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1. Frank Ballard at his desk on his first day as President of Oregon State College
Frank Ballard at his desk on his first day as President of Oregon State College
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After a distinguished career with the Oregon State College Extension Service, Frank Llewellyn Ballard was appointed as the college's eighth president in 1940. He served less than a year because of illness and returned to the Extension Service administration. Ballard was the first OSC alumnus to serve as president.
2. OSC football coaching staff
OSC football coaching staff
Description
From left to right: Lon Stiner, Jim Dixon, Harold Moe, and William McKalip. Alonzo "Lon" Stiner served as head football coach at Oregon State from 1933-1948, following a four-year stint as assistant coach. He compiled an overall record of 74-49-17 and was undefeated in three bowl game appearances. Jim Dixon, an alumni with the Class of 1926, later served as assistant football coach and head wrestling coach for his alma mater. Dixon Recreation Center is named in his honor.
3. Welcome reception for August Strand upon his arrival as President of Oregon State College
Welcome reception for August Strand upon his arrival as President of Oregon State College
Description
August L. Strand was president of Oregon State from 1942 to 1961.
4. Jeanne Hetherington posing on the tennis courts south of Weatherford Hall
Jeanne Hetherington posing on the tennis courts south of Weatherford Hall
Description
Jeanne Hetherington (1921-1995) attended OSC from 1940-1941 before transferring to the University of Washington. She later moved to Hollywood where, using the name Jean Heather, she was a feature performer in eight films. Her most prominent role was as Lola Dietrichson in the 1944 crime film Double Indemnity.
5. Paul Petri and Lillian Jeffreys Petri at the piano
Paul Petri and Lillian Jeffreys Petri at the piano
Description
Paul Petri was the Head of the Music department at Oregon State University from 1924-1947. Lillian Jeffreys Petri was a faculty member in Music during this same time period.
6. Jeanne Hetherington posing adjacent to a car
Jeanne Hetherington posing adjacent to a car
Description
Jeanne Hetherington (1921-1995) attended OSC from 1940-1941 before transferring to the University of Washington. She later moved to Hollywood where, using the name Jean Heather, she was a feature performer in eight films. Her most prominent role was as Lola Dietrichson in the 1944 crime film Double Indemnity.
7. OSC student members of the Army Specialized Training Program posing with a field gun on graduation day
OSC student members of the Army Specialized Training Program posing with a field gun on graduation day
Description
The Army Specialized Training Program was implemented at twenty-two universities during World War II to help meet the increased demand for soldiers trained with technical skills.
8. Crews creating a fire trail
Crews creating a fire trail
Description
The crew in the photo was part of the "Red Hat" training program who were creating a fire trail using hazel hoes and pulaskis.
9. "Red Hat" fire crew on bus
"Red Hat" fire crew on bus
Description
Photo shows a "Red Hat" fire fighting training crew on a bus going to a fire.
10. "Red Hat" fire crew running for a bus
"Red Hat" fire crew running for a bus
Description
The "Red Hat" training program crew carry their bags to the bus as others load a box of tools on a small truck.
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