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Since last fall, we’ve had the opportunity to digitize a sizable set of large scrapbooks from a surprising source: the University of Alabama Army ROTC<\/a>. Who knew that military men and women could be so interesting!<\/p>\n

Dating from 1953 to 1983, these scrapbooks<\/a> cover thirty years of activity for the group — and thirty years of American culture. The books (the latter half of which are online, with more to come) give us a sense of the changes in group activities and training emphases as the Vietnam war came and went, evolving photography practices, and even shifts in styles of dress and hair (and facial hair!).<\/p>\n

1960-61: A visit from Governor John Patterson<\/p>\n

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1969-70: Worn out from field training exercises (FTX)<\/p>\n

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Facing protesters during an exhibition on the Quad<\/p>\n

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1970-71: Ropes course at Rangers training<\/p>\n

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Parachute training at summer camp<\/p>\n

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1971-72: Homecoming parade, Sponsors float<\/p>\n

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Training at Ft. McClellan<\/p>\n

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\"shooting<\/a><\/p>\n

1972-73: Scabbard and Blade blood drive<\/p>\n

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1978-1979: Self Defense training<\/p>\n

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Raft races<\/p>\n

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Mid-winter commissioning<\/p>\n

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1980-81: Rangers building the Homecoming bonfire<\/p>\n

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Rapelling practice<\/p>\n

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1981-1982: FTX at Fort McClellan<\/p>\n

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Helicopter at Rangers FTX<\/p>\n

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1982-83: Annual Military Ball<\/p>\n

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1983-84: Annual Military Ball<\/p>\n

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Parade banner<\/p>\n

\"alabama<\/a><\/p>\n

We’re still working our way through this collection, so stay tuned as we continue to move back and back, all the way to 1953.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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