Hop and Brewers convention. Names on the back (in order) K. Hunt, J Osborn, Ames. Hoerner in center. Willard Hatch Photography, 109 N Third Street, Yakima, WA
At that time the tennis courts were located in the northeast corner of the Memorial Union quad. Simms is in the center of the photograph, and team captain George Speros is on the left. The 1932 squad went 3-2, defeating Willamette University twice and Reed College, but losing twice to the University of Oregon. The Home Economics Building (Milam Hall) is in the background.
The mothers are standing in front of the fountain in the courtyard of the building. Co-ed Cottage was an OSU women's cooperative house from 1956 to 1984.
Rockefeller, Hatfield and Strand were watching an ROTC review during the halftime of the OSC-Stanford football game. Rockefeller was in the early stages of his bid for the 1960 Republican presidential nomination. According to the December 1959 Oregon Stater, "President Strand welcomed the dark horse presidential hopeful to the stadium while the Beaver band played 'The Sidewalks of New York.'"
Front row (L-R) -- Grant Swan, Amory T. "Slats" Gill, Jim Dixon, and Hal Moe. Back row -- Carl Lodell, Lon Stiner. They are standing at the entrance to the Men's Gymnasium (Langton Hall).
Oregon State Agricultural College's varsity golf team included ___Wey, Robert Taylor, Robert McCook, ____Fitzgerald, and Walter Manville. Coach Tony Sottovia is on the right.
Seated left to right: Earl Aldrup, Marie Kittredge, Myrton Moore, J. K. Weatherford Jr., Elsie Jacobson, Ethel Swarts, "Bill" North, Florence Gradon, Edgar Copple, unidentified. Standing left to right: Mrs. John Loehr, John Loehr, Charles Cook, Beryl Jarmon, Evelyn Ragsdale, Olga Pauline Brucher, Miles Lowell Edwards, Agnes Margaret Behrens, Ruth Millicent Wilson, Thomas Griffith Cowgill, Harry J. Swarm, Velma Josephine Hylton, Alice Mary Wood, Catherine Ellen Barhyte, unidentified, unidentified, Hallie Margaret Jenks, Fred Arnold Wimer, unidentified, John Ralph Pubols, unidentified., The class was enjoying its annual breakfast at a park by the Marys River.
Rob Zagunis (back row, left) led OSU to its first ever event title at the 1975 National Intercollegiate Rowing Championships in the varsity 4. He was the first OSU crew athlete to be named to the U.S. National Team, and was a member of the 1976 Olympic team.
The woman pictured third from right is Ruth Nomura. Ruth Nomura, born in Portland in 1907, was one of the first Japanese Americans to be born in Oregon. She was also the first Nisei woman from Portland to attend Oregon State Agricultural College. Enrolling in 1926, Nomura graduated in 1930 with a B.S. in Home Economics.
Both organizations were service honorary societies for sophomores – Talons for women and Thanes for men. The organizations were created in the 1930s (Talons in 1933 and Thanes in 1937) from previously established groups. Their original focus was to ensure that freshman students upheld OSC’s traditions. Over time, both organizations focused more on service, and in the late 1960s their constitutions were changed to reflect their service emphasis.
Left to right: Norman Cousins, Bud Clark (Mayor of Portland), Linda Kaub, Linus Pauling, Mrs. Clark, and John Byrne. "OSU alumnus Linus Pauling, on my right, at a recognition dinner for Pauling in 1986. We were joined by Norman Cousins, optimistic author and longtime editor-in-chief of the Saturday Review." -John Byrne
Ulysses Grant Dubach was a Professor and Chair of Government and Business Law at OAC, and also the college's first Dean of Men. Frank Abbott Magruder was, in addition to Dubach, the second of two faculty members in what came to be known as Political Science at OAC. Magruder was the author of the textbook, "American Government: A Consideration of the Problems of Democracy," which was used in collegiate political science classes for several decades.
The three are posing with a trophy, presented by the City of Portland, that marks Oregon State's 25-13 victory over New York University. Paul J. Schissler (1893-1968) was head football coach at Oregon State from 1924 to 1932, compiling a career record of 48-30-2. He later coached professionally with the Chicago Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers football teams. Corvallis native Howard Maple played quarterback for Oregon State from 1927 to 1929, and went on to play professional football for the Chicago Cardinals and professional baseball for the Washington Senators. George Baker served as mayor of Portland from 1917 to 1933.
Paul J. Schissler (1893-1968) was head football coach at Oregon State from 1924 to 1932, compiling a career record of 48-30-2. He later coached professionally with the Chicago Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers football teams.
OSU’s top administrators gathered by this Rolls Royce outside of Education Hall (now Furman Hall). From left: Milosh Popovich, Dean of Administration; Robert W. Chick, Dean of Students; Robert W. MacVicar, President; Stuart E. Knapp, Dean of Undergraduate Studies; David B. Nicodemus, Dean of Faculty; and Roy A. Young, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies.
