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Gilliam Portrait Studio and Camera Shop negatives

  • Org. Lot 1275
  • Collection
  • 1930-1970

Collection consists of approximately 600 negatives used to produce photographic postcards. The photographs date from 1930 to 1970 and depict landmarks, city streets, storefronts, and tourist destinations across Oregon. A selection of places and events represented in this collection include Breitenbush Hot Springs, the Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, The Pendleton Round-Up, Petersen Rock Garden, and Singing Springs Ranch. Also included are street scenes from cities and towns in all regions of the state.

Many of the negatives have original postcard series numbering and a photographer's signature written directly onto the film. Three photographers are represented in the collection; their signatures identify them only as Christian, Perkins, and Ellis. About 70 percent of the work in the collection is attributed to Christian. It is unknown whether the photographers were employed by the Gilliam Portrait Studio and Camera Shop. The studio was likely a purchaser or publisher of their negatives.

Gilliam Portrait Studio and Camera Shop

River Boats in Rogue River Riffles

Negative of a photographic postcard showing 3 boats on the Rogue River. The first boat in the foreground descends a small rapid while the 2 boats behind approach the rapid. The river passes through a canyon. Handwriting on negative reads, "River Boats in Rogue River Riffles." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1959.

Rogue River from Guest Cottage, Singing Springs Ranch

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the deck of a cottage at the Singing Springs Ranch on the Rogue River. There are 2 chairs on the deck, facing the river which flows past on the right. Handwriting on negative reads, "Rogue River from Guest Cottage - Singing Springs Ranch." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1960.

Bonneville Power Plant. Columbia River Highway, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Bonneville power plant at the Bonneville Dam. The road leading to the plant is lined with flowers and a body of water is to the right. There are several power lines in the sky, transmitting electricity from the plant. Handwriting on negative reads, "Bonneville Power Plant. Columbia River Highway, Oregon. Christian 507."

Christian (Photographer)

Crater Lake, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Crater Lake in Oregon. Note on envelope states this was taken from Mount Scott. Handwriting on negative reads, "Christian 11-553." The top of the negative is discolored.

Christian (Photographer)

Gresham, Oregon.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Gresham, Oregon. In the foreground, a traffic signal hangs over an intersection with E. Powell Street. Signs point the way toward Powell Blvd., Mt. Hood, Bull Run, and Sandy. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Gresham Rexall Drugs, Arden Ice Cream, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street. Several telephone poles line the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Gresham, Oregon. Christian 11-578."

Christian (Photographer)

Harbor Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Portland Waterfront on the Willamette River. Taken from the east side of the river and looking west at downtown Portland. A large ship is docked in the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Harbor Portland, Oregon. Christian 600." Top of negative is damaged.

Christian (Photographer)

Harbor - Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the USS Topeka docked in the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. An aircraft carrier with planes on deck is docked behind it. A thick plume of black smoke rises in the background. The Steel Bridge is visible in the distance. Handwriting on negative reads, "Harbor - Portland, Oregon."

Christian (Photographer)

Bonneville Dam - Oregon - Washington

Negative of a photographic postcard showing an aerial view of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Water rushes out of the spillway gates, also known as floodgates, of the dam. View looks east past the dam and up the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Bonneville Dam - Oregon - Washington. Christian 11-625." Number printed in bottom right corner: 112189

Christian (Photographer)

Dogwood

Negative of a photographic postcard showing branches of white dogwood flowers against a black background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Dogwood. Christian 11-668."

Christian (Photographer)

Shepperd's Dell. Columbia River Highway.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Historic Columbia River Highway at Shepperd's Dell, a canyon in the Columbia River Gorge. A bridge crosses the canyon. Handwritten labels on negative read, "Shepperd's Dell. Columbia River Highway. Christian 11-677."

Christian (Photographer)

Crater Lake, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the southeast end of Crater Lake. The Phantom Ship island is visible in the lake. Meadow and trees in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crater Lake, Oregon. Christian 11-713."

Christian (Photographer)

Buffalo

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a herd of buffalo grazing in a grassy field. A hillside rises behind them. Handwriting on negative reads, "Buffalo. Christian 11-742."

Christian (Photographer)

Columbia River Highway

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Taken from above the highway, looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. There is a viewpoint on the highway. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway. Christian 11-748."

Christian (Photographer)

Pinnacles - Crater Lake, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Pinnacles at Crater Lake, Oregon. Volcanic pumice spires rise into the air from steep slopes. Handwriting on negative reads, "Pinnacles - Crater Lake, Oregon. Christian 11-753."

Christian (Photographer)

Crater Lake, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the western end of Crater Lake, Oregon, including Wizard Island. View looking south. A person stands on the edge of the rim in the foreground, leaning on a stick. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crater Lake, Oregon. Christian 11-771."

Christian (Photographer)

Crater Lake from Phantom Ship

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of Crater Lake, Oregon, taken from the Phantom Ship island. Rock formations of the Phantom Ship are in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crater Lake from Phantom Ship. Christian 11-779." The negative is discolored.

Christian (Photographer)

Pinnacles - Crater Lake, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Pinnacles at Crater Lake, Oregon. Volcanic pumice spires rise into the air in the foreground and a valley behind the pinnacles stretches into the distance. Handwriting on negative reads, "Pinacles (sic) - Crater Lake, Ore. Christian 11-790."

Christian (Photographer)

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