Photograph of an unidentified man standing in a pen with a steer and holding it by a lead rope. The photograph was likely taken at the 1931 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Champ — Shorthorn Steer — 1931” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a bull at the 1931 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Champ — Holstein Bull — 1931” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the photograph. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of a cow, taken from the side, probably at the 1931 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The cow is on a lead rope held by an unidentified person partially outside the frame. The text “Champ — Jersey Cow — 1931” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Photograph of a bull, taken from the side, probably at the 1931 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The bull is on a lead rope held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The text “Champ — Jersey Bull — 1931” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a cow. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of cow wearing a halter and lead rope held by an unidentified man. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing next to a bull and holding it by a lead rope attached to the animal’s nose ring. The number 7 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a cow and holding the animal by a lead rope. The number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a cow on a lead rope held by an unidentified man partially outside the frame.The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a small dog and a calf in a pen. The dog is holding the calf’s lead rope in its mouth. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing in front of a bull and holding it by a lead rope. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man tending to a cow tethered to a post. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a bull standing near a building, likely at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a man standing with a young steer next to a building. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified boy standing next to a bull or steer and holding it by a lead rope attached to the animal’s nose ring. The photograph was probably been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of two unidentified girls posing with a calf outside the doors to a barn or exposition hall. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of two unidentified women posing with a cow. The photograph was probably been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of two unidentified women posing with a cow as an unidentified man holds the cow by its halter. The photograph was probably been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of exhibitors and their families standing on the rear platform of a train car as the train arrives in Portland for the 1928 Pacific International Livestock Exposition. The train carried passengers and livestock from eastern and midwestern states. Also see image Nos. 374N0856, 374N0861, and 374N0862.

Photograph of two unidentified men standing outdoors and shaking hands. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of two unidentified men standing outdoors and shaking hands. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a representative from the 1928 Pacific International Livestock Exposition greeting a girl with flowers after her arrival in Portland. The girl was on a train carrying exhibitors and livestock from eastern and midwestern states. Also see image Nos. 374N0856, 374N0861, and 374N0865.

Photograph of exhibitors and their families standing on the rear platform of a train car as the train arrives in Portland for the 1928 Pacific International Livestock Exposition. A small crowd is gathered on the platform next to the train The train carried passengers and livestock from eastern and midwestern states. Also see image Nos. 374N0856, 374N0862, and 374N0865.

Portrait of a group of men posing outdoors at the site of the 1928 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. A cropped version of this photograph, along with image No. 374N0837, was published on Page 11 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, November 1, 1928. The photographs were published under the headline “All Set for the Big Pacific International” and accompanied an article titled “4 More Trains Arrive with Blooded Stock.” This photograph had the following caption information: “Things are lively out at the exposition buildings in North Portland with exhibitors and their animals arriving for the annual affair. Above--Group of exhibitors who came in Wednesday and some of the local reception committee.”

Photograph of two unidentified women smiling and holding a small bouquet. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Portrait of a group of unidentified people posing outdoors. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man holding a large cup-shaped trophy. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of exhibitors and their families standing on the rear platform of a train car as the train arrives in Portland for the 1928 Pacific International Livestock Exposition. On the right side of the image, an unidentified man is standing on the platform, looking into the car. The train carried passengers and livestock from eastern and midwestern states. Also see image Nos. 374N861, 374N0862, and 374N0865.