Sharon Frey modeling new fall fashion items posing next to a fence. This image was published in the August 5, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 3 of 8).
A man rides a horse at the Great Western Rodeo likely in the Team Roping competition of the event. A second horse is running to the rider's left and a calf is in between, a hand is visible on the calf's head, likely the rider of the second horse (negative 10 of 10).
Members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, dressed in traditional clothing performing dances at the Great Western Rodeo at Jantzen Beach (negative 5 of 10).
Two men, identified as H. Haines and Robert Linville at the boiler controls in the engine room of the S.S. Mariposa during boiler tests in its trial run. The luxury ship was reconstructed at Willamette Iron and Steel Co. This photograph was published in the September 30, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 8 of 9).
Photograph of Brenda Helser, Countess de Moreles, gold medal winner in the women's 4×100-meter freestyle relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. She is modeling a pair of gloves. A photograph from this set was published in the October 18, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 1 of 5).
Photograph of freight ship W.H. Peabody being navigated through the Morrison Bridge by the sternwheeler Portland piloted by O.G. Graham, and tugboats Manzanillo, James W. and Bear. The Peabody was loaded with 9800 tons of scrap iron bound for Japan. This photograph was published in the November 9, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 2 of 3).
Doreen Morasch with University of Oregon's marching band at halftime of Oregon vs. USC football game. This image was published in the November 18, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 1 of 5).
Polio victim Leo Helsby practicing painting. A photograph from this set was published in the December 6, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 1 of 5).
Pat Baker leans against her drawing board, looking directly at the camera. She is an advertising artist at the Lipman Wolfe store in Portland, Oregon. On the wall behind her is a calendar featuring artwork of women's fashion. She leans her chin on her right hand while the left hand is draped over the drawing board (negative 6 of 6).
A chihuahua puppy stands in an empty bowl or flower pot on a sofa.The puppy's front paw leans on the side of the bowl as it looks to the right of the camera. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Chihuahua pup - Sissie, owned by Mrs. H.B. Gill, 2021 S.E. Salmon" (negative 1 of 5).
Exterior of the Desert Room club, located in the building at 1217 SW Stark Street in Portland, Oregon. Two signs on the building read, "Desert Room." One is located over an awning and entrance to the club. A sign painted on the wall of the building reads, "Desert Room. Open 3pm to 2:30am. Two shows nightly - 11:30pm & 1:30am. No cover charge. Featuring fine food." There is also an advertisement for 7-Up on the wall. Two automobiles are parked in front of the building. The Desert Room club was owned by Nate Zusman (negative 1 of 2).
Flood damage at the Columbia-Edgewater Country Club in Portland. A wooden signpost can be seen high in a tree, with debris and flood water in the background. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 1, 1948 (negative 4 of 11).
An aerial view of Creston School and surrounded housing developments in Southeast Portland, looking north. Next to the school is a forested area, later known as Creston Park (negative 15 of 27).
An aerial view of a Portland area housing project, with “Kellogg Park” written across the negative. Kellogg Park was a post-World War II housing development south of Sellwood (negative 22 of 27).
Betty Evans, Lind and Pomeroy Florists softball team player, throwing a softball (most likely at Vaughn Street Park). Evans leans down on one knee after throwing a ball. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 15, 1948 (negative 2 of 3).
Betty Evans, Lind and Pomeroy Florists softball team player, pitching a softball to a Portland Beavers baseball player, most likely at Vaughn Street Park. A ball can be seen flying through the air, as the Beavers player holds a bat mid-swing.This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 15, 1948 (negative 3 of 3).
An aerial view showing painters working on the St. Johns Bridge. Looking towards the east, the Willamette River with logs and industrial facilities can be seen below (negative 1 of 4).
An aerial view showing painters working on the St. Johns Bridge. Below the bridge are log rafts and an industrial area along the Willamette River (negative 2 of 4).
An aerial view of the St. Johns Bridge, looking west towards Forest Park and N.W. St. Helens Road. Industrial facilities can be seen below the bridge (negative 4 of 4).
Maynard Moore being rescued from a platform after falling from a broken scaffold at the Portland Drive-in, at 9727 N.E. Union Avenue. Moore is in a litter, which is on top of a ladder. Several people are on a platform, which can be seen under the broken pieces of a scaffold. A sign above the group reads “Grand Re-Opening Friday, Many Improvements, Big Picture” (negative 1 of 5).
Maynard Moore being rescued from a platform after falling from a broken scaffold at the Portland Drive-in, at 9727 N.E. Union Avenue. Moore is in a litter, which is surrounded by several people standing under the broken pieces of a scaffold. A sign above the group reads “Grand Re-Opening Friday, Many Improvements, Big Picture” (negative 2 of 5).
Children stand in front of Failing Elementary school, on the first day of a new school year, watching two students raise an American flag on a pole. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 7, 1948 (negative 1 of 18).
Skier Gretchen Fraser, standing behind a trophy from the National Ski Association, in the shape of a ski boot and binding. Engraved on the front of the trophy is “American Ski Trophy, Gretchen C. Fraser, Winner Gold Medal Olympic Games 1948, for her contribution to the sport of skiing, Season 1947-1948, By G.H. Bass & Co.” A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, October 5, 1948 (negative 3 of 5).
Swimmers from the Multnomah Athletic Club, wearing winged “M” bathing suits and sitting on a diving board. The photograph is taken from a high angle looking downward (negative 1 of 4).