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The origin of the ROTC Department along with that of the University lies in "Land Grant Act" of Congress approved July 2, 1862, and an Act of the Illinois Legislature approved February 28, 1867.
1. History of the University of Illinois ROTC, p. 17. Military Science Department Historical Files.
2. Catalogue and Circular of the Illinois Industrial University, 1876-77, p. 58.
3. ROTC History of the University of Illinois, 1972. 2-05 Original History Files, Military Science Department.
This Collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
9/1963
Chronological
Program Brochures on the ROTC Program at the University of Illinois including messages from university officials; histories of military training at the university and descriptions of curricula, credit, compensation; activities; admission requirements; and career opportunities in the Army, Naval, and Air Force ROTC programs.