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E.B. Lemon Oral History Interview

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Title

E.B. Lemon Oral History Interview

Description

In this interview E.B. Lemon discusses his memories of the early days of Oregon Agricultural College, recounting his arrival in 1907 and describing the campus and its buildings. He shares memories about dormitory life, faculty members, and the leadership of President William J. Kerr. Lemon also discusses the growth of the college and the challenges posed by increasing student enrollment. The interview then delves into the development of the campus and the role of key individuals, such as Dean J.A. Bexell, Ralph D. Hetzel, and Major General U.G. MacAlexander, with Lemon reflecting on the impact of these leaders and their contributions to the institution's success.

From there, he discusses changes that occurred at Oregon State College in 1956, highlighting the push for improved planning to accommodate the rising demand for higher education in Oregon. Lemon emphasizes the importance of setting goals for the college and outlines the challenges associated with meeting increasing enrollment targets. The interview concludes with his considerations about the future of education, potential trends, and the necessity for strategic planning to guide the institution in the years to come.

Creator

E.B. Lemon

Source

History of Oregon State University Oral Histories and Sound Recordings

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

July 10, 1956

Contributor

Lillian Van Loan

Format

Digitized Open-Reel Audiotape

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

oh03-lemon-eb-19560710

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Lillian Van Loan

Interviewee

E.B. Lemon

Location

Oregon State College, Corvallis, Oregon

Original Format

Open-Reel Audiotape

Duration

0:26:06

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Interview Format

audio

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