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Velma Dick and Doris Lyndes, holding award plaques from Portland City Club

Three-quarters portrait of students Velma Dick and Doris Lyndes holding their award plaques from a Portland City Club contest. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 19 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, May 15, 1931, under the headline “Win Award.” The photograph had the following caption: “From left: Velma Devore Dick of Beaumont school and Doris Lyndes of Richmond school, who won first and second, respectively, in audition contest staged by the City club.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “Club Host At Lunch to Pupils.” The story described the contest as follows: “The city club gave a radio broadcast program of four sections on the subject of mass transportation. The contesting pupils wrote continuities on the material thus presented. … The winning continuities will be presented over KTBR at 8:15 p.m. Monday.” Image note: The text “City Club Winner” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Members of Washington Federation of Women’s Clubs

Full-length portrait of seven unidentified women from the Washington Federation of Women’s Clubs. They are standing in two rows on the steps in front of a building and facing front. The text “Wash Womens Fed of Clubs” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

Queen of Multnomah Athletic Club’s May Festival and pillow bearers?

Half-length portrait of an unidentified young woman standing on a balcony, probably at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. She may be the queen of the club’s annual May Festival. She is facing front, smiling, wearing a dress and tiara, and holding a large bouquet. A building that is likely Multnomah Stadium is partially visible in the background. See related image Nos. 374N0094 and 374N0098.

Queen of Multnomah Athletic Club’s May Festival with escort?

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.

Jane V. Doyle of Portland Red Cross, grandniece Pamela Ann Parrish, and Commander Louis J. Gulliver

Photograph showing Jane V. Doyle, executive secretary of the Red Cross in Portland; her grandniece, Pamela Ann Parrish, and Commander Louis J. Gulliver, commanding officer of the frigate USS Constitution, outside the Sovereign Hotel in Portland in early September, 1933. Doyle and Gulliver are holding up a United States flag and a Red Cross flag, respectively, and Parrish is standing between them. Gulliver joined the Portland Red Cross as part of its membership drive, which officially began at the end of September 1933. Gulliver had recently visited Portland aboard the Constitution in August 1933, during the ship’s national tour. See related image No. 371N3733.

Jane V. Doyle of Portland Red Cross and Commander Louis J. Gulliver

Photograph showing Jane V. Doyle, executive secretary of the Portland Red Cross, and Commander Louis J. Gulliver, commanding officer of the frigate USS Constitution, outside the Sovereign Hotel in Portland in early September, 1933. Gulliver is holding up a sign bearing the Red Cross emblem. Doyle is facing him and has one hand near a Red Cross button pinned to the lapel of his uniform. Gulliver joined the Portland Red Cross as part of its membership drive, which officially began at the end of September 1933. Gulliver had recently visited Portland aboard the Constitution in August 1933, during the ship’s national tour. See related image No. 371N3726.

Tommy Luke playing Santa at Christmas party for orphans

Photograph of children gathered around a man dressed as Santa Claus, crouching in front of a stack of wrapped gifts. The man is Tommy Luke; the children are unidentified. This photograph and two others were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on December 18, 1934, under the headline “Breakfast Clubbers Prove Santa Real.” The photographs accompanied a story about the party, titled “Santa Claus Hails Orphans at Breakfast.” The party was held at Hotel Portland, and more than 100 children attended. The party included music and clowns, and the children were given gifts and gray tin helmets. See image No. 371N0477, which was published with this image, and image No. 371N0962, which was not published with the story but may also have been taken at the party.

Attendees at convention of 1929 Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference

Portrait of six men, all wearing suits and ties, posing in two rows and facing front. Three of the men are wearing name tags and ribbons on their lapels. The following text is printed on the ribbons, all in uppercase: “Eighth annual convention / Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference / Portland, Ore. / Sept. 3-6 / 1929.” The name “Walter Putnam” is handwritten on the name tag of the man on the right; the name “H. E. Plummer” is written on the name tag of the man in the center. Putnam was president of the conference; Plummer, head of the Portland Bureau of Buildings (now the Bureau of Development Services), was vice president. The second man from the left may be David H. Merrill, secretary-manager of the conference. The other three men are unidentified. The 1929 convention of the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference was held at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland.

