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Military education

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Military Training Programs Records

 Collection
Identifier: 0/20/2
Abstract During World War II, Northwestern University devoted resources to aid in winning the war, including a series of programs for the War Department. One of these programs was the U.S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School (designated "V-7"; students were known as "90-day wonders"). The bulk of this series consists of the records of the V-7 program, including graduation lists, class lists, graduation programs for classes, and clippings. The series includes a small amount material related to the V-1...
Dates: 1939-1949

World War I: U.S. Army Training School Trainee Records

 Collection
Identifier: 0/20/3
Abstract This series consists of U.S. Army Training School records documenting the training of individuals at Northwestern. Taking the form of pre-printed index cards or certificates completed for each student enrolled in Training School courses, the records typically include the following information: student's full name, permanent address, course and dates of study, and course rating. Also noted are ratings for aptitude in occupational categories and, occasionally, physical ratings as well as other...
Dates: 1918

Captain Benyaurd B. Wygant (1881-1962) Papers and Artifacts

 Collection
Identifier: 46/5
Abstract

The papers and artifacts of Benyaurd B. Wygant fill 21 boxes and span the period 1898 through 2005, with most items dating from the period 1917-1945. The collection documents in great detail Wygant’s life and career as an officer of the United States Navy.

Dates: 1898-2005, undated