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Rummy Rose Oral History Interview

Rummy Rose

  • Sue Page, long-time bookkeeper at Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon
  • Ryan Pappe, head brewer at Portland Brewing Company / Pyramid Breweries
  • Brian Parks, undergraduate student in Biology (1993-1997), former co-director of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Alliance at OSU, Corvallis chef and restaurant owner
  • Al Parr, bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics (1964), former physicist for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, member of the OSU Libraries Advisory Council
  • Ollie Parsons, student in BioHealth Sciences, and at the time of their interview a member of the OSU LGBTQ+ community
  • Erwin Pearson, bachelor's in Animal Husbandry (1954), master's in Veterinary Medicine (1979), Professor of Veterinary Medicine (1981-1999)
  • Sybil Perkins, founder and director of Sybil Design, Inc. web and graphic design firm; brand director and a board member for the Pink Boots Society
  • Mabel Pernot, retired Clothing and Textiles Stockroom manager (1947-1965)
  • Don Pettit, bachelor's in Chemical Engineering (1978), NASA astronaut
  • Dandy Pie, performance artist and burlesque performer based in Eugene, Oregon
  • Jean Pinniger, daughter of Charlie A. Henderson - OAC graduate in Dairy Sciences, agriculturist, and Klamath County Extension agent
  • George Poinar, Courtesy professor in the Department of Entomology, pioneer in the field of Paleoentomology
  • Jesseanne Pope, bachelor's in Sociology, co-organizer of 2015 Students of Color Speak Out event
  • Leo Prowl, burlesque performer, producer and director based in Ashland, Oregon
  • Joy Pruitt, African American teacher and principal in the Portland public school district
  • Mellie Pullman, Director of the Business of Craft Brewing Program at Portland State, first female brewmaster in the US
  • Rocket Queen, burlesque performer based in Portland, Oregon
  • Alice Rader, bachelor's in Education (1967), student activist
  • Indira Rajagopal, Instructor of Biology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics, co-author of Biochemistry Free and Easy
  • Kalyani Ramanujam, quality control specialist at Hewlett-Packard, wife of Muthukrishna Ramanujam
  • Muthukrishna Ramanujam, master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1981), retired Hewlett-Packard engineer
  • Martin Raphael, USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station wildlife biologist
  • Joel Rea, owner of Corvallis Brewing Supply
  • Rachael Reckless, pinup model, club stripper and bartender, burlesque performer and costume designer based in Portland, Oregon
  • Trystan Reese and Biff Chaplow. Reese is a transgender activist who, in 2017, received media attention as a pregnant man. Chaplow is a queer cisgender man and, with Reese, a parent of three children.
  • Gordon Reeves, doctorate in Fisheries (1985), USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station fish biologist
  • Sacha Reich, founder of the Jewish Theatre Collaborative and play director at the Milagro Theatre
  • Robert Reichart, bachelor's in Commerce (1917), instructor in Accounting, Education, English and Forestry, and the College Counseling Bureau (1923-1974)
  • Felicia Reninger, sales representative, bartender, and occasional brewer at Montavilla Brew Works in Portland, Oregon
  • Mary Renneke, former OSU softball player, member of area LGBTQ+ community
  • Pat Reser, bachelor's in Elementary Education (1960), retired teacher, Reser's Fine Foods executive, co-chair of the steering committee for the Campaign for OSU, first chair of the OSU Board of Trustees
  • Betty Reynolds, bachelor's in American Studies (1972), retired executive active in education policy
  • Ed Reynolds, son of Mattie Reynolds, an early member of the African American community in Eugene, Oregon
  • Lorena Reynolds, lawyer with history of representing transgender clients and defending same-sex marriages
  • Robert Rilatos, member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians who helped introduce a bill in Congress to restore their federal status as a tribe
  • Natasha Riot, burlesque producer and performer based in Portland, Oregon
  • Lucía Robelo, master's in Spanish Literature, Spanish Culture, and Adult Education (2007), instructor in Spanish
  • Anja Robinson, researcher and technician at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (1968-2005)
  • David Robinson, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English faculty (1976-2016), expert on Emerson, Thoreau and other American Transcendentalist authors
