University of Oregon - Oregana Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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I. !, Q . I I Honra l. KEENEY CLIFTON N. McAn'rr-sun ALLEN H, EATQN Lawns R. ALDERMAN House D, ANGELL 'Y I W 5

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Q THE191O OREGANA 'Published Annually by the by JUNIOR CLASS in the interests of the r University of Oregon P35 ii? 'N N fre fn, iw? G: fl F1 Ai QQ! V1 Z9 4 A A eggs EUGENE, OREGON MAY 14, 1909

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DEDICATIO tv S ff-any .Aint - I,.1?:,., QF ,iagfa-.xa.1.,f, --mv. . , ., lllt Lniversity but lately emerged from a very dangerous crisis. 'lihe biennial appropriation of 1'l3250,000 which was granted by the Legislature of 1907 by a large majority. and was then vetoed by the late Governor Lhamberlain. who pretended to be such a friend of the Lfniversity, was held up by a referendum movement brought by certain individuals who seemingly had no use for higher education. Then was a time of trial for the University. Members of the Ifaculty served without pay, lights were not available for the new library building, the girl's dormitory stood untinishevd, and the campus had to be neglected. Class rooms were crowded, yet everyone made the best of the unavoidable conditions. 'llhe outlook for Old Oregon was indeed gloomy, and apprehension filled every heart.. And then the tide turned. From that time on, when the Alumni Campaign Committee came forward and took the helm in the approach- ing storm. everything was changed. llefore where there had been chaos and confusion, were now to be found order and discipline. Definite plans for a strenuous campaign were formed. Speeches were made in centers of population, debates were held with the l-eaders of the opposition, and students sent appeals to their home counties for aid in the coming struggle. Soon the climax was at hand. Nervously we waited for the returns from the polls and then when the result was known and victory perched upon our banners, ensued the greatest celebration ever indulged in by the University. Higher education had won a glorious battle and Ore- gon was not to be a center of'mossbaekism. Again let us state that the forces mostly responsible for the suc- cessful fight were the members of the Alumni Campaign Committee. 'l'hey labored unceasingly day and night, often neglecting their business and endangering their healths, but ever toiling for the institution they loved. In them was the devotion of the graduate for his Alma Mater truly typitied. Allll it is with a deep feeling of satisfaction that the Class of 1910 takes this opportunity of recognizing their effective efforts and dedieates this book to the Alumni Campaign Committee.