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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

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.

Milwaukie, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Firestone, Elder Hardware and other businesses. Automobiles are parked on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oregon. Christian 11-203."

Christian (Photographer)

Street Scene - Tigard, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Tigard, Oregon. Businesses line one side of the street, and there are signs for a bank, hardware store, and cleaners. An automobile is parked in the left foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Tigard, Oreg. 11-1204."

Street Scene - Milwaukie, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Klippel's Firestone, and more. On the left, the Victory movie theater marquee advertises Bob Hope and Lucille Ball in "Sorrowful Jones." A Meier and Frank truck is parked outside the theater. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oreg. Christian 11-1207."

Christian (Photographer)

Hollywood District - Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a busy street scene in the Hollywood District of Portland, Oregon. Several automobiles drive on a busy street. Businesses include West Furniture, First National Bank, the Owl Drug Co., and more. The American Legion Hall building is visible. Taken from a second-story parking lot. Handwriting on negative reads, "Hollywood Dist. - Portland, Oreg. Christian 11-1213."

Christian (Photographer)

SE Hawthorne Street - Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing SE Hawthorne Street in Portland, Oregon. Taken from the middle of the street at SE 36th and Hawthorne, the view looks east up Hawthorne Street toward Mount Tabor in the background. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Bagdad Theater, Marigold Chop Suey, the Bagdad Tavern, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street and a few drive in the road. Handwriting on negative reads, "S.E. 36th and Hawthorne - Portland, Oreg. Christian 11-1215."

Christian (Photographer)

N. Jersey Street - St. Johns, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing North Jersey Street in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Businesses and parked automobiles line both sides of the street. Businesses include a gas station, the St. Johns movie theater, St. Johns Cleaners, and more. Handwritten label on the negative reads, "N. Jersey St. - St. Johns, Oreg. Christian 11-1217."

Christian (Photographer)

Broadway Street - Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Broadway Street in downtown Portland, Oregon. The Paramount Theater is on the left. Its marquee advertises Walt Disney's "Cinderella" in Technicolor. The Broadway Theater is on the right. Its marquee advertises Mickey Rooney in "The Big Wheel." The sign for the Orpheum is further down the street.

Christian (Photographer)

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)

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)

Cascade Locks, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in a small town. Taken from the middle of the street. Businesses line the street and there are signs for a drug store and other shops. Scattered automobiles parked on the street. Note on envelope identifies the town as Cascade Locks, OR.

Street Scene in Odell, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Odell, Oregon. Businesses include a Chevron gas station, S&L Food Store, and more. Snow-capped Mount Hood is in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Odell, Oregon. Christian 11-984."

Christian (Photographer)

Greyhound Bus Depot and Terminal Cafe - Pendleton, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the bus depot in Pendleton, Oregon. Two Greyhound buses, the first bound for Spokane, are parked on the street. The Terminal Cafe is next to the station. Other businesses, including the Pendleton Hotel, are visible in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Greyhound Bus Depot and Terminal Cafe - Pendleton, Ore. Ellis 2123." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1949. The negative is damaged.

Ellis (Photographer)

Street Scene - Freewater, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Freewater, Oregon, known today as Milton-Freewater. Taken from the middle of the street. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for a Shell gas station, a Ford service station, the Ideal Bakery, Craver's Pastime, and more. Automobiles are parked in the street and pedestrians walk on the sidewalks. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - Freewater, Oregon. Ellis 2232." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1945.

Ellis (Photographer)

Street Scene - Gresham, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Gresham, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Cornet 5-10-25 Cent Store, Payless Drugs, First International Bank, a Shell gas station, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street. There is a hill in the background with snow on it. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - Gresham, Ore. Ellis 2240." Handwritten note on the envelope indicates this was taken in 1953.

Ellis (Photographer)

Street Scene - The Dalles, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and signs are visible for the Cornet 5-10-25 Cent Store, First National Bank, Ray's Drugs, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street and one drives toward the camera. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - The Dalles, Ore. Ellis 8438." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1953.

Ellis (Photographer)

Street Scene - The Dalles, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in The Dalles, Oregon. A sign reading, "Ferry," hangs above the street and points to the right. There is a 76 Union gas station on one corner, and a building with columns on another corner. The Hotel Dalles and 2 motels are in the background. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles, OR. 1953."

Ellis (Photographer)

City Hall - The Dalles, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing City Hall in The Dalles, Oregon. The building is on a corner and a few automobiles are parked in front and on the side of the building. There is a dentist's office across the street. A clock tower is visible in the left background. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "City Hall. The Dalles. OR. 1953"

Ellis (Photographer)

Street Scene - The Dalles, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. There is a service station on the corner, with the Mid-Columbia Motel and the Hotel Dalles further up the street. On the left, a sign reads, "Hurry back to The Dalles Auto Park." Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles. 1953."

Ellis (Photographer)

Street Scene - Corvallis, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Corvallis, Oregon. Taken from the middle of the street. City Hall is on the left. The clocktower of the Benton County Courthouse is visible above rooftops on the right. The Hotel Benton and Corl's Book Shop are on the right. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene, Corvallis, OR. 1953."

Street Scene - Tigard, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Tigard, Oregon. The Richfield service station is on the left side of the street. A long row of businesses is on the right side of the street, including the Tigard Bakery and Green Valley. A few automobiles are parked on the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene, Tigard, Oregon. 1953."

Street Scene - Tigard, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Tigard, Oregon. A row of businesses on the left includes Girod's Food Store, The Gourmet Cafe, a Chevron gas station, and more. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Tigard, Oregon. 1953."

Street Scene - Astoria, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. A Mobilgas station sits on the corner. Other businesses include Thiel Brothers, the Riviera Theater, and more. The Columbia River is visible in the distance at the end of the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene, Astoria, OR. 1952."

Street Scene - Astoria, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Hotel Elliott, Nyquist Motor Company Ford Service, and more. At the end of the street is a billboard advertising Eisenhower for president. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Astoria, OR. 1952."

Street Scene - Astoria, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. Astoria City Hall is on the right, and there are signs for the Merwyn Hotel, the Hotel Arlington, Mobilgas, and other businesses. Several automobiles are parked on the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Astoria, OR. 1952."

Street Scene - 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. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1951.

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