  • Heather Rodgers, bachelor's in Public Health (2002), director of the House of Charis
  • Hossein Rojhantalab, Ph.D in Physical Chemistry (1976), international student from Iran, twenty-three year career at Intel
  • Rummy Rose, burlesque performer, producer, costumer, and hair stylist based in Portland, Oregon
  • Robin Rosetta, Nursery Integrated Pest Management Extension Agent (1994-2019)
  • Jack Ross, Seed Certification Specialist, Farm Crops Specialist and Community Development Specialist for the OSU Extension Service (1952-1975)
  • Jean Rothacher, wife of Jack Rothacher, Pacific Northwest Research Station Forester in Charge, H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest
  • Eve Rotter Johnson, Reading Specialist at Alder Elementary in Portland, Oregon, actress at the Milagro Theatre Group
  • Marvin Rowley, bachelor's in Forest Engineering (1950), commercial forester and manager of the McDonald Forest (1973-1986)
  • Jim Rudd, OSU Athletic Department administrator (1974-1982), CEO and principal of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc, co-chair of the steering committee for the Campaign for OSU
  • Peter Ruggiero, Master's (1993) and Ph.D. (1997) in Civil Engineering, Professor of Geology and Geophysics, researches coastal geomorphology and hazards
  • Darlene Russ-Eft, Professor Emerita of Education (2001-2018), founder of the field of Human Resources Development
  • Vicki Russell, student in Business Administration (1970-1971), President and CEO of Vic Russell Construction
  • C.V. Ruzek, Professor of Soil Fertility, chairman of the Board of Control, and president of the Pacific Coast Conference (1914-1954)
  • Matt Sage, brewer at Indie Hops in Portland, Oregon
  • Patti Sakurai, Professor of Ethnic Studies, radio broadcaster and scholar of topics including Japanese American citizenship and Korean television dramas
  • BeeBee Sanchez, burlesque performer, dancer and producer based in Portland, Oregon
  • Taylor Sarman, bachelor's in Political Science (2016), former national president of Future Business Leaders of America, former ASOSU President
  • Henry Sayre, Distinguished Professor of Art History, administrator at OSU-Cascades, author of A World of Art
  • Dick Scanlan, doctorate (1964) and faculty member (1964-1989) in Food Science, expert on nitrosamines, OSU Dean of Research (1989-1998)
  • Jane Schaeffer, bachelor's in Education (1959), first woman to take military training classes at Oregon State
  • Jim Schaeffer, bachelor's in Business and General Science (1959)
  • Lita Schecter, schoolteacher and member of the Corvallis Jewish community
  • Walter Scheurle, brewmaster for Pittsburg Brewing Company, Sam Adams Boston Lager, and Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Company, and consultant to many of Oregon's early microbrewers
  • Andreas Schmittner, Professor of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, author of Introduction to Climate Science
  • Bob Schoning, former visiting professor in Fisheries and Wildlife, former director of the National Marine Fisheries Service
  • Jane Schroeder, Home Economics Agent with the OSU Extension Service (1949-1980)
  • Sally Schroeder, Home Economics and 4-H Extension Agent in Clackamas County, 4-H Club leader, wife of Walt Schroeder
  • Walt Schroeder, Agent and administrator with the OSU Extension Service (1949-1950, 1952-1956, 1958-1983)
  • Jim Sedell, USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station stream ecologist
  • Guy Seghetti, USDA Hops and Essential Oils lab and agricultural technician at OSU (1968-1977)
  • John Selker, Distinguished Professor of Biological and Ecological Engineering, director of the Trans-African Hydro and Meteorological Observatory project
  • Lew Semprini, Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering, expert on in situ bioremediation of contaminated environments
  • Mohamed Shaker, undergraduate double-majoring in History and Sociology, community outreach coordinator for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center
  • Tristen Shay, Assistant Head Advisor for the College of Liberal Arts, LGBTQ+ rights activist
  • Karen Sheley, co-owner and founder of Gateway Brewing in Portland, Oregon, and project manager at Country Malt Group-Great Western Malting
  • Jon Shepard, bachelor's in Biology (1963), lepidopterist
  • Gilbert Shibley, 4-H Extension Agent in Multnomah and Columbia Counties, Master Woodland Manager, Extension Forestry Assistant for Clackamas County (1975-2008)
  • Yoonie Shin, undergraduate in Computer Science, first generation immigrant from South Korea and member of the United States Marine Corps
