George Edmonston
George P. Edmonston Jr. holds degrees in history from Louisiana State University and the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. He moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1986 and was editor of Oregon State University's alumni magazine, Oregon Stater, for twenty years. Now retired, he is the magazine's history and traditions editor. In 2003, he co-authored Tales from Oregon State Sports, and his articles on Oregon and OSU history have appeared in the Oregonian, the Statesman-Journal, the Albany Democrat-Herald, the Corvallis Gazette-Times and the Newberg Graphic. From 2007 to 2009, he was a member of the board of trustees at the Benton County Historical Society.
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A-dec (Austin Dental Equipment Co.)
A-dec is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of dental equipment. The company designs, builds, and markets much of the equipment used in dental operatories, including chairs, stools, delivery systems, dental lights, and cabinetry. Its dealers and customers extend to over 100 countries, with major international marketing centers in the …
Oregon Encyclopedia
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Harvey Wade Halbrook (1933–1988)
When Harvey Wade “Swede” Halbrook stepped on the basketball court at Oregon State College (now Oregon State University) in 1953, the seven-foot-three athlete attracted instant national attention as the world’s tallest basketball player. During his two years at OSC, the team had a 41-18 record. He remains the all-time, …
Oregon Encyclopedia
