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Portland General Electric linemen on utility pole in front of Mt. Jefferson

Photograph taken from a high angle showing snow covered trees, hills, and Mt. Jefferson in the distance. On the left side of the frame, two linemen can be seen at the top of a utility pole, with other poles visible throughout the image. Written on the negative is "57-320." (Image note: see related image PGE 57-320-9).

Portland General Electric linemen and woman outside Timberline Lodge

Photograph looking downhill, showing two men in hardhats and a woman standing in the snow. In the distance, the top of the Timberline Lodge is visible, including a decorative weather vane with the Timberline Lodge logo. Next to the three individuals is a ski lift with a wooden stairway and small building. Written on the negative is "57-320."

Portland General Electric linemen on utility pole in front of Mt. Jefferson

Photograph looking downhill, showing two linemen at the top of a utility pole with Mt. Jefferson visible in the distance. Snow can be seen on the ground, trees, and mountains throughout the frame. A utility pole and electric line are at the right side of the frame. Likely taken near Timberline Lodge. Written on the negative is "57-320." (Image note: see related image PGE 57-320-15).

River Mill, camp

Photograph showing the camp at the River Mill Dam site, taken from the top of the railroad bridge. Snow blankets the ground throughout the image, and numerous wooden buildings an be seen. Written on the negative is “82M.”

Silver thaw, Grand Avenue

Photograph showing a Grand Avenue with a layer of snow and ice. Damaged utility poles and electric lines can be seen in the center of the street, as well as the right side of the frame next to a decorative railing. Buildings with advertisements can be seen to either side of the street.

Silver thaw, East Glisan near East 39th Avenue

Photograph showing a group of people with a street car after a snow fall. The people are using tools and shovels to clear snow around the street car train, which is attached to an electric line above. On the side of the train is “P.R.L & P. Co.” Ice laden electric lines can be seen above and around the train, with buildings visible in the background.

Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam bridge

Photograph taken from a high angle showing a bridge over the Little Sandy River during snowfall. In the distance, men can be seen spraying water out of a hose towards the river. On the left side of the bank is a wooden structure surrounded by trees. Is the distance, snowy trees can be seen on a hillside. Written on the negative is “0261.”

Tsuboi Family Home Movie - "Portland Winter Scenes"

Tsuboi family home movie featuring footage of the Tsuboi family and the Portland area in the 1930s. Footage is in black-and-white.
00:00 - Trip to the River. Scenes of family fishing, cooking, and playing on the bank of a river. Also scenes of family in a rowboat.
03:01 - Scenes from a car race and air show. Cars race on a dirt track. Air show in which a person hangs beneath a flying plane and later stands on the wings. Airplane crashes into a wood building.
04:50 - Driving around Portland. Taken from the front seat of moving car.
05:16 - Parade with children in traditional clothing
05:26 - Snow Scenes. Geese, swans, and dog in snow. Driving through Downtown Portland in the snow. Broadway Bridge is lowered. Great Light Way is visible. Snow in the countryside.
08:32 - Blurry footage taken from the back of a moving train as the train travels through a snowy mountain pass.
10:32 - Scenes from a big parade in Portland. The parade has floats celebrating countries from around the world and one for Felix the Cat.

Tsuboi family

Peter Lerner playing in Portland snow

Two-year-old Peter Lerner, son of Dr. Aaron Lerner, building a snowman at his home at S.W. Fairview Boulevard. He wears a winter hat and jacket as he leans against a snowman, bashfully smiling at the camera (negative 1 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mt. Jefferson, after death of mountaineer William Morley Jr.

A photograph of Mt. Jefferson, taken during the mission to retrieve the body of mountaineer William Morley Jr. A long gully extends into the distance towards the peak of the mountain, with glaciers visible at higher elevations. Two climbers can be seen at the right side of the frame, traveling through an area of snow. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 9, 1954 (negative 4 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Children playing in snow

Seven children playing in the snow. Four are seated on a sled while two pull it along a road or sidewalk in front of a house, while one pushes behind (negative 3 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Children playing in snow storm, southwest Portland

Children in southwest Portland, near Council Crest, playing the in snow. Wearing jackets and hats, several of the children are holding snowballs while playing next to a sign reading “Council Crest” and “S.W. Fairmount Blvd” (negative 4 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

John S. Howland residence, Corbett

John S. Howland stands on the porch of his residence on Bower Road in Corvett. The ground is covered in snow. The building shows visible deterioration and wear. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 9 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Journal Building, Portland

An aerial view of the Oregon Journal building, Willamette River, and Hawthorne Bridge in the snow. Looking east, the central east side industrial district can be seen at the other side of the river (negative 2 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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