A diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated May 22, 1908. Masuo recounts a busy day of raising funds for the Rose Festival. He travels throughout the city and is successful in securing over $15 in donations. He prepares to travel to Gresham the next day to continue fundraising. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated May 21, 1908. Masuo writes about a meeting with several others to strategize ways to collect donations for the Rose Festival. The group decides to solicit donations from guests at hotels in the city and also makes plans to seek donations in Salem, Gresham, and Hood River in the coming days. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated May 20, 1908. Masuo spends the day working and responds to a request from his pastor to solicit donations for the Rose Festival, as the group needs to raise $200 to participate. He visits a bathhouse in the evening and stops for dinner on the way home. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated May 13, 1908. Masuo writes that he worked during the day, went for a walk with friends, and spent time writing letters. He mentions work on the assembly of a float for the Portland Rose Festival and mailing a certificate of residence to his father. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated April 10, 1908. Masuo records the day's activities, including writing letters and going shopping with friends. In the evening he attends a meeting of the Japanese committee for the Portland Rose Festival at the Japanese consular office, followed by a buffet. Masuo also makes note of a letter he received that day. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

1908年5月22日付の安井益男の日記の現代日本語訳。益男は薔薇祭りの資金集めに奔走した一日を語る。彼は市内を回り、15ドル以上の寄付を集めることに成功した。彼は翌日も募金活動を続けるため、グレッシャムへ行く準備をする。 翻訳注：この文書は原本と英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated May 22, 1908. Masuo recounts a busy day of raising funds for the Rose Festival. He travels throughout the city and is successful in securing over $15 in donations. He prepares to travel to Gresham the next day to continue fundraising. Translation Note: This document is available as the original manuscript and as a modern Japanese translation.

1908年5月21日付の安井益男の日記の現代日本語訳。益男は、薔薇祭りのために寄付を集める方法を練るため、他の数人とミーティングをしたことを書いている。そのグループは、市内のホテルの宿泊客から寄付を募ることに決め、また、近日中にセーラム、グレッシャム、フッドリバーでも寄付を募る計画を立てる。 翻訳注：この文書は原本と英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated May 21, 1908. Masuo writes about a meeting with several others to strategize ways to collect donations for the Rose Festival. The group decides to solicit donations from guests at hotels in the city and also makes plans to seek donations in Salem, Gresham, and Hood River in the coming days. Translation Note: This document is available as the original manuscript and as a modern Japanese translation.

1908年5月20日付の安井益男の日記の現代日本語訳。益男は一日中仕事をし、牧師から薔薇祭りに参加するには200ドル必要だから寄付を募ってほしいという依頼に応えた。夕方には銭湯を訪れ、帰りに夕食をとる。 翻訳注：この文書は原本と英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated May 20, 1908. Masuo spends the day working and responds to a request from his pastor to solicit donations for the Rose Festival, as the group needs to raise $200 to participate. He visits a bathhouse in the evening and stops for dinner on the way home. Translation Note: This document is available as the original manuscript and as a modern Japanese translation.

1908年5月13日付の安井益男の日記の現代日本語訳。益男は、日中は仕事をし、友人と散歩に出かけ、手紙を書いて過ごしたと書いている。ポートランド薔薇祭りの花車の組み立て作業や、父への在留証明書の郵送についても触れている。 翻訳注：この文書は原本と英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated May 13, 1908. Masuo writes that he worked during the day, went for a walk with friends, and spent time writing letters. He mentions work on the assembly of a float for the Portland Rose Festival and mailing a certificate of residence to his father. Translation Note: This document is available as the original manuscript and as a modern Japanese translation.

1908年4月10日付の安井益男の日記の現代日本語訳。手紙を書いたり、友人と買い物に出かけたりと、その日の行動を記録する益男。夕方には日本領事館でポートランド市のバラ祭りの日本委員会の会議に出席し、その後ビュッフェを楽しんだ。益男はその日受け取った手紙のメモも残している。 翻訳注：この文書は原本と英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a diary entry written by Masuo Yasui, dated April 10, 1908. Masuo records the day's activities, including writing letters and going shopping with friends. In the evening he attends a meeting of the Japanese committee for the Portland Rose Festival at the Japanese consular office, followed by a buffet. Masuo also makes note of a letter he received that day. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript and as a modern Japanese translation.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Thelma O. Williams was conducted by Linda S. Dodds at Williams' home in Portland, Oregon, on May 5, 1982, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody. The sound quality is very poor.

In this interview, Williams discusses her family background and early life in Des Moines, Iowa, and in Portland, Oregon. She shares her memories of being Portland Rose Festival queen in 1914, and talks about her continued involvement in the annual festival.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Medford G. Reed was conducted by Charles Digregorio and Henry C. C. Stevens in Portland, Oregon, on December 2, 1976, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.

