The Memorial Union served as a memorial to Oregon State students, faculty, and alumni who lost their lives in the Spanish-American War and World War I. It was designed by 1907 OAC graduate Lee Thomas.
John B. Horner taught English and history at Oregon Agricultural College from 1891 until his death in 1933; founded the college museum; and wrote extensively on Oregon history and literature. He married Isabelle Skimpton on September 5, 1880.
