Full-length portrait of American Legion drum major Mutt Williamson in the middle of a street, standing with one hand on his hip and holding a drum major’s baton in the air with the other hand. He is smiling and is wearing a hat, a long-sleeved collared shirt, breeches, and boots. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 8, 1929, under the headline “Legion Hosts Answer Roll-Call At Salem.” The photographs had the following caption: “Oregon’s capital city today and for the rest of the week will be in the hands of American Legionnaires meeting annual state convention.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Lloyd (Mutt) Williamson, drum major, Medford drum and bugle corps, winner of drum major honors at 1928 convention and out to repeat.” Also see image Nos. 371N0841, 371N0892, 371N0916, and 371N1702, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 371N0915. Image note: The name “Mutt Williamson” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

A marching military band at an Armistice Day parade in Portland. The parade can be seen extending north on N.E Grand Avenue at N.E. Couch Street. A man at the front of the band marches while holding a baton. Spectators line the street (negative 3 of 11).

A band and conductor, wearing military uniforms, perform outdoors at Vancouver Barracks. The band members are seated in a semi circle, facing towards the standing conductor, who has one arm raised. A large tree and wooden buildings can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 19 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Photograph of a band marching up a street in a parade, possibly in Astoria, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a band, possibly a military band, marching in a Portland parade. They are downtown, on Yamhill Street near the intersection with Park Avenue. The street is lined with spectators. Image note: Light leaks on negative. Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

A group of approximately twenty-five men pose for the camera in a horse-drawn wagon. The men hold instruments such as trumpets, french horns, and clarinets. The wagon is festooned with fir garlands. An inscription scratched into the negative reads "1980 Mt A - band."

The Butte Band (likely from Butte, Montana), performing at Multnomah Stadium at the Portland Rose Festival. Taken at night and looking downward from the stands, the band is in formation on a field, with a line of majorettes in the distance (negative 3 of 8).

People gathered at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, at the start of irrigation pumping. A military band is in the foreground, with an empty cement reservoir visible in the distance. A crowd stands above a cement wall. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 5 of 37).

A band performs for dancers during the Pendleton Round-up. A crowd can be seen gathered on a street, some of them dancing alone or with a partner. Several neon business signs can be seen at either side of the street (negative 10 of 24).

Photograph of an unidentified drum major leading a drum and bugle corps down North Liberty Street during a parade in Salem. They are at the intersection of Liberty and Court Street (now the intersection of Liberty Street NE and Court Street NE). Also see image Nos. 371N4849, 371N4858, 371N4920 and 371N4922. Image note: Damaged negative.

Photograph of a drum major, probably from Portland Elks Lodge 142, standing next to a building with his hands resting on his baton. Two men in uniforms are standing nearby; the man on the left is wearing a Lodge 142 marching band uniform. The photograph was probably taken in Astoria, Oregon, and is related to a parade; also see image No. 371N4912. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

An Elks convention parade in downtown Portland, on S.W. Broadway. Three men stand with signs for the “Waukegan 702” lodge, with a sign that reads “Chicago is Our Suburb.” Behind the group is a marching band and parade float, while a crowd watches from the sidewalk (negative 17 of 23).

An Elks convention parade in downtown Portland, outside Jackson Tower at S.W. Broadway and S.W. Yamhill Streets. A person dressed as a pirate walks in front of a band for “Seattle Lodge 92,” while a crowd watched from the sidewalk (negative 15 of 23).

A young woman carries a tuba during the 1953 fairy tale parade in downtown Portland. She wears a marching band uniform, with her fellow band members marching in the background. Music is clipped to the tuba (negative 1 of 8).

A majorette during a fairy tale parade in downtown Portland. She holds a baton under one arm, while the other appears in motion. The side of her skirt in is the air. A building with columns can be seen at the right side of the street (negative 1 of 9).

Doreen Morasch with University of Oregon's marching band at halftime of Oregon vs. USC football game. This image was published in the November 18, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 1 of 5).

People on the field at a football game between Oregon State College and UCLA, at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. A marching band can be seen performing, while several referees watch from the sidelines. At the far side of the field is the clubhouse for the Multnomah Athletic Club (negative 2 of 14).

Members of the 4th Infantry marching band from Fort Lewis performing at the dedication ceremony for the opening of the second span of the Interstate Bridge between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington (negative 2 of 18).

A Fourth of July parade passes down South Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. A marching band can be seen marching down the middle of the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and American flags decorate the surrounding buildings.

Photograph of the Hill Military Academy band marching in a Portland parade. At left is the Pacific Building, located in downtown Portland between SW 5th and 6th avenues and SW Yamhill and Taylor streets. Image note: Negative damage visible at upper right.

Three majorettes from Jefferson High School, holding batons and wearing uniforms. They stand on the top of a grassy hill, each holding up one leg (negative 1 of 5).

Judy Bradley of Roosevelt High School marches in the Fairy Tale Parade in downtown Portland, Oregon. She wears a dress and large hat and is likely a drum majorette. She leans over and rubs her left leg because it is cold outside. Behind her, young men in uniforms form a marching band. Several carry their instruments. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on November 28, 1958 (negative 4 of 9).

Judy Elsenbach of Franklin High School performs as a drum majorette as she twirls her baton in the Fairy Tale Parade in downtown Portland, Oregon. She holds her baton over her head in her right hand and raises her left leg. She wears a costume and ear muffs. A man in a white uniform approaches her to the right and a marching band performs behind her in the background (negative 6 of 8).

Portrait of an unidentified band, possibly a Loyal Order of Moose band, posing with instruments on a street in Vancouver, Washington. The band members are in costume, and the trombonist standing in the front row is in blackface. The photograph may be related to a parade. Also see image Nos. 371N4891, 371N4898, and 371N4899.

Two unidentified majorettes marching in advance of a marching band during the 1955 Rose Parade (negative 10 of 11).

A man sits next to a large drum. The drum has the words "Portland Scottish Pipe Band" written on it. The man is wearing a kilt and jacket with a leopard skin over the top along with a glengarry hat. (negative 1 of 7).

Three marching band members laying on grass with their coats off. One is laying face down with a clarinet by their feet, one is wearing sunglasses and next to a trumpet, and another with laying with their feet crossed next to a baritone horn (negative 2 of 7).

Photograph of an unidentified military band marching in a parade in Portland. They are downtown, on Yamhill Street near the intersection with Park Avenue. The street is lined with spectators. Image note: Light leaks on negative.