Southwestern Oregon Community College is planning to kick off its 45th anniversary celebration this fall, and staff members are seeking memorabilia and individuals' memories from the college's formative years.

College staff members are looking for oral history recollections from those involved with the college in its early years, as well as Southwestern memorabilia, photos and other items from the 1960s and '70s in order to start its celebration. Any items submitted to the college can be returned after the celebration concludes.

To lend items to display at the college, those interested can contact Rick Osborn, director of college relations, at 888-7422 or by e-mail at rosborn@socc.edu.