Professor John D. Letcher with calculus class. John D. Letcher was Acting President of Oregon Agricultural College in 1892. Letcher was a professor of Mathematics, Engineering, and Military Science and Tactics from 1888-1894.
The new College President, John M. Bloss, arrived in Corvallis on June 3rd and conferred degrees to the Class of 1892 at the Commencement program on June 29th. Bloss is the tallest man in the back row. John D. Letcher, Acting President in 1892 until Bloss' arrival, is standing to Bloss' left and in front of him.
