Abstracts
“Early Years and Military Service”
July 9, 2013
Location: Lundeen residence, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Watch Video | Download Transcript (PDF)
In interview 1, Lundeen talks about his early life in Oregon and describes his parents' backgrounds. Other topics covered are his enlistment in the U.S. Army, his wedding, graduation from Oregon State College, early military assignments, wartime experiences and early days at Dow.
“Memories of Oregon State College”
July 9, 2013
Location: Lundeen residence, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Watch Video | Download Transcript (PDF)
In interview 2, Lundeen recounts the details of his undergraduate experience at Oregon State College. Topics covered include his first impressions of the college and meeting his future wife during his first class. Lundeen also discusses life experiences in Corvallis and Albany, college classes, ROTC, early experiences at a lumber company in Westport, Oregon, enlistment in the U.S. Army and his initial hire at Dow Chemical.
“Moving Up the Ranks at Dow Chemical”
August 13, 2013
Location: Lundeen residence, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Watch Video | Download Transcript (PDF)
In interview 3, Lundeen discusses his mother, his teenage years as a Boy Scout, his wartime experiences in China and India, and his receipt of the Bronze Star. The bulk of the interview, however, is devoted to Lundeen's experiences at Dow Chemical, including the development of his business principles, important colleagues, his time working both stateside and in Hong Kong, and the extensive amount of international travel that his work required.
“The End of the Dow Years and 'Flunking Retirement'”
August 13, 2013
Location: Lundeen residence, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Watch Video | Download Transcript (PDF)
In interview 4, Lundeen speaks to his brief experience as head of Dow Latin American Affairs, his chairmanship of the Dow board and his retirement from Dow Chemical. He also reflects upon other topics including his time at Tektronix, his philanthropy at OSU - specifically the OSU library renovation project - his love of Orcas Island, Washington and his thoughts on effective leadership.