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also known as: THE NEW MEXICO Military Instituted, THE MILITARY SCHOOL OF NEW MEXICO

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Summary:  The New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico, is advertised as a military school established and supported by the territory.
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awarded

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representatives of the various de­partments at the Institute sat on the platform at the graduation ceremonies on Tuesday morning, June first. The deportment record for the year was exceptionally good, fourteen In the High School division, ninety - four cadets received two hundred…

capacity

200 students
cited from Image 4 of Santa Fe new Mexican (Santa Fe, N.M.), January 15, 1900, (CITY AND NORTHERN MAIL) (1900)
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defeated

Fort BlissJune 1931
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or the services. A quartet sang, “Sons of Men” by Charles Wakefield Cadman, and “Peace I Leave With You,” by J. Varley Roberts. The quartet was composed of Mrs. H. P. Saunders, Jr., soprano; Mrs. C. W. Grier, alto; Captain Vernon Knapp, tenor; and J. Q. Cummins, bass. Mrs. D. C. …
Western State College1937-11-25
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no, California. Mr. Howard Smith, Port Arthur, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde O’Neal and daughter, Pueblo, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. V. £. Mclnnis and Hugh, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Continued on Page 19) Homecoming Crowd Treated To Fine Grid Game Thanksgiving; Cadets Close Season Agains…

designated_as

Honor military school1931
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averick. Drummer—Cadet. Speaker of the Prologues—Cadet Patten. Guard of Honor to the Dauphin, L Troop, Cadet Sergeant Cahoon, in command. The scenes: Scene I. A garden before the church in the village of Rouen, in the year 1429. Scene H. Garden of the castle of The Dauphin at Chi…

eliminated

Sixth ClassSeptember 1937
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, Jr., and Hubbell, W. E., tied. Sixth Class: Grad, C. F., and Richardson, B., tied; Donovan, J. J.; Dickason, J. F.; Garbrecht, L., Jr. The graduation ceremonies were opened with the playing of The Star (Continued on Page 16) r TO THE PATRONS AND ALUMNI During Commencement week …

enrolled

five hundred sixty cadets1936-37
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ciety. Nearly three quarters of the junior college membership continue their education at higher institutions, al­most invariably receiving full ac-creditment of their Institute work. On a basis of merit, the library of the Institute was granted $4,600 for the purchase of books b…

established_by

Territory of New Mexico
cited from Image 4 of Santa Fe new Mexican (Santa Fe, N.M.), January 15, 1900, (CITY AND NORTHERN MAIL) (1900)
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fought_in

capacity debate1910-01-28
cited from Image 3 of Santa Fe new Mexican (Santa Fe, N.M.), January 28, 1910 (1910)
FRIDAY JANUARY 28 1910 THE SAXTA FE NEW MEXICAN SANTA FE X M PAGE THREE r 1 r v 1 7 5 f i5 l Xx 1 structure architectural design to conform with Hagerman Barracks It wiI be three stwies high with lias mcnt under entire buildins It is 11 MfTnrl m t wvi Hit t of Utltr pressed uiick…

founded

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Alumni Issue THE PUP TENT NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO June 15, 1938 Forty Years of Progress Represented in the Success of the 1938 N.M.M.L Commencement Commencement is the season for summing up the year’s activities and the term, “most successful year” is h…

graduated

one hundred one students1936-37
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irst knowledge of what it means to live among his kind according to their rules. It is within these that the In­stitute’s whole educational scheme is framed; and the year 1936-37, in terms of the academic, the military, the social and the physical life of young men, demonstrate t…

had_alumni_visitors

18 alumni from out-of-town1944
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hy to the crack troop of the Institute, G Troop, com­manded by Cadet Capt. O. E. Egbert of El Paso. The graduating class participated in its last review in the afternoon, and with alumni—many of whom were in uniforms of various branches of the fighting services—reviewed the cadet…

had_building

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THE PUP TENT Alumni Issue NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO June 20, 1941 Forty-third Commencement - Largest Class, 143 Physical Gains of Cadets Show Value of Institute The graduation ceremonies held in Gaboon Armory, Tuesday morning, June 3 were a fitting close …
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report will give you some idea of our Commencement activities. We were particularly pleased to have so many of the old vintage present, alumni who had been absent twenty-five or more years. They may tell you the story, but to understand and enjoy thoroughly you must see for yours…

had_casualties

120 casualties as of May 25, 1944May 25, 1944
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ed decorations, and the Service Roster enclosed with this issue. As of May 25, 1944, there were two thousand one hundred nine men in including the Canadian,''British and Chinese armies under corresponding ranks. The total number in the Navy was 392; this includes the Marine Corps…

