A seated woman plays a steam calliope during the 1952 Pendleton Round-Up parade. A man, wearing a hat, stands in front of a microphone setup next to the calliope. On the side of the wooden trailer is “The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon” (negative 10 of 12).

A cowboy rides a bucking bronco at the Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon. The horse is airborne. Crowds watch from the stands in the background. Writing on the right side of the negative reads, "Widow maker, Bill Watts" (negative 1 of 11).

Actor and cowboy Hoot Gibson rides in a buggy around the arena of the Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon. He holds the reins to the horse that pulls the buggy. Crowds watch from the stands in the background. Writing across the top of the negative reads, "Hoot Gibson." Gibson won the title of first all-around cowboy at the 1912 Pendleton Round-Up. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on September 11, 1958 (negative 4 of 11).

A young woman rides on a white horse in the Pendleton Round-Up parade in Pendleton, Oregon. She holds a flag on which the only legible word is "Joseph." She wears cowboy clothing and a cowboy hat. Behind her, the sidewalk is filled with spectators watching the parade (negative 8 of 8).

An indigenous American man sits in an area of tipi during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. He holds a length of rope in both hands while sitting on a bale of hay. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 16, 1954 (negative 4 of 9).

Two indigenous American children sit on top of a fence, looking downwards toward an older woman, who holds a bouquet of flowers. The children are wearing dancing regalia, as another young woman, in western wear, smiles (negative 7 of 18).

Oregon governor Paul Patterson speaking from a raised grandstand during the dedication of the Umatilla Bridge. Chief Clarence Burke, George Spino and other members of the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation are seated in front of the grandstand facing the audience. The stand is decorated in flags and bunting. The state flags for Washington and Oregon are displayed on the back wall with an American flag hung in the middle. (negative 3 of 9).

Chief Clarence Burke from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation stands with three unidentified men in suits. Burk is wearing beaded leather clothing and a headdress and is holding a drum. The photograph was taken during the dedication ceremony for the Umatilla Bridge (negative 5 of 9).

Chief Clarence Burke (far left), George Spino, and other members of the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation during the dedication ceremony for the Umatilla Bridge (negative 6 of 9).

Automobiles loaded onto the Umatilla Ferry docked on the bank of the Columbia River at the base of the Umatilla Bridge. The photograph was taken April 15, 1955 during the dedication for the new bridge across the Columbia River. (negative 8 of 9).

A man sits on the back of a bucking bull in a field at the Pendleton Round-up. A crowd watches from the stand in the background (negative 3 of 13).

Gladys So-happy of Yakima, WA, winner of beauty contest at Pendleton Round-up being presented with blanket by Mrs. Richard M. Ott of Boston (negative 4 of 11).

A man surveys a dirt area in front of large spillway bays at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River, during its construction. Water can be seen at the base of the cement pillars, with the Columbia River visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 1 of 42).

An overhead view of construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The structure is built of wood, rebar, and cement, with the water visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 23 of 42).

A ferry on the Columbia River, carrying workers during the construction of the McNary Dam. Automobiles and people can be seen on the ferry, which appears to be docked on the river. Next to the ferry is another ship, the Betty Lou Russell. The far shore of the river can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 31 of 42).

Construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen at the base of the spillway bays, with the dam structure in various stages of construction with wood and cement. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 5 of 42).

People wave from the back of an Oregon Journal train in Pendleton, during the Pendleton Round-Up. Attached to the back of the train car is a sign that reads “Oregon Journal Excursion, Let'er Buck Special to Round-Up, Union Pacific” (negative 19 of 24).

Young rider Gloria Rizzo, age 3, at the Pendleton Round-Up. She wears a western hat and shirt, This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 27, 1950 (negative 22 of 24).

A man (likely A.E. Harper, Foreman) in a hat holds a pheasant at Oregon Pheasant Farm in Pendleton. Behind him, covered bird cages can be seen (negative 3 of 15). Note included with photograph indicate birds to be released into wild.

Two Native American Women walk with a child, while passing an area of tipis at the Pendleton Round-Up. Horses are tethered to a low wooden fence next to the tipis (negative 23 of 23).

A man stands on top of a structure at the McNary Dam, on a wooden walkway. The Columbia River can be seen next to the dam, in front of basalt cliffs in the distance. Above the dam is a metal crane. Engineers at the dam were attempting to trap and save blueback salmon to strengthen the 1951 run. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1951 (negative 4 of 26).

An indigenous woman holding a child at the Pendleton Round-Up. She stands in front of an area of tipis, and appears to be combing the child’s hair. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 11, 1952 (negative 14 of 14).

An indigenous American man and two children at the Pendleton Round-Up. The trio is in front of a tipi with a small Australian Shepherd dog. The man kneels on one knee and appears to be speaking to the children. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 11, 1952 (negative 3 of 14).

An unidentified indigenous American man during the Pendleton Round-Up, standing at the side of an arena holding a set of crutches. He wears a beaded breechcloth and feathered headdress. Spectators can be seen in the bleachers at the far side of the arena (negative 16 of 18).

People at an arena during the Pendleton Round-Up. Several indigenous Americans stand at the edge of the arena, as a line of covered wagons pass by. Spectators can be seen in bleachers in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, September 12, 1952 (negative 4 of 18).

A man, dressed as a rodeo clown, at the Pendleton Round-Up. He sits on a fence with two women in western garb, with one arm over the shoulders of each. The trio is sitting in front of an area of tipis (negative 8 of 10).

Indigenous Americans at the 1952 Pendleton Round-Up parade, on South Main Street. Some are on horseback, while others are walking, wearing beaded regalia and feathered headdresses. Spectators can be seen at either side of the street, over which several flags, and a “Lees Rider” advertisement hang. At the left side of the street is the Rivoli Theatre (negative 1 of 12).

A man riding a bucking bronco at the Pendleton Round-Up. The horse has its hind legs in the air, while the man holds a rope handle attached to its bridle. “RN” can be seen on the man’s leather chap pants, while spectators watch from the far side of the arena (negative 1 of 6).