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Newspaper Article – Army Conducting School To Teach Reading, Writing, Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published on November 2, 1943 in the Indianapolis Star describing the Special Training Unit Program at Fort Ontario.

Newspaper Article – Mexico Day Room At Fort Ontario Is Dedicated, Mexico Independent (Mexico, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Mexico Independent on October 28, 1943 describing a room furnished for Company G of the 1210th Special Training Unit at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1943, Joy Harter, Dick Clover

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

College thespians will stage play November 12, 13 • Bears upset favored Temple even in rainy night contest at Owl stadium • Chorus to give concert at college November 4 • Frosh to begin program Oct. 25: New V-12 men to report Nov. 1; student enrollment totals 540 • Civilians to graduate; V-12 men will leave for training schools • V-12 unit receives war bond pennant • F&M, Willow Grove win over Ursinus • Soccermen to play Oct. 23 • Hockey prospects bright • McCausland is tennis champ • Frat-sorority banners adorn gym as ninety couples dance

Newspaper Article – Army Opens Schools For Illiterates, Troy Record (Troy, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Troy Record on October 11, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

Newspaper Article – Open School For Soldiers, Albany Times-Union (Albany, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Albany Times-Union on October 11, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

Newspaper Article – 'Little Red School House Opens' For Thousands Of Service Men, Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Daily Oklahoman on October 11, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

Newspaper Article – Soldiers Unable To Read, Write Get Special Quick Schooling, Robert C. Wilson

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Albuquerque Journal on October 11, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

Photograph - Anthony Slosek And Group, Unknown

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

A photograph taken at Fort Ontario in 1943 showing some of the soldiers stationed there.

The back says "Picture Taken in front of the Post Office Oswego, NY Friday Sept. 24, 1943 → Camp Upton

Second Row (L-R) Alfred Cannova, Anthony O. Sosus, Carl H. Beck, Elmer C. Germain, Ralph W. Bushe, Richard Bardeschluski, Eduard M. Austin, Allison J. Koberg, Phillip J. Scozzari, Walter S. Krukowski

Final Row (L-R) Anthony Slosek, Edwin T. Callaghan, Frederick C. Famule, John S. Selmbor, Joseph D. Kowalczyk, Elliot D. Smith, William P. Cheney, James Geoia, Lionel J. Harrington, Robert H. Horden, Robert E. Farnham"

The Ursinus Weekly, September 20, 1943, Joy Harter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Swarthmore tames bears' eleven, 12-0, in curtain raiser • Semi-formal dance Oct. 2 after naval training game • Seeded men down rivals in tourney • "Arsenic and Old Lace" to be given by Curtain Club early in November: Choose Broadway hit as first; Anderson and Cooke share leads • Officers of Navy reveal past life: Lt. Miner was western educator, Lt. Coan interested in athletics • Library receives 2000 new books • Coeds are to return early for autumn sports program • Mrs. Miller joins staff as Dr. McClure's secretary • Rec center offers relaxation to students woozy from work …

Newspaper Article – Spinning The Sports Top, Al Lamb

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

A letter from Private P. E. McHugh to the Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin published on September 8, 1943. Pvt McHugh was an instructor at Fort Ontario during this time.

Newspaper Article – New Day Room Is Dedicated At Fort Ontario, Fulton Patriot (Fulton, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Troy Record on August 26, 1943 describing a dedication of room for the Headquarters Company of the 1210th Special Training Unit at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

The Ursinus Weekly, August 23, 1943, Joy Harter, George D. Miner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Upperclassmen rout frosh thrice in hardball tilts: Freshmen power stopped cold as Jack Yost and Dean Steward gain easy mound victories • Naval unit shows drill improvement • Supply store enlarges to handle increased business and new services • Assembly sessions are well attended: 85 laymen and ministers present for 36th meeting • Shreiner and "612" softball victors • Civilian students slated to enter med. schools • 1943 Weekly editors announce engagements • Navy carries bear's hopes as grid season approaches • A Babe Ruth called into court on charges of tennis racket • Ursinus all-star defeat Navy softballers, 5-1

Journal Article – Special Training Provided For Educationally Limited Soldiers, Education For Victory (Journal)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

Article published on August 2, 1943 in the journal Education for Victory describing the aims of the United States Army Special Training Unit Program.

