Photograph of a small dog on a wooden walkway next to a building. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of a small dog on a leash. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of a small dog on a leash held by an unidentified person partially outside the frame. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

A man sits on a bench on NW St. Helens Road near NW 107th Avenue. A dog is laying on the sidewalk, and storefronts extend down the street in the distance. A sign for “Fred Thomas Feed” can be seen over the sidewalk (negative 27 of 31). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Linnton.

Dogs in individual enclosures line a grassy courtyard at the Oregon Humane Society. Several dogs can be seen in the enclosures. A building surrounds two sides of the courtyard (4 of 7).

A man and a dog in a hallway lined with individual pen enclosures, at the Oregon Humane Society. The man is leaning down towards the dog, whose paws are the ledge of a pen opening. At the end of the hall “Cat Haven” is painted on a wall (negative 5 of 7).

Muggs, a boxer guard dog who was blinded by a shotgun blast during a robbery at Cy's Tavern in Southeast Portland receiving a plaque recognizing his valor from the Oregon Boxer Club. Muggs is being held on a leash by his owner, Mrs. John Plaisted. An unidentified man supports a young boy holding a plaque. The boy is the Plaisted's blind son who is now the dog's companion (negative 4 of 6).

Photograph showing a man seated in front of a loom. He is looking downward at his hands, with one foot on the loom pedal. A small curly haired dog is seated in front of the man and facing to the side. In the background is a lamp and hallway. Written on the negative is "56-141."

Photograph showing a man seated in front of a loom. A woman stands behind him and is also looking at loom, with her hand on the back of the chair in which the man is sitting. In front of the pair is a curly haired dog looking away from the camera. In the background is a lamp and hallway. Written on the negative is "56-141."

Three men stand in front of a house, holding rifles. Two dogs sit at their feet. Behind them, a woman in a white dress sits on the stairs leading up to the house. Multiple chairs sit on the front porch. The sidewalk in front of the house is made of wooden planks.

Photograph showing members of the Belgian mission to the United States on the train platform at North Bank station in Portland on Tuesday, July 10, 1917. At center is Major Leon Osterreith, holding the leash of dog sitting at his feet. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 11 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1917, under the headline “Belgium’s Story Stirs Portland.” The photograph had the following caption: “Baron [Ludovic] Moncheur [second from left], head of the Belgian mission to the United States; Hugh Gibson [third from left], representing the state department, and Major Osterieth [sic] with his celebrated trench dog “Nellie,” photographed on the occasion of their Portland visit Tuesday, which was featured by the unfolding of Belgium’s story before the delegates and visitors to the N. E. A. [Nation Education Association] convention assembled in the Auditorium.” The photograph accompanied a brief story describing the reaction to the mission’s address before the convention. See related image No. 376G0208. Image note: The text “Belgian mission” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing between two dogs and holding their leashes. The man and dogs are standing on a wooden walkway next to a building. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of an unidentified man grooming a dog that is standing on a table. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931. Image note: Photograph is out of focus.

A small dog sits outside a doorway of a barbershop, likely in the Lents neighborhood. Next to the doorway is a barber’s pole (negative 13 of 14). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Lents/Arleta districts.

Lassie the Border Collie (also known as Pal), standing on his hind legs, with his front paws on a typewriter. A man stands in the background holding the back of a chair. Lassie visited Portland for the 1950 Pacific International Livestock Exposition. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, October 6, 1950 (negative 2 of 4).

A man kneels on the ground next to the Border Collie Lassie, while holding his paw. Lassie visited Portland for the 1950 Pacific International Livestock Exposition. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, October 6, 1950 (negative 3 of 4).

A dog pulls a small wagon at the Junior Rose Festival parade in Portland. The wagon and harness are decorated with flowers, and a woman kneels next to the dog smiling downward (negative 1 of 4).

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.”

John S. Howland stands with his four sons and a dog in front of a wood burning stove. The children are identified from left as William, Robert, Ernest, and Richard. Laundry hangs from a line in the corner of the room. The wallpaper is peeling revealing boards and the building shows visible deterioration and wear. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 8 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

John Robertson Wood with dog, in front of his home. A church can be seen in the background.

Jan Young posing for a photograph with two dogs, one Pomeranian owned by Jean Gibson and one Pekingese owned by Laura Wanless. A photograph from this series was published in the May 11, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 1 of 3).

A black and white photograph of a horse-drawn carriage at the intersection of First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) and Stark Street (now Southwest Harvey Milk Street) during the flood of February, 1890. Flood water covers half of the carriage's wheels and men stand in the water behind it. A man is driving the carriage and another sits in the back with a large, wet dog. On the side of the carriage is text that reads: "U.C. & B.T. Co.", which stands for United Carriage and Baggage Transfer Company. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "The Flood of Feb. 1890", "U.C. and B.T. Co. Bus", and "1st and Stark St." The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

Glen Berry (7005 S.W. Virginia) standing with a dog, most likely before fishing on the Willamette River. He holds a fishing pole in one hand, while resting his other on the dog, as he walks barefoot along a dirt path (negative 1 of 3).

F.W. Osgood, standing with his arms behind his back, with his spaniel “Musical Sue” in Portland. Sue is holding a rubber bone to which mallets have been attached, used to hit bottles on a stand with “Sue” painted on the side. Next to Osgood is a mailbox and milk box, at 4535 N.E. Alberta Court. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 16, 1946 (negative 1 of 4).

A Labrador puppy stands on the running board of a fire truck for Portland Fire Department (negative 15 of 22).

A man stands in front of a “P.F.D.” truck, holding a small Labrador puppy on his leg. He is wearing a collared shirt, tie, and has one hand resting on the puppy (negative 10 of 22).

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a dog outdoors, facing to the right and holding a pose. An unidentified person partially outside the frame is holding the dog’s chin and the tip of its tail. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph showing a dog outdoors near a building, facing to the right. The dog is on a leash held by an unidentified person partially outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.