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Title
C.V. Ruzek Oral History Interview
Description
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 reflecting on this time, he reminisces about his initial impressions of the campus, discussing how different it was from the previous colleges where he had worked.
Next, Ruzek discusses the growth of the soil department and some pioneering soil survey work initiated in 1916. He describes challenges faced in convincing authorities to introduce cars for survey work, highlighting the shift from horse and buggy. Ruzek's narrative also spans various personal and professional milestones, including advanced studies at his alma mater, Wisconsin, and his role as chairman of the Board of Control, where he oversaw both intercollegiate athletics and educational activities.
From there, the interview delves into Ruzek's involvement in the athletic program, particularly during the 1941 championship year when the Oregon State College football won the Pacific Coast Conference and played in the Rose Bowl. Despite the challenges posed by the attack on Pearl Harbor, the game found a new location in Durham, North Carolina, resulting in a triumphant victory for Oregon State. Ruzek mentions notable players and the success of the team during his tenure as chairman of the athletic department.
Reflecting on the growth of the soil department and his interactions with various deans, Ruzek expresses pride in the development of the soil survey work and its positive impact on Oregon counties. The interview concludes with Ruzek describing the pride he feels in being associated with Oregon State College.
Next, Ruzek discusses the growth of the soil department and some pioneering soil survey work initiated in 1916. He describes challenges faced in convincing authorities to introduce cars for survey work, highlighting the shift from horse and buggy. Ruzek's narrative also spans various personal and professional milestones, including advanced studies at his alma mater, Wisconsin, and his role as chairman of the Board of Control, where he oversaw both intercollegiate athletics and educational activities.
From there, the interview delves into Ruzek's involvement in the athletic program, particularly during the 1941 championship year when the Oregon State College football won the Pacific Coast Conference and played in the Rose Bowl. Despite the challenges posed by the attack on Pearl Harbor, the game found a new location in Durham, North Carolina, resulting in a triumphant victory for Oregon State. Ruzek mentions notable players and the success of the team during his tenure as chairman of the athletic department.
Reflecting on the growth of the soil department and his interactions with various deans, Ruzek expresses pride in the development of the soil survey work and its positive impact on Oregon counties. The interview concludes with Ruzek describing the pride he feels in being associated with Oregon State College.
Creator
C.V. Ruzek
Source
History of Oregon State University Oral Histories and Sound Recordings (OH 03)
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
circa 1956
Contributor
Lillian Van Loan
Format
Digitized Open Reel Audiotape
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
oh03-ruzek-cv-ca1956
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Lillian Van Loan
Interviewee
C.V. Ruzek
Location
Oregon State College, Corvallis, Oregon
Original Format
Digitized Open Reel Audiotape
Duration
0:17:57
OHMS Object
Interview Format
audio