Photograph showing Oregon Governor Walter M. Pierce (left) speaking to President Warren G. Harding (center) in Meacham, Oregon, on July 3, 1923. First Lady Florence Harding is on the right. They are probably seated on the reviewing stand. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 6 of the Oregon Journal on July 4, 1923, with the following caption: “Governor Pierce of Oregon, President Harding, and Mrs. Harding.” The Hardings’ visit was part of a trip across the nation, which included a stop in Meacham to participate in events commemorating the anniversary of the first wagon train crossing of the Blue Mountains. The commemoration included an address by the president, the dedication of the old Oregon Trail, and a pageant depicting people and events in the history of whites’ arrival and settlement. The Oregon Journal published a story about the Meacham visit, headlined “President Dedicates Oregon Trail in Midst of Colorful Setting,” on the front page of the July 3, 1923 edition. See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1053, 371N1054, 371N1055, 371N1056, 371N1058, 371N1059, 371N1060, and 373G0073. Also see image Nos. 371N0140, 371N1047, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland.

Photograph showing President Warren G. Harding seated and reading a document in Meacham, Oregon, on July 3, 1923. Harding was on a trip across the nation, which included a stop in Meacham to participate in events commemorating the anniversary of the first wagon train crossing of the Blue Mountains. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight published on Page 8 of the Oregon Journal on July 4, 1923, under the headline “Scenes at Meacham Where Early West Lived Again for President Harding and Party.” This photograph had the following caption: “Closeup of the president as he read his address on The Oregon Trail.” The commemoration included the president’s speech, the dedication of the old Oregon Trail, and a pageant depicting people and events in the history of whites’ arrival and settlement. The Oregon Journal published a story about the Meacham visit, headlined “President Dedicates Oregon Trail in Midst of Colorful Setting,” on the front page of the July 3, 1923 edition. See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1052, 371N1054, 371N1055, 371N1056, 371N1058, 371N1059, 371N1060, and 373G0073. Also see image Nos. 371N0140, 371N1047, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland. Image note: Negative damage.

Photograph showing a horse-drawn Concord stagecoach with the words “Old Oregon Trail” on the side. The coach was carrying President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding during a parade from the train station in Meacham, Oregon, on July 3, 1923. Also in the coach were Oregon Governor Walter M. Pierce and Washington Governor Louis F. Hart. The Hardings’ visit was part of a trip across the nation, which included a stop in Meacham to participate in events commemorating the anniversary of the first wagon train crossing of the Blue Mountains. The commemoration included an address by the president, the dedication of the old Oregon Trail, and a pageant depicting people and events in the history of whites’ arrival and settlement. The Oregon Journal published a story about the Meacham visit, headlined “President Dedicates Oregon Trail in Midst of Colorful Setting,” on the front page of the July 3, 1923 edition. See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1052, 371N1053, 371N1055, 371N1056, 371N1058, 371N1059, 371N1060, and 373G0073. Also see image Nos. 371N1047, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland.

Photograph showing horse-drawn stagecoach with the words “Old Oregon Trail” on the side. The coach was carrying President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding during a parade from the train station in Meacham,Oregon on July 3, 1923. Also in the coach were Oregon Governor Walter M. Pierce and Washington Governor Louis F. Hart. The Hardings’ visit was part of a trip across the nation, which included a stop in Meacham to participate in events commemorating the anniversary of the first wagon train crossing of the Blue Mountains. The commemoration included an address by the president, the dedication of the old Oregon Trail, and a pageant depicting people and events in the history of whites’ arrival and settlement. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 8 of the Oregon Journal on July 4, 1923, under the headline “Scenes at Meacham Where Early West Lived Again for President Harding and Party.” This photograph had the following caption: “The president and Mrs. Harding seated in the old Concord coach which carried them from the train to the field where ceremonies were held. Mrs. Harding, on the rear seat, is waving at a baby held up by its father for to see the noted visitors.” The Oregon Journal published a story about the Meacham visit, headlined “President Dedicates Oregon Trail in Midst of Colorful Setting,” on the front page of the July 3, 1923 edition. See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1052, 371N1053, 371N1054, 371N1056, 371N1058, 371N1059, 371N1060, and 373G0073. Also see image Nos. 371N0140, 371N1047, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland.

