People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Teenagers sit on cars, which are parked on a street strewn with paper. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 3 of 40).
People celebrating the end of World War II in downtown Portland. Pieces of paper fly through the air, in front of the Cascade Building on S.W. 6th Avenue and S.W. Alder Street. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 29 of 40).
People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Several young people are seated in and on top of a automobile, on a street strewn with paper. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 30 of 40).
People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Two women sit on a curb, next to several other people who are standing. Paper litters the ground. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 15 of 40).
People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. The Meier & Frank building can be seen on the right (621 S.W. 5th Avenue), and flying paper can be seen in the air between buildings. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 2 of 40).
Young people gathered in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Taken from the ground and looking upward, two couples sit on a cement block and smile downward at the camera. The men are wearing United States Navy Uniforms. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 11 of 40).
People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, mostly likely at S.W. Yamhill Street at S.W. Broadway, celebrating the end of World War II. Trash litters the street, and a sign for the Orpheum Theatre can be seen. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 40).
People attend a luncheon (at Columbia house?) to celebrate the launch of the S.S. Ernie Pyle, from Kaiser Company shipyard, Vancouver. The ship sponsor, Babette Johnson, niece of Ernie Pyle, attended. Behind the upper table is a background showing soldiers holding up an American flag. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 26, 1945 (negative 7 of 16).
A Portland street parade celebrating a visit from President Harry Truman. A line of cars is traveling down a street lined on both sides with people. Taken from a high angle, a large United States flag hangs over the street between two buildings, with the Meier & Frank building visible on the right side (621 S.W. 5th Avenue) (negative 2 of 2).
Children on a float during the Junior Rose Festival parade in Portland. The sides of the float are lined with ferns, and some of the children are wearing sack costumes (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).
Young women wearing kimonos on top of a Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an American flag and globe. The women are waving flags and doves can be seen over the globe (negative 9 of 13).
People in hats sit on a Portland Rose Festival parade float. A large diamond made from flowers can be seen on the float, which is in the shape of a shoe. Behind the float is a street sign for “S.W. Salmon St.” and another float with “Sears” written on it (negative 5 of 13).
A Portland Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an eagle and American flag. “America” and “Pasadena” are written on the sides of the float using flowers. A young man in the hat is riding next to the flag (negative 1 of 13).
Two women, in what appear to be wedding gowns, sit atop of Portland Rose Festival float in the shape of a cake. A peacock made of flowers can be seen behind them (11 of 13).
Four people gathered in front of a desk, as part of a plate production shop competition at Kaiser Vancouver. Two people are seated, holding pencils and paper, while two other stand behind and look downward. Paper litters the top of the desk (negative 1 of 1).
A welder at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. She is smiling and wearing a welding face shield, which she is holding up with one hand (negative 3 of 4).
Children in a mock parade on a Portland sidewalk. A girl at the front of the line is carrying a baton and a whistle, while others on bikes and in a wagon line up behind her (negative 1 of 28). Original sleeve title: Kids on our block.
Photograph showing an Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation float during a war hero parade in downtown Portland. The float is being towed by a tractor, and features welders working on a metal ship piece. Signs on the float read “’Ships for Victory’ - Quicker!” and “Speed More Speed” (negative 2 of 15). Original sleeve title: “War heroes arrival, parade, and departure”.
Photograph showing flag-bearers marching in a war hero parade in downtown Portland. A crowd is watching from the sidewalk, and several people can be seen standing on a fire escape attached to a building with an “Ungar” sign (negative 1 of 15). Original sleeve title: “War heroes arrival, parade, and departure”.
Photograph showing an unidentified woman standing on an outdoor stage or platform, speaking. She is facing right and standing at a small table. She is wearing a hat, dress, gloves, and fur boa. See related image No. 373G0256.
Photograph showing an unidentified woman bursting through a paper screen as she makes an entrance on an outdoor stage or platform. A group of men in military uniforms are standing on the platform on either side of the woman. On the screen are the words “OREGON INVITES THE WORLD” above a painting of a woman’s face. See related image No. 373G0255.
Photograph of a parade in Vancouver, Washington. The men in front are wearing matching southern-style cowboy clothing. The people in the parade may be members of the Loyal Order of Moose. Also see image Nos. 371N4891, 371N4894, 371N4897, 371N4898, 371N4900, 371N4901, 371N4902, 371N4904, and 371N4925. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph of a parade in Vancouver, Washington. The people marching in the parade may be members of the Loyal Order of Moose. Also see image Nos. 371N4891, 371N4894, 371N4896, 371N4897, 371N4900, 371N4901, 371N4902, 371N4903, 371N4904, and 371N4925.
Photograph of a parade in Vancouver, Washington. At right is a band in costume, playing instruments. The people in the parade may be members of the Loyal Order of Moose. Also see image Nos. 371N4894, 371N4896, 371N4897, 371N4898, 371N4899, 371N4900, 371N4901, 371N4902, 371N4903, 371N4904, and 371N4925. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Three-quarters portrait of students Velma Dick and Doris Lyndes holding their award plaques from a Portland City Club contest. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 19 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, May 15, 1931, under the headline “Win Award.” The photograph had the following caption: “From left: Velma Devore Dick of Beaumont school and Doris Lyndes of Richmond school, who won first and second, respectively, in audition contest staged by the City club.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “Club Host At Lunch to Pupils.” The story described the contest as follows: “The city club gave a radio broadcast program of four sections on the subject of mass transportation. The contesting pupils wrote continuities on the material thus presented. … The winning continuities will be presented over KTBR at 8:15 p.m. Monday.” Image note: The text “City Club Winner” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.
Full-length portrait of an unidentified young woman, boy, and girl standing on a balcony, probably at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. The young woman may be the queen of the club’s annual May Festival, and the children may be pillow bearers. The young woman is facing front, smiling, wearing a floor-length dress and a tiara, and holding a large bouquet. The boy is wearing a jacket and shorts, and the girl is wearing a dress and a headband of flowers. Each child is holding a pillow trimmed with lace. A building that is likely Multnomah Stadium is partially visible in the background. See related image Nos. 374N0094 and 374N0096.