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Waldo Ball Oral History Interview (2 of 3)

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Title

Waldo Ball Oral History Interview (2 of 3)

Description

This interview picks up from Waldo Ball Oral History Interview (1 of 3), where Ball is describing Horner’s family. Isabelle Horner was at one point Ball’s history teacher and here Ball accounts his relationship with her. Mainly, Ball reflects on receiving A’s in her classes as she took a liking to him, not because he earned the grade. Other relationships that are mentioned in this interview include his friendship with George Peavy, Dean of Forestry at OSU and one time mayor of Corvallis. Ball characterizes Peavy as an exceptional outdoorsmen and a well-respected individual who was able to deftly manage his affairs. Ball described Dr. William Kerr similarly, but expounded on Kerr’s ability to get what he desired out of the Oregon legislatures, especially in respects to funds for OSU.

Additional points of interest include Ball’s inspiration to go into medicine, and his family’s penchant for travel. Ball shares his views on the practice of modern medicine, as well as the establishment of Camp Adair. He explains the impacts the Army camp had on his business and personal life.

Creator

W. Waldo Ball

Source

Horner Museum Oral History Collection

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

July 5, 1979

Contributor

Jennifer Lee

Format

Digitized audiocassette

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

OH10-ball-waldo-19790705

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Jennifer Lee

Interviewee

Waldo Ball

Location

Office of Waldo Ball, Corvallis, Oregon

Original Format

audiocassette

Duration

1:02:37

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Interview Format

audio

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