A line of cars and people participate in a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Maggie Saldana (left) and Lydia Padilla (right), wear dresses and tiaras and ride on the front hood of a car during Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. They are the festival princesses. The festival queen, Elvira Carbajal, is visible in the back seat of the car. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

A man drives a woman and several children in a classic 1927 automobile during a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. A sign on the side of the automobile reads, "Silver T Club, Silverton, Oregon, 1927 Ford." Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Maggie Saldana (left) and Lydia Padilla (right), wear dresses and tiaras and ride on the front hood of a car during Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. They are the festival princesses. The festival queen, Elvira Carbajal, is visible in the back seat of the car. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Photograph showing a man with a camera facing towards the top of a steep canyon. A car with two open doors is on the left side of the frame, and Mount Jefferson can be seen in the distance.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing an old automobile on display at a museum. A sign on the automobile reads, "1902 model." Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Old auto from the Free Pioneer Museum, Tillamook, OR. 1957."

A photograph of Gerry Frank sitting in the driver's seat of an automobile. Six additional passengers are visible in the vehicle with Frank. The letters, "M&F" are painted on the door of the automobile in the style of the logo for the Meier & Frank Department Store.

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.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene, likely in Parkrose, Oregon. Today, Parkrose is a neighborhood in Portland. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Motor Court Motel, the Portland Trust Bank, and more. Several automobiles drive on the busy street. Taken from the right lane of the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Park Rose, OR. 1953."

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.

Photograph looking south on Commercial Street, taken with a long exposure at night. On the left side, the Greenbaum Building can be seen, now at 240-254 Commercial Street NE. Light streaks from vehicles can be seen on the street. On the negative is written "49-138." (Image note: see related Image PGE 49-97).

Photograph showing a man wearing a suit and hat standing next to a dirt road while holding a large hand-painted measuring stick. Another man stands at the opposite side of the street facing the first individual, and two automobiles parked in between. Written on the negative is "49-249."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in downtown Portland. Several businesses are visible, including the Congress Hotel, a Lincoln Mercury car dealership, and a battery shop. An automobile is parked in the left foreground and its license plate indicates the year 1947. There is a large tree on the sidewalk. Handwriting on negative reads, "Portland, Oregon. Christian 11-833."

Photograph of students as they photograph a female model posing in front of an automobile. Part of a class at the Northwest School of Photography. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken by a student in the PM Advanced Portrait class at the Northwest School of Photography.

A female model poses next to an automobile. She is posing for photography students. The automobile is parked in a grassy area and there are trees in the background. Handwritten note on back indicates the initials "JY", likely Jerry Jiro Yasutome, and that this was taken in his PM Advanced Portrait class at the Northwest School of Photography.

Automobiles and people in a rowboat navigate flood water in Eugene. In the background is a wooden building above the water. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 23 of 27).

An automobile and two people in a rowboat navigate flood water in Eugene. The vehicle appears to be a military style jeep, and a billboard in the background reads “The Regular Army has a good job for you too!” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 24 of 27).

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a church building in Milton, Oregon, known today as Milton-Freewater. Two automobiles are parked on the street in front of the church, and 2 people stand outside one of the automobiles. Handwriting on negative reads, "Christian Church - Milton, Ore. Ellis 2229." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1945.

Photograph showing an unidentified man crouching next to a Portland Gas & Coke Company vehicle. He is facing to the left and is placing a sign bearing the civilian defense insignia for utility repair on the side of the car. He is also wearing an armband with the same insignia and a pouch for carrying a gas mask. The number 2318 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The text “Repair car insignia” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0819. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph showing two unidentified United States Navy servicemen posing next to a Portland Gas & Coke Company car. They are smiling and attaching a sign to the side of the car. The sign reads: “CHOOSE NAVY NOW / WHILE YOU CAN.” An unidentified Portland Gas & Coke employee is sitting in the driver’s seat of the car. The number 2629 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. See related image No. 375A0842. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph showing an unidentified man crouching next to a Portland Gas & Coke Company vehicle. He is facing to the left and is placing a sign bearing the civilian defense insignia for utility repair on the side of the car. He is also wearing an armband with the same insignia and a pouch for carrying a gas mask. The number 2317 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The text “Repair car insignia” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0820.

Photograph showing two unidentified United States Navy servicemen posing next to a Portland Gas & Coke Company car. They are smiling and attaching a sign to the side of the car. The sign reads: “CHOOSE NAVY NOW / WHILE YOU CAN.” In the background, an unidentified Portland Gas & Coke employee is sitting in the driver’s seat of the car. The number 2628 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. See related image No. 375A0843. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Automobiles parked, likely near Second Avenue on the eastside.

Automobiles drive on Madison Avenue, with the Hawthorne Bridge in the background. Looking east towards Front Avenue. Witch Hazel building at right. A Cohn Bros. truck is also visible. Taken January 10, 1940.

Automobiles drive on Madison Avenue towards the Hawthorne Bridge. Looking east towards Front Avenue. Witch Hazel building at right. Taken January 10, 1940.

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."

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."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the State Library in Salem, Oregon. Automobiles are parked on the street in front of the building. Handwriting on negative reads, "State Library - Salem, Oregon. Christian 11-823."