American Legion drum major Mutt Williamson posing with baton

Full-length portrait of American Legion drum major Mutt Williamson in the middle of a street, standing with one hand on his hip and holding a drum major’s baton in the air with the other hand. He is smiling and is wearing a hat, a long-sleeved collared shirt, breeches, and boots. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 8, 1929, under the headline “Legion Hosts Answer Roll-Call At Salem.” The photographs had the following caption: “Oregon’s capital city today and for the rest of the week will be in the hands of American Legionnaires meeting annual state convention.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Lloyd (Mutt) Williamson, drum major, Medford drum and bugle corps, winner of drum major honors at 1928 convention and out to repeat.” Also see image Nos. 371N0841, 371N0892, 371N0916, and 371N1702, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 371N0915. Image note: The name “Mutt Williamson” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Carl D. Gabrielson at state American Legion convention in Salem, Oregon

Head and shoulders portrait, taken outdoors, of a man facing front. He is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 8, 1929, under the headline “Legion Hosts Answer Roll-Call At Salem.” The photographs had the following caption: “Oregon’s capital city today and for the rest of the week will be in the hands of American Legionnaires meeting annual state convention.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Carl D. Gabrielson, Salem, chairman of the general convention committee, who may be the new state commander or vice commander.” Also see image Nos. 371N0841, 371N0916, 371N1702, and 371N2685, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 371N0915. Image note: The text “Galbrielson [sic] – Salem” and the number 11 are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image.

Don McLeod of Hood River at state American Legion convention, Salem, Oregon

Head and shoulders portrait of a smiling man facing front. He is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 8, 1929, under the headline “Legion Hosts Answer Roll-Call At Salem.” The photographs had the following caption: “Oregon’s capital city today and for the rest of the week will be in the hands of American Legionnaires meeting annual state convention.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Don McLeod of Hood River, who has also been mentioned as a potentiality for commander or vice commander.” Also see image Nos. 371N0841, 371N0892, 371N0916, and 371N2685, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 371N0915. Image note: The text “Don McLeod Hood River” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the photograph.

Syd S. George and Don Graham at state American Legion convention in Salem, Oregon

Photograph showing two men facing each other, smiling, and holding cigarettes. Both are wearing hats and suits. They are standing in front of a window draped with bunting. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 8, 1929, under the headline “Legion Hosts Answer Roll-Call At Salem.” The photographs had the following caption: “Oregon’s capital city today and for the rest of the week will be in the hands of American Legionnaires meeting annual state convention.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Don Graham, Prineville, left, and Syd S. George, Eugene, both mentioned for state commander.” Also see image Nos. 371N0841, 371N0892, 371N1702, and 371N2685, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 371N0915. Image note: The name “Don Graham” is written on the negative next to the man on the left, and the name “Syd S. George” is written on one edge of the negative next to the man on the right. The writing is visible in the image.

Carl D. Gabrielson, Isaac L. Patterson, and Ben S. Fisher at state American Legion convention, Salem, Oregon

Photograph, taken outdoors, showing (from left) Carl D. Gabrielson, Oregon Governor Isaac L. Patterson, and Ben S. Fisher standing in a row and facing front. All three are wearing suits and ties. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 8, 1929, under the headline “Legion Hosts Answer Roll-Call At Salem.” The photographs had the following caption: “Oregon’s capital city today and for the rest of the week will be in the hands of American Legionnaires meeting annual state convention.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “From left, Gabrielson [chairman of the general convention committee], Governor Patterson, who welcomed the veterans, and Ben S. Fisher, Marshfield, present commander of the Oregon department.” Also see image Nos. 371N0892, 371N0916, 371N1702, and 371N2685, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 371N0915. Image note: On the negative, the name “Carl D. Gabrielson” is written next to the man on the left, and the name “Ben S. Fisher” is written next to the man on the right.

