- OrgLot151_PGE50-707-1
- Item
- 1950
Photograph showing two men looking downward at a bare tree branch. They are standing in a field are, with electric lines visible overhead.
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Photograph showing two men looking downward at a bare tree branch. They are standing in a field are, with electric lines visible overhead.
Riders at the Western Horse Show
Photograph showing pairs of male and female riders at the 1950 Western Horse Show in an open field area. Large electric lights can be seen over the field, in addition to automobiles, trailers, and empty bleachers.
Utility pole with ice and snow
Photograph showing a leaning utility pole laden with icicles and snow, taken at night. In the background is an icy street and wooden home. Written on the negative is "50-342."
Photograph showing a man in a suit seated at a desk while using a telephone. Behind the man is another desk and a file cabinet. On the desk is a variety of papers and books. Written on the negative is "50-402."
Man speaking to seated audience
Photograph showing a man in a suit speaking in a microphone to a group of seated individuals. Next to the speaker is a table with a typewriter and case, and behind him is a table with a table cloth and plate. Written on the negative is "50-457." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-456, PGE 50-459).
Photograph showing a group of seated people facing forward and looking towards the camera. In the foreground is a table with tablecloth and food. (Image note: see related images PGE 50-456, PGE 50-457).
Photograph taken from a side angle, showing a man working in front of a pole truck with an attached wooden utility pole. The man is facing towards the pole and is holding a handled tool. He is working in an open field area, with trees and electric lines visible in the background. Written on the negative "50-472."
Man standing on pole truck platform
Photograph taken from a side angle showing a lineman standing on a tilted platform attached to a pole truck. His head is turned towards his left looking back towards the truck, and an industrial building with large windows can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is "50-474."
Photograph taken from a side angle, showing a parade float in the shape of an elephant with a raised trunk. It is completely made of flowers, and includes a smaller elephant on the left side of the frame. In front of the flat, a man in a suit is faced away from the camera. Written on the negative is "50-495." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-500, PGE 50-501).
Photograph of a woman on an elephant float from the 1950 Portland Rose Festival holding a ribbon award and looking at the camera. The float is made entirely from flowers. (Image note: see related images PGE 50-495, PGE 50-500, PGE 50-501, PGE 50-502.3).
Industrial yard with electric lines
Photograph showing an industrial area with buildings, trains, and electric lines. In the middle of the frame, a dirt road can be seen curving to the right around a large pile of dirt. The utility poles feature multi-tier electric lines throughout the frame. Written on the negative is "50-507."
Group wearing matching mats and glasses
Photograph showing a group of men in suits, hats, and matching costume glasses while facing towards the camera. They are standing in two rows, and at the front of the frame is a table with plates and cups. On the front of each hat is a number. Written on the negative is "50-532."
Photograph taken at night showing a street in an unidentified location. Electric street lights are visible throughout the scene, as well as parked automobiles and businesses. On the right side of the frame is a sign for "D&M Auto Service." Written on the image is "50-545."
Photograph showing two men wearing suits in an office setting looking downward at paper. In the background, two other men and a woman can be seen. On the right side of the frame, a woman at a desk is also visible. On the table in front of the two men is a radio, paper and ribbon. Written on the negative is "50-550."
Photograph showing a cowboy themed child bedroom inside of a home. A matching bunk bed and desk include cowboy motifs, behind which two corner windows can be seen looking towards another home. Written on the negative is "50-572."
Woman with wrapped gift at outdoor company event
Photograph showing a smiling woman holding a wrapped gift while facing towards a man in a casual print shirt. A microphone can be seen in front of the man, while other gifts are on the table behind him. At the right side of the frame are several seated and standing children. Written on the negative is "50-602."
Woman with wrapped gift at outdoor company event
Photograph showing a smiling woman holding a wrapped gift while facing towards a man in a casual print shirt. A microphone can be seen in front of the man, while other gifts are on the table behind him. At the right side of the frame are several seated and standing children. Written on the negative is "50-606."
Large spool of cable, Willamette River barge?
Photograph showing workers with a large spool on cable, which is attached to a steel cable extending towards the top of the frame. The spool is on a barge, which is likely on the Willamette River, with an industrial area and forested hills visible along the shoreline. Written on the negative is "50-642." (Image note: unidentified location, possibly Oregon City area).
Women standing next to a table with cake and flowers
Photograph showing five women facing towards a table with cake, plates, and flowers. Three of the individuals are holding plates with cake. Behind the group are shelves, maps, and drawers. Written on the negative is "50-655."
Man in suit shaking hands with a youth
Photograph showing two men wearing suits facing towards a young man and woman. The man towards the front of the frame is shaking hands with a young man in a short-sleeved sweater, while a young woman stands. In the background is a sign with "junior" written over a logo with fire and wings. Written on the negative is "50-660."
Portland General Electric utility truck
Photograph showing four men on the back of a "PGE" utility truck with a cherry picker basket. Another man stands in front of the truck looking upward. In the background is an industrial area, including a sign for "Centennial Flouring Mills Co." Written on the negative is "50-676." (Image note: location is at 1362 NW Naito Pkwy).
Riders at the Western Horse Show
Photograph showing people on horseback in a field area during the 1950 Western Horse Show. Automobiles and trailers can be seen in the background behind and next to the riders, as well as utility poles and electric lines.
First prize winner at the Western Horse Show
Photograph taken from a side angle showing a woman on a horse with decorative tack and saddle. In her hand is a "first prize" ribbon and a horse trophy. The initials "R.F." can be seen on her decorative stirrup cover. In the background is a painted wooden fence.
Riders at the Western Horse Show
Photograph showing women wearing western boots and shirts on horseback in a field area during the 1950 Western Horse Show. In the background are automobiles and trailers on the left side of the image. Also visible are large lights and electric lines.
Photograph of a seated man holding and looking down at a rifle. A smaller firearm and case sits on the table in front of the man, on top of a floral table cover. Written on the negative is "50-317."
Photograph showing a group of men in jackets and hats walking through snow. In the background is a snowy hillside with trees. Written on the negative is "50-339."
Photograph of a man sitting in front of a switchboard unit. Two meters on the unit are visible, with "watts" and "volts." The is turning a numbered dial with his right arm while facing away from the camera. Written on the negative is "50-376."
Men on platform with microphone
Photograph showing a group of suited men standing on a wooden platform facing forward. At the front of the group is a man with his hands in his pockets who is speaking into a microphone. (Image note: see related image PGE 50-422).