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Aerial Images

The classic view of a marching band halftime show is from the stands. What better way to see the band's formations and the accompanying card section? More aerial views are available in footage of the band.

48 items

Europe tour (1974)

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  • Date: 1974
  • Desc: Slide of the band performing in Europe
  • Collection:
  • ID: 570903-00011
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Europe tour (1974)

Europe tour View larger image
  • Date: 1974
  • Desc: Slide of the band performing in Europe
  • Collection:
  • ID: 570903-00017
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Drill (1940)

Drill View larger image
  • Date: 1940, Nov. 30
  • Desc: Nebraska-Kansas State game
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-05503
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Clock tower formation (1950)

Clock tower formation View larger image
  • Date: 1950, Sept. 30
  • Desc: "Athletics - Donovan. 15 takes 4x5. Band and Card section at Indiana game." The negative shows the card section spelling "March of Time" and the band in the formation of a clock tower at the Nebraska-Indiana game.
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-06265
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Card section (1938)

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  • Date: 1938, Oct. 01
  • Desc: Nebraska-Missouri game, card section spells "MISSOURI"
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-05095
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Car formation (1950)

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  • Date: 1950, Sept. 30
  • Desc: "Athletics - Donovan. 15 takes 4x5. Band and Card section at Indiana game." The negative shows the card section making an 'N', and the marching band in the shape of a car.
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-06268
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Cadet band halftime show (1911)

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  • Date: 1911
  • Desc: Cadet band forms an "N" on field in halftime show; fans in bleachers and officials on sidelines.
  • Collection:
  • ID: 570904-07232
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'Big 6' formation (undated)

'Big 6' formation View larger image
  • Desc: Band spells "BIG 6", card section spells "COLONEL"
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-00170
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Bicycle formation (1950)

Bicycle formation View larger image
  • Date: 1950, Sept. 30
  • Desc: Nebraska-Indiana game, band in bicycle formation
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-06267
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Bell and Tiger (1940)

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  • Date: 1940, Oct. 26
  • Desc: Nebraska-Missouri game, band in bell formation, card section spells "TIGER"
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-05394
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Band Day program (1964)

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  • Date: 1964
  • Desc: Official program of Band Day 1964, South Carolina vs. Nebraska October 10, 1964, Photo of band in formation on field in stadium; round insert photo of uniformed band director.
  • Collection:
  • ID: 570904-07429
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Band Day 'N' (1954)

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  • Date: 1954, Oct. 20
  • Desc: Band Day, bands form "N" on field
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-06487
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Band Day 'N' (1949)

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  • Date: 1949, Oct. 25
  • Desc: Nebraska-Oklahoma game, Band Day, bands form an "N"
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-06207
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Band Day aerial shot (undated)

Band Day aerial shot View larger image
  • Desc: Nebraska-South Carolina game, Band Day, bands on the field
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-00129
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Band Day aerial shot (undated)

Band Day aerial shot View larger image
  • Desc: Nebraska-South Carolina game, Band Day, marching bands prepare to enter field
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-00133
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Band Day '100' (1954)

Band Day '100' View larger image
  • Date: 1954, Oct. 20
  • Desc: Band Day, bands form "100" on field
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-06488
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Band Day (1954)

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  • Date: 1954, Oct. 20
  • Desc: Band Day, bands on field, card section spells "Welcome Bands"
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-06489
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Band Day (1949)

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  • Date: 1949, Oct. 25
  • Desc: Nebraska-Oklahoma game, Band Day, many bands on the field
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-06208
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Band centennial halftime (1979)

Band centennial halftime View larger image
  • Date: 1979
  • Desc: The marching band forms the number 100 during the halftime of a football game to celebrate their centennial anniversary.
  • Collection:
  • ID: 570904-00057
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Airplane formation (1950)

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  • Date: 1950, Sept. 30
  • Desc: "Athletics - Donovan. 15 takes 4x5. Band and Card section at Indiana game." The negative shows the card section making an 'N', and the marching band in the shape of an airplane.
  • Collection:
  • ID: 421201-06269
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