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I really don't - just what I've stumbled across online or picked up in few biographies I've read.

Robert, do you have a source for early Ranger history? I'm looking for information on the Tumlinson's. I need more info to make my next visit to the Ranger Museum & Research Center worth the trip. Also looking for info on George W. Tumlinson who died at the Alamo.
 
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With my recent research into the Board of Regents for Oregon Agricultural College in the early 20th century, I have captured a story of hat fashion over a 30 year span. It is interesting to see the styles of hat worn by "professional" men, they were ex-governors, business owners, lawyers and senators in Oregon who were appointed to oversee the Land Grant College in Corvallis

1901 (already posted previously) shows a predominance of black hats, mostly Derbys, with a Homburg or two:
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Circa 1915, the style was Homburg for these men. Note the flamboyant guy on the far right. Also our fist woman Regent, very progressive!
30261817912_77b22095e4_z.jpg

After WWI, the Regents in 1920. More of a selection of hat styles, the fedora is taking hold. Deep center crease and brims not very wide.
30261820832_29a078079e_z.jpg

By 1930, the Board of Regents would be replaced by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education that has lasted until today. The fedora is in full swing, but a more formal Homburg is worn by OAC President Kerr on the far left. This image is dated 1928.
30292153431_2cf72398a7_z.jpg


I look more at hats in my research images because of my new addiction. It is just my level of history geekyness. I hope folks will enjoy this comparison of styles over the first three decades of the century.
 
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With my recent research into the Board of Regents for Oregon Agricultural College in the early 20th century, I have captured a story of hat fashion over a 30 year span. It is interesting to see the styles of hat worn by "professional" men, they were ex-governors, business owners, lawyers and senators in Oregon who were appointed to oversee the Land Grant College in Corvallis

1901 (already posted previously) shows a predominance of black hats, mostly Derbys, with a Homburg or two:
30299837495_182b300459_z.jpg

Circa 1915, the style was Homburg for these men. Note the flamboyant guy on the far right. Also our fist woman Regent, very progressive!
30261817912_77b22095e4_z.jpg

After WWI, the Regents in 1920. More of a selection of hat styles, the fedora is taking hold. Deep center crease and brims not very wide.
30261820832_29a078079e_z.jpg

By 1930, the Board of Regents would be replaced by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education that has lasted until today. The fedora is in full swing, but a more formal Homburg is worn by OAC President Kerr on the far left. This image is dated 1928.
30292153431_2cf72398a7_z.jpg


I look more at hats in my research images because of my new addiction. It is just my level of history geekyness. I hope folks will enjoy this comparison of styles over the first three decades of the century.
Nice job, Red.
 

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