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In this interview Donny Davis discusses the transformation of Hayden Creek near Alsea, Oregon, where he has been a long-time resident. The video begins with Davis explaining the personal connection he has with the creek and sharing memories of his…

In this interview, Charles V. Ruzek discusses his experiences at Oregon Agricultural College and later. In 1914 Ruzek joined the faculty of the Agronomy department, and engaged in teaching and Experiment Station duties related to soil science. In…

In this interview, Melissa Martin Dawes discusses the history of Oregon Agricultural College, spanning from 1915 to the early 1930s. She reflects on the leadership of William Jasper Kerr, who served as president for eight years, and the evolution of…

In this interview, Lora Lemon reflects on her early experiences in Corvallis and at Oregon Agricultural College. Born in The Dalles, Oregon, Lemon recounts her journey to Corvallis in 1894. She briefly talks about her childhood in Corvallis, before…

In this interview Ava B. Milam Clark provides insights into the early days of Oregon Agricultural College, now Oregon State University, and the establishment of its School of Home Economics. Clark, who joined the college in 1911, recounts her…

In this interview, Richard and Dorothy Gassner discuss their respective upbringings in rural Oregon, their marriage, and their reflections on how the world has changed since they were children. Richard briefly discusses his experience attending a…

In this interview, Jean Starker Roth and other Corvallis residents (Gary Blanchard, Marlene Blanchard, Dick Powell and Bond Starker) discuss their ties to the city and their favorite memories of it. The group begins by discussing their memories of…

In this interview, Jean Starker Roth discusses her early life and childhood experiences growing up in Corvallis, Oregon. She explains how her parents decided to settle in Corvallis, noting that her father, T.J. Starker, was a professor at Oregon…

In this interview, Mike and Jane Newton discuss their extensive experience in tree farming and land management. They also recount the experience of transforming their property, initially purchased in 1962, into a thriving forest ecosystem. In this,…

This interview features Mike Newton discussing various aspects of forestry management, reforestation, and vegetation control. At the start of the interview, Newton introduces himself as a retired professor from Oregon State University with a…