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Arts, entertainment, and community events

Photographs, circa 1923 to 1936, of people and activities related to arts; entertainment; the Portland Rose Festival; and other community events, performances, and ceremonies. Arts-oriented images include portraits of dancers and musicians, primarily children, as well as photographs of actors, actresses, and theatrical productions or rehearsals. Photographs of the Portland Rose Festival include activities and portraits of festival queens and princesses. This series also includes photographs of parades and circus performers and performances.

Oregon Journal (Firm)

Barnhill Tappers outside Portland Municipal Auditorium

Group portrait of children, most of them wearing matching outfits. They are standing on the steps outside the Portland Municipal Auditorium (now the Keller Auditorium). An unidentified woman is standing behind the group on the right. The text “Barnhill Tappers — 4/20/31” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image.

Barnhill Tappers outside Portland Municipal Auditorium

Group portrait of children, most of them wearing matching outfits. They are standing on the steps outside the Portland Municipal Auditorium (now the Keller Auditorium). An unidentified woman is standing behind the group on the right. The group is identified as the Barnhill Tappers on the negative for image No. 371N2796.

Clover Club Dancers

Dancers from the Clover Club in Portland, at 923 S.W. Taylor Street. The women wear matching hooded costumes embellished with holly, and hand muffs. Photographed (in no particular order) are Nancy Dean, Sherry Spencer, Pat Dean, Madelaine (last name not included) (negative 8 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Clover Club Dancers

Dancers from the Clover Club in Portland, at 923 S.W. Taylor Street. The women wear matching hooded costumes embellished with trillium flowers. Photographed (in no particular order) are Nancy Dean, Sherry Spencer, Pat Dean, Madelaine (last name not included) (negative 7 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Costumed dancer performing

Photograph of an unidentified dancer performing. She is standing in a crouch and has both hands raised. The dancer is wearing a costume consisting of a sequined bikini top, faux lei, and shiny grass-style skirt. The number 10 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

Dancer posing on table

Full-length portrait of an unidentified dancer posing on top of a table. She is facing to the right, smiling, and raising one knee. She is in costume and is holding a baton. A number that could be either “2668” or “2868” is written on the negative; the second digit is illegible. The writing is visible in the top right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 372A0642, 372A0643, 372A0644, 372A0645, 372A0646, and 372A0647.

Dancer posing on table

Full-length portrait of an unidentified dancer posing on top of a table. She is facing to the right, smiling, and pointing one toe. She is in costume and is holding a baton. The number 2673 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the top right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 372A0641, 372A0642, 372A0643, 372A0645, 372A0646, and 372A0647.

Dancer posing on table

Full-length portrait of an unidentified dancer posing on top of a table. She is facing to the left, smiling, and raising one knee. She is in costume and is raising a baton in one hand. The number 2669 is written on the negative and is visible in the top right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 372A0641, 372A0643, 372A0644, 372A0645, 372A0646, and 372A0647.

Dancer posing on table

Full-length portrait of an unidentified dancer posing on top of a table. She is facing to the right, smiling, and raising one knee. She is in costume and is holding a baton. The number 2674 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the top right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 372A0641, 372A0642, 372A0644, 372A0645, 372A0646, and 372A0647.

Dancer posing on table

Full-length portrait of an unidentified dancer in costume, posing on top of a table. She is facing partially to the left, smiling, and holding up a baton. The number 2672 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the top right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 372A0641, 372A0642, 372A0643, 372A0644, 372A0646, and 372A0647.

Dancer posing on table

Full-length portrait of an unidentified dancer in costume, posing on top of a table. She is facing partially to the right, smiling, and holding up a baton. The number 2671 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the top right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 372A0641, 372A0642, 372A0643, 372A0644, 372A0645, and 372A0647.

Dancer posing on table

Full-length portrait of an unidentified dancer posing on top of a table. She is facing to the left, smiling, and raising one knee. She is in costume and is raising a baton in one hand. The number 2670 is written on the negative and is visible in the top right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 372A0641, 372A0642, 372A0643, 372A0644, 372A0645, and 372A0646.

Dancers at May Day performance?

Photograph showing unidentified girls dancing in two circles on a lawn. They are wearing flowing dresses and holding hands. The photograph may have been taken during a May Day performance. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the photograph. Image note: Negative damage at upper left.

Dancers holding dresses

A group of dancers poses while holding the sheer edges of their costume dresses. The four front women kneel, while the others stand. A patterned curtain can be seen in the background, as well as a light hanging from the ceiling (negative 5 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Dancers performing in parade?

Photograph showing costumed dancers with tambourines performing in the street as a crowd watches, possibly during a parade. Unconfirmed note “Shriners” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Dolores Mitchell in dance costume

Portrait of a barefoot young girl wearing a hula costume. She is facing away from the photographer and is looking back over her shoulder. The girl is unidentified but is probably Dolores Mitchell. Also see images No. 371N2803 and No. 371N2858.

Dolores Mitchell, wearing dance costume

Portrait of a smiling young girl, Dolores Mitchell, sitting on a bench. She is wearing a dance costume consisting of a crown, dress and shoe covers. The dress and shoe covers are decorated with sequins and a feathery trim. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

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