This building was designed by Albany, OR, architect Charles Burggraf. It was built to provide classrooms and labs for agricultural departments and also included offices for the experiment station.
The Orange Owl was a college humor magazine published from 1920 to 1928 by the Orange Owl Chapter of the Hammer and Coffin National Honorary Society at Oregon Agricultural College (OAC). The magazine includes humorous and satirical pieces as well as cartoons and pen sketches created by students.
OAC's Vigilance Committee consisted of sophomores who instructed the freshman class members in the traditions of the college. George "Gap" Powell is in the front row (kneeling) in the white shirt.
This hand colored photograph shows Lady McDuff, a record setting White Leghorn chicken bred by OAC's renowned poultry program. In 1913 she laid 303 eggs, a record at the time.