Syd S. George of Eugene at state American Legion convention in Salem, Oregon

Head and shoulders portrait of a man, Syd S. George of Eugene, facing front and looking toward the left. He is wearing a suit jacket and vest, a collared shirt, and a tie. The photograph was taken in August 1929 in Salem, Oregon, during the state American Legion convention. The name “Syd S. George” is written on the negative, and the word “Eugene” is written just below it. The writing is visible on the right side of the image. See related image Nos. 371N0841, 371N0892, 371N0916, 371N1702, and 371N2685.

Earl C. Mills with Mrs. C. C. Hall and two unidentified men

Photograph showing four people, three men and a woman, standing in a row in front of a wall at Union Station in Portland. The second man from right is Earl C. Mills, leader of the Shriners; the woman is Mrs. Charles C. Hall. The other two men are unidentified, but they may be Charles C. Hall, potentate of the Al Kader Shriners in Portland, and Hugh Caldwell of Seattle, imperial high priest of the Shrine. The Oregon Journal published a front-page story about Mills’ visit to Portland, headlined “High Leader of Shrinedom City Visitor,” on Thursday, May 11, 1933, the day Mills arrived. According to the story, the Halls and Caldwell accompanied Mills on the train from Spokane, Washington, to Portland. Published with the story was a cropped version of this photograph, showing only Mills and Mrs. Hall. The photograph was published under the headline “Big Arab Chief Calls” and had the following caption: “Earl C. Mills, imperial potentate of the Shrine, is greeted at the Union station by Mrs. C. C. Hall, wife of the potentate of Al Kader temple.” Image note: The name “Mills” is written on the negative below the second man from the right, and the name “C C Hall” is written below the woman. The writing is visible at the bottom of the image. See related image No. 371N1765.

Earl C. Mills

Photograph showing Earl C. Mills, imperial potentate of the Shriners, standing next to a wall at Union Station in Portland and facing front. The Oregon Journal published front-page story, headlined “High Leader of Shrinedom City Visitor” and a related photograph, image No. 371N1764, on Thursday, May 11, 1933, the day Mills arrived. Image note: The name “Earl C Mills” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Carver? and Kelly

Half-length portrait, taken outdoors, of two men standing side by side and facing front. Both are wearing suits and ties. Each man has a name tag, medal, and ribbon attached to his lapel. The medals have an emblem on the front that may be the symbol of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Partially legible text on the ribbon of the man at left may read “Ninth annual encampment / Dept. of Oregon / Portland.” On the negative, a name that may be “Carver” is written next to the man on the left, and the name “Kelly” is written on the negative next to the man on the right. The writing is visible in the image.

A. L. Kates, editor of Claremore Daily Progress, Oklahoma

Head and shoulders portrait, taken outdoors, of A. L. Kates, editor of the Claremore Daily Progress in Claremore, Oklahoma. He is facing front and wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, tie, and glasses. He has a flower and a ribbon attached to his lapel. On the ribbon is the text: The following text is visible on the ribbon: “47th Annual Convention and Tour / National Editorial Association / through Redwood Empire to San Francisco and Los Angeles.” The photograph was taken in July 1932, when NEA members stopped in Portland on their way to the convention in San Francisco. Image note: The text “A. L. Kates of Claremore, Okl.” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. Another name was also written on the negative, then crossed out.

Oregon Journal editor B. F. Irvine receiving honorary life membership in Portland Lions Club

Photograph showing Benjamin Franklin Irvine, editor of the Oregon Journal, sitting at a dining table as Carl Greve, president of the Portland Lions Club, presents him with an honorary life membership in the club. Greve and an unidentified woman sitting next to Irvine are holding a frame or plaque in front of him. A similar photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on April 5, 1935, under the headline “Lions Honor B. F. Irvine.” That photograph had the following caption: “At an impressive ceremony Friday noon Portland Lions club presented B. F. Irvine, editor of The Journal, with an honorary life membership for his efforts in behalf of the blind. Aiding the sightless is the Lions’ major creed. Left—Carl Greve, club president, making the presentation to Irvine.” Image note: The name “Irvine” is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower left corner of the image.