The 1959 Wrestling Court was created as a promotional stunt by then OSC Wrestling coach Dale Thomas. The court members posed for a series of publicity photographs taken by Hise Studio in Corvallis. Some of the photos, such as this one, were picked up by national news organizations including the Associated Press. Another of the photographs appeared in Life magazine.
Linus Carl Pauling (1901-1994) graduated from Oregon Agricultural College in 1922 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. A giant of twentieth century science and a peace activist of international consequence, Pauling is Oregon State's most famous alumnus. He remains history's only recipient of two unshared Nobel Prizes (Chemistry, 1954; Peace, 1962). Paul Hugh Emmett (1900-1985), a friend and colleague of Pauling's, also graduated from OAC in 1922. A major figure in the history of catalysis chemistry, Emmett was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1955 and worked at a handful of institutions, including The Johns Hopkins University, where he chaired the Chemical Engineering Department until his retirement in 1971. Claude F. Palmer, also a graduate with the Class of 1922, was a past president of both the OSC Alumni Association and the OSC Foundation. Lynn P. Sabin, Class of 1920, was a former president of the OSC Alumni Association.
In front from left to right are: Cliff Crandall, Lou Beck, and Morrie Silver. In back from left to right are: Red Rocha and Evland Anderson. This photo appeared on the cover of the March 1947 Oregon Stater.
Herbert L. Jones (left) and Alfred Taylor were two of four recipients of the first Ph.D. degrees awarded by Oregon State. Jones studied physics and Taylor studied zoology. The other recipients were Karl Kremm (chemistry) and Clarence Burnham (soils).
The trustees of the OSU Foundation are (left to right) H. A. "Andy" Andersen, William Peckham, Mrs. Joan Austin, and Robert R. Mitchell. Other trustees not present for photo were Allen Edwards, Jr., Dr. Duane Jue, and Mrs. Helen Kelly. Photo was used in the June 1976 Oregon Stater.
Photo is a group photograph of the CCC Supply Company, District B, 4th C. A., Fort McPherson, Georgia. This is a partial view of the original image by the Post Exchange Studio, Ft. Des Moines, Iowa.
Scabbard and Blade is a national collegiate military honor society founded in 1904. The OAC chapter was established on April 17, 1920, and has included members from the Army and Navy ROTC detachments. For many years OSU’s Scabbard and Blade society hosted an annual Military Ball. Arnold Air Society, the Air Force ROTC honor society, was formed at OSC in 1951.
Oregon State’s Blue Key chapter was established in 1934 to honor male students with strong academic backgrounds and who demonstrated “superior leadership and unselfish commitment to others.” Faculty included in this photo are Dean of Administration E.B. Lemon (middle row, left), Dean of Men U.G. Dubach (middle row, third from right) and Assistant Dean of Men Dan Poling (front row, second from left).
College Folk Club party on Washington's Birthday. Sitting left at the table is Mrs. Dubach. Standing in back: Blanche Hammel, Lura Keiser, Mrs. J. B. Horner, Mrs. Ida Callahan, Mrs. R. H. Dearborn, Miss Helen Holgate. Middle row sitting: Mrs. Ida Kidder, Mrs. Gertrude McElfresh, Mrs. J. A. Bexell, Mrs W. F. Gaskins, Mrs. H. Scudder, Mrs. Springer, Mrs. W. J. Gilmore, unidentified person. At urn is Mrs. W. T. Johnson. Sitting on the floor on far right is Mrs. R. R. Moore.
Oregon State University College of Home Economics Department of Foods and Nutrition. From bottow row left to right: Lorraine Miller, James Leklem, Margy Woodburn, Margaret Lewis, Carolyn Raab, Jean Peters, Rosemary Wander, Constance Georgiou, Mary Kelsey, Zoe Ann Holmes, and Florian Cerklewski.
Hundreds of OSU students, along with students at colleges and universities across the nation, participated in National Moratorium Day events. Approximately 600 people marched from the MU quad to Central Park west of downtown. Other events included lectures and discussion teach-ins at the MU, a debate in the MU ballroom that drew 800 attendees, and an evening lecture by former United States Senator from Oregon and outspoken Vietnam War critic Wayne Morse.
The Associated Women Students (AWS) organization was established in 1924 for the purpose of furthering the educational, social and cultural aims of women. It served as an umbrella group for Oregon State’s women’s living groups, honorary societies and clubs. AWS sponsored a variety of activities, such as war bond and stamp fundraising drives during World War II. The Dean of Women served as the organization’s adviser and liaison to the college’s administration. The AWS became inactive in June 1970.
Linus Carl Pauling (1901-1994) graduated from Oregon Agricultural College in 1922 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. A giant of twentieth century science and a peace activist of international consequence, Pauling is Oregon State's most famous alumnus. He remains history's only recipient of two unshared Nobel Prizes (Chemistry, 1954; Peace, 1962). Paul Hugh Emmett (1900-1985), a friend and colleague of Pauling's, also graduated from OAC in 1922. A major figure in the history of catalysis chemistry, Emmett was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1955 and worked at a handful of institutions, including The Johns Hopkins University, where he chaired the Chemical Engineering Department until his retirement in 1971.
