"The Columbia River, the 'Great River of the West,' flows through its spectacular gorge east of Portland, Oregon. Here, the Vista House on Crown Point 725 feet above Interstate Highway 84 is seen from a viewpoint off the Columbia River Scenic Highway which winds parallel to the freeway high on the Oregon side of the scenic gorge, Multnomah County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8439
"Clatsop Crest and Bradley State Park on the Lower Columbia River east of Astoria, Oregon, present this view of the river and Puget Island. The viewpoint here looks in both directions along the river, navigable from the sea as far east as The Dalles by ocean-going vessels. Many vessels to and from Portland pass this point." Oregon State Highway Department Photo No. 5616
The annual Barometer Bust, sponsored by Sigma Delta Chi, is scheduled every spring. All members of the Barometer staff attend and are amused by the antics of Sigma Delta Chi members and prospective pledges. A future Sigma Delta Chi member loses his pants as faculty members laugh in the background.
"Wizard Island, a perfect cinder cone rising 763 feet above the surface of Crater Lake, and Llao Rock, named for a famous Klamath Indian God, are seen here from Discovery Point in 1853 by John Wesley Hillman, a young prospector searching for Lost Cabin Mine. Crater Lake was formed thousands of years ago when Mt. Mazama erupted so much of its molten interior that it collapsed, leaving a cauldron with eventually filled with melted snow and rain water, Klamath County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8499
"Majestic Mt. Hood towers over beautiful Lost Lake in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The tallest mountain in the state, Mt. Hood rises 11,235 feet in Oregon's Cascade Mountains and is noted for its excellent skiing conditions. Lost Lake, north of the awesome peak, is one of the state's most popular vacation spots. It is used for boating, fishing and swimming and is equipped with picnic, and overnight camping facilities. Lost Lake is located 27 miles south of Hood River, off Oregon State Highway 35 and past the communities of Odell and Dee, Hood River County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7696
"Mt. Jefferson rises 10,495 feet beyond the Metolius River in Oregon's rugged central Cascade Mountains. The swift-moving Metolius, probably the coldest stream in the state, begins in the icy springs at the base of 6,415 foot Black Butte, east of the Santiam Pass. It runs 46 miles before entering Lake Billy Chinook, the creation of the Round Butte Dam, where it merges with the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers. The Metolius, open to fly-fishing only, is regarded as one of the best rainbow trout streams in the Pacific Northwest. A road leading to Camp Sherman that branches off U.S. Highway 20 west of Sisters parallels the river for most of its course. The lodges and resorts along the road make up the Metolius River Recreation Area, Jefferson County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7963
"Lost Lake in Oregon's Cascade Mountains is one of the state's most popular scenic attractions, particularly in the fall when bright red and orange colors add to its well-photographed setting beneath 11,235-foot Mt. Hood. The lake is part of the vast Mt. Hood National Forest recreational empire with attracts boat enthusiasts, fishermen, campers, hikers, and year-round skiers as well as photographers and sightseers, Hood River County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8137
"Oregon's highest waterfall, Multnomah Falls, is located only 30 miles east of Portland. The falls which was first discovered by Lewis & Clark during their expedition in 1805, tumbles to the floor of the Columbia River Gorge in two levels. A foot bridge crosses the falls at the top of the lower level. The trail continues on to the top of the falls. The Multnomah Falls area is one of the favorite stopping places for travelers using Interstate Highway 84, Multnomah County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7884
"Masses of blossoms bordered by evergreen forested hills is a familiar sight during the spring in Oregon's Hood River Valley. The valley, renown for its apple and pear orchards is bordered on the west, south and southeast by the Mt. Hood National Forest. Oregon State Highway 35 runs the length of the valley between Interstate Highway 80N to the north and U.S. Highway 26 to the south, Hood River County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8445
C. D. Byrne, Director of Information for the Oregon State System of Higher Education and a member of the Wisconsin chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, takes a bite of ice cream between words with Dr. Rex F. Harlow, Professor of Education at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford School Press Relations Investigation. Dick Kennedy, Editor of the Daily Barometer, is on Dr. Harlow's left. The banquet followed Dr. Harlow's initiation as an associate member of the OSC chapter.
This group under the guidance of Hal Higgs, Sigma Delta Chi man shown in front center, edits the campus Student Directory, a telephone book showing home addresses, school addresses, and school registered. Published in 1938 Beaver, p. 127.
