Half-length portrait of John K. Weatherford (left) and Oregon House Speaker John E. Cooter at the opening of the legislative session on January 14, 1935. They are facing each other and Weatherford is holding a gavel. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four, including image Nos. 377N0441, 377N0443, and 377N0455, that were published on the Oregon Journal’s January 14 front page. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Prominent Figures at Opening of Legislature.” This photograph had the following caption: “Speaker John E. Cooter (right) talking with James K. Weatherford of Albany, who was speaker in 1876, the last Democrat prior to Cooter to hold the job.” See additional related image Nos. 377N0440 and 377N0448; image No. 377N0449 may also be related. Image note: The number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

Portrait of two men standing outside the Oregon State Capitol and facing front. The man on the right has one arm. The following text is written on the negative: “Joe F. Singer Mult.,” visible on the left side of the image, and “W. F. McAdams Salem,” visible on the right side of the image. Singer and McAdams served as the longtime sergeant-at-arms and mailing clerk, respectively, of the Oregon House of Representatives.

Photograph of Marion County Circuit Court Judge L. H. McMahon (left of microphone with hand raised) administering the governor’s oath of office to Julius L. Meier (right of microphone with hand raised) at the state Capitol on January 12, 1931. Observing are outgoing Governor A. W. Norblad (second man standing to the left of McMahon); William L. Marks, president of the Senate (left of McMahon, standing); Frank J. Lonergan, speaker of the House (right of Meier, standing with hands behind back); and unidentified state officials.

Photograph showing (from left) Julius L. Meier, Henry L. Corbett, and Charles H. Martin at the opening of the Oregon legislative session on January 14, 1935. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 8 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 15, 1935, under the headline “Oregon’s Capital Sees Unparalleled Enthusiasm as Martin Administration Takes Office.” This photograph had the following caption: “Julius Meier, retiring governor; Henry L. Corbett, elected president of the Senate, and Governor Charles H. Martin.” See related image Nos. 377N0440, 377N0441, 377N0442, 377N0443, and 377N0455. Image 377N0449 may also be related.

Portrait of three men and a woman standing in a row outside the Oregon State Capitol building. The text “M. F. Anderson — John P. Hunt — Elizabeth Glatt — A. D. Goddard” and the number 3 are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image. Hunt, Glatt, and Goddard are likely the chief clerk, assistant chief clerk, and reading clerk, respectively, of the Oregon State Senate.

A group portrait of Mabel and Anne Simpson and Marie Holst Pottsmith (right) posing with a large-leafed vine.

A photograph of Marie Holst Pottsmith, Daisy Mulkey, and Anne Simpson. Anne lies in a reclining chair while Daisy kneels beside her and holds her hand. Marie stands on the other side of the chair. A piano is visible in the background. A note on the print reads, ""Nurse" Mary Holst Pottsmith "Doctor" Daisy Mulkey "Patient" Anne Simpson. Anne was always trying to get out of washing dishes, so Mary thought up this pose."

Photograph of unidentified men from Medford Voiture 165 of the Forty and Eight riding on a truck and trailer in a parade in Salem, Oregon. They are on North Liberty Street at the intersection with Court Street (now the intersection of Liberty Street NE and Court Street NE). Also see image Nos. 371N4858, 371N4920, 371N4921, and 371N4922.

Photograph showing the north side of the J Building and the grounds at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem. The text “North Side Insane” and the number 55 are written on the negative and are visible in the image. The hospital was originally known as the Oregon State Insane Asylum. Also see image Nos. 371N5725 and 371N5728, which may be related.

Photograph looking across Elk Lake, showing the prominent point of Battle Axe Mountain in the distance. Many of the trees in the image appear to be recently burned. Written on the negative is “Looking up Elk Lake from outlet – Battle Axe Mt at back” and “E309.09-O-9.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-23).

Photograph taken from shoreline, looking across Elk Lake towards the peak of Battle Axe Mountain. Snow is visible on the ground near the lake, extending up towards the peak. The trees on the far shoreline appear to be recently burned.

