Novelist Bernard Malamud was an English professor at Oregon State College from 1949 to 1961. During this time he wrote three novels: The Natural (1952), The Assistant (1957), and A New Life (1961) as well as a collection of short stories, The Magic Barrel (1959) for which he received the National Book Award. He was presented OSU's Distinguished Service Award in 1969.
Dr. A. W. Anderson and Dr. P. R. Elliker examining lab mice. Paul R. Elliker was a faculty member in the Bacteriology department from 1947-1976 and Department Head from 1952-1976.
Pacific Northwest Water Laboratory Dedication: Dale Mallicoat, Fred Merryfield, Cy Everts, James H. Jensen, A. L. Strand. August LeRoy Strand served as president of Oregon State University from 1942-1961. Strand helped create the Oregon State College Foundation in 1947 and introduced the idea of an OSU golf course.
The photo was taken at the Pacific Northwest Water Laboratory Dedication: showing (from left to right) unidentified person, Cy Everts, and James H. Jensen. James H. Jensen served as President of Oregon State University from 1961-1969. Within these eight years, Jensen expanded OSU faculty and facilities significantly and founded the 25 Year Club, which recognized employees who have worked at OSU for 25 years.