Part of the "festive board" at the Sigma Delta Chi banquet honoring Dr. Rex Harlow, Director of the Stanford School Press Relations Investigation, who was made an associate member of the OSC chapter last April. Dick Gearhart, president of the chapter and last year's delegate, is shown on the extreme right.
Sigma Delta Chi Dick Kennedy, editor of the student daily, and Fred M. Shideler, Head of Journalism Department and alumni member of Sigma Delta Chi, tap out stories at the downtown editorial offices of the student daily newspaper.
The Memorial Union building on the Oregon State College campus. This student-erected building houses the offices of all publications and the Journalism Department. Sigma Delta Chi is honored by being one of the three honor or professional societies who have their own rooms in the building.
Chapter adviser John C. Burtner spreads it on at the annual Barometer Bust, funfest, and party sponsored by Sigma Delta Chi for all students enrolled in journalism or working on the staff of a major publication on the campus. Published in the 1939 Beaver, p. 121.
The Publications Committee of Oregon State College controls all student publications and selects the editors and managers for each one. Members of Sigma Delta Chi predominate on the committee shown above. At the extreme right is E. T. Reed, Publications Editor for the college and an associate member of Sigma Delta Chi. Seated at the head of the table and third from the right is Fred M. Shideler, Head of the Journalism Department, Chairman of the committee, and an alumni member of Sigma Delta Chi. Burch Davis, fourth from right, and Ed Burchell, left are both members of the Oregon State chapter. Published in 1938 Beaver, p. 117.
"Snow-capped Mt. Jefferson competes with multi-colored canyon walls cut by the Crooked River for the attention of photographers at Smith Rock in central Oregon. Smith Rock State Park, eight miles northeast of Redmond, offers picnicking facilities for inspired photographers and daring rock climbers. According to legend, Smith Rock was named for an American soldier who fell to his death after trying to get a better view of the surrounding plateaus and Cascade Mountains, Deschutes County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8456
"Cliffs soar 300 feet high at Smith Rock in central Oregon, where the Crooked River has cut a narrow canyon through colorful sedimentary rock. Smith Rock State Park, eight miles northeast of Redmond, offers picnicking facilities for rock climbers and inspired photographers. According to legend, the rock was named for an American soldier who fell to his death, after trying to get a better view of the surrounding plateaus and Cascade Mountains, Deschutes County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8453
"Interpretive trails take visitors in central Oregon's lava lands around Lava Butte's crater, over recent lava flows, and through surrounding pine forests. The Deschutes National Forest's Lava Lands Visitor Center, 10 miles south of Bend off U.S. Highway 97, features automated displays and slide shows explaining the history and geology of the recent lava flows. The center is at the base of Lava Butte which rises in the background, Deschutes County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8547
"The gold flare of aspen groves mixed with tall, green stands of pine treat golfers on Oregon's Black Butte Ranch course to spectacular backdrops during the autumn season. Mt. Washington adds more scenic touch to this setting on the 18-hole championship course near Sisters in central Oregon, Deschutes County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8667
Another view of the Ben Ames professional meeting, showing Ames (fourth from the left) with President Peavy, Dr. U. G. Dubach, Dean of Men, the Japanese consul from Portland, and W. A. Jensen, executive secretary of the college. Ames gave one of the most interesting talks and brought forth more questions than perhaps any other person who addressed the Sigma Delta Chi men during the year.
Ben Ames, famed United Press European correspondent, was the center of interest at one of the Oregon State Sigma Delta Chi professional meetings last spring. A number of the campus "big shots", including President George W. Peavy (standing) came in for the luncheon meeting. Ames is shown in the center, thumb in vest. Published in the 1938 Beaver, p. 240.
Sigma Delta Chi is a co-sponsor of the Student Directory. Editor Hall Higgs directs the activities of the staff from the Barometer workroom. Published in 1938 Beaver, p. 127.
