of Soldiers assigned to the University. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 7
Section in Auto Shop in Armory, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 13
Section in Auto Shop in Armory, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 13
Inside the tent erected on the University of Kentucky grounds being converted into Auto Shops. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 13
The Blacksmiths entering Mechanical Hall for class during the first few days of their training. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 14
A squad of Electricians on the practice wiring tables. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 15
A squad of Electricians on the practice wiring tables with wiring problem. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 15
A squad of Electricians on the practice wiring tables. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 15
One of the first line formations in the early days of assignment to the University. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 15
Getting the bedding ready for the Barracks in the early days of the camp, on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. grounds. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 15
An early line formation on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. of the First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 15
An early drill formation on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. grounds of the First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 16
An early guard relief on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. grounds of the First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 16
Company "A" in line receiving invitation from Lexington women to come to an entertainment especially arranged for the soldiers. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 16
Company "A" in line receiving invitation from Lexington women to come to an entertainment especially arranged for the soldiers. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 16
A section in Semaphore practice before the Civil Engineering building on the University of Kentucky grounds. Lexington, KY, 1905 April 1
A section of Radio Buzzer students, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 16
One of the laboratories devoted to the Radio Buzzer work/Radio class, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 16
The First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky reviewing the University Cadets just before commencement, 1918. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 17
The First Contingent of Soldiers watching University of Kentucky Cadets forming for final drill. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 17
The tent that was converted into five Automobile Shops at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 20
The final assignment to sections of the soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 22
On the march from the University to camp on the K.T.H.B.A. grounds. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 24
One of the Automobile Shops under the trees on the campus of the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 24
One of the Automobile Shops under the trees on the campus of the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 24
At work on the Liberty Truck, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 24
One of the Automobile Shops under the trees on the campus of the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 24
A line of trucks on the campus of the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 27
A line of trucks on the campus of the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 27
The erection of a practice building by the Carpenters to be used in the training of the Electricians in house wiring. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 27
A Carpenter section before the practice building to be used in the training of Electricians in house wiring. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 27
A section in one of the Automobile Shops in the tent, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 27
A section of Electricians doing house wiring in the practice building especially erected for their training. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 28
A section of Electricians doing house wiring in the practice building especially erected for their training. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 28
A section in Carpentry showing exercises in framing, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 29
One of the equipped benches in Automobile Shop in Armory, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
One of the equipped shops in the tent, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
Shops in the Armory, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
Automobile Shops in the Armory, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
Writing Room of the Y.M.C.A. in the Business Offices on the grounds of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
Reading Room of the Y.M.C.A. in the Business Offices on the grounds of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
The latrines specially arranged for the soldiers in the Floral Hall on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
The Kitchen Building on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
The Dining Room arranged under the Grandstand on the K.T.H.B.A. grounds. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
The Barracks of Company "B." in the Betting Shed on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. the first few days of camp. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
The Barracks of Company "B." in the Betting Shed on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. the first few days of camp. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
The Barracks under the Betting Shed on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. during the first dew days of camp. Lexington, KY, 1918 May 31
Practice driving with a Liberty Truck under the direction of the University of Kentucky Authorities. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 3
The Auto Class Lecture Room, Mechanical Hall, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 3
Practicing truck driving under the direction of the University of Kentucky Authorities. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 3
A section of Blacksmiths before Mechanical Hall, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 4
Exercises made by soldiers under Blacksmith instruction, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918
A corner of the Blacksmith Shop, Mechanical Hall, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 4
A Carpenter section, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 5
An exercise in roof framing by the Carpenters in Training at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1905 April 1
An Auto Mechanics section in the Armory at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 7
Some Carpentry exercises by Soldier Carpenters under instruction at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 7
Showing different types of cars handled; cars overhauled by the Auto Mechanics vary from Packard to Brush, 1918 June 7
In one of the Auto Shops in the Armory, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 7
A garage which was used to illustrate conduit wiring to the Soldier Electricians at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 7
A church which was used to illustrate conduit wiring to the Electricians at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 10
Boy Scout Headquarters which was used to illustrate conduit wiring to the Soldier Electricians at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 10
A residence which was used to illustrate knob and tube wiring to the Soldier Electricians at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 10
Some joinery exercises by the Soldier Carpenters at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 12
Some joinery exercises by the Soldier Carpenters at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 12
Some fly traps make a good exercise for Soldier Carpenters, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY
Some setting-up exercises of the soldier under technical instruction, on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 12
A guard relief of soldiers on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 12
Some setting-up exercises of the soldier under technical instruction, on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 12
An exercise in joinery by the Soldier Carpenters at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 13
Overhauling truck in one of the outdoor shops on the campus of the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1905 April 1
Policing and keeping the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. clean. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 18
The military instructors in charge of the First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 18
Company "B" First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Company "B" First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Company "B" First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Company "B" First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Company "B" First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, June 20, 1918
Company "A", First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Company "A", First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Resting after drill on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Company "A", First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Company "A", First Contingent of Soldiers sent to the University of Kentucky for technical training. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Posting guard on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
A supper squad on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
A bath squad on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 21
Letters from home. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 24
Letters from home. Lexington, KY, 1918
Kitchen Police on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 24
Auto Instructors, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 25
Carpenter and Blacksmith Instructors, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 25
A section in Semaphore Signaling, 1918 June 26
The Barracks under the Betting Shed of the K.T.H.B.A. after being systematized. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 26
Some diversion after working hours. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 26
Some stretching exercises for the Radio Buzzer Operators. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 26
The hospital tent on the grounds of the K.T.H.B.A. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 26
The Radio, Wireless and Electrical Instructors. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 26
Wash day. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 27
Going forward illustrating the various phases of instruction at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1905 April 1
The Honorable Edwin P. Morrow in Farewell Address to First Contingent of Soldiers at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1905 April 1
The Honorable Edwin P. Morrow in Farewell Address to First Contingent of Soldiers at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 29
The Honorable Edwin P. Morrow in Farewell Address to First Contingent of Soldiers at the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 29
Class of Electrician Soldiers, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 2
Class of Radio Soldiers, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 9
Location of new Barracks on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 18
Looking west, location of new Barracks on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 18
Looking north, location of new Barracks on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 18
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 20
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 22
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 22
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 22
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 22
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 24
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 24
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 26
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 26
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 26
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 June 28
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 3
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 6
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 9
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 11
Construction of Barracks by Soldier Mechanics on the campus of University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 11
Baggage on the way to the train, First Contingent of Soldiers, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 3
Marching to the station, First Contingent of Soldiers, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 3
On the way to the station, First Contingent of Soldiers, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 3
Unloading the baggage, First Contingent of Soldiers. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 3
At the station, First Contingent of Soldiers getting ready to leave the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 3
At the station, First Contingent of Soldiers getting ready to leave the University of Kentucky and unloading baggage. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 13
At the station, First Contingent of Soldiers getting ready to leave the University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 13
First Contingent of Soldiers ready to leave and waiting for the train to carry them to various camps. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 13
Loading the baggage. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 13
All aboard, First Contingent of Soldiers, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 13
Some Good-byes, remainder of First Contingent of Soldiers ready to leave University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY, 1918 July 13
Second Contingent, 1918 July 15 - October 8
Some of the new arrivals leaving Union Station for camp, 1905 April 1
Some of the new arrivals leaving Union Station for camp, 1905 April 1
New arrivals being assigned quarters, 1918 July 15
New arrivals being assigned quarters, 1918 July 15
Examining luggage before assigning quarters, 1918 July 15
Clerical staff, 1918
All sizes of uniforms were required to fit the men, 1918 July 16
Drafted men assigned to Carpentry section leaving work on second day after arrival, 1918 July 16
Organizing companies second day after arrival of men, 1918 July 16
Organizing companies second day after arrival of men, 1918 July 16
Drilling by squads second day after arrival, 1918 July 16
Drilling by squads second day after arrival, 1918 July 16
Drilling by squads second day after arrival, 1918 July 16
Auto mechanics working on trucks, 1918 July 17
Auto mechanics working on trucks, 1918 July 17
Clerical staff making out insurance papers, 1918 July 20
Showing volume of clerical work necessary to take care of the men, 1918 July 20
Company B second day after arrival, 1918 July 17
Learning the mechanism of the annunciator, 1918 July 20
Problem in wiring, 1918 July 20
Staff of headquarters, 1918 July 20
Wiring problem, 1918 July 20
Section of electricians, 1918 July 20
Carpenters - Section B, 1905 April 1
Trucks used in the instruction of Auto Mechanics, 1918 July 24
Visit of the Great Lakes Band, 1918
Visit of the Great Lakes Band, 1918 July 25
Visit of the Great Lakes Band, 1918 July 25
Visit of the Great Lakes Band, 1918 July 25
Visit of the Great Lakes Band, 1918 July 25
Visit of the Great Lakes Band, 1918 July 25
Auto Mechanics learning the details of Motor Construction, July 29, 1918
Electricians at work on wiring problems, 1918 July 29
Electricians at work on wiring problems, 1918 July 29
Electricians at work on wiring problems, 1918
Electricians at work on wiring problems, 1918 July 30
Wiring problems, 1918 July 30
Wiring problems, 1918 July 31
Wiring problems, 1918 July 30
Wiring problems, 1918 July 29
Stripping a machine prepatory to reassembling, 1918 July 30
All kinds of methods were used in bringing old cars to the University to be overhauled, 1918 August 2
One of the auto shops, 1918 August 2
Receiving instruction in semaphore work, 1918 August 5
Carpenters laying floor in new barracks, 1918 August 12
Electricians wiring new barracks, 1918 August 5
Converting an old lumber pile into a substantial structure by some men of the carpenter section, 1918 August 5
Converting an old lumber pile into a substantial structure by some men of the carpenter section, 1918 August 5
Converting an old lumber pile into a substantial structure by some men of the carpenter section, 1918 August 5
Converting an old lumber pile into a substantial structure by some men of the carpenter section, 1918 August 8
Converting an old lumber pile into a substantial structure by some men of the carpenter section, 1918 August 14
Radio Operators, 1918 August 6
Automobile in course of repair, 1918 August 10
Automobiles in course of repair, 1918 August 10
Lined up to receive their pay, 1918 August 12
Soldier quarters under construction, 1918 July 19
After receiving their pay, 1918 August 12
After receiving their pay, 1918 August 12
The Band, 1918 August 13
Passing in review at guard mount, 1918 August 12
Heads of the instructional force in automobile work, 1918 August 12
Heads of various instructional forces, 1918 August 12
Corps of Automobile Instructors, 1918 August 12
Men retained from First Contingent for instructors in Second Contingent, 1918 August 12
Blacksmiths, 1918 August 12
The drill grounds on the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeder's Grounds, 1918 August 12
The drill grounds, Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeder's Grounds, 1918 August 12
Grandstand, Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeder's Association, 1918 August 12
Quarters of Company "A", 1918 August 12
Company "A" drilling, 1918 August 12
Company "A" drilling, 1918 August 12
Section of Auto Mechanics, 1918 August 12
Section of Auto Mechanics, 1918 August 12
Band in action, 1918 August 13
Group of Instructors, Radio Operators, and Electricians, 1918 August 16
Kitchen detail, 1918 August 15
Company "B", 1918 August 15
Company "A", 1918 August 15
Company "A", 1918 August 14
Company "A", 1918 August 14
Walking Post, 1918 August 14
Walking Post, 1918 August 14
Post Guard, 1918 August 14
Organized games, 1918 August 1
Passing in review, 1918 August 1
Passing in review, 1918 August 14
Lowering the flag at sunset, 1918 August 13
Class in Telegraphy, 1918 August 13
Testing speed in receiving by telegraph, 1918 August 13
Officers of Instruction in Military Department, 1905 April 1
Colonel Royden, Commandant, University of Kentucky, 1905 April 1
Dean F. Paul Anderson, 1918 August 13
Major Justin W. Harding, 1918 August 12
Carpenters at work, 1918 August 1
Truck train, 1918 August 16
Truck train, 1918 August 16
Training truck drivers, 1918 August 16
Getting ready for inspection, 1918 August 16
Aliens after they became citizens, 1918 August 16
Taking the oath of citizenship, 1918 August 16
Taking the oath of citizenship, 1918 August 16
Judge Cochran in charge of Naturalization Ceremonies, 1918 August 16
Naturalization Ceremonies, 1918 August 16
Instructors in Carpentry and Blacksmithing, 1918 August 1
Dinner in honor of the naturalized aliens, 1918 August 16
Dinner in honor of the naturalized aliens, 1918 August 16
Dinner in honor of the naturalized aliens, 1918 August 16
Dinner in honor of the naturalized aliens, 1918 August 16
Orderly on duty, 1905 April 1
Parade rest, 1905 April 1
Guard mount, 1918 August 16
Class in Semaphore signaling, 1918 August 16
Corner of Blacksmith Shop showing Blacksmiths at work, 1918 August 20
Preparing for inspection, 1918 August 21
Ready for bayonet drill, 1905 April 1
Bayonet exercise, 1918 August 21
Class in Wireless, 1918 August 28
Boxing contest, 1918 September 2
Tug of war, Field Day, 1918 September 2
Tug of war, Field Day, 1918 September 2
Lecture on European History, 1918 September 3
Governor A. O. Stanley delivering farewell address to men of Contingent previous to breaking camp, 1918 September 10
Governor A. O. Stanley delivering farewell address to men of Contingent previous to breaking camp, 1918 September 10
Governor A. O. Stanley delivering farewell address to men of Contingent previous to breaking camp, 1918 September 10
Governor A. O. Stanley delivering farewell address to men of Contingent previous to breaking camp, 1918 September 10
Automobile Laboratory under construction, 1918 September 12
Ready to leave Lexington, 1918 September 13
Ready to leave Lexington, 1918 September 13
Ready to leave Lexington, 1918 September 13
Leaving camp, 1918 September 13
The last good-byes, 1918 September 13
The last good-byes, 1918 September 13
The last good-byes, 1918 September 13
The last good-byes, 1918 September 13
Parade through Lexington before leaving, 1918 September 13
Soldier quarters under construction, 1918 July 19
Soldier quarters under construction, 1918 July 19
View of site for soldier barracks on University of Kentucky campus, 1918 July 19
First barracks ready for roof, 1918 July 22
Foundation ready for second barracks, 1918 July 22
Soldiers work on barracks, 1918 July 23
Soldiers at work on barracks, 1918 July 22
Soldiers at work on barracks, 1918 July 23
Soldiers at work on barracks, 1918 July 26
Soldiers at work on barracks, 1918 July 26
Barracks nearing completion, 1918 July 30
Barracks nearing completion, 1918 July 30
Barracks nearing completion, 1918 August 1
Barracks nearing completion, 1918 August 1
Barracks nearing completion, 1918 August 1
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 July 30
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 1
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 2
Showing progress on first barracks, 1918 August 2
Showing progress on first barracks, 1918 August 2
Showing progress on first barracks, 1918 August 5
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 5
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 9
First barracks, 1918 August 9
Progress on first barracks, 1905 April 1
Showing progress on first barracks, 1918 August 9
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 12
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 14
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 20
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 23
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 28
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 August 28
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 September 6
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 July 16
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 September 6
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 September 10
Showing progress on second barracks, 1918 September 12
Second barracks nearing completion, 1918 October 1
Second barracks nearing completion, 1918 October 1
Third barracks nearing completion, 1918 October 8
Third barracks nearing completion, 1918 October 8
Third Contingent, 1918 September - December
Doing guard duty, 1918 September 16
The first day of military formation, 1918 September 16
Organizing the companies of the first day, 1918 September 18
Meeting the new arrivals at the Southern Railway Station, Lexington, Kentucky, 1918 September 19
Examining the baggage of a recruit, 1918 September 19
Memorial services in honor of Robert Hardesty, Virgil Mansfield, Ralph Allington and George Gayle, S.A.T.C. members who were killed in automobile wreck, September 12, 1918, 1918 September 23
Memorial services in honor of Robert Hardesty, Virgil Mansfield, Ralph Allington and George Gayle, S.A.T.C. members who were killed in automobile wreck, September 12, 1918, 1918 September 23
Captain H. N. Royden addressing the Student's Army Training Corps in front of Mechanical Hall, 1918 September 23
Major Harding addressing the S.A.T.C. in front of Mechanical Hall, 1918 September 23
Dean F. Paul Anderson addressing the S.A.T.C. in front of Mechanical Hall, 1918 September 23
Organizing the Navy Unit, S.A.T.C., in front of Mechanical Hall, 1918 September 23
Car no. 24 after accident, 1918 September 23
