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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.

River Scene

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a calm river flowing through forested hillsides. Two power lines are visible in the top left. Handwritten note on envelope identifies this as the Rogue River.

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.

Group posing in front of Lucas Lodge

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a group of people posing in front of a large house. Some stand on front porch while others stand in front of the house. Handwritten note on the envelope reads, "Singing Springs Ranch. Agness, OR." [This photograph likely depicts Lucas Lodge, not Singing Springs Ranch. Lucas Lodge is located in Agness, Oregon.]

Boat on the Rogue River

Negative of a photographic postcard showing an excursion boat on the Rogue River. It nears a bend in the river where a group of people and automobiles are on shore. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Singing Springs Ranch. Agness, OR." [This same area is identified as Galice, Oregon in image OrgLot1275_B1_001.]

Galice Resort on the Rogue, Galice, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing 5 cars parked on the shore of the Rogue River in Oregon. The cars are parked at a bend in the river. Forested hills surround the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Galice Resort on the Rogue, Galice Oregon." This phrase is written twice on the negative. [This same area is identified as Singing Springs Ranch in Agness, Oregon in image OrgLot1275_B1_014.]

St. Johns Bridge, Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Taken from the west side of the Willamette River, and looking east across the river to the St. Johns neighborhood. Black smoke rises into the air from an area behind the bridge. Mount Adams is visible in the distance.

Rainier, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Rainier, Oregon. Businesses line one side of the street. They include the Hotel Rainier, the Pastime Tavern, and the Rainier Theatre. Automobiles are parked on the street. Two women wearing pioneer costumes cross the street in the foreground towards 2 children at a drinking fountain on the right.

Montavilla, Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Taken from the middle of the street, and looking west toward Mount Tabor. Parked automobiles line the street and there are signs for Safeway, Fred Meyer, and other businesses. Handwriting on negative reads, "Montavilla Portland, Oregon. Christian 11-201."

Christian (Photographer)

Beaverton, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Beaverton, Oregon. Businesses and automobiles line both sides of the street. There are signs for Carr Chevrolet, the Coffee Cup Cafe, and other businesses. Large advertisement for Coca-Cola on the side of a building. Handwriting on negative reads, "Beaverton, Oregon. Christian 11-300."

Christian (Photographer)

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