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Snow-covered road and cars outside Battle Axe Inn, Government Camp, Oregon

Photograph showing a row of cars parked outside the Battle Axe Inn in Government Camp, Oregon. The inn is surrounded by deep snow, and the inn’s roof and some of the cars are snow-covered. A cropped version of this photograph was one of two that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on December 31, 1934, under the headline “Mount Hood Snow too Plentiful for Skiing.” The photograph had the following caption: “Too much, not to little, snow forced postponement of Sunday’s scheduled Mount Hood ski tournament until New Years [sic] day.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Cars buried in snow in front of Battle Ax [sic] Inn.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Predict Good Ski Weather For New Year,” which reported that about three feet of snow had fallen since the previous Friday. Image note: A mark that may be the number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Vincent, Ralph

Rex Wilson leading packhorses carrying bodies of climbers Donald Burkhart, Davis McCamant and John Thomas

Photograph showing Rex Wilson of the U. S. Forest Service riding at the front of a pack train carrying the bodies of Portland climbers Donald Burkhart, Davis McCamant, and John Thomas on Saturday, September 9, 1933, after searchers recovered their remains. The three men died in an accident during an attempt to ascend Mount Jefferson on Monday, September 4. A cropped version of this photograph was one of five, including image No. 374N0486, that were published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 10, 1933. The photographs were published under the headline “Closing Scenes in the Tragedy Befalling Portlanders on Mt. Jefferson.” The photographs had the following caption: “Mount Jefferson, Olallie Lake and the wild region was the center of interest for almost a week during the hunt for Davis McCamant, Don Burkhart and John Thomas.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “The end of the Skyline trail—Rex Wilson, forest guard at Olallie lake, leading the pack horses which bore the bodies over the 10-mile trail to the road.” The photographs accompanied the continuation of a front-page story about the recovery of the climbers’ remains. See related image Nos. 374N0483, 374N0484, 374N0485, and 374N0511.

Vincent, Ralph

Curry County Courthouse, Gold Beach, Oregon

Photograph showing the exterior of the Curry County Courthouse in Gold Beach, Oregon. The text “Gold Beach / Curry County Courthouse” and the unverified date “Sept. 13, 1932” are written on the negative sleeve. Also see image No. 371N5689. Image note: Photograph is out of focus.

Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson holding child at Portland Breakfast Club Christmas party for orphans

Photograph of Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson holding a child whose arms are full of gifts. A “Merry Christmas” sign is hanging behind them. A cropped version of this photograph was published with two others on the front page of the Oregon Journal on December 18, 1934, under the headline “Breakfast Clubbers Prove Santa Real.” This picture had the following caption: “Mayor Carson holds Nina F. Holderman from Volunteers of America home, who fared generously at Christmas party staged Tuesday by Portland Breakfast club.” The photographs accompanied a story about the party, titled “Santa Claus Hails Orphans at Breakfast.” According to the Journal story, the party was held at Hotel Portland, and more than 100 children attended. The party included music and clowns, and the children were given gifts and gray tin helmets. See image No. 371N2938, which was published with this image, and image No. 371N0962, which may also have been taken at the party.

Governor Julius L. Meier crowning queen of 1933 Winter Sports Carnival

Photograph of Oregon Governor Julius L. Meier and Marie Dawson, queen of the 1933 Winter Sports Carnival, on January 22, 1933, at the foot of the Multorpor ski-jumping hill near Government Camp, Oregon. This photograph was one of five, including image Nos. 374N0490 and 374N0495, that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on January 23, 1933. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Views from the Court of the Queen of Snows.” This photograph had the caption: “Governor Meier is crowning Queen Marie.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Winter Sports Events Viewed by Thousands.” Also see image No. 374N0554. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Flower arrangement

Photograph of flowers in three vases attached to a tall metal stem. A tent, benches, and people are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Portland Flower and Garden Show. The garden show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Prize-winning tulips, 1931 Portland Flower and Garden Show

Photograph of tulips in a pot sitting on a lawn. A tag and prize ribbon are attached to the plant. Text is partially visible on the ribbon; it reads: “Prize / Portland Flower and Garden Show / 1931.” This photograph, along with image No. 371N3453, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on May 3, 1931. The photographs were published under the headline “At the Garden Show in Laurelhurst.” This photograph had the following caption information: “White tulips in a royal blue porcelain vase are something to conjure with, visitors at the garden show learn.” The photographs accompanied a story about the Portland Flower and Garden Show titled: “Beauty Marks Garden Show Held by Club.” The show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Young woman with rooster

Photograph of an unidentified young woman seated on a wooden ramp or walkway with a rooster in her lap. The woman is sitting on a copy of the Oregon Journal; the top headline on the front page is “City Vice Reign Suspected.” The rooster is standing on more pages from the newspaper spread across the woman’s lap. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Man with pig

Photograph of an unidentified man standing outdoors with a pig in an open area near buildings. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Bull, possibly at county fair

Photograph of a bull standing next to a load of hay in a truck or wagon. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Young man with saddled horse

Photograph of a young man standing next to a saddled horse, possibly a racehorse, and holding the horse’s lead rope. Buildings are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds racetrack in Gresham, Oregon, possibly during the county fair. Also see image No. 374N0742.

Young child on horseback

Photograph of an unidentified toddler sitting on the back of a horse standing on a dirt road near buildings. The number 24 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Four people on horseback outside gates at Multnomah County fairgrounds

Photograph of four unidentified people, possibly trick riders, on horseback next to the gates at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds in Gresham, Oregon. The photograph may have been taken during the county fair. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 374N0770, 374N0771, 374N0773, 374N0776, 374N0777, 374N0780, 374N0781, 374N0782, 374N0783, 374N0784, and 374N0785.

Man on horseback, doffing his hat

Photograph of an unidentified man on a horse. He is holding his cowboy hat in the air with one hand. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. May be related to image Nos. 374N0770, 374N0771, 374N0773, 374N0774, 374N0776, 374N0780, 374N0781, 374N0782, 374N0783, 374N0784, and 374N0785.

Horse named Triumphant

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.

Man with two horses

Photograph of a man standing between two horses and holding each horse by its halter. The number 7 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower left corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Woman with heifer

Photograph of an unidentified woman posing with a heifer on a wooden walkway outside a building. The number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Teenage boy with prize-winning sheep

Photograph of an unidentified teenage boy kneeling next to a sheep at the 1931 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Two prize ribbons with the 4-H emblem on them are draped on the sheep’s back. The ribbon on the left has the following text: “Pacific International Livestock Exhibition / Grand Champion / Portland Oregon / 1931.” The ribbon on the right has the text: “Pacific International Livestock Exhibition / First / Premium / Portland Oregon / 1931.” The 1931 exposition was held from October 24 to October 31.

Champion turkey

Photograph of a turkey standing outdoors in a dirt field. The text “Champ Gobbler — 1931” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the 1931 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition was held from October 24 to October 31 that year. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

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