Photograph taken from a high point looking downward at a town of Detroit (Oregon) with several buildings. In the distance a hillside can be seen above the town, leading up to high ridge points. Several areas of burned trees can be seen above the town. Written on the negative is “Looking south at Detroit, Oregon – Nov 6 1920.”

Photograph taken from shoreline, showing Elk Lake during the winter with snow on the ground. In the distance, a man with a jacket and hat stands next to the water. Behind him are trees that appear to be recently burned. Written on the negative is “Looking north down Elk Lake, 11-5-20.” and “E301.09-O-4.”

Photograph looking across Elk Lake, showing Mount Beachie and adjacent ridgelines. On the right side of the image is a large area of burned trees, leading up to Battle Axe Mountain. Written on the negative is “Looking up Elk Lake from outlet – Mt Beachie in the center, 11-6-20” and “E309.09-O-9.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-21).

Photograph showing a man facing the camera wearing winter clothing, standing outside a small log cabin in the snow. The roof of the cabin has a layer of snow, and the ground in front has visible footprints from the man. Written on the negative is “Ranger cabin at Elk Lake, 11-5-20.”

Photograph showing two unidentified men during an oath ceremony in the House chambers at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. They are standing on either side of a microphone, and each man is raising is right hand.

Photograph showing the band of the Oregon National Guard’s 188th infantry leading the funeral procession of Governor Isaac L. Patterson down State Street in Salem after a service at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, December 23, 1929. Patterson died of pneumonia on December 21, 1929. A story about the funeral, headlined “Last Rites for Oregon Chief Held” was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on the day of the funeral. See related image Nos. 371N4173, 371N4174, 371N4175, 371N4177, 371N4178, 371N4179, and 371N4181.

Photograph showing part of the Oregon State Penitentiary building in Salem and a path in front of the building. On the building is a sign that reads “OREGON PENITENTIARY / 1871 / W. H. WATKINDS / JO’S. HOLMAN / A. McALEXANDER / COMMISSIONERS / G. W. RHODES, ARCH’T.” Image note: Photograph quality is poor due to extensive deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing pallbearers carrying the casket of Governor Isaac L. Patterson down the steps of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem after funeral services on Monday, December 23, 1929. Patterson died of pneumonia on December 21, 1929. A story about the funeral, headlined “Last Rites for Oregon Chief Held” was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on the day of the funeral. The story identified the pallbearers as Oregon National Guard captains Francis W. Mason, Glen A. Webster, Oswald N. Day, Levi L. Merrill, Joseph M. Wacklow, Patrick W. Kelley, Carl F. Glos, and William H. Lehman. See related image Nos. 371N4173, 371N4175, 371N4177, 371N4178, 371N4179, 371N4180, and 371N4181.

Photograph showing pallbearers carrying the casket of Governor Isaac L. Patterson from the Oregon State Capitol to the hearse after funeral services in Salem on Monday, December 23, 1929. Patterson died of pneumonia on December 21, 1929. A front-page story in the Oregon Journal on the day of the funeral identified the pallbearers as Oregon National Guard captains Francis W. Mason, Glen A. Webster, Oswald N. Day, Levi L. Merrill, Joseph M. Wacklow, Patrick W. Kelley, Carl F. Glos, and William H. Lehman. See related image Nos. 371N4173, 371N4174, 371N4175, 371N4177, 371N4178, 371N4179, and 371N4180.

Photograph showing pallbearers carrying the casket of Governor Isaac L. Patterson down the steps of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem after funeral services on Monday, December 23, 1929. Patterson died of pneumonia on December 21, 1929. A cropped version of this photograph was one of three that were published on Page 3 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, December 24, 1929, under the headline “Scenes at State Funeral for Late Governor Patterson.” The photographs had the following caption: “For a brief span Monday, the mortal remains of Isaac L. Patterson reposed in state under the roof where the greatest triumph of his public life was enacted.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “The casket being carried down from the capitol after the public funeral.” A front-page story in the Oregon Journal on the day of the funeral identified the pallbearers as Oregon National Guard captains Francis W. Mason, Glen A. Webster, Oswald N. Day, Levi L. Merrill, Joseph M. Wacklow, Patrick W. Kelley, Carl F. Glos, and William H. Lehman. See related image Nos. 371N4174, 371N4175, 371N4177, 371N4178, 371N4179, 371N4180, and 371N4181.