"'The perfect beach' is a description used by many visitors to the northern Oregon coast, and the phrase applies to almost every beach along the state's 400 mile coastline. The beach shown here is several miles south of Cannon Beach. Several deep caves and a picturesque waterfall make this spot especially popular with visitors. Cars may be driven to this beach by way of a road carved around Hug Point, the second promontory. Seen in the background are Jockey's Cap and Haystack Rock, at Cannon Beach." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6646
"'The perfect beach' is a description used by many visitors to the northern Oregon coast, and the phrase applies to almost every beach along the state's 400 mile coastline. The beach shown here is several miles south of Cannon Beach. Several deep caves and a picturesque waterfall make this spot especially popular with visitors. Cars may be driven to this beach by way of a road carved around Hug Point, the second promontory. Seen in the background are Jockey's Cap and Haystack Rock, at Cannon Beach." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6646
"Heceta Head Lighthouse is one of seven lighthouses along the Oregon coast. The lighthouse is a part of 117-acre Devil's Elbow State Park, 13 miles north of Florence on U.S. Highway 101. It was erected in 1894. The tower is 56 feet high with the light 205 feet above sea level. Heceta Head was named by the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1862 to commemorate the discoveries of Spanish explorer Don Bruno de Heceta, Lane County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7881
"This view of Shore Acres is from Cape Arago, one of many fine viewpoints on the southern Oregon coast. Three state parks line this three-mile stretch of coastline 11 miles south of Coos Bay. Cape Arago, with its excellent fishing and beachcombing, and Shore Acres, with three different flower gardens and glass-enclosed observation shelter, have picnicking facilities. Sunset Bay, a safe swimming spot, offers overnight camping near a small, protected bay, Coos County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8390
"Beverly Beach State Park, four miles north of Newport on the central Oregon coast, is a popular destination for swimmers and beachcombers. An offshore reef runs parallel to the long, sandy beach, calming the undertow and keeping the water a little warmer. Yaquina Lighthouse, one of many historic lights on the Oregon coast, illuminates the beach at night. Protected picnicking and camping facilities lie inland amid groves of trees, Lincoln County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8513
"This photogenic beach is accessible at Bandon Ocean Wayside, about one-half mile south of Bandon, Oregon off U.S. Highway 101. Many of the rocks offshore, such as the "Face in the Rock," resemble the forms of animals and humans. Bandon is approximately 20 miles south of Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast, Coos County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7678
"Beachcombers play on the sunny sands of Seal Rock State Wayside, a few miles north of Waldport on the Central Oregon coast. The crescent-shaped beach is typical of the play areas along U.S. Highway 101 on the Oregon coast. Cape Perpetua may be seen in the background." Oregon State Highway Photo 7423
"Protected Sunset Bay, with its calm waters and gradually sloping beach, is one of the safest and warmest swimming spots on the Oregon coast. Sunset Bay State Park, one of three state parks within a three-mile stretch of coastline 11 miles south of Coos Bay, has picnic facilities on the beach and an overnight campground southeast of the bay, Coos County, Oregon." Department of Transportation Photo 8395
"This scene along Oregon State Hwy 223, in Kings Valley, is typical of the rich agricultural Willamette Valley region. At right is Mary's Peak, highest point in the coast range, Benton County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 4806
"The striking golden sandstone cliffs of Oregon's Cape Kiwanda create a dramatic color pattern with the frothy surf, pale sky, green mantle of vegetation and deep blue ocean water. Waves smash against cliffs at irregular intervals and provide a spectacular exhibition of the forces of nature. The cape, located just north of Pacific City, shelters an excellent boat launching site and a marine garden on its leeward side, and huge sand dunes stretch inland." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6912
"Constant exposure to the breakers of the Pacific Ocean has created a series of interesting scenic formations in the Otter Rock area of the Oregon coast eight miles north of Newport. Several state parks and waysides provide good stopping points for travelers on U.S. Highway 101 along this stretch of spectacular shoreline in Lincoln County. Yaquina Head and its picturesque lighthouse are faintly visible in the background, Lincoln County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8401
"Some of the most beautiful and rugged Oregon coastal scenery is encompassed by Samuel H. Boardman State Park, 4 miles north of Brookings along U.S. Highway 101. The park features impressive views of huge offshore rock monuments providing testimonies to the ever-changing Southern Oregon coastline. Boardman State Park actually includes several smaller wayside park areas, Curry County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7871
"Southbound travelers on U.S. Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast find this spectacular view at Cape Perpetua a few miles south of Waldport. A side road leads to this viewpoint where motorists may stop and admire the blue ocean and evergreen hillsides. U.S. 101 wends its way along the 400-mile coastline, offering many spectacular views and easy access to sandy beaches, state parks, lighthouses, and other coastal vacation spots." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 7040
"Trees cling doggedly to their footholds on these huge sea stacks in Tillamook Bay along the northern Oregon coast. Scenes like this are seen from U.S. Highway 101, which follows the east side of the bay several miles before reaching the coast once more." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7014
"A six-mile National Recreation Trail traverses Tillamook Head between Seaside and Cannon Beach on the northern Oregon coast. After two miles, the trail leads to a campground and to this overlook, Clatsop County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8418