had_enrollment

306 Old Cadets and 256 new boys1936-1937
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kle for thirteen yards and a first down, then an Institute fumble was recov­ered on the Cowboy eighteen, but on the next play the ball got loose in the Normal backfield and the cadets recovered. After two thrusts at the line. Miller dropped back and tossed to E. Malcom on the goa…

had_good_football_prospects

truenext year (1938)
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have any friends or relatives interested in coming to the Institute next year, it will be necessary for them to make application immediately. We want you to keep up your active interest, and to send us boys who will be worthy of the privilege of becoming cadets. We have decided d…

had_graduating_class_size

112 members1937
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kle for thirteen yards and a first down, then an Institute fumble was recov­ered on the Cowboy eighteen, but on the next play the ball got loose in the Normal backfield and the cadets recovered. After two thrusts at the line. Miller dropped back and tossed to E. Malcom on the goa…

had_killed_in_action

44 killed in action or died in serviceMay 25, 1944
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ed decorations, and the Service Roster enclosed with this issue. As of May 25, 1944, there were two thousand one hundred nine men in including the Canadian,''British and Chinese armies under corresponding ranks. The total number in the Navy was 392; this includes the Marine Corps…

had_missing_in_action

17 missing in actionMay 25, 1944
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ed decorations, and the Service Roster enclosed with this issue. As of May 25, 1944, there were two thousand one hundred nine men in including the Canadian,''British and Chinese armies under corresponding ranks. The total number in the Navy was 392; this includes the Marine Corps…

had_prisoners_of_war

34 prisoners of warMay 25, 1944
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ed decorations, and the Service Roster enclosed with this issue. As of May 25, 1944, there were two thousand one hundred nine men in including the Canadian,''British and Chinese armies under corresponding ranks. The total number in the Navy was 392; this includes the Marine Corps…

had_publication

The Pup TentJune 20, 1941
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THE PUP TENT Alumni Issue NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO June 20, 1941 Forty-third Commencement - Largest Class, 143 Physical Gains of Cadets Show Value of Institute The graduation ceremonies held in Gaboon Armory, Tuesday morning, June 3 were a fitting close …

had_return_rate

73% of eligible cadets returned1938
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to the number of eleven hundred were served. A new feature this year was the green peas, one of the new frosted foods that are quick frozen. These peas were picked at their prime and frozen immediately, both flavor and color being retained by this method. It was a real treat to h…

had_visitor_count

725 visitors signed guest book for 1946 commencement1946
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end the ceremony and _cring|‘pt.nlat.ing iVilll-f. ni’jT' Ti I n 1’ f HI re on • itawP^a^ rating in the country. In his absence General Smith presented the diplomas. Erwin, Saunders Retire. Col. Pearson introduced the members of the Board of Regents, and an­nounced the retirement…

had_visitors

464 visitors signed guest book1944
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hy to the crack troop of the Institute, G Troop, com­manded by Cadet Capt. O. E. Egbert of El Paso. The graduating class participated in its last review in the afternoon, and with alumni—many of whom were in uniforms of various branches of the fighting services—reviewed the cadet…

held

spring tactical problemfirst week in April 1935
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NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE No. 12 Roswell, New Mexico March 16, 1935 Tactical Problem Scheduled For The First Week In April Four Machine Gun Crews Will See Action This Year Major Coiner announced this week that the annual spring tactical prob­lem in which the whole cadet corps…
51st CommencementMay 31, 1944
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THE PUP TENT Alumni Issue NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, Roswell, New Mexico June 30, 1944 Military Institute Holds Fifty-First Graduation Commencement Baccalaureate Service Impressive The 51st commencement at the New Mexico Military Institute closed today with the graduation exe…

held_event

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The Pup Tent No. 18 NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO June 15, 1935 1935 Commencement is Outstanding Many Patrons and Alumni Present For Closing 37th Year The 1935 Class is the' largest to be graduated from New Mexico Military Institute, and an un­usually large n…
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THE PUP TENT Alumni Issue NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO May lo, 1937 Program of Thirty-ninth Annual Commencement Colonel Pearson Visits With Alumni Groups MAX K, RUPPERT, ’18 Spring may suggest various things to different people, but to everyone connected in …
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THE PUP TENT Alumni Issue NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO June 20, 1941 Forty-third Commencement - Largest Class, 143 Physical Gains of Cadets Show Value of Institute The graduation ceremonies held in Gaboon Armory, Tuesday morning, June 3 were a fitting close …