Lou Henry Hoover speaking with Mrs. Thornton Ladd during visit to meet Girl Scouts in Portland

Photograph showing Mrs. Thornton Ladd (left) speaking with Lou Henry Hoover after her arrival in Portland on Thursday, October 19, 1933. That day, a cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal under the headline “Mrs. Hoover Here for Day.” The photograph had the caption: “Arriving from Seattle, Thursday morning, Mrs. Herbert Hoover, national director of the Girl Scouts, was met at the train by Mrs. Thornton Ladd, Girl Scout commissioner for Portland. Mrs. Hoover, in uniform, is shown talking things over with Mrs. Ladd.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “Mrs. Hoover Here to Meet Girl Scouts.” Image note: The text “Mrs Hoover + Ladd” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

P. J. Hanley, Knights of Columbus

Head and shoulders portrait, taken in August 1927, of a man facing front. He is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. On his lapel are a name tag and medal. The name tag reads: “P. J. Hanley / Past state deputy / Oregon.” Inscribed on the medal are the words “Portland, Ore.,” and, below that, “Knights of Columbus / 45th annual convention / August 2-4, 1927.”

E. E. Spafford and unidentified man at Pearson Field

Photograph showing E. E. Spafford (center), national commander of the American Legion, at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, on Monday, April 9, 1928, after he arrived to speak in Portland. The man at right is unidentified. A cropped version of this photograph was one of two that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, April 9, under the headline “Legion Commander Air Fan.” The photographs accompanied an article with the headline “Head Of Legion Visits Portland.” See related image Nos. 371N2397, 371N2398, and 371N2399. Image note: The name “Spafford” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Unidentified member of Oregon Pioneer Association at 1931 reunion

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.

E. E. Spafford in airplane, shaking hands with Mayor George L. Baker

Photograph showing E. E. Spafford sitting in an airplane at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, and shaking hands with Portland Mayor George L. Baker, who is standing next to the plane. The photograph was taken on Monday, April 9, 1928, after Spafford, national commander of the American Legion, arrived to speak in Portland. An article and other photographs about Spafford's visit, including image No. 371N2400, were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, April 9, 1928. See related image Nos. 371N2398, 371N2399, and 371N2400. Image note: The name “Spafford” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

E. E. Spafford in airplane, shaking hands with Mayor George L. Baker

Photograph showing E. E. Spafford sitting in an airplane at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, and shaking hands with Portland Mayor George L. Baker, who is standing next to the plane. The photograph was taken on Monday, April 9, 1928, after Spafford, national commander of the American Legion, arrived to speak in Portland. An article and other photographs about Spafford’s visit, including image No. 371N2400, were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, April 9, 1928. See related image Nos. 371N2397, 371N2399, and 371N2400. Image note: The name “Spafford” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Mayor George L. Baker and Dr. Archie C. Van Cleve greeting E. E. Spafford

Photograph showing Portland Mayor George L. Baker (left) and Dr. Archie C. Van Cleve (right) standing next to an airplane and greeting E. E. Spafford, who is sitting in the plane’s rear seat. Spafford, national commander of the American Legion, and Van Cleve, commander of Portland Legion post No. 1, are shaking hands as Baker watches. The photograph was taken on Monday, April 9, 1928, at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, after Spafford arrived to speak in Portland. An article and other photographs about Spafford’s visit, including image No. 371N2400, were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, April 9, 1928. See related image Nos. 371N2397, 371N2398, and 371N2400. Image note: The name “Spafford” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Dan E. Gould and two unidentified children with stag statue at Portland Breakfast Club party

Photograph of a man crouching next to two unidentified children and a statue of a stag. He has one arm around the shoulders of one of the children, and he is looking left, toward the other child. She is standing on the other side of the stag statue and has one hand on its head. The man is wearing a round button with the name “Dan E. Gould” on it. This photograph may have been taken on December 18, 1934, at a Christmas party for orphans. The party was put on by the Portland Breakfast Club, of which Gould was president, and the children received gifts and gray tin helmets. A story about the party was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on December 18, 1934, with the headline “Santa Claus Hails Orphans at Breakfast.” See related image Nos. 371N0477 and No. 371N2938, which were published with the story.

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