Daily Archives: February 15, 2013

Friday Feature: flicks of yesterday yesteryear shown yesterday

Films, popcorn, celebration of Oregon Statehood Day, and support for the Food Drive? Sign us up! Collections archivist Karl McCreary organized an event that featured footage from our collections, films highlighted historic views of campus, Beaver athletics, and Oregon wildlife.

Old Grad Comes Back, 1925 (8:05)

Old Grad Comes Back, 1925

This silent black-and-white film was prepared under the direction of the College Editor, E.T. Reed, and received rave reviews from audiences in Corvallis and around the state. Filmed on 35 mm nitrate stock, it was transferred to 16 mm safety base film in the 1960s. Produced originally in two parts; this version combines portions of both and includes the following vignettes: Homecoming; Commerce Hall; Alumni Headquarters; Pushball game; Montana Grizzlies vs the Beavers in football; OAC Wrestlers Northwest Champions, 1925; OAC Basketball Team, 1925 Champions of the NW Conference; OAC Baseball Team, 1925 Champions of the NW Conference; Alumni Luncheon Picnic, 1925; Class of 1911 in reunion at flag pole (class gift); Chiming hall clock, a gift of the Silver Jubilee, Class of 1900; The Academic Procession from Library to the gym; and Commencement.

“Rose Bowl Homecoming Banquet”, 1942. (7:16)

1942 Rose Bowl homecoming banquet

Includes footage of the Civil War football game between Oregon State College and University of Oregon in November 1941, the campus celebration that followed Oregon State’s win, and the Homecoming Banquet for the 1942 Rose Bowl team. Footage of card stunts, the marching band, and several plays in the Civil War game are included. The post-game campus celebration shows students gathering in the Memorial Union quadrangle and the front steps of the Memorial Union, yell leaders, and Coach Lon Stiner. The footage of the Homecoming Banquet includes Oregon Governor McKay, F.A. Gilfillan, Coach Lon Stiner, other dignitaries, and the players.

Woods, Water, and Wildlife ca. 1930 (15:04)

By William L. Finley and Arthur N. Peck of the American Nature Association. Includes footage of fishing at Celilo Falls and the Oregon Coast (including Cape Perpetua, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Sea Lion Caves, and Three Arch Rocks). Includes title panels Crater Lake National Park; The Harvest of the Columbia; and Salmon, the main food of the Indians.

The Passing of the Marshlands ca. 1930 (13:55)

The Passing of the Marshlands, circa 1930

By William L. Finley and Arthur N. Peck of the American Nature Association. Includes title panels: The Reclamation Service turns Lower Klamath over to land promoters; Clear Lake Reservation in 1912; A waterfowl refuge partly drained and leased to stockmen; Malheur Lake Reservation in 1915; and A dry lake, no birds and a world of dust.

 

The event raised over $60 for the food bank.