Photograph showing President Warren G. Harding (center), reaching over the rail of his train car to shake hands with an unidentified man after arriving in Meacham, Oregon, on July 3, 1923. Oregon Governor Walter M. Pierce is standing behind President Harding, and First Lady Florence Harding is on the left. The Hardings’ visit was part of a trip across the nation, which included a stop in Meacham to participate in events commemorating the anniversary of the first wagon train crossing of the Blue Mountains. The commemoration included an address by the president, the dedication of the old Oregon Trail, and a pageant depicting people and events in the history of whites’ arrival and settlement. The Oregon Journal published a story about the Meacham visit, headlined “President Dedicates Oregon Trail in Midst of Colorful Setting,” on the front page of the July 3, 1923 edition. See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1052, 371N1053, 371N1054, 371N1055, 371N1058, 371N1059, 371N1060, and 373G0073. Also see image Nos. 371N0140, 371N1047, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland.

Photograph showing First Lady Florence Harding (left), President Warren G. Harding (center), and Oregon Governor Walter M. Pierce (right), standing on the platform of a train car after arriving in Meacham, Oregon, on July 3, 1923. The Hardings’ visit was part of a trip across the nation, which included a stop in Meacham to participate in events commemorating the anniversary of the first wagon train crossing of the Blue Mountains. The commemoration included an address by the president, the dedication of the old Oregon Trail, and a pageant depicting people and events in the history of whites’ arrival and settlement. The Oregon Journal published a story about the Meacham visit, headlined “President Dedicates Oregon Trail in Midst of Colorful Setting,” on the front page of the July 3, 1923 edition. See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1052, 371N1053, 371N1054, 371N1055, 371N1056, 371N1059, 371N1060, and 373G0073. Also see image Nos. 371N0140, 371N1047, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland.

Photograph showing President Warren G. Harding on a reviewing stand, delivering an address to a crowd in Meacham, Oregon, on July 3, 1923. Harding spoke in Meacham during a trip across the nation. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 8 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, July 4, 1923. It was one of eight photographs published under the headline “Scenes at Meacham Where Early West Lived Again for President Harding and Party.” The photograph had the following caption: “President Harding addressing the crowd of 20,000 persons who gathered from Oregon, Washington and Idaho points to see the president and to take part in the dedication of the Oregon Trail at the Top o’ the Blue Mountains.” See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1052, 371N1053, 371N1054, 371N1055, 371N1056, 371N1058, 371N1059, and 371N1060. Also see image Nos. 371N0140, 371N1047, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland.

Photograph showing a man dressed as a cowboy and native people from the Umatilla reservation riding in a pageant in Meacham, Oregon, on July 3, 1923. The pageant, attended by President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding, was part of events commemorating the anniversary of the first wagon train crossing of the Blue Mountains. The pageant depicted people and events in the history of whites’ arrival and settlement in Oregon. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 8 of the Oregon Journal on July 4, 1923, under the headline “Scenes at Meacham Where Early West Lived Again for President Harding and Party.” This photograph had the following caption: “Indians and cowboys parading for benefit of presidential party.” Events at the commemoration also included an address by the president and the dedication of the old Oregon Trail. The Oregon Journal published a story about the commemoration and the Hardings’ Meacham visit, headlined “President Dedicates Oregon Trail in Midst of Colorful Setting,” on the front page of the July 3, 1923 edition. See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1052, 371N1053, 371N1054, 371N1055, 371N1056, 371N1058, 371N1060, and 373G0073. Also see image Nos. 371N0140, 371N1047, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland.