The Ursinus Weekly, July 26, 1943, Robert Tredinnick, Fred Knieriem

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Navy men battle Curtis clouters as season opens • Penn names Kellett basketball head • Nearly 350 students and sailors enroll for sixteen-week semester • Summer assembly meets August 2-9 • Day studies redecorated girls help to make changes • Curtain Club prepares for coming season • Students recondition courts in preparation for tennis • Weekly to be monthly for summer term • Sophs begin frosh initiation • Y's sponsor weekly dances; rec center is opened • Staiger and Mann appointed as instructors in science • Navy trainees lead busy life as V-12 program commences

Journal Article – Psychiatry In The Army Air Forces & The Services Of The Military Mental Hygiene Unit, John M. Murray, Harry L. Freedman

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

Two articles published in the July 1943 issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry that discuss the Special Training Unit Program. The titles are, "Psychiatry in the Army Air Forces" and "The Services of the Military Mental Hygiene Unit."

Newspaper Article – Military Police Will Not Remain At Fort Ontario, Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, New York)

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the Oswego Palladium-Times on June 22, 1943 describing the soldier literacy training school at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York.

The Ursinus Weekly: The College At War, June, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Garfield Sieber Pancoast

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

The American college at war: America's youngest dean of men shows how the college has geared itself to meet the needs of a nation at war • Lest we forget • The Navy at Ursinus • The 10 best stories of the Weekly, 1902-43 • Students in wartime • Ursinus: 1917 and 1943 • Servicemen's directory • Professor for 50 years

The Ursinus Weekly, May 17, 1943, Marion Bright, Robert Quay

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Lewis C. Scheffey addresses graduates at seventy-third commencement exercises • Goodyear offers women positions • Students donate sixty-five pints of blood to Army • Portrait of Dean unveiled Saturday • Reverend Lampe speaks at baccalaureate • English Club draws for books at meeting • Blazers and medal awarded at annual WAA installation • Debaters elect Knieriem • Two win open scholarships • Associated Press awards second place to Weekly • Forum Committee elects officers for summer, fall • F. & M. to hear Dr. McClure • Physical Education Club has picnic • Students aid charities • Robert Ihrie and …

Manual – Technical Manual Tm 21-500 Army Reader, United States War Department.

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

Technical Manual No. 21-500, Army Reader. Also known as the Private Pete series. This manual as well as others was used at Fort Ontario by members of the 1210th S.T.U. to train soldiers.

The Ursinus Weekly, May 3, 1943, Marion Bright, Glen Stewart, Robert Quay, Joy Harter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

WSGA has dinner for Ursinus women to install officers • Combined Y's present illustrated lecture at vespers Sunday night • May Day celebration features coronation ceremony, plays • 60 students sign to donate blood • United aircraft offers engineering fellowships • Schwartz, Fairlie chosen to head Y next semester • Former Ursinus athlete killed while in training • Frosh debaters present trial at annual banquet • Phys-edders to return for fall sport program • Prospective students take exams on open house day • Scope of IRC explained by Dr. White at banquet • Freeland 305 "jinxed" as six leave in …

Journal Article – Psychometric In Special Training Units Of The Army, Morton A. Seidengeld, Paul A. Witty

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the May 1943 issue of the Education Journal, titled "Psychometric in Special Training Units of the Army" describing the Special Training Unit Program.

Journal Article – A Reading Program For Linguistically Handicapped And Mentally Limited Personnel In The Military Service, Morton A. Seidenfeld, Paul A. Witty

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the May 1943 Educational Methods journal, titled "A Reading Program for Linguistically Handicapped and Mentally Limited Personnel in the Military Service" describing the Special Training Unit Program.

