Photograph showing members of the Belgian mission to the United States on the train platform at North Bank station in Portland on Tuesday, July 10, 1917. At center is Major Leon Osterreith, holding the leash of dog sitting at his feet. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 11 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1917, under the headline “Belgium’s Story Stirs Portland.” The photograph had the following caption: “Baron [Ludovic] Moncheur [second from left], head of the Belgian mission to the United States; Hugh Gibson [third from left], representing the state department, and Major Osterieth [sic] with his celebrated trench dog “Nellie,” photographed on the occasion of their Portland visit Tuesday, which was featured by the unfolding of Belgium’s story before the delegates and visitors to the N. E. A. [Nation Education Association] convention assembled in the Auditorium.” The photograph accompanied a brief story describing the reaction to the mission’s address before the convention. See related image No. 376G0208. Image note: The text “Belgian mission” is written on the negative sleeve.

Three-quarters portrait of a woman sitting on a bench, looking down at two dachshund puppies she is holding in her lap. The number 70 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The unverified note “Albina shipbuilding” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0662.

Photograph showing two dachshund puppies looking over the edge of a riveted bucket or wastebasket. The number 72 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The unverified note “Albina shipbuilding” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0661. Image note: Photograph shows marks and discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing three dogs, possibly Airedale terriers, on a low platform. The two dogs at left are standing, and the third dog is lying next to them. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph showing a dachshund outdoors, facing to the left. The dog is on a leash held by an unidentified person partially outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a dog outdoors, facing to the left and looking toward the front. The dog is on a leash held by an unidentified person partially outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph showing seven unidentified people showing dogs, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The handlers and dogs are on a low platform in the center of a large room, and each handler is kneeling next to his or her dog. Standing behind them, with his hands on his hips. Is a man wearing a ribbon identifying him as a judge. Spectators are seated in the background. The livestock exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph, taken outdoors and from the front, showing a dog from the chest up. The dog is looking to the right and is on a leash held by an unidentified person partially outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing an Airedale terrier facing to the left. The dog is on a leash held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph, taken from the front, showing a bulldog outdoors next to a building. The dog is on a leash held by an unidentified person partially outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing an Airedale terrier facing to the left and wearing a collar and leash. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph showing a dog on a dirt road, facing to the left. The dog is on a leash held by an unidentified person partially outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

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.

Photograph of a small dog on a leash held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The text “Step + Fetchit” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of an unidentified woman crouching next to a bulldog and holding its head in her hands. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of a small dog on a leash. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of a dog standing between the legs of an unidentified person holding the dog’s leash. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of three unidentified young women posing with a dog. They are standing on a wooden walkway near a building. The women are wearing matching jackets and skirts. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a dachshund on a leash held by an unidentified person. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931. Image note: Photograph shows blue discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a small dog on a leash held by an unidentified person. The dog and person are standing on a wooden walkway near a building. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of a small dog on a leash. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a dog holding a pose as an unidentified person holds the tip of the dog’s tail. The dog is standing on a wooden walkway next to a building. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing between two dogs and holding their leashes. The man and dogs are standing on a wooden walkway next to a building. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of a small dog on a leash held by an unidentified person. The person and dog are standing on a wooden walkway. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Photograph of a small dog lying on the neck of a large dog. The larger dog is standing next to an unidentified person who is holding the dog’s leash. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

View of a 2-story house in Portland. A man and woman sit on chairs in the grass in front of the house. The woman holds a baby on her lap. The man holds a dog in his lap. Two additional dogs sit near them. A cow grazes on grass on the right. A large dirt road runs in front of the house.

A little girl sits in a grassy area, wearing a white dress. She holds a puppy in her lap. Bushes grow in the background.

A family stands in front of a house in Portland. A man holds onto a cow in a grassy area as her calf feeds. Behind him, a woman holds a little boy as he sits on a fence. A dog stands at their feet. A woman leans out of a window of the house in the background and looks at the camera.