Sammy Colwash of Warm Springs performs a Hoop dance during the Columbia County Centennial Fair in St. Helens. He has several hoops interlaced around his body as other Indigenous Americans watch from the background. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 6, 1954 (negative 5 of 11).

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).

A group of Wyam people dancing on a stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of Martha Ferguson McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are in a semi-circle wearing beaded and feathered outfits. An array of items, including baskets and other crafts are on display on tables in front of the stage. Several women are standing behind the dancers with instruments. (negative 1 of 8).

A group of Wyam people on a stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of Martha Ferguson McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are in at the left side of the frame wearing beaded and feathered outfits. Flora Cushinway Thompson stands with another woman on the right side of the frame who is holding a drum. An array of items, including baskets and other crafts are on display on tables in front of the stage. Several women are standing in the rear of the stage with instruments. (negative 7 of 8).

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).

Performers in regalia at the Oregon City Centennial in 1948, from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, at Kelly field in Oregon City. An audience watches from covered bleachers. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 13, 1948 (negative 11 of 19).

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).

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).

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).

Three young Indigenous Americans drumming with a smiling woman at the Columbia County Centennial Fair. The young men are wearing regalia, including feathered headdresses. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 6, 1954 (negative 4 of 11).

Three indigenous American men stand next to the hood of an automobile during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. The trio stands in front of an area of tipi, as a man with braids raises both hands, appearing to be on conversation with the others (negative 2 of 9).

Chief Clarence Burke, of the Confederated Tribes of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, fastening a headdress on the head of Lee Drake at the Pendleton Round-up (negative 3 of 11).

Indigenous Americans in regalia at the Pendleton Round-Up. Two men hold drums and wear feathered headdresses, while standing with several young children (negative 14 of 23).

Indigenous American dancers at the Pendleton Round-Up. A adult, wearing a western shirt and chaps, is at the front of the group, with younger boys following. A seated audience can be seen at the edge of the arena, in raised bleachers (negative 16 of 23).

Drummers in feathered regalia at the Oregon City Centennial in 1948, from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, at Kelly field in Oregon City. The four people are standing around a flat drum, each holding a drum beater. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 13, 1948 (negative 10 of 19).

A indigenous American man, holding a feathered staff and facing towards the camera. He wears furs and a head dress with wrapped horns. An audience can be seen watching at the far side of the arena (negative 17 of 21).

Pendleton Round-Up Queen Leah Conner, holding a bouquet of flowers for an older, seated woman. Conner is wearing beaded regalia and wrapped braids (negative 6 of 10).

Pendleton Round-Up Queen Leah Conner, seated in bleachers and holding a bouquet of flowers. She wears beaded regalia and wrapped braids, while smiling towards Oregon Governor Douglas McKay, who leans against a railing while speaking to Conner. Other spectators can be seen behind Conner. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, September 13, 1952 (negative 2 of 12).

An unidentified young indigenous American woman, wearing beaded regalia and riding horseback. She wears a beaded headband and wrapped braids as she smiles toward the camera (negative 2 of 6).

Marilyn Sohappy, on horseback with her young daughter. She wears a beaded outfit as she holds the reins of the horse, smiling towards the camera (negative 10 of 18).

Martha Ferguson McKeown, Chief Tommy Thompson and Flora Cushinway Thompson at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". A large crowd of people stands behind them in a hall (negative 2 of 8).

A woman sits on a crate next to tipis in a line n a field. A car is parked nearby (negative 1 of 10).

Women riders race around the track at the Pendleton Round-up (negative 10 of 13).

A indigenous American man, holding a long and feathered staff while facing towards the camera. He wears a beaded breechcloth and is smiling. An audience can be seen watching at the far side of the arena (negative 20 of 23).

Performers in regalia at the Oregon City Centennial in 1948, from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, at Kelly field in Oregon City. An audience watches from covered bleachers. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 13, 1948 (negative 7 of 19).