Gordon Gilkey

Gordon Waverly Gilkey (March 10, 1912 – October 28, 2000) was an American artist, educator, and promoter of the arts from Oregon. A native Oregonian, he served during World War II in Europe collecting art stolen by the Nazis for which he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and other accolades. He later served as the first dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Oregon State University and worked for the Portland Art Museum.