Photograph showing pallbearers carrying the casket of Governor Isaac L. Patterson down the steps of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem after funeral services on Monday, December 23, 1929. Patterson died of pneumonia on December 21, 1929. A story about the funeral, headlined “Last Rites for Oregon Chief Held” was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on the day of the funeral. The story identified the pallbearers as Oregon National Guard captains Francis W. Mason, Glen A. Webster, Oswald N. Day, Levi L. Merrill, Joseph M. Wacklow, Patrick W. Kelley, Carl F. Glos, and William H. Lehman. See related image Nos. 371N4173, 371N4174, 371N4175, 371N4177, 371N4178, 371N4180, and 371N4181.

Photograph showing pallbearers lifting the casket of Governor Isaac L. Patterson into the hearse after funeral services at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem on on Monday, December 23, 1929. Patterson died of pneumonia on December 21, 1929. A story about the funeral, headlined “Last Rites for Oregon Chief Held” was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on the day of the funeral. The story identified the pallbearers as Oregon National Guard captains Francis W. Mason, Glen A. Webster, Oswald N. Day, Levi L. Merrill, Joseph M. Wacklow, Patrick W. Kelley, Carl F. Glos, and William H. Lehman. See related image Nos. 371N4173, 371N4174, 371N4177, 371N4178, 371N4179, 371N4180, and 371N4181.

Half-length portrait of Paul F. Burris (left) and W. Fred Drager standing side by side outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem and facing front. This photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on January 14, 1929. It was cropped into two separate pictures, one of each man. The photographs, along with image Nos. 371N1676 and 371N1970, were published under the headline "At the Opening of the Oregon Legislature." The four photographs had the following caption: “Staff Photographer Ralph Vincent of The Journal was on hand at the state capitol this morning and brought back for you some of the interesting personages there.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Paul G. [sic] Burris and Fred Draper [sic], rival candidates for clerkship of the house.” The photographs accompanied a story, titled "Legislature Organizes For Session.” Image note: The names “W. Fred Drager” and “Paul F. Burris” are written on the negative. The number 6 is also written on the negative. The writing is visible in the image.

Photograph of San Francisco Mayor James Rolph (right) shaking hands with Portland Mayor George L. Baker. The photograph was probably taken on Friday, October 26, 1928, after Rolph arrived in Salem by train. Rolph and a delegation of San Francisco businessmen and officials visited Salem and Portland on October 26-27, according to a story on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Saturday, October 27, 1928. The story, titled "Rolph Party Plays Golf, Goes Driving," reported that the group's visit included a stop at the statehouse, a banquet, golf, a luncheon, and a drive on the Columbia River Highway. According to the story, Rolph and his party were returning a visit by a delegation from Oregon in February 1928. Image note: The text “Rolfe + Baker” (sic) is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Photograph of Representatives Earl Hill and Jack Caufield sitting next to one another and talking at the opening of the Oregon legislative session on January 14, 1935. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four, including image Nos. 377N0442, 377N0443, and 377N0455, that were published on the Oregon Journal’s January 14 front page. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Prominent Figures at Opening of Legislature.” This photograph had the following caption: “Representative Earl Hill of Cushman, Lane county, who nominated John E. Cooter for speaker, talking with Jack Caufield of Tillamook, chairman of house caucus.” See additional related image Nos. 377N0440 and 377N0448; image No. 377N0449 may also be related. Image note: The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

A photograph of Rosabelle Sanner standing in a grassy area aiming a rifle. A dog stands in front of her and looks at the camera.

Photograph of Salem warehouse building with automobile parked outside. A paved street can be seen in the front of the frame, and another building is visible at the left.