Ed Allworth viewing Beaver door handle on the Memorial Union. Edward C. Allworth graduated in 1916 from Oregon Agricultural College with a degree in Commerce. Allworth was in the U.S. Army from 1917-1922 and received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Known as "The Major", Allworth served as manager of the Memorial Union Board of Governors for 38 years, 1925-1963.
Photo of George Stevens, Director of Memorial Union, exiting through the doors to the MU. George Stevens served as the Director of Memorial Union from 1963-1990. Stevens was also appointed as Associate Dean of Students for Student Activities in 1971, later being promoted to Vice President for Student Affairs in 1981.
"I believe in Oregon State and in her democracy and her far reaching bond of beaver brotherhood. I believe in Oregon State - and since she has accepted me as a beaver I too am a guardian of beaver spirit."
Ducks and Beavers cement relations during a mixer at Varsity O's traditional dance in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Dance was known as the Lemon-Orange Squeeze and was held during Winter term in 1960.