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1. John M. Bloss

Description: Photo of John M. Bloss in the college greenhouse. John McKnight Bloss was the third president of Oregon Agricultural College from 1892-1896. Bloss was also the Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Professor of Mental and Moral Science. During his years of presidency, the school colors were changed from navy blue to orange and black and intercollegiate athletics were formed. Bloss was also the first president to encourage women to study agriculture. The first school annual, The Hayseed, was created.

2. John McKnight Bloss

John McKnight Bloss

Description: This photograph was taken by J. A. Wilson, Photographer of New Albany, Indiana. Bloss was principal of the Female High School in New Albany from 1870 until 1875. John McKnight Bloss was the third president of Oregon Agricultural College from 1892-1896. Bloss was also the Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Professor of Mental and Moral Science. During his years of presidency, the school colors were changed from navy blue to orange and black and intercollegiate athletics were formed. Bloss was also the first president to encourage women to study agriculture. The first school annual, The Hayseed, was created.

3. Bloss family at their farm in Hamilton Township, Indiana (near Muncie)

Bloss family at their farm in Hamilton Township, Indiana (near Muncie)

Description: John McKnight Bloss is sitting at the left in the photo. Next to him is Martha Faye Bloss, Will Bloss, Mary Woods Bloss, Nannie Bloss and her son, John. The photo was taken at the Bloss Farm the summer that Will H. and Martha Faye Best were married.

4. Will Bloss? standing in woods

Will Bloss? standing in woods

Description: William Bloss was the son of John M. Bloss, the third President of Oregon Agricultural College. William was OAC's first football coach and quarterback.