Harvey L. McAllister, known as "Pap Hayseed," graduated from OAC in 1897 with a degree in agriculture. He served in the Spanish-American war and then worked as a farmer in Lexington, Oregon. Thomas Edward Palmer was a 1900 graduate of OAC in electrical engineering and served as the leader of the cadet band his senior year.
First Lieutenant Frank Edward Hall is pictured back row, third from left. Frank Edward Hall attended Oregon Agricultural College from 1906/1907 through 1908/1909 and graduated with the Class of 1909 in Agriculture. He was from Milwaukie, Oregon. The 1910 Orange cites his activities as Athenaeum Literary Society, Lewelling Club, Glee Club, and Agricultural Club. He was a 1st Lieutenant and Battalion Adjutant in the OAC Cadets.
Cadet officers posing with sabres. Tunics have the large chevrons on sleeves denoting cadets rank. Previous description states "Booklet OAC Cadets 1908-09." This dating is probably incorrect. This photo is posed at the base of Benton Hall (then Administration Building) steps. The facade is still in original brick. Renovations in 1899 covered the brick with stucco. Photo is probably dated circa 1895. Uniforms are vintage with brimmed caps with OAC badge. Officer's uniform shows rank on shoulder boards.
Infantry company of OAC cadets posing for yearbook photo. Men are holding the M1898 Krag-Jorgensen rifle (Spanish American War vintage). The uniforms are indicative of the pre-WWI era with brimmed service caps and canvas leggings. High collars are starting to show badges of specialty and OAC emblems. The two cadet officers seated at center of first row have the cavalry style leather leggings and ceremonial sabres.