The sing began in 1936 as a part of the college's homecoming festivities and was held in the MU Lounge. In 1951 it was opened to include sororities, moved to Gill Coliseum, and became part of Mom's Weekend in the spring.
Edward Christopher Allworth (1895-1966) was a decorated veteran of World War I who joined the College faculty in 1925 as secretary of the Alumni Association, secretary of the Memorial Union Board of Governors, and manager of the Memorial Union. Known to students as "The Major," he was instrumental in planning and fundraising for the Memorial Union and served as the building's manager for 38 years until his retirement in 1963. George Stevens succeeded Allworth, serving as director of the Memorial Union from 1963 until his retirement in 1990.
Sponsored by the Alumni Association Student Council, the fun run is typical of more contemporary homecoming events. McAlexander Fieldhouse is in the background.
Standing at far right is Clara Waldo, former Oregon State Regent and the woman after whom Waldo Hall is named. At far left in white hat and glasses is Kate Jameson, Dean of Women from 1924-1941. She established Mothers Day at OAC in 1924.
The team is posing with the trophy that they earned by winning the Women's National Invitational Tournament. Identified from left to right are: Ross Cook (Asst. Coach); Dennis Russel (trainer); Lori Brostrom, Betty Collings, Kathy Riel, Robyn Clark, Jan Martin, Carol Menken, Pam Mollet, Cheri Hoppes, Margy Becker, Debbie Meeker, Karen McDonald, and Aki Hill (Head Coach).
Standing in front of the entrance to the Women's Building. 1st row: Jim Morehouse, Marie Boarman, Mary Ann Steele, Tom Tillman, Dave Phelps, Don Megale, Dale Thomas, Carol Soleau. 2nd row: Pat Ingram, Velda Brust, Kathy Heath, Charlotte Lambert, Winnie Wyckoff, Dow Poling, Sandy Simowitz, Jancy Limpert. 3rd row: Dean Maksud, Gene Tanselli, Karl Drlica, Astric Hancock, Betty Albin, John Dunn, Norm Martinson, Gordon Anderson. 4th row: Kathy Kerr, Jay Masilionis, Chuck Dailey, Lois Pye-Petersen, Art Koski, Bill Anderman, Chuck McNeil, Don Martin, Stan Porter.
Standing from left, Stephen Cox, Harold Kerr, Glenn Cleland. Sitting from left, Haas, Lynn Lundquist, unidentified man, and Mo Wilds. Lundquist later graduated from Oregon State and served as the Oregon legislature's speaker of the house from 1997-1998.
Back row (standing left to right): Bill Wheeler, Jim Snodgrass, Bob Wilson, Bob Hostetter, John O'Leary, Ed Pierson, Dan Robinson, Jim Uverholser, Bob Mounterr, Ray Yodor, Casey Randall, Bob Kenniston. Seated (left to right): Harry Patterson, George Barnes, Walter McCulloch, Bill Davies, Harry Nettleton, Bill West.
Karski, a leader of the Polish underground during World War II, and DePriest, conductor and director of the Oregon Symphony, received honorary doctorates from OSU during the 1990 commencement exercises.
Four hundred students participated in the telefund campaign. They made 20,000 calls to alumni and raised $164,000. This photo appeared in the 1989 Beaver yearbook.
The Army Specialized Training Program was implemented at twenty-two universities during World War II to help meet the increased demand for soldiers trained with technical skills.
Walter S. Brown was an Oregon State College faculty member from 1913-1942. Brown was the first Extension Horticulturalist and became the head of the Horticulture department in 1920. Brown was an expert on fruits and vegetables native to the Northwest.
U. G. Dubach was Dean of Men (far left), Kate Jameson was Dean of Women (fourth from left, wearing glasses), and Herbert T. Vance (far right) was the head of the Secretarial Science department.
Darlene Olson (now Darlene Hooley) is in the front row, right. Hooley graduated from OSU in 1962. Photo is part of the Co-ed Cottage 1960-1961 scrapbook.
Back row: Minnie White; Marie Jackson; Nellie Harvey; Louise Wheeler; Lucy Lewis; Elzie Herbert; Elizabeth Ritchie; and Bertha Herse. Front row: Lucia Haley; Rose Robinson; Evangeline Thurber; Gertrude M. Suess; Gertrude Yunker; Marjorie Wertman; and Josephine Morton.
Seated (left to right): H. I. Nettleton, J. R. Dilworth, W. F. McCulloch, George H. Barnes, W. A. Davies, H. R. Patterson, W. I. West. Standing (left to right): R. F. Keniston, R. L. Wilson, M. D. McKimmy, J. T. Krygier, T. C. Adams, D. D. Robinson, C. W. Dane, R. M. Malcolm, Ray A. Yoder, W. P. Wheeler, Antone C. Van Vliet, Warren R. Randall.