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31. Interview with Robert W. Jacobson, May 3, 2008
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Robert W. Jacobson began his career with the Oregon State University Extension Service in 1967 as a Marine Extension Agent. In 1968, when the Marine Science Extension Center opened in Newport, Oregon, Jacobson was relocated to the new center. Jacobson remained a constant in Newport as his department expanded with the establishment of the Oregon Sea Grant program. In 1995, Jacobson retired after 28 years of service with an Emeritus appointment.
32. Interview with Roberta Frasier Anderson, August 26, 2007 (Part 1 Audio)
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Roberta C. Frasier was appointed Family Life Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Service in 1959, a position she held until her retirement in 1974. She trained Extension and 4-H educators and project leaders on a variety of topics pertaining to families, child development, aging, and communications within families; developed curriculum; and wrote guides and publications. A guide to a collection of Anderson's papers at the Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center is available at http://scarc.library.oregonstate.edu/coll/andersonr
33. Interview with Roberta Frasier Anderson, August 26, 2007 (Part 3 Audio)
Description
Roberta C. Frasier was appointed Family Life Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Service in 1959, a position she held until her retirement in 1974. She trained Extension and 4-H educators and project leaders on a variety of topics pertaining to families, child development, aging, and communications within families; developed curriculum; and wrote guides and publications. A guide to a collection of Anderson's papers at the Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center is available at http://scarc.library.oregonstate.edu/coll/andersonr
34. Interview with Dean Frischknecht, February 9, 2008 (Part 3 audio)
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W. Dean Frischknecht was hired by the Oregon Extension Service in 1956 as a Livestock Specialist. One of his primary responsibilities was working with the livestock industry of Oregon, focusing on beef cattle improvement. Due to his experience and knowledge, he represented many livestock related associations and committees, such as the Western Livestock Committee, Beef Improvement Federation, Oregon Cattlemen's Beef Improvement Committee, and 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee. He worked for the Extension Service until he retired in 1985.
35. Interview with Robert W. Jacobson, May 3, 2008 (Part 1 transcript)
Interview with Robert W. Jacobson, May 3, 2008 (Part 1 transcript)
Description
Robert W. Jacobson began his career with the Oregon State University Extension Service in 1967 as a Marine Extension Agent. In 1968, when the Marine Science Extension Center opened in Newport, Oregon, Jacobson was relocated to the new center. Jacobson remained a constant in Newport as his department expanded with the establishment of the Oregon Sea Grant program. In 1995, Jacobson retired after 28 years of service with an Emeritus appointment.
36. Interview with Roberta Frasier Anderson, August 26, 2007 (Part 2 transcript)
Interview with Roberta Frasier Anderson, August 26, 2007 (Part 2 transcript)
Description
Roberta C. Frasier was appointed Family Life Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Service in 1959, a position she held until her retirement in 1974. She trained Extension and 4-H educators and project leaders on a variety of topics pertaining to families, child development, aging, and communications within families; developed curriculum; and wrote guides and publications. A guide to a collection of Anderson's papers at the Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center is available at http://scarc.library.oregonstate.edu/coll/andersonr
37. Interview with Robert W. Jacobson, May 3, 2008 (Part 2 transcript)
Interview with Robert W. Jacobson, May 3, 2008 (Part 2 transcript)
Description
Robert W. Jacobson began his career with the Oregon State University Extension Service in 1967 as a Marine Extension Agent. In 1968, when the Marine Science Extension Center opened in Newport, Oregon, Jacobson was relocated to the new center. Jacobson remained a constant in Newport as his department expanded with the establishment of the Oregon Sea Grant program. In 1995, Jacobson retired after 28 years of service with an Emeritus appointment.
38. Interview with Roberta Frasier Anderson, August 26, 2007 (Part 1 transcript)
Interview with Roberta Frasier Anderson, August 26, 2007 (Part 1 transcript)
Description
Roberta C. Frasier was appointed Family Life Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Service in 1959, a position she held until her retirement in 1974. She trained Extension and 4-H educators and project leaders on a variety of topics pertaining to families, child development, aging, and communications within families; developed curriculum; and wrote guides and publications. A guide to a collection of Anderson's papers at the Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center is available at http://scarc.library.oregonstate.edu/coll/andersonr
39. Interview with Harold Kerr and Tom Zinn, February 24, 2008 (Part 6 audio)
Description
Harold E. Kerr began working for the Extension Service in Crook County as a County Extension Agent in 1960, working primarily with the 4-H program. While stationed in Crook County, Kerr was responsible for the weed control program, a Saturday radio talk show, and oversaw preparations for different 4-H events. He held this position until 1967, when he took a sabbatical to further his education. After returning from graduate school in 1969, Kerr worked in Morrow County as the Wheat Agent, Agronomist, and Staff Chair. In 1980 he was transferred to Wasco County in 1980, and in 1982, he relocated to the OSU main campus in Corvallis, Oregon, to assume the position of Associate Director for Extension Services. In 1990, Kerr retired and was given an Emeritus appointment. Tom Zinn / Thomas G. Zinn began his career with the Extension Service in 1962 as a County Extension Agent for Columbia County. In 1965, he was transferred to Gilliam County. From 1970 to 1975, Zinn took a leave of absence in order to serve as a Wheat Specialist in Ankara, Turkey, as a part of a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) team that was assisting with the improvement of Turkish wheat crop yields. Continuing his leave after returning to America, Zinn earned a Master's degree in Cereal Production. Upon returning to the Extension Service, Zinn was relocated to Wasco County and served as the Extension Agent focusing on livestock and crops. In 1980, Zinn moved to Corvallis, Oregon to become a Supervisor within the Extension Service. During a reorganization of the Extension Service in 1982, Zinn was made an Associate Director. In 1993, Zinn retired from the Extension Service with an Emeritus appointment.
40. Interview with Harold Kerr and Tom Zinn, February 24, 2008 (Part 5 audio)
Description
Harold E. Kerr began working for the Extension Service in Crook County as a County Extension Agent in 1960, working primarily with the 4-H program. While stationed in Crook County, Kerr was responsible for the weed control program, a Saturday radio talk show, and oversaw preparations for different 4-H events. He held this position until 1967, when he took a sabbatical to further his education. After returning from graduate school in 1969, Kerr worked in Morrow County as the Wheat Agent, Agronomist, and Staff Chair. In 1980 he was transferred to Wasco County in 1980, and in 1982, he relocated to the OSU main campus in Corvallis, Oregon, to assume the position of Associate Director for Extension Services. In 1990, Kerr retired and was given an Emeritus appointment. Tom Zinn / Thomas G. Zinn began his career with the Extension Service in 1962 as a County Extension Agent for Columbia County. In 1965, he was transferred to Gilliam County. From 1970 to 1975, Zinn took a leave of absence in order to serve as a Wheat Specialist in Ankara, Turkey, as a part of a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) team that was assisting with the improvement of Turkish wheat crop yields. Continuing his leave after returning to America, Zinn earned a Master's degree in Cereal Production. Upon returning to the Extension Service, Zinn was relocated to Wasco County and served as the Extension Agent focusing on livestock and crops. In 1980, Zinn moved to Corvallis, Oregon to become a Supervisor within the Extension Service. During a reorganization of the Extension Service in 1982, Zinn was made an Associate Director. In 1993, Zinn retired from the Extension Service with an Emeritus appointment.
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