A group of Japanese women are seated while holding fans or instruments. Most appear to be children, while an older women holds an open fan (negative 4 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Two adolescents wear kendo armor and masks, while holding shinai bamboo swords. They are wearing long robes under the armor (negative 6 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Two men wearing hats and long coats look downward at an engraved decorative stone, which is leaning against a stone wall. Three decorative metal cups and a trowel sit in front of the engraved stone. The names “Henry Morgenthau Jr.,” James Farley,” “Louis A. Simon,” “Neal A. Melisk,” and “[Gil]bert Stanley Underwood” are written on the stone, with the year 1936 (negative 1 of 11).

Photograph showing the opening of the new United States Post Office building, at “East Portland Station - Portland Oregon,” located at the corner of S.E. Yamhill St. and S.E. 7th Avenue. A crowd of people stand in front of the building, looking towards a podium in front of the doors (negative 8 of 11).

Photograph showing Roy Rogers, wearing a western hat and suit, posing with a group of children and adults. Most of the group have their arms raised. In the background, several hanging photo frames can be seen (negative 1 of 2).

A young man and adult participate in hand-to-hand fighting on a mat. The older man is moving through the air towards, the ground, while the child grasps the man’s arm. More young men watch from the perimeters of the mat. Japanese writing can be seen on wall posters (negative 1 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Western star Roy Rogers sits with a group of children while signing autographs. He wears a western hat and suit (negative 2 of 2).

Groups of men hand-to-hand fight on a mat. In the front, one man is upside down in the air with his feet towards the camera. Adolescents sit around the perimeter of the mat (negative 14 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Two men spar on a mat. One is upside down, while the other lays on the mat kicking upward. Other men can be seen sitting around the perimeter or the mat, watching the pair (negative 17 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

A group of older and younger Japanese women wear kimonos and hold fans or traditional Japanese instruments (negative 2 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Five Japanese women wearing decorative kimonos pose while holding fans. The two women at the front kneel, while the back individuals stand and face towards their right (negative 3 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Five people wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. All wear a shinai bamboo sword at their waist, while three of the individuals wear Kendo armor (negative 8 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Photograph looking downward, showing boys holding shinai bamboo swords and wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. Some of the children are also wearing Kendo armor (negative 9 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Women sit at tables in the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. They are each looking downward at a stack of papers. Behind the group is a carved wood object with decorative columns and a pediment, with “Charity” carved into the top (negative 2 of 11).

A seated woman paints at the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. She is holding a brush and leaning towards a framed painting, which is resting on a carved wooden stand (negative 7 of 11).

People stand around a train laying on its side. Behind the engine, several other train cars can be seen. One man stands on top of the train, while several others can be seen in front (negative 1 of 18).

People stand along tracks, next to the wreckage of a train. Another train can be seen on the tracks. Smoke is drifting throughout the frame, with trees and hills visible in the distance (negative 4 of 18).

Ships moored at a dock in Portland, next to a building at Pier No. 2. “Feltre” is painted on the larger ship, which is next to a smaller tug boat. Wooded hills can be seen in the background, behind the building (negative 8 of 10).

Photograph taken from above, showing people walking in a parade. Wearing suits and hats, the men walk in rows down a paved street. People are lined up and watching behind a rope fence (negative 5 of 17).

Photograph taken from above, showing cars in a parade. At the bottom of the frame, a car is flanked on two sides by police motorcycles. Next to the street is a “Shell” station, with people standing on the sidewalk (negative 9 of 17).

Skiers wearing numbers on a run at the Winter Sports Carnival. Flags can be seen planted along the hill (negative 13 of 18).

Two women next to one another in the snow, with a wooden building in the background. One woman is wearing skis and has a ribbon pinned to her shirt (negative 2 of 18).

People lined up in front of a microphone at the Winter Sports Carnival on Mount Hood. Several women are wearing matching wool suits and boots. “Standard Oil” logos can be seen throughout the frame (negative 4 of 18).

A man stands with his hands behind his back while another places an award on his shirt. Wood paneling and a ski poster can be seen in the background (negative 5 of 18).

A smiling man and woman hold an award topped by a ski jumper. Next to them is another smiling man and other onlookers. In the background is a wood paneled wall topped by other awards (negative 6 of 18).

Three women wearing wool suits and hats look downward. A blanket is draped over their laps, and several men can be seen standing behind (negative 7 of 18).

Engraving and dedication on the Skidmore Fountain, at S.W. 1st and Ankeny in Portland. Two decorative lion heads move water into a smaller lower pool, which can be seen in front of a larger pool of water. Buildings and a laundry vehicle can be seen in the background (negative 7 of 8).

Photograph showing Skidmore Fountain, at S.W. 1st and Ankeny in Portland. Two robed figures with raised arms hold a bowl from which water cascades into a lower pool. In the background are several brick buildings. One of the buildings has a sign reading “Pacific Tent & Awning Co.” while another says “Janitor Supplies” (negative 8 of 8).