A locomotive for the Zoo train being lifted by a crane onto tracks at the Portland Zoo (later Oregon Zoo). Four men are crouched at the base of the train guiding the locomotive into place.
Members of the Young Women's Christian Association at a meeting at Lewis and Clark College in Portland. The young women are seated in a circle on the grass, holding a printed piece of cloth between them (negative 1 of 3).
A group of young indigenous American dancers at the Pendleton Round-Up. Wearing regalia, the group is dancing in an arena, with a seated audience visible in the background (negative 16 of 21).
Two-year-old Larry Mills sits on the ground next to his black dog named Mutt. They sit on a rug in front of a sofa. A doll lies on the ground near Mills. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Larry Mills, age 2, and dog, Mutt, who went along when Larry wandered from home at 1223 N.E. Killingsworth at 5am - dog's license tag provided clue to boys identity" (negative 2 of 3).
Ballet master Alexander Oumansky, teaching students at the Oumansky School of Dance in Portland, at 128 N.W. 23rd Avenue. A line of young ballerinas, wearing matching leotards and tutus, follows Oumansky. He has his arms raised (negative 1 of 3).
Ballet students, wearing matching leotards and tutus, at the Oumansky School of Dance in Portland, at 128 N.W. 23rd Avenue. They appear to be mid-jump (negative 2 of 3).
Ballet master Alexander Oumansky, teaching students at the Oumansky School of Dance in Portland, at 128 N.W. 23rd Avenue. The students are seated on the ground, as Oumansky walks away from the camera carrying a cane (negative 3 of 3).
An 11-week-old Yorkshire Terrier puppy peeks its head out of a teacup. Its 2 front paws are on the rim of the tea cup. The puppy belongs to Mrs. E. Adames, who lives in SE Portland, Oregon (negative 2 of 4)
Photograph showing a group of adolescents at a pool for a Y.M.C.A. junior life guard class in Portland. Some of the group is seated on a diving board, and looking towards two other boys, one of which has the other in a headlock (negative 1 of 1).
A beach scene on the Oregon coast, looking south towards Newport. A creek runs towards the beach, with logged piled at its mouth. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse can be seen in the distance at the top of a bluff, extending towards the ocean (negative 3 of 6).
The royal court of the Columbia River Yachting Association, on a boat during opening day of yachting season in Portland. Front: Captain Quentin Greeley, Jacob Nielsen (as Neptune), and back (left to right): Nancy Schuler, Kathie Cameron, and Pat Palitzsch, dressed as the daughters of Neptune. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 1 of 12).
People on a boat during the opening day of yachting season on the Columbia River. The boat is decorated with a luau theme, with people standing onboard wearing grass skirts and leis. Two palm trees have been mounted onboard. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 6 of 12).
A group of Wyam people dancing on a stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of Martha Ferguson McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are in a semi-circle wearing beaded and feathered outfits. An array of items, including baskets and other crafts are on display on tables in front of the stage. Several women are standing behind the dancers with instruments. (negative 1 of 8).
A group of Wyam people on a stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of Martha Ferguson McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are in at the left side of the frame wearing beaded and feathered outfits. Flora Cushinway Thompson stands with another woman on the right side of the frame who is holding a drum. An array of items, including baskets and other crafts are on display on tables in front of the stage. Several women are standing in the rear of the stage with instruments. (negative 7 of 8).
Two Wyam dancers on stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are wearing beaded and feathered clothing. (negative 8 of 8).
Wrestlers George Wagner and Bill McEuin laying in a snowbank. George Wagner is shirtless and wearing wrestling shorts, and has McEuin in a hold (negative 1 of 3).
Two wrestlers competing during a match at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. One man is holding the other around the waist, with this legs in the air, while referees or coaches stand to the side. A second floor balcony can be seen at the back of the room (negative 2 of 12).
Two wrestlers competing during a match at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. One man is above the other as he tries to grab his opponent around the waist. A referee or coach stands to the side, and a second floor balcony can be seen at the back of the room (negative 9 of 12).
Photograph of wreckage from the demolition of buildings at SW First Ave and Washington St. where the approaches for the new Morrison Bridge were constructed (negative 1 of 6).
Photograph of wreckage from the demolition of buildings at SW First Ave and Washington St. where the approaches for the new Morrison Bridge were constructed (negative 6 of 6).
A group of men investigate the wreckage of a plane crash in the field of the Doty & Doerner tree nursery about 15 miles south of Portland. The plane is wrecked and completely destroyed. There is an orchard in the background. This plane was stolen from the Beaverton Airport by 2 young men, Jerald Wayne Hallett and Richard Monroe, Jr. Both died in the crash (negative 2 of 10).
Fred Edmunds (left), curator of the Rose Test Gardens in Portland, with W. Ray Hastings (right) and his daughter Shirley. The trio is looking downward at “fashion,” a new All-American rose. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 21, 1949 (negative 1 of 7).
Captain W.R. Curtis, fire investigator, holds his hand against a burnt wall at the Gilbert Brothers furniture store, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue in Portland. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal Friday, August 30, 1946 (negative 2 of 5).
Captain W.R. Curtis, fire investigator, reaches upward towards a burnt window at the Gilbert Brothers furniture store, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue in Portland. Burnt chairs and mattress springs can be seen next to Curtis. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal Friday, August 30, 1946 (negative 5 of 5).
Women sit at tables in the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. They are each looking downward at a stack of papers. Behind the group is a carved wood object with decorative columns and a pediment, with “Charity” carved into the top (negative 2 of 11).
People stand in a decorative room at the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. Folding cases appear to be at the back of the room, along with a shelf of plates. One man is wearing a long cloak and hat, while another what appears to be a military uniform (part of a play?). Crystal Chandeliers hang from the ceiling (negative 6 of 11).
A man sits at a desk at the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. He is looking downward towards a typewriter, with papers visible on the desk. Other people can be seen sitting in the background, including a woman in front of a sink (negative 1 of 11).