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.
Jim Dixon, an alum with the Class of 1926, wrestled and played football while a student at OAC. He later served as assistant football coach and head wrestling coach for his alma mater. Dixon Recreation Center is named in his honor.
1933-1934 Football team. Front row: Charles Woodrow "Woody" Joslin, Adolph Schwammel, Clyde Devine, William Tomsheck, Harry Field, Victor Curtin. Back row: Vernon Wedin, Harold Joslin, Norman "Red" Franklin, James "Pierre" Bowman, Harold Pangle.