Photograph, taken from the side, of a horse wearing a halter and lead rope. The text “Humdinger” and the number 8 are written on the negative and are visible in the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a horse wearing a halter and lead rope. The rope is being held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The text “Golden Stirrup” and the number 12 are written on the negative and are visible in the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a horse wearing a bridle. The horse’s reins are being held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The text “Niel” and the number 5 are written on the negative and are visible in the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a horse with one arm on the horse’s back. The text “Winchester” and the number 1 are written on the negative and are visible in the image; Winchester may be the name of the horse. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a horse wearing a bridle. The text “Modernistic” and the number 3 are written on the negative and are visible in the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a horse wearing a bridle. The text “The Niece” and the number 4 are written on the negative and are visible in the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a horse wearing a bridle. The text “Alta Loma” and the number 6 are written on the negative and are faintly visible in the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a horse being held on a lead rope by an unidentified person outside the frame. The text “Panamint” and the number 9 are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a horse wearing a halter and lead rope. The text “Triumphant” and the number 10 are written on the negative and are visible on the left side of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of men showing cattle in an indoor arena. Observers are standing in a row nearby. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a steer and an unidentified young man standing in front of a small platform. On the platform is an unidentified man in a suit, standing with one hand raised. The photograph may have been taken during an auction at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of Earl Ross, Julius L. Meier, J. C. Penney, and John T. Dougall posing with Royal Supreme, a bull owned by Penney, at the Portland Chamber of Commerce on October 31, 1927. The room is adorned with Halloween-themed decorations. The photograph was taken during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon related to the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition. Livestock breeders who were visiting Portland for the exposition were among the attendees and speakers at the luncheon. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on October 31, 1927, under the headline “Chamber of Commerce Honors Show.” The photograph had the following caption: “Chairmen and guests at the Pacific International Exposition luncheon sponsored by Members’ Forum: Left to right, Earl Ross of the Penney organization; Julius L. Meier, chairman of the day; J. C. Penney; and John T. Dougall, forum chairman.” The photograph accompanied an article about the luncheon, titled “Speakers Praise Stock Show Work.”

Photograph of an unidentified man holding a trophy. He is standing in front of an exhibit labeled “Dairy Products Show,” probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.