In this interview, Reed discusses his involvement with Trinity Episcopal Church in Portland in the early 20th century. He talks about his early life in the Portland Heights neighborhood, including his education and people who lived in the neighborhood. He also discusses spending summers at Gearhart. He describes running an apple orchard in Hood River for 20 years. He shares his memories of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland and of early Rose Festival parades.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Medford G. Reed was conducted by Charles Digregorio and Henry C. C. Stevens in Portland, Oregon, on December 2, 1976, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.

In this interview, Reed discusses his involvement with Trinity Episcopal Church in Portland in the early 20th century. He talks about his early life in the Portland Heights neighborhood, including his education and people who lived in the neighborhood. He also discusses spending summers at Gearhart. He describes running an apple orchard in Hood River for 20 years. He shares his memories of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland and of early Rose Festival parades.

Transcript. This oral history interview with Edith I. A. Dailey was conducted by Linda S. Dodds at Dailey's home in Portland, Oregon, on April 21, 1982, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody.

In this interview, Dailey briefly discusses her family background and early life in Chicago, Illinois, and talks about working as a secretary in Portland, Oregon, and as manager of the Portland Chamber of Commerce building. She speaks about her involvement in the Business and Professional Women's group, particularly regarding fundraising for the creation of the Portland Rose Festival queen's crown in the 1920s. She then shares her experience as the 1924 Rose Festival queen. She closes the interview by talking about the jobs she held during the Depression and during World War II, and about her career as executive manager of the Oregon Funeral Directors Association.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Edith I. A. Dailey was conducted by Linda S. Dodds at Dailey's home in Portland, Oregon, on April 21, 1982, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody.

In this interview, Dailey briefly discusses her family background and early life in Chicago, Illinois, and talks about working as a secretary in Portland, Oregon, and as manager of the Portland Chamber of Commerce building. She speaks about her involvement in the Business and Professional Women's group, particularly regarding fundraising for the creation of the Portland Rose Festival queen's crown in the 1920s. She then shares her experience as the 1924 Rose Festival queen. She closes the interview by talking about the jobs she held during the Depression and during World War II, and about her career as executive manager of the Oregon Funeral Directors Association.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Edith I. A. Dailey was conducted by Linda S. Dodds at Dailey's home in Portland, Oregon, on April 21, 1982, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody.

In this interview, Dailey briefly discusses her family background and early life in Chicago, Illinois, and talks about working as a secretary in Portland, Oregon, and as manager of the Portland Chamber of Commerce building. She speaks about her involvement in the Business and Professional Women's group, particularly regarding fundraising for the creation of the Portland Rose Festival queen's crown in the 1920s. She then shares her experience as the 1924 Rose Festival queen. She closes the interview by talking about the jobs she held during the Depression and during World War II, and about her career as executive manager of the Oregon Funeral Directors Association.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Edith I. A. Dailey was conducted by Linda S. Dodds at Dailey's home in Portland, Oregon, on April 21, 1982, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody.

In this interview, Dailey briefly discusses her family background and early life in Chicago, Illinois, and talks about working as a secretary in Portland, Oregon, and as manager of the Portland Chamber of Commerce building. She speaks about her involvement in the Business and Professional Women's group, particularly regarding fundraising for the creation of the Portland Rose Festival queen's crown in the 1920s. She then shares her experience as the 1924 Rose Festival queen. She closes the interview by talking about the jobs she held during the Depression and during World War II, and about her career as executive manager of the Oregon Funeral Directors Association.

This photograph depicts a group of people posing on The Evening Repair Shop float at the Portland Rose Festival Floral Parade. A note on the photograph mentions the photograph is from Joe Brown's collection, and that The Evening Repair shop was owned by J.E. Moore. This name may refer to James Earl Moore, who was a bike and appliance mechanic operating in Portland, Oregon. A Model T Ford is seen in the background.

This photograph depicts a Model T Ford delivery truck during the Portland Rose Festival Floral Parade. The Model T Ford belongs to Joe's Bicycle Repair Shop, and advertises different bike models at the shop.

This photograph depicts a crowd watching the Portland Rose Festival Floral Parade as the Joe's Bicycle Repair Shop float travels by. People watch from the street and seated in window sills of buildings along the parade route.

This photograph depicts the Joe's Bicycle Repair Shop float for the Portland Rose Festival, which won first prize in the Floral Parade.

This photograph depicts the Joe's Bicycle Repair Shop float for the Portland Rose Festival, which won first prize in the Floral Parade.

This photograph depicts the Joe's Bicycle Repair Shop float for the Portland Rose Festival, which won first prize in the Floral Parade. The owner, Joseph Brown, poses on the left.