hosted

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THE PUP TENT No. 16 NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO June 15, 1931 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa COMMENCEMENT, 1931 CADET FINAL HOP OUT-OF-DOORS Brilliant with electric lights hoo…
1937 Institute Homecoming1937-11-25
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THE PUP TENT Alumni Issue __________NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO November 30, 1937 Institute is Host to Largest Homecoming Crowd Recent Aerial View of Institute Grounds and Buildings Broncos Play Great Game to Beat Western State, 27-14 Visitors from the en­t…
Homecoming 1936November 1936
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THE PUP TENT MFYirO military institute, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO................. ZZ Alumni Issue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visitors From Fifteen States Attend Homecoming Tiiorl…

located_in

cited from Image 4 of Santa Fe new Mexican (Santa Fe, N.M.), January 15, 1900, (CITY AND NORTHERN MAIL) (1900)
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Roswell, New Mexico
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Alumni Issue THE PUP TENT NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO June 15, 1938 Forty Years of Progress Represented in the Success of the 1938 N.M.M.L Commencement Commencement is the season for summing up the year’s activities and the term, “most successful year” is h…

offered

tuition, board, and laundry for $200 per session
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planned

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adets are doing all over the world in service to our country. They are in the first line of every fighting front, delivering a body blow to our enemies which we know will bring a complete and definite victory to the Allied nations at a very early date. We are plan­ning now a reun…

planned_new_parade_ground

to be fairly good condition by September 1937
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have any friends or relatives interested in coming to the Institute next year, it will be necessary for them to make application immediately. We want you to keep up your active interest, and to send us boys who will be worthy of the privilege of becoming cadets. We have decided d…

planned_new_stables

ready for September 1937
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have any friends or relatives interested in coming to the Institute next year, it will be necessary for them to make application immediately. We want you to keep up your active interest, and to send us boys who will be worthy of the privilege of becoming cadets. We have decided d…

received_grant_from

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i|f THE PUP TENT i|t Alumni Issue NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO August 12, 1937 Institute Begins 40th Academic Year The Reading Room is Being Enlarged by Removal of Book Stacks New Buildings and Impro^^ements Added During Summer Vacation Library Receives Carn…

started

counselor program1933-34
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to the number of eleven hundred were served. A new feature this year was the green peas, one of the new frosted foods that are quick frozen. These peas were picked at their prime and frozen immediately, both flavor and color being retained by this method. It was a real treat to h…

was_in_division

Senior College and University's DivisionMarch 1935
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hat coun­try, will speak on “The Problems Confronting Great Britain.” As Mr. Nicholas is a very forceful and inter­esting speaker, and as he will speak upon a subject which he has spent years of study, every cadet is urged to hear his message. In all probability another large cro…

witnessed

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ers In honor of the visiting inspecting offic0s from the "WEF^epartJ Mrs. D ormal sti e n^iil Colonel Lane, Lt. Colonel McCulloch, and Lt. Colonel Dagley will be the guests of honor. Also invited to the dinner are M. A. Otero, Jr., C. M. Botts, H. H. Dow, R. R. Hinkle, and T. E. …

won

Honor Military School rating1909-1935
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ers In honor of the visiting inspecting offic0s from the "WEF^epartJ Mrs. D ormal sti e n^iil Colonel Lane, Lt. Colonel McCulloch, and Lt. Colonel Dagley will be the guests of honor. Also invited to the dinner are M. A. Otero, Jr., C. M. Botts, H. H. Dow, R. R. Hinkle, and T. E. …

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G. L. Erwin came_to New Mexico Military Institute1912
Austin D. Crile chaplain_of New Mexico Military Institute1944
New Mexico Military Institute founded New Mexico Military Institutecirca 1898
Clarence E. Hinkle graduated New Mexico Military Institute1922
Max K. Ruppert graduated_from New Mexico Military Institute1918
M. A. Otero Jr. graduated_from New Mexico Military Institute1912
Arthur L. Allen Jr. graduated_from New Mexico Military Institute1942
H. P. Saunders graduated_from New Mexico Military Institute1912
Colonel Lusk lived_at New Mexico Military Institute1937
Colonel Duffield lived_at New Mexico Military Institute1937
Major H. P. Saunders, Jr. lived_at New Mexico Military Institute1937
1939 Homecoming occurred_at New Mexico Military Institute1939
auditorium owned New Mexico Military Institute1910-01-28
H. P. Saunders returned_to New Mexico Military Institute1914
D. C. Pearson superintendent_of New Mexico Military Institute1944
D. C. Pearson worked_for New Mexico Military Institute

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