University of Georgia Army ROTC collection, 1919-2002

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
University of Georgia. Army ROTC
Date:
1919-2002
Extent:
4 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

University of Georgia Army ROTC collection, UA0049, University Archives,Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a reproduction of a 1814 letter, photocopied historical documents (1919-1972) and ROTC scrapbooks (1963-1991).

Biographical / historical:

Army ROTC was made official at the University of Georgia by Chancellor David C. Barrow on June 30, 1919. Prior to ROTC becoming optional in 1969, military training was a prominent part of life for the male students at UGA. Army ROTC graduates have gone to to become, not only military leaders, but state and national leaders as well.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

University of Georgia Army ROTC collection, UA0049, University Archives,Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.