Photograph showing covered wagons pulled by oxen and horses traveling in a pageant in Meacham, Oregon on July 3, 1923. The pageant, attended by President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding, was part of events commemorating the anniversary of the first wagon train crossing of the Blue Mountains. The pageant depicted people and events in the history of whites’ arrival and settlement in Oregon. The Oregon Journal published a story about the commemoration and the Hardings’ Meacham visit, headlined “President Dedicates Oregon Trail in Midst of Colorful Setting,” on the front page of the July 3, 1923 edition. See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1052, 371N1053, 371N1054, 371N1055, 371N1056, 371N1058, 371N1059, and 373G0073. Also see image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of President Franklin D. Roosevelt waving from an open-topped car during a parade on August 3, 1934. Oregon Congressman Charles H. Martin is seated next to Roosevelt, and Oregon Governor Julius L. Meier is in the front seat. The president arrived in Portland by ship on August 3, then traveled by car along a parade route through the city and along Sandy Boulevard on his way to the Bonneville dam construction site. At he dam site, he gave a speech about the project. Image note: The number 67 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 371N2168, 371N21769, 371N2170, 371N2171, 371N2172, 371N2174, 371N2190, 371N2192, 371N2193, 371N2194, 371N2195, 371N2197, and 372A1257. Also see image No. 371N2186 of crowds touring the ship on which the president arrived in Portland.

Photograph showing President Woodrow Wilson standing in the back of of his car during a procession through Portland on Monday, September 15, 1919. Seated next to him at right is Oregon Governor Ben W. Olcott. Wilson was in Portland as part of a national speaking tour to build support for the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. See related image Nos. 373G0224, 373G0225, 373G0226, 373G0227, 373G0228, and 373G0538. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing President Woodrow Wilson standing in the back of of his car and doffing his hat during a procession through Portland on Monday, September 15, 1919. The photograph was taken as the procession passed the U. S. National Bank Building at Sixth and Stark in downtown Portland. Wilson was in Portland as part of a national speaking tour to build support for the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. A cropped and reversed version of this photograph was one of three photographs, including image No. 373G0228, that were published on Page 5 of the Oregon Journal on September 15, 1919, under the headline “Triumphal Procession Brings President Into Close View.” This photograph had the following caption information: “President Wilson in the automobile that carried him through the city and to Crown Point for the official reception. Seated at the right of the president in the tonneau is C. S. Jackson; at the president’s left is Governor Ben W. Olcott and Mrs. Wilson.” See additional related image Nos. 373G0223, 373G0226, 373G0227, and 373G0538. Image note: Damaged negative. Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration.

Photograph showing President Woodrow Wilson standing in the back of his car and doffing his hat during a procession through Portland on Monday, September 15, 1919. Seated next to him at right is Oregon Governor Ben W. Olcott; seated next to him at left is C. S. Jackson, the owner, editor, and publisher of the Oregon Journal. Wilson was in Portland as part of a national speaking tour to build support for the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. See related image Nos. 373G0223, 373G0224, 373G0226, 373G0227, 373G0228, and 373G0538. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing President Woodrow Wilson and First Lady Edith Wilson riding in a car during a procession through Portland on Monday, September 15, 1919. The president and first lady were in Portland as part of Woodrow Wilson’s national speaking tour to build support for the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. A cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal that day under the headline “President and Mrs. Wilson in Portland.” See related image Nos. 373G0223, 373G0224, 373G0225, 373G0227, 373G0228, and 373G0538.

Photograph showing President Woodrow Wilson and First Lady Edith Wilson seated in a car as they leave Union Station in Portland on Monday, September 15, 1919. The president and first lady were in Portland as part of Woodrow Wilson’s national speaking tour to build support for the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative. See related image Nos. 373G0223, 373G0224, 373G0225, 373G0226, and 373G0228.

Photograph showing President Woodrow Wilson standing in the back of an open-topped car and doffing his hat to the crowd during a procession through Portland on Monday, September 15, 1919. The president and first lady Edith Wilson were in Portland as part of Woodrow Wilson’s national speaking tour to build support for the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. See related image Nos. 373G0223, 373G0224, 373G0225, 373G0226, 373G0227, and 373G0228.

Photograph of a 14-person band marching ahead of a line of cars down a city street, possibly as part of a parade before a baseball game.

Photograph showing two men at a Piggly Wiggly store posing with a Buick being given away as part of an Ivory Soap promotion. They are standing in the store doorway under a sign that reads “WIN this BUICK. Ask Us.” The men are unidentified; the man at right is a Piggly Wiggly employee. The photograph was probably taken at the Piggly Wiggly at 2030 Northeast Broadway in Portland.

