A model at Lambert Gardens in Portland, showing new spring fashion. She stands next to a fountain, hands on hips, with two peacocks. A step of steps and a building can be seen behind her (negative 2 of 11).

Model Jean Baker, 6225 N.E. 42nd Avenue, sitting on the ground in front of a roll of seamless paper. She holds a football in one hand and a copy of Len Casonova's book "Football is Fun" in the other, while posing with other football gear (negative 1 of 6).

A portrait of Miss Oregon, Patti Throop, cover girl for National Flower Week. She wears a sweet heart heart with a tulle bottom, and a bunch of small roses in her hair (negative 1 of 2).

Model Joyce Montgomery, posing for a class at the Portland Advertising Art School. She wears a strapless bathing suit as she leans back on her arms and looks at the camera. At the other side of the room are several male student, seated behind drawing boards (negative 1 of 4).

An unidentified model standing in front of a storefront, showing new 1954 spring fashion. She wears a polka-dotted dress, holding one hand against a window sill and another at her waist (negative 1 of 9).

An unidentified model standing next to an iron pillar and fence, showing new 1954 spring fashion. She wears a two-piece suit dress, holding a purse in one hand, with her other against the pillar (negative 3 of 9).

Model Dixie Geer, posing on a table top in her "Red Garters" costume. She has one leg raised as she holds a garter with both hands. This photograph was published in Oregon Journal on Saturday, March 13, 1954 (negative 1 of 3).

Freda Jones, of the Maria Easterly Modeling Agency in Portland, demonstrating “how not to dress.” She wears pants and a polka-dotted short sleeve shirt, as she turns partially away from the camera (negative 1 of 5).

"Miss Portland" Marilyn Craghead leaving Portland for the “Miss Oregon” competition in Seaside. She sits on the hood of an automobile waving, as a smiling man stands next to her holding a suitcase. Several multi-story buildings in downtown Portland can be seen in the background (negative 2 of 3).

A model previewing a new 1955 Jantzen Knitting Mills swimsuit. She holds both hands on her waist as she stands on a runway in front of a seated audience (negative 3 of 9).

Two models preview new 1955 Jantzen Knitting Mills swimsuits. The models stand with their arms behind their backs, wearing matching striped suits featuring long bottoms (negative 4 of 9).

A model previewing a new 1955 Jantzen Knitting Mills swimsuit, standing with two unidentified suited men. One man shakes a finger at the smiling model, who leans against a wooden post (negative 8 of 9).

Photograph showing a man standing in front of a utility substation. The man is wearing overalls and a coat, and is looking down at a large piece of paper. Behind the individual, several large electrical units can be seen, as well as buildings and utility poles. In the foreground, a horizontal wooden utility pole can be seen. On the negative is written "49-34."

Photograph showing a woman sitting at a desk while using a typewriter. On the right side of the image are several chairs that appear to be a sitting area, and behind the woman is a phone and other office equipment. On the negative is written "49-87."

Shirley Johnson, a registered nurse at Holladay Park Hospital, stands wearing a nursing uniform. She is holding up a copy of "This Week Magazine" which features a photograph of her taken for her part-time modeling job (negative 4 of 8).

Gay Dawn (LaVerne Beck) seated at a dressing room mirror prior to a burlesque show. She is wearing a beaded sweater and holds a comb in her hand. The caption from the negative sleeve reads, "LaVerne Beck - "Gay Dawn" exotic dancer, who was born in Portland." (negative 4 of 4).

Two models identified, from left to right, as Marlis Claussen and Jan Steele, wearing new fashion items, posing with a horse. This image was published in the August 5, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 2 of 8).

Three models identified, from left to right, as Jane Baumgartner, Marilyn Craghead and Susie Kinser, wearing new fashion items posing next to a wall with windows. This image was published in the August 5, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 1 of 8).

Two models identified, from left to right, as Lynn Allen and Susie Kinser, wearing new fashion items, posing with a carriage. This image was published in the August 5, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 4 of 8).

An unidentified model poses next to a chair. She is wearing a dard dress and elbow length white gloves. (negative 2 of 10).

Sharon Frey modeling new fall fashion items posing next to a fence. This image was published in the August 5, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 3 of 8).

Two young female models pose to publicize the Portland Home Show. The woman on the left wears a bathing suit and sits on a towel on an elevated platform while the woman on the right leans against the platform. They look at each other and smile. Behind them is a painted scene depicting Mount Hood (negative 2 of 5).

A woman in a dress stands next to a table in a banquet hall. She looks down at a child sitting on her mother's lap. The child looks back at her. The woman is likely a model in the Lipman Wolfe style show. In the background are additional guests seated at tables. The caption on negative sleeve reads, "Lipman Wolfe style show" (negative 5 of 6).

Konnie G. Worth sits on a chair with her legs crossed, holding up unspooled film from a film reel in her lap. She looks at the camera and smiles. On the ground are several more film reels. Worth hosted "Telerama Theatre" on KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon, where she was also the Director of Women's Programs. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on May 19, 1957 (negative 2 of 6).

A woman and child walk amongst tables in a banquet hall. They are likely models in the Lipman Wolfe style show. This negative has a double exposure and much of the left side is obscured. The caption on negative sleeve reads, "Lipman Wolfe style show" (negative 6 of 6).

A female model smiles as she looks at diamonds worth $50,000 at the M. Jacoby store at 529 SW Broadway. The diamonds were imported by the store from Belgium. The model's name is Billie Adams and she interlaces her fingers and leans her arms on a table as she looks down at the jewels. There is additional jewelry on display behind the Adams (negative 1 of 3).

Photograph of five young women in bathing suits sitting on the ground and posing next to a sign advertising the Lewis and Clark Festival in Seaside, Oregon. This photograph was published in the Oregonian newspaper on June 4, 1949. The women are (left to right): Rosetta Clark, Maureen Luthe, Nancy Woodcock, Lynn Luthe, and Alene Sanders. Each is a candidate for the title of Miss Seaside at the festival. A label taped to the bottom of the print reads, "Lewis & Clark Festival, Seaside, Oregon." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "May be used for reprint or publication if credit given - Montag Film Shop - Seaside, Ore."

Photograph of a young woman standing in the water on the beach in Seaside, Oregon. She smiles as she holds a glass float above her head in both hands. The ocean water is up to her knees. Stamp on the back of the print for Photo-Art Studios.