24th Annual Convention of the Future Farmers of America convention. Photo shows three of the four winners of the Public Speaking contest. From left to right: Bill Bennett of Enterprise, 4th place; Bill McNary, Hubbard, 2nd place; Lynwood Lundquist, Newberg, 1st place and Dr. A. L. Strand.
Richard Nixon visited OSC in 1954. August LeRoy Strand served as president of Oregon State University from 1942-1961. Strand helped create the Oregon State College Foundation in 1947 and introduced the idea of an OSU golf course.
August LeRoy Strand was appointed as the ninth president of Oregon State College in the fall of 1942 and led the college through both World War II as well as the post-war period of extensive growth in students and facilities that followed.
August LeRoy Strand was appointed as the ninth president of Oregon State College in the fall of 1942 and led the college through both World War II as well as the post-war period of extensive growth in students and facilities that followed.
August LeRoy Strand was appointed as the ninth president of Oregon State College in the fall of 1942 and led the college through both World War II as well as the post-war period of extensive growth in students and facilities that followed.
Photograph is identified with a 1951 date. Military uniforms of USMC officer and non-commissioned officer are of that vintage. August L. Strand is presenting certificate to a Marine Corps cadet. Next cadet in line is US Navy.
Photograph is identified with a 1951 date. Military uniforms of USMC officer and non-commissioned officer are of that vintage. August L. Strand is presenting certificate to a Marine Corps cadet. Next cadet in line is US Navy.