Richard Jeffrey Nichols was the librarian at Oregon Agricultural College from 1902 to 1908. A native Oregonian, Nichols was the first librarian not educated at OAC, earning his degree from Willamette University.
Governor Mark O. Hatfield signs the legislation changing the name of Oregon State College to Oregon State University. Left to Right: C. R. Hoyt, rep. from Benton County; Francis Ziegler, Senator from Benton County; Richard A. Seideman, Student Body President; Robert White '40, Senator; President A. L. Strand; Harry Boivin, President of State Senate; John Fenner "40 , Alumni Association; Anthony Yturri, Senator.