Performers in regalia at the Oregon City Centennial in 1948, from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, at Kelly field in Oregon City. An audience watches from covered bleachers. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 13, 1948 (negative 11 of 19).

Drummers in feathered regalia at the Oregon City Centennial in 1948, from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, at Kelly field in Oregon City. The four people are standing around a flat drum, each holding a drum beater. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 13, 1948 (negative 10 of 19).

Virginia Wilkinson, Pendleton Round-Up queen from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, at the Oregon City Centennial in 1948. She’s wearing beaded regalia and fur braid wraps. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 13, 1948 (negative 13 of 19).

Performers in regalia at the Oregon City Centennial in 1948, from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, at Kelly field in Oregon City. An audience watches from covered bleachers. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 13, 1948 (negative 7 of 19).

An area of tipis at the Pendleton Round-Up. Two indigenous adolescents are on horseback on a dirt road, while other children watch (negative 5 of 11).

A woman and child, wearing hats, stand with a young indigenous child at the Pendleton Round-up. The woman looks at the camera while the children look toward one another. Tipis can be seen in the background (negative 2 of 21).

Jