Student Battalion

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# Title Date Summary
1 Meeting educational needs, 1890-1902
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.141
Organization of academic departments, military studies, the Training School; expansion of the curriculum; photo.
2 Bangs, bustles . . . But no Beatles
Alumnus 51:3, p.2
1898 alumnus compares eras; photo.
3 Alumnus of '05 writes reminiscent "ode" on the last rites for Major Dinwiddie
Alumnus 37:2, p.10
J. B. Manifold offers poem.
4 PMS & T at the ISNS
Alumnus 37:2, p.10
Short history of military training at ISNS and short biography of Major Dinwiddie; photo.
5 Alumni will meet here Sunday for reunion
College Eye 39:32, p.1
A look back at the school's history.
6 New notes from first band
Alumnus 21:3, p.10
Alumnus Thomas B. Platt recalls origins of first college band; was bugler for Student Battalion, which exempted him from drill; others picked up idea and started band.
7 Boom! Boom! Band born in South Hall basement
Alumnus 21:2, p.12
Alumnus J. L. McLaughlin humorously recalls early history of college band, which he claims was started out of a desire to avoid military drill.
8 Alumni write of cadets, "war", pioneer days
Alumnus 20:4, p.17
Alumni recall experiences in Student Battalion; accidental gunshot death of cadet; sham battles; marriage performed by Principal Gilchrist
9 Cadet Corps officers, 1892
Alumnus 20:3, p.
Student Battalion officers; photo.
10 Hats off! The flag goes marching by! Cadets of '96
Alumnus 19:3, p.9
Description of photo of officers of Student Battalion in 1896 that appears on back cover of Alumnus; photo.
11 Military training
Fifty Years at the Teachers College 0:0, p.176
History of the Student Battalion and military training on campus from 1892 through 1903; athletics rise after death of Major Dinwiddie.
12 The Normal Band
Normal Eyte Annual 0:0, p.54
History of the band, which formerly struggled to exist and now boasts nearly thirty instruments; photo.
13 From drill to physical culture; military work abandoned because United States government was too exacting in demands; physical culture more popular
Normal Eyte 15:13, p.193
History of the ISNS Student Battalion; physical education will succeed military training; description of new Gymnasium facilities; photo.
14 Officers of the I. S. N. S. cadet battalion of 1897
Normal Eyte 15:13, p.192
A photo of the 1897 Student Battalion.
15 Official notes
Normal Eyte 14:11, p.172
Roster of those completing degrees; transition from military training to sports is going well; smokestack nearly done; Trustees select brick for Gymnasium; Alison Aitchison will replace Bertha Marsh; Professor Fitzgerald granted leave.
16 Swords are sheathed; military work is suspended and men are put under physical department
Normal Eyte 14:5, p.65
Major Olmsted takes position with the Iowa National Guard, ending military work at Normal; physical education will take its place; should strengthen athletics program considerably..
17 New stripes; Major Olmsted selects his officers
Normal Eyte 14:2, p.17
Four cadet companies were enrolled; roster of officers; new athletics field and drill ground not yet ready.
18 Major Olmstead
Normal Eyte 13:34, p.539
Ordered to report to Des Moines; military training on campus will likely be discontinued.
19 Board of Trustees meeting
Normal Eyte 13:2, p.18
Military drill reorganized; military and physical training work more closely associated; committee will plan for new buildings on quadrangle; President Seerley will visit Eastern schools; Superintendent Robinson will have an electrician.
20 The Military Department
Normal Eyte 13:1, p.2
Will not get organized for ten days or so; ISNS has not yet received full instructions from the government.
21 Exhibition drills
Normal Eyte 12:35, p.550
Student battalion presents annual drills.
22 M. H. Byers
Normal Eyte 12:35, p.555
Inspected Student Battalion.
23 Competitive drill
Normal Eyte 12:33, p.524
Captains preparing their companies.
24 The severe cold
Normal Eyte 12:24, p.380
Has interfered with military drill.
25 The legislature has accepted the invitation
Normal Eyte 12:17, p.257
General Assembly will attend dedication of Auditorium Building; special train will bring the legislature from Des Moines; schedule of activities; description of planned program.
26 The following are new appointments
Normal Eyte 12:13, p.203
Student Battalion appointments.
27 William A. Dinwiddie, U. S. A.
Normal Eyte 12:9, p.130
President Seerley's biographical sketch of and tribute to Major Dinwiddie, who died recently.
28 Major Olmsted
Normal Eyte 12:7, p.105
Moving to Waterloo.
29 New members of the faculty
Normal Eyte 12:7, p.98
Profiles of new faculty members: Major Olmsted and Professors George Affleck, Margaret Oliver, Robert Fullerton, Ida Fesenbeck, Mary Ethel Waller, and Grace W. Knudsen.
30 Appointments in cadet corps
Normal Eyte 12:3, p.44
Roster of Student Battalion officers.
31 Commencement exercises
Normal Eyte 11:35, p.856
Description of extensive program of activities.
32 In general; competitive drill; Company A wins
Normal Eyte 11:34, p.832
Lengthy description of the Student Battalion competition.
33 Friday afternoon
Normal Eyte 11:33, p.810
Drilled on east side of campus.
34 Major Hume and Col. Olmstead
Normal Eyte 11:31, p.764
Injured in railroad accident.
35 Company F
Normal Eyte 11:29, p.716
Disbanded to fill complement of other companies.
36 Appointment, promotions, and assignments I. S. N. S. Battalion, spring term 1901
Normal Eyte 11:24, p.582
Roster of cadet leaders.
37 The I. S. N. S. Cadet Corps
Normal Eyte 10:15, p.356
Detailed look at the history and current activities of the Student Battalion.
38 A handsome set of posters
Normal Eyte 10:13, p.312
Donated by manufacturer of military equipment.
39 The military classes
Normal Eyte 10:13, p.312
Meeting time changed to accommodate a new company.
40 A new cannon and ammunition house
Normal Eyte 10:3, p.58
Constructed on drill grounds.
41 Appointment in the Iowa State Normal School cadet Battalion
Normal Eyte 10:3, p.56
Roster of officers in the Student Battalion.
42 Col. Van Patton
Normal Eyte 10:2, p.35
Took orders for new military uniforms.
43 Official
Normal Eyte 10:2, p.31
Class schedule includes six periods; military work will be done three afternoons per week; Auditorium Building foundation nearing completion; material will be delivered by extension of street railway onto campus; waiting room to be built.
44 The annual competitive drill
Normal Eyte 9:34, p.809
Company A wins honors.
45 Commencement program
Normal Eyte 9:34, p.804
Schedule of Commencement activities.
46 Wednesday morning
Normal Eyte 9:33, p.788
Official inspects Student Battalion and finds it in good order.
47 The battalion accepted the invitation
Normal Eyte 9:33, p.788
GAR asks Student Battalion to participate in Memorial Day activities.
48 Maj. Dinwiddie
Normal Eyte 9:22, p.523
Issuing discharges to some men.
49 The remains of the late Harry E. Whitney
Normal Eyte 9:21, p.494
Harry Whitney buried near New Hartford; died in Cuba last spring.
50 Official
Normal Eyte 9:20, p.470
Comments on the move for additional normal schools in Iowa; Student Battalion is now a regular detail recognized by the War Department; teacher certification; summer term circular ready for distribution.