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College of Veterinary Medicine Photograph Collection, 1977-1981

Collection Overview

Title: College of Veterinary Medicine Photograph Collection, 1977-1981

ID: P 184

Primary Creator: Oregon State University. College of Veterinary Medicine

Extent: 0.35 cubic feet. More info below.

Languages of Materials: English [eng]

Abstract

The College of Veterinary Medicine Photograph Collection consists of slides produced by the college staff that primarily document various phases in the construction of Magruder Hall. Some of these images also contain interior and exterior shots of the finished structure as well as views of tabletop models of the building created before construction.

Images from this collection have been digitized and are available in Oregon Digital.

Scope and Content Notes

The College of Veterinary Medicine Photograph Collection consists of slides (number 1135 in all) taken by College of Veterinary Medicine staff that depict Magruder Hall. Primarily documenting various phases in the constuction of the building, some of these images also contain interior and exterior shots of the finished structure as well as views of tabletop models of the building before construction.

Images from this collection have been digitized and are available in Oregon Digital.

Biographical / Historical Notes

Veterinary Science courses were taught at Oregon State Agricultural College as early as 1892. In 1910, the Department of Veterinary Science was established within the School of Agriculture. In 1914, a veterinarian, Dr. Bennet T. Simms, was employed and the department name was changed to Veterinary Medicine.

In 1952 the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory was built; it was enlarged in 1961. The Veterinary Isolation Facility was constructed on campus in 1973 to provide an environment for effective research into the complex and costly diseases that affect Oregon's domestic animals and wildlife. In 1975 the School of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University was established by the State Legislature. Magruder Hall, named for the state representative that was responsible for securing the funding for the construction of the building, opened in 1980, and in the fall of 1981, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital opened. The School was changed to a college in 1983 when most other schools at OSU were designated as colleges.

Department heads of Veterinary Medicine over the years, in addition to Dr. Simms (who stayed until 1938), have included: James Niven Shaw from 1938-1955; and Ernest Milton Dickinson 1955-1970. The first dean of the School in 1975 was Dr. E. E. Wedman, followed by Loren Koller from 1985-1995. Norman Hutton served as interim dean in 1995 and 1996 until Robert C. Wilson was named dean in June of 1996. He served as dean until his retirement in June, 1999. Later deans include L. J. "Kelvin" Koong (1999-2001), Howard B. Gelberg (2001-2006), George R. "Rich" Holdren (2006-2007) and Cyril R. Clarke (2007-present).

Administrative Information

More Extent Information: 1,135 slides; 1 document box

Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation: College of Veterinary Medicine Photograph Collection (P 184), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Processing Information: This collection is not fully processed and a complete finding aid is not available at this time.

Creators

Oregon State University. College of Veterinary Medicine

People, Places, and Topics

History of Science
Natural Resources
Oregon State University. College of Veterinary Medicine
University History


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