A stairway and hall at the Central Library in Portland. A man is walking up the stairs, towards the camera, while several people can be seen further below next to a desk with seated librarians (negative 4 of 10).

Two people in library stacks at the Central Library in Portland. One woman is holding a stack of books, while the other is reaching towards the shelves (negative 5 of 10).

Two people looking at a book at the Central Library in Portland. The book has been placed on top of a low shelf, while other library shelving can be seen throughout the frame (negative 6 of 10).

A library patron sits in front of a microfilm reader at the Central Library in Portland. A open newspaper in front of him, while a librarian stands next to the reader, adjusting a knob (negative 2 of 10).

Two women at the Central Library in Portland, standing in front of a shelf most likely holding boxes of audio records. One woman is holding a record and looking at the camera, while the second has her hand on a box on the shelf. A record player appears to be on a desk (negative 3 of 10).

A librarian at an information desk at the Central Library in Portland. Another woman, holding a stack of books, is talking to the librarian, who is sitting next to a row of card catalogs (negative 1 of 10).

Norma Lee Peck (right?) holding a stack of books next to a display reading “Books for Service Men” at the Portland Central Library. At the other side of the display are two women, one wearing a fur coat and also holding a stack of books (negative 1 of 2)

Full-length portrait of ten unidentified women standing in two rows on the steps in front of the Multnomah County Central Library in Portland.

Full-length portrait of a large group of boys of various ages posing in rows on the steps outside the entrance to the Multnomah County Central Library in Portland. The group is unidentified. See related image Nos. 371N5692 and 371N5693.

Full-length portrait of a large group of boys of various ages posing in rows on the steps outside the entrance to the Multnomah County Central Library in Portland. The group is unidentified. See related image Nos. 371N5692 and 371N5695. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Full-length portrait of a large group of boys of various ages posing in rows on the steps outside the entrance to the Multnomah County Central Library in Portland. The group is unidentified. See related image Nos. 371N5693 and 371N5695. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing the steps and three arched doorways at the front entrance of the Multnomah County Central Library on Southwest 10th Avenue in downtown Portland. At left, two unidentified people are sitting on a bench at the top of the steps.

Photograph showing the Multnomah County Central Library building in Portland. The view is of the southwest corner of the building at 11th and Taylor streets (now SW 11th Avenue and Southwest Taylor Street).

Three-quarters portrait of two men holding elk heads. They are wearing overcoats and are standing next to the railing outside the Multnomah County central library in downtown Portland. The text “DeCeen + North” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Full-length portrait of a group of people, possibly Linfield College students, posing in several rows on the steps outside the entrance to the Multnomah County Central Library in Portland. The text “Linfield College” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Full-length portrait of an unidentified young woman playing a bugle. She is in profile, facing left, outside the central library in downtown Portland. She is wearing a long-sleeved blouse and breeches, and has one kerchief over her hair and another around her neck.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man sitting in an open-topped car parked outside the central Multnomah County Library in downtown Portland. He is looking to the left and is wearing a hat and overcoat. The text “Ely, Mr / (Hippodrome Theater)” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 376G0006 and 376G0007.

Portrait, taken from the side, of a man sitting in an open-topped car parked outside the central Multnomah County Library in downtown Portland. He is wearing a hat and overcoat. The text “Ely, Mr / (Hippodrome Theater)” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 376G0006 and 376G0008.

Portrait, taken from the side, of a man sitting in an open-topped car parked outside the central Multnomah County Library in downtown Portland. He is wearing a hat and overcoat. The text “Ely, Mr / (Hippodrome Theater)” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image Nos. 376G0007 and 376G0008.