Photograph of Tusko the elephant chained in the yard outside a Portland waterfront building where he was housed. A bridge, probably the Hawthorne Bridge, is visible in the background.

Photograph of Tusko the elephant chained in the yard outside a Portland waterfront building where he was housed. A bridge, probably the Hawthorne Bridge, is visible in the background.

Photograph of a rat in a trap on a wall. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 8, section 6, of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 24, 1926. This photograph and two others were published under the headline "War Progresses on the Front." The photograph was captioned: "But the front is the waterfront. Top--Big black rat caught in an ingeniously placed trap along a water line at the Admiral terminal." The photograph accompanied a story with the headline: "Terminal Rats Easy Prey of Expert's Trap." The story described how a man named Daniel Lake had successfully reduced the rat population at the Pacific Steamship company’s Admiral terminal on the Portland waterfront. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a rat in a trap on a wall. A similar photograph was published on Page 8, section 6, of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 24, 1926. The version printed in the Journal was published with two others under the headline "War Progresses on the Front,” and had the following caption: “But the front is the waterfront. Top--Big black rat caught in an ingeniously placed trap along a water line at the Admiral terminal." The published photograph accompanied a story with the headline: "Terminal Rats Easy Prey of Expert's Trap." The story described how a man named Daniel Lake had successfully reduced the rat population at the Pacific Steamship company’s Admiral terminal on the Portland waterfront. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of flowers in three vases attached to a tall metal stem. A tent, benches, and people are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Portland Flower and Garden Show. The garden show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Photograph of tulips in a pot sitting on a lawn. A tag and prize ribbon are attached to the plant. Text is partially visible on the ribbon; it reads: “Prize / Portland Flower and Garden Show / 1931.” This photograph, along with image No. 371N3453, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on May 3, 1931. The photographs were published under the headline “At the Garden Show in Laurelhurst.” This photograph had the following caption information: “White tulips in a royal blue porcelain vase are something to conjure with, visitors at the garden show learn.” The photographs accompanied a story about the Portland Flower and Garden Show titled: “Beauty Marks Garden Show Held by Club.” The show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Photograph of a vase of flowers on the ground. A tag is tied around the bottom of the vase, and 1931 Portland Flower and Garden Show prize ribbon is attached to the plant. The garden show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Photograph of a vase of flowers on the ground. A tag is tied around the bottom of the vase, and a 1931 Portland Flower and Garden Show prize ribbon is attached to the plant. The garden show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Photograph of a table covered with a tablecloth and set with dishes, glasses, candles, and a centerpiece of flowers in a vase. This photograph, along with image No. 371N3447, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on May 3, 1931. The photographs were published under the headline “At the Garden Show in Laurelhurst.” This photograph had the following caption information: “A dinner table arrangement by Mrs. Hamilton Corbett, with Venetian glass, gold and white china on creamy satin damask, and yellow tulips, tea roses and white lilacs for the floral tribute.” The photographs accompanied a story about the Portland Flower and Garden Show titled “Beauty Marks Garden Show Held by Club.” The show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing with a dog and holding the dog’s leash. She is standing on Market Street outside the Municipal Auditorium (now Keller Auditorium) in Portland. More people with dogs are visible in the background. Image note: Image quality is poor due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a small group of people with dogs on leashes. They are standing on Market Street outside the Municipal Auditorium (now Keller Auditorium) in Portland. More people and dogs are visible in the background.

Portrait, taken from the side, of a horse facing to the left. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Portrait, taken from the side, of a horse facing to the left. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing blooming rose bushes in a flower bed in Portland’s park blocks.

Photograph of a large field of tulips planted in rows.

Photograph of a large field of tulips planted in rows.

Photograph showing an unidentified man with his arms outstretched to the sides. He is facing front, looking to the left, and holding a vetch plant with one end of the plant in each hand. He is standing in front of a field, and a sign next to him reads “Plot 5 / Harry Vetch 5 # / Winter Oats 5 #.” The following unverified note is written on the negative sleeve: “Astoria / Astor Experiment Farm / Vetch plot / Dec 12, 1929.” See related image No. 371N5668.

Photograph showing the exterior of a barn. The unverified note “Astoria / Astor Experiment Farm / Dairy barn / Dec 12, 1929” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 371N5667. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of two horses in a stable, looking over their stall doors. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing next to a bull and holding it by a lead rope. The man and bull are standing on a roadway next to buildings. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham.

Photograph of an unidentified boy standing outside a building and holding a rooster in his arms. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified boy standing outside a building and holding a rabbit in his arms. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified girl sitting on a pumpkin and holding a large bunch of rhubarb in one arm and a large bunch of carrots in the other. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman kneeling next to a chair and looking down at a rabbit lying on the chair. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified boy who may be playing horseshoes or a similar game. He is standing on a square of dirt with edges marked by a wooden frame, and has one arm and one leg extended as though he has just thrown an object. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a bull. The man has one hand on his hip and is holding the bull’s lead rope in the other hand. Buildings are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of a group of people and pigs in a grassy area next to a building. The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman seated on a wooden ramp or walkway with a rooster in her lap. The woman is sitting on a copy of the Oregon Journal; the top headline on the front page is “City Vice Reign Suspected.” The rooster is standing on more pages from the newspaper spread across the woman’s lap. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.