Extension Service Records

Oregon Agricultural College Extension Service Demonstration Car announcement, 1915. During its first few decades, the OAC Extension Service often utilized appropriately equipped railroad cars to provide demonstrations to Oregonians on a variety of topics. The Fruit and Vegetable Canning Demonstration Car, operated in conjunction with the Southern Pacific railroad, included five different home-canning outfits, various types of canning containers, soldering facilities, and illustrative charts.

Description: Oregon Agricultural College Extension Service Demonstration Car announcement, 1915. During its first few decades, the OAC Extension Service often utilized appropriately equipped railroad cars to provide demonstrations to Oregonians on a variety of topics. The Fruit and Vegetable Canning Demonstration Car, operated in conjunction with the Southern Pacific railroad, included five different home-canning outfits, various types of canning containers, soldering facilities, and illustrative charts.
Source: OSU Memorabilia Collection (MSS MC)