Bringing car no. 24 from the scene of accident to the shops, 1918 September 23
Unloading car no. 24 after it reached the soldier automobile shop, 1918 September 23
Early drill near the barracks, 1918 September 24
Early drill, near the barracks, 1918 September 24
Drill on Stoll Field, 1918 September 25
The mild exercise required during the influenza epidemic, 1918 September 26
Company "A", S.A.T.C., in early stages of drill, 1918 September 27
Professor Charles Zueblin addressing the S.A.T.C. on September 28, 1918, 1918 September 28
Professor Charles Zueblin addressing the S.A.T.C. on September 28, 1918, 1918 September 28
Representative J. Campbell Cantrill formally installing the S.A.T.C. at the University of Kentucky, October 1, 1918, 1918 October 1
Representative J. Campbell Cantrill formally installing the S.A.T.C. at the University of Kentucky, October 1, 1918, 1918 October 1
Lieutenant William B. Marxsen reading the official orders establishing the S.A.T.C., 1918 October 1
Flag ceremony, establishing the S.A.T.C., October 1, 1918, 1918 October 1
Review Parade, establishing the S.A.T.C., University of Kentucky, 1918 October 1
Representative J. Campbell Cantrill addressing the S.A.T.C. at installation ceremonies, University of Kentucky, in front of Mechanical Hall, 1918 October 1
Representative J. Campbell Cantrill addressing the S.A.T.C. at installation ceremonies, University of Kentucky, 1918 October 1
Representative J. Campbell Cantrill addressing the S.A.T.C. at installation ceremonies, University of Kentucky, 1918 October 1
Representative J. Campbell Cantrill addressing S.A.T.C. at installation ceremonies, University of Kentucky, 1918 October 1
Naturalization ceremonies of Messrs. Alexander Baxter and James Gilbert Garza, Section B, S.A.T.C., October 3, 1918, 1918 October 3
Messrs. James Gilbert Garza and Alexander Baxter who were naturalized on October 3, 1918, 1918 October 3
Early drilling of the S.A.T.C., 1918 October 10
In the Mess Hall of one of the barracks, 1918 October 10
The Navy in line for furloughs during the influenza epidemic, 1918 October 11
Electricians, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 October 12
The nurses in the Gymnasium Hospital during the influenza epidemic, 1918 October 17
The Gymnasium Hospital during the influenza epidemic, 1918 October 17
A convalescent scene in the Gymnasium Hospital, University of Kentucky, during the influenza epidemic, 1918 October 17
A convalescent scene in the Gymnasium Hospital, University of Kentucky, during the influenza epidemic, 1918 October 17
The orderlies during the influenza epidemic, University of Kentucky, 1918 October 17
The new shop for automobile mechanics, 1918 October 17
The Carpenters, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 October 28
The Blacksmiths, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 October 29
Instruction in Radio, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 October 30
Instruction in Semaphore signaling, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 October 30
Nurses and kitchen force, New Dormitory Hospital, during the influenza epidemic, 1918 October 17
Instruction in Radio, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 October 30
Lecture work in Radio, University of Kentucky, 1918 October 30
Teaching Section B how to get through heavy roads, 1918 November 4
Driving through heavy roads, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 November 4
Driving through heavy roads, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 November 4
Getting trucks out of difficulties, Section B. S.A.T.C., 1918 November 4
The automobile shop, near the tent, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 November 4
The automobile shop, near the tent, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 November 5
An exercise in bridge building by the Carpenters, Section B., 1918 November 5
An exercise in bridge building by the Carpenters, Section B., 1918 November 5
An exercise in bridge building by the Carpenters, Section B., 1918 November 6
Wiring exercises in the Barracks, 1918 November 5
Wiring exercises in the new automobile shop, 1918 November 5
Wiring exercises, in the barracks, Section B, S.A.T.C. University of Kentucky, 1918 November 5
Exercise in road building, from the barracks to the campus, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 November 5
Carpenters building lecture tables, Section B, 1918 November 6
Carpenters setting up lecture tables after construction, 1918 November 6
Automobile maintenance, Tent Automobile Shop, 1918 November 7
Automobile maintenance, Tent Automobile Shop, 1918 November 7
Automobile maintenance, Tent Automobile Shop, 1918 November 7
A Company, S.A.T.C., November 8, 1918, 1918 November 8
A Company, S.A.T.C., November 8, 1918, 1918 November 8
A Company of Vocational Men in formation after the day's technical training, 1918 November
The Adjutant's Personnel Corps, November 18, 1918, 1918 November 18
Captain H. N. Royden, a "good fellow" of the old military school who rendered most effective service at the University of Kentucky in taking care of the American boys who were stricken with influenza., 1918 November
The General Staff, University of Kentucky, November 14, 1918, 1918 November 14
Headquarters Staff, University of Kentucky, 1918 November
Non-commissioned officers, Company A, S.A.T.C., 1918 November
Non-commissioned officers, Company F, S.A.T.C., 1918 November
The Band, S.A.T.C., 1918 November
S.A.T.C in the Liberty Parade, Main Street, Lexington, KY, 1918 November
The S.A.T.C. Band in the Liberty Parade, Main Street, Lexington, KY, 1918 November
The trucks of the S.A.T.C. in the Liberty Parade, Main Street, Lexington, KY, 1918 November
The trucks of the S.A.T.C. in the Liberty Parade, Main Street, Lexington, KY, 1918 November
S.A.T.C in the Liberty Parade, Main Street, Lexington, KY, 1918 November
Washing and oiling trucks, Section B, S.A.T.C., 1918 November
The Navy Unit entertaining, S.A.T.C., University of Kentucky, December, 1918, 1918 December
The kind of barracks the men built and lived in, S.A.T.C., University of Kentucky, 1905 April 1
The four barracks housing S.A.T.C., University of Kentucky, 1905 April 1
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