Cadet Winn Letter
A letter written by Cadet Austin Winn of the 96th College Training Detachment. Winn describes how easy it is to fly, comparing it to driving a tractor.
Austin Winn
Murray State University, Pogue Library Special Collections
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
June 22, 1943
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English
Regent Telegram
The document is a microfilm print out of a telegram from Oshkosh State Teachers College local regent, Edward J. Dempsey to U.S. Senator Alexander Wiley. In the telegram Dempsey states that if O.S.T.C. cannot find suitable housing for a detachment of aviation cadets, Lawerence College could handle such a detachment. Dempsey also was on Lawerence's board of trustees.
Edward J. Dempsey
Wisconsin Historical Society
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
February 20, 1943
Copyright 2012 The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
English
Cadet Letter
A photocopy of a letter written by Gene Aabel of the 96th College Training Detachment. The letter is dated March 28th, 1943 and is addressed to the Gene’s parents detailing his experiences moving from Jefferson Barracks in Missouri to the facilities at Oshkosh State Teaching College The letter explains the arrival of the soldiers to Oshkosh and details the surrounding countryside as well as the college campus in 1943. After the war, Aabel settled in Hastings Nebraska. The letter was donated by David Hodge of the UWO Art Department.
Gene Aabel
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
March 28, 1943
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English
Cadet Recruiting Film
An unknown narrator explains the different types of roles that young men could fulfill in the Army Air Force's Reserve program, and encourages young, patriotic men to sign up for the the program.
United States Army
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtvHbjYzDF4
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
Student Recruitment Post Card
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
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Cadets Salute Flag
Cadets saluting the flag as the flag is raised outside the cadet's barracks(Swart Hall).
Oshkosh Public Museum
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
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Black and white print
English
Image
1943-1944
Cadets Stand at Attention
Cadets of the 96th College Detachment stand at attention on Algoma Boulevard.
Oshkosh Public Museum
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
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Black and white print
English
Image
1943-1944
Date Bureau Article
An article from Tailspin, the 96th College Detachment's newspaper, arguing for two dating bureaus to be established. The men of the detachment hoped that this would foster relationships between the women of Oshkosh State Teachers College and the men of the 96th.
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
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Newspaper
English
Cadet Football
The cadets of the 96th College Detachment playing football. The cadets played in the Oshkosh Recreational Department's League to stay physically fit. The cadets were mandated to maintain their fitness while in Oshkosh.
Oshkosh Public Museum
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
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Black and white print
English
Image
1943-1944
Cadet Dance
A dance held in the old gymnasium. The dance was arranged for the cadets of the 96th College Detachment and female students of Oshkosh State Teachers College.
Oshkosh Public Museum
UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center
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Black and white print
English
Image
1943-1944