Wesley Chamberlin in an art gallery displaying the paintings completed for his Reed College thesis show, "Depth in Motion." Chamberlin is seated in the center of the gallery with two of the paintings visible on the wall behind him (negative 3 of 5).

A portrait of weaving expert Mary Meigs Atwater, seated in a rocking chair and holding a textile. She wears a hairband and is looking directly at the camera. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, July 28, 1954 (negative 1 of 5).

Weaving expert Mary Meigs Atwater teaching an advanced weaving course in Portland. She stands behind a small tabletop loom, holding a board with woven fabric samples. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, July 28, 1954 (negative 3 of 5).

Portrait of Thelma Johnson Streat, dancer and artist. A photograph from this set was published in the January 5, 1957 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 2 of 2).

Oregon Victory Girl, Suzanne Burce, later known as Jane Powell, holding a ball and wooden paddle. She is standing in front of a brick building and smiling (negative 4 of 18).

Oregon Victory Girl, Suzanne Burce, later known as Jane Powell, seated at a piano. Next to her is a small dog, and a cat is sitting on an ottoman next to the piano (negative 5 of 18).

Photograph showing a uniformed man helping an unidentified woman (actress?) down from the door of a military airplane. The woman was likely visiting Portland on the occasion of a war hero parade to take place in downtown Portland (negative 11 of 15). Original sleeve title: “War heroes arrival, parade, and departure.”

Solange Kowert leans over a loom as she weaves a rug at 1976 SW 4th Avenue in Portland, Oregon. She looks at the camera and smiles. Spools of yarn are displayed vertically on a rack to the left (negative 1 of 9).

A portrait of set designer Doro Johnson, sitting on the ground next to one of her drawings, most likely at her studio at 772 S.W. Broadway Drive. Behind her on the wall are several other pieces of art. Johnson worked as a set designer for the Portland Civic Opera. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 18, 1953 (negative 1 of 5).

Set designer Doro Johnson (right), showing samples for the Portland Civic Opera to dancing director Catherine Cassarno (left) and secretary Hildegard Horvath. Set drawings done by Johnson lay on the ground and lean against a table. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 18, 1953 (negative 2 of 5).

American sculptor David Smith and two unidentified men at the Portland Art Museum, during a jury selection of works for the museum. Smith kneels downward while holding pieces of framed art, which have been arranged in rows against a wall (negative 3 of 3).

American sculptor David Smith at the Portland Art Museum, during a jury selection of works for the museum. He stands next to his steel abstract sculpture, resting one arm on the stone base and one on his waist (negative 1 of 3).

Actress Sarah Truax during a visit to Portland. She wears a sequined dress and fur wrap. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, October 26, 1949 (negative 1 of 2).

A priest and another man, wearing a painters smock and holding a palette, stand in front of a “First Sorrow” display at the National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. A statue display is inside a cabinet with wooden doors, which is behind a railing (negative 1 of 8).

Photograph showing Roy Rogers, wearing a western hat and suit, posing with a group of children and adults. Most of the group have their arms raised. In the background, several hanging photo frames can be seen (negative 1 of 2).

Western star Roy Rogers sits with a group of children while signing autographs. He wears a western hat and suit (negative 2 of 2).

A portrait of actor and politician Ronald Reagan, taking during a visit to Portland. He sits in a chair, resting both arms on his knees (negative 3 of 3).

A portrait of Rex Raymer and Elaine Raymer, performers at Amato’s Super Club in Portland, at S.W. Broadway and S.W. Main Street. The pair appears to be holding a chain bracelet between them, while Elaine shakes a finger at Rex (negative 6 of 6).

Two students in an art studio at Reed College. One student wearing a sweater and khaki pants stands at a large painting canvas holding a paintbrush. He is looking at another student who is seated on a wooden stool wearing a black leotard with her hair in a bun (negative 2 of 9).

Chinese artist and professor NG Kung-Fu holds up one end of a painting as he looks at the camera. The other end is held up by another man. The painting depicts a peacock. This photograph was taken at the Chinese Benevolent Association hall in Portland, Oregon as the artist toured the United States with roughly 80 of his paintings (negative 1 of 2).

A woman is in the process of painting a portrait of a young boy during an art show in the Portland Park Blocks. A sign hanging from the back of her easel reads, "Portraits by Betty, $1.00." (negative 8 of 9).

Three women in silk garments at the Portland Victory Center, at S.W. 6th Avenue, at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The woman in the middle has her arms at the waist of the other two women, who are smiling towards the camera. Three names are written at the bottom left of the negative: Nymphia Lam, Gloria V. Wong, Audrey Lee (negative 2 of 2).

Two performers with crossed swords at the Earl Carroll’s vanities road show at the Mayfair Theatre in Portland. The women are wearing sequined costumes and broad hats while smiling towards the camera (negative 6 of 22).

Performers posing for a group photograph at Earl Carroll’s vanities road show at the Mayfair Theatre in Portland. The women are wearing long skirts with flower motifs with a matching top and decorative hat. A man kneels in the center of a group, wearing a hat and holding two pistols (negative 15 of 22).

Three women in sequined costumes at Earl Carroll’s vanities road show at the Mayfair Theatre in Portland. Each woman has her arms raised towards a tall feather head dress (negative 18 of 22).

Two women in costume, backstage at Earl Carroll’s vanities road show at the Mayfair Theatre in Portland. One woman, wearing a matching sequined top and bottom, is leaning towards the other to adjust her flowered dress (negative 17 of 22).

Performers posing for a group photograph at Earl Carroll’s vanities road show at the Mayfair Theatre in Portland. The women are wearing costumes and decorative head dresses, and appear to be seated in a backstage area of the theatre (negative 9 of 22).

Performers backstage at the Mayfair Theatre in Portland, as part of Earl Carroll’s vanities road show. Some women are seated in chairs, while a man with a guitar stands in the group while two others play a harmonica and percussion (negative 11 of 22). See also: negative 878-5.