Photograph showing a display of cans of new “Question Mark” American cheese. Accompanying the cans are flyers advertising a contest to name and create recipes for the new cheese.

Portrait of T. E. McGraw (left front), A. S. Butler (left rear), and Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson with a 1937 Plymouth sedan in February 1937. Carson is handing the car keys to McGraw and a check to Butler. A sign on the car reads: “This car won by Mr. T. McGraw / Portland, Oregon / For submitting the best limerick in the Listerine cough drop limerick contest / Car delivered by W. W. Shipley Co.” Butler received $100 as the owner of Gloden's pharmacy in Portland, which sold the cough drops to McGraw.

Half-length portrait of an unidentified woman attending the 59th reunion of the Oregon Pioneer Association in Portland on Thursday, June 18, 1951. She is facing front, looking to the left, and wearing a hat and coat. Pinned to her coat is a reunion ribbon with the date 1853 in large numbers at the top and below it, a picture of La Fayette Grover, who was governor of Oregon from 1870 to 1877.

Photograph showing the drum corps of the Moolah Shriners of St. Louis passing under a large arch at Sixth and Alder streets (now Southwest Sixth Avenue and Southwest Alder Street). Sixth Street is lined withs spectators. The arch is topped with smoking braziers and three statues, one of a person riding a camel and two others standing alongside. On the front of the arch are the words “ES SELAMU ALEIKUM — ALEIKUM ES SELAMU.” The photograph was taken on Wednesday, June 23, 1920, during a night parade that was part of the Shriners convention held in Portland that year. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal city edition on Thursday, June 24, 1920, under the headline “Moolah Patrol (St. Louis) At The Shrine Arch Last Night.” The photograph accompanied a story about the parade, headlined “Parade Is Marvel of Beauty; Drills Amaze Spectators.” Image note: The text “#501” is written on the negative twice and is visible in the lower left corner of the image. The text “Shriner’s Arch / 6th & Morrison [sic] / Moolak [sic] Drum Corps” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph showing Shriners bands and patrols in formation on Multnomah Field in Portland. The stands are filled with spectators. The photograph may have been taken Thursday, June 24, 1920, during the Shriners convention held in Portland that year. Image note: The text “Grand Review of Shrine / Multnomah Field” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 376G0405.

Photograph showing Shriners bands and patrols in formation on Multnomah Field in Portland. The stands are filled with spectators. The photograph may have been taken Thursday, June 24, 1920, during the Shriners convention held in Portland that year. Image note: Light leak on negative. The text “Grand Review of Shrine / Multnomah Field” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 376G0317.

Photograph showing an unidentified young woman and man standing side by side on a balcony, probably at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. They may be the queen of the club’s annual May Festival and her escort. They are facing front and smiling. The young woman is wearing a dress and tiara and is holding a large bouquet. The young man is wearing a suit and tie. A building that is likely Multnomah Stadium is partially visible in the background. See related image Nos. 374N0096 and 374N0098.

Photograph showing five young women and a young girl, all unidentified, standing on a rooftop or balcony, possibly at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. The young women may be princesses of the club’s annual May Festival. They are standing a row, facing front, and wearing floor-length gowns. The girl is standing in front of them and holding a pillow; she may be a pillow or crown bearer. See related image No. 374N0097.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman wearing a floor-length gown and sitting in an ornate chair on a rooftop or balcony, possibly at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. An unidentified young man is placing a tiara on her head, and an unidentified girl holding a pillow is standing next to the chair. The young woman may be the queen of the club’s annual May Festival. See related image No. 374N0095.

Full-length portrait of an unidentified young woman, boy, and girl standing on a balcony, probably at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. The young woman may be the queen of the club’s annual May Festival, and the children may be pillow bearers. The young woman is facing front, smiling, wearing a floor-length dress and a tiara, and holding a large bouquet. The boy is wearing a jacket and shorts, and the girl is wearing a dress and a headband of flowers. Each child is holding a pillow trimmed with lace. A building that is likely Multnomah Stadium is partially visible in the background. See related image Nos. 374N0094 and 374N0096.