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1. Coeds with Hoes

Coeds with Hoes

Description: The county experimental hop yard recruited Oregon State College coeds for a quick job of hoeing. Left to right: Alice Root, Mary Lou George, Marie Hansen, Ruby Carlos, Shirley Young, Margaret Eefsen

2. New transmitter building, 1941

New transmitter building, 1941

Description: Located on the college experimental farm at Granger (about seven miles north of campus), this new transmitter house and two new 325-foot radio towers (in rear) were required in order for KOAC to increase the station power from 1000 to 5000 watts. The Granger site provided sufficient room for a ground system of 66 miles of copper wire buried two feet deep. The KOAC transmitter is a familiar landmark on Hwy. 20 to commuters between Corvallis and Albany and is on the Benton County Register of Historic Resources. The building was designed by OSC faculty members H.R. Sinnard and Grant Feikert.

3. Student walking in woods

Student walking in woods

Description: Student walking in woods at McDonald Forest.

4. McDonald Forest entry sign

McDonald Forest entry sign

Description: "McDonald Forest, School of Forestry, Oregon State College" sign at entrance of forest.

5. George W. Peavy at his cabin near Corvallis

George W. Peavy at his cabin near Corvallis

Description: This cabin in McDonald Forest outside of Corvallis was built by "his boys" for George W. Peavy in 1935. It was his retreat both during his years as President of Oregon State College and his retirement.