  • Larry Sidor, bachelor's in Food Science (1972), brewmaster at Olympia Brewing, Deschutes Brewery and the Crux Fermentation Project
  • Zoe Simmons, undergraduate in Kinesiology, member of the OSU women's cross country and track teams
  • Small Watersheds Group Interview - a collective reflection on research in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest on topics including streamflow, sediment yield, vegetation, and biogeochemistry, and also observations of stream-channel cross sections, landslide movement, and other topics related to water quantity and quality. Participating were Ted Dyrness, Gordon Grant, Don Henshaw, Al Levno, George Lienkaemper, Ross Mersereau and Fred Swanson
  • Dick Smiley, Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center (CBARC), director of CBARC (1985-2014)
  • Blair Smith, owner, orchardist, and cider-maker for Apple Outlaw in Applegate, Oregon
  • Harley Smith, bachelor's in Business (1959), drafted the Student Senate petition to rename Oregon State College as Oregon State University
  • Loretta Smith, bachelor's in Broadcast Communications (1987), former community liaison for Senator Ron Wyden, member of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners
  • Michelle Smith, bachelor's in Psychology (2004), member of the OSU women's basketball team
  • Zane Smith, USDA Forest Service - Willamette National Forest Supervisor
  • Phil Sollins, Professor of Forest Ecosystems and Society (1976-2003) specializing in nutrient cycling and soil water biogeochemistry
  • Tom Spies, USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station forester
  • Thad Springer, long-time Benton County resident and observer of salmon behavior
  • Susan Stafford, Professor of Forest Science (1979-1998) specializing in information management systems
  • Clemens Starck, carpenter for the OSU Physical Plant (1987-2005), author of Journeyman's Wages and other poetry collections, winner of the 1996 Oregon Book Award for Poetry
  • Bond Starker, bachelor's in Forest Management (1969), CEO of Starker Forests, Inc.
  • T.J. Starker, bachelor's in Forestry (1910), founder of Starker Forests, Inc.
  • Sam Stern, Professor Emeritus of Education (1981-2016), Dean of Education (1992-2011)
  • Billie Stevens, 4-H Extension Agent in Crook and Hood River counties (1976-2009)
  • Hilda Stevens, owner of Bazi Bierbrasserie, a Belgian-style beer taproom and soccer bar in Portland
  • Chris Stewart, burlesque producer and performer based in Portland, Oregon
  • Marilyn Stewart, master's in Education (2008), co-director of the Educational Opportunities Program
  • Kevin Stoller, honors bachelor's in Mathematics and History (1999), master's in History of Science (2002), Director of External Relations and Operations for the University Honors College
  • Barbara Stone, sales manager at John I. Haas, Inc. hop supplier
  • Cecilia Stone, retired Mexican-American business owner based in Pittsburg, California
  • Pat Stone, bachelor's in History (1974), former CEO at Fidelity National Information Services, co-chair of the steering committee for the Campaign for OSU
  • Fred Stormshak, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Animal Sciences (1968-2001), expert on animal reproduction, researcher of male-oriented behavior in rams
  • Clara Storvick, Professor Emeritus of Nutrition (1945-1972), head of Home Economics Research and chair of Home Economics Research at the OSU Experiment Station
  • Dale Story, bachelor's in Fish and Game (1965) and master's in Education (1967), winner of the 1961 NCAA cross country national championship
  • August and Mollie Strand. August Strand served as President of Oregon State College from 1942-1961. His wife, Mollie Strand, was heavily involved in the civic life of Corvallis both during and after her husband's term in office.
  • Warner Strausbaugh, bachelor's in Political Science (2014), Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Barometer (2013-2014)
  • Steve Strauss, Distinguished Professor of Forest Biotechnology, leading researcher of tree genetics and genetic engineering
  • Bernadine Strik, Professor of Horticulture, Berry Crops Research Leader at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center
  • Mas Subramanian, Professor of Chemistry, leader in the field of solid state chemistry whose lab synthesized a new blue pigment
  • Bill Sundermeier, bachelor's in Computer Science (1985), former Senior Vice President and General Manager for Portland Operations for FLIR Systems
  • Mandi Suzuki, undergraduate in General Science, external coordinator for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center