The Ursinus Weekly, April 26, 1943, Marion Bright, Walter Hunt, Dean Evans, Eleanor Grubb, Julia Ludwick

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

College thespians to give two plays as climax to May Day celebration • Year book published by France forever for current year • Crowning of May queen Nancy Landis to highlight Mother's Day Saturday • Rev. Tovey downs "might rules right" • Musical portrays Easter scriptures • Girls draw for rooms tonight and tomorrow • Walter Sanborn to speak at annual Weekly banquet • Volunteers donate blood • Education 5-6 scheduled for September-October • Dr. Appleton will address pre-med society Thursday • Phys-edders to swim in Norristown Wednesday • Dramatists elect officers • Speaker to show slides at vespers Sunday …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 19, 1943, Marion Bright, Dean Evans, Betty Brown, William H. Daniels

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Judges chose girls to portray roles in May pageant • Thespians to give two Barrie plays • Dean Steward will head men's council; Mildred Halbruegge wins WAA election • College will return stamps for Easter • Y officers installed at vespers service • Medical relief group asks students for biology kits • Lenten speaker interprets Jesus' dreams as universal • Ursinus TKA cancels debating conference • Choir and Y's present Easter service tonight • Dr. Theo. Herman speaks to brotherhood of St. Paul • Women debates accept twelve new members • France forever movement represents upholders of nation's pre-war spirit …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1943, Marion Bright

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Marshall stresses service to others to set up kingdom • Ursinus to be host to debating teams • Betty Kirlin and Julia Ludwick elected to head girls' campus organization • Levitsky leads band for Mardi Gras fete at sophomore dance • Help purchase Ursinus jeep through war stamps • Women lay plans for May production • Debaters to meet Moravian Thursday • Talk on north Africa to highlight program of 'France forever' • Six from Ursinus elected to TKA • Casts chosen for 2 plays to be given on May Day • Native Oslo girl to talk on Norway • …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 5, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Dean Steward

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Sophs will feature Mardi Gras gaiety and new collegians • Forum speaker urges need for world union to bring sure peace • Weekly control board names Marion Bright as new editor • Lincoln prof tells rights of individual • Women will select officers Thursday • Ursinus to begin Navy training July 1 as inspectors approve college's facilities • Med school begins for 22 this month • Navy lowers vision barrier to aid drive for more V-7's • Women told of synthetics • Mary Alice Weaver wins coronation script contest • Pre-meds elect Beadling • IRC hears Italian problems • Avella …

Journal Article – The Special Training Units Of The Army, Morton A. Seidenfeld

The 1210th S.T.U. at Fort Ontario, 1943-1944

An article published in the April 1943 issue of the Psychological Bulletin, titled "The Special Training Units of the Army," describing the Special Training Unit Program.

The Ursinus Weekly, March 29, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Marion Bright, Jack L. Thomas, Garfield Sieber Pancoast

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Naval forces call for senior women to join reserves • College band to play for Mardi Gras fete, planned as soph hop • Sheeder and Pancoast will supervise Army, Navy qualifying examinations • Rader scores hit at spring formal • Cub and Key picks 5 men in annual prom tapping • Lobbyist to speak for federal union • New war bond drive initiated to buy jeep • Freshman starlets gain plaudits with dramatic mystery • Y to sponsor fools' frolic • Negro men to lead vespers • Pre-med group to see movie • Nancy Landis elected May queen • IRC …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 22, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Joy Harter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Juniors to stress music, patriotism at annual formal • Curtain Club puts finishing touches on Cat and Canary • Last minute spurt names Nancy Landis bond queen • Penn prof believes in France's future • Weekly to publish directory of Ursinus grads in service • Federation plan for post-war world approved by Pennsylvania debaters • WSGA sets date for filling petitions for 1944 officers • Susan finishes painting • Faith needed in crises Daniels tells vespers • Grad's chem paper printed • Little-known professor surveys fraternity field in recent study • Irish jig at shamrock shag • Women to vote …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 15, 1943, J. William Ditter Jr., Frank J. Curtis, Teddy Knopf

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Officers will begin Navy's inspection of college Tuesday • Curtain Club's opus grows in rehearsal • Bond queen race enters final week as Jean Haight leads Nancy Landis • Red Cross to sponsor campaign on campus • Treasury to back playwright contest for college bards • Three "I's" of religion explained to vespers • Dr. Fulton encourages collegians to promote interdependent world • May queen's election postponed until Tuesday of next week • College to claim students' rations • Alumni receive bulletin on annual Founders' Day • Pre-meds hear botanist • Brotherhood, Y's to lead Lenten service each week • …