Leather bound with a skinned beaver adorning the front. How things were different back then. A skinned beaver on a yearbook would be so politically incorrect in today's Oregon. You know, keystone species and all.

Dad had worked for a year or two and then entered Oregon State College to study Agriculture. He was a pledge at Alpha Gamma Rho, the local Ag fraternity. Depression hit hard and dad hit the road for a few years without ever completing that Ag degree. The yearbook just came into my possession last week from another family member.

Let's see some of the pics inside.

Thank you for posting and I agree that such a cover wouldn't happen today. Unfortunately.

A theme running throughout is a homage to Oregon's pioneers. Here is one random pic:

Well Oregon State hasn’t changed their mascot yet, but it may not be long. Some will probably think it is discrimination of the cheerleaders. Maybe that is why they added boys to the squad.

That is very cool!