Francois Archibald Gilfillan was officially appointed as the acting president of Oregon State College in September 1941 after the resignation of President Ballard; however, he had been serving as the chair of the Administrative Council and carrying out the president's campus duties since October 1940. Ballard led the college through the uncertain months that marked the beginning of World War II until August L. Strand's arrival in October 1942.
Group photo of attendees in front of the Men's Gymnasium (Langton Hall). Attendees include Charles D. Byrne, Wallace L. Kadderly, Frank L. Ballard, Fred Shideler, Edwin T. Reed, John C. Burtner, and others from Oregon State. Photograph by Howells Studio.
Francois Archibald Gilfillan was officially appointed as the acting president of Oregon State College in September 1941 after the resignation of President Ballard; however, he had been serving as the chair of the Administrative Council and carrying out the president's campus duties since October 1940. Ballard led the college through the uncertain months that marked the beginning of World War II until August L. Strand's arrival in October 1942.