Governor Paul Patterson in 1955 signing HB 27, legislation that would make Portland State a four-year college

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Stephen E. Epler, director and founder of Vanport Extension Center, 1951

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PSU Pres. John Cramer (right) meets with Prince Bertil of Sweden, 1958

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PSU President Branford Millar, 1967

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PSU President Gregory Wolfe, c. 1968

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Governor Tom McCall signing the legislation that changed Portland State College to Portland State University, February 14, 1969

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Smith Hall, 1950s

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Aerial of Ione Plaza, c. 1960

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South Park Blocks

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Portland State students

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Portland State cheerleaders

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Homecoming bonfire, 1958

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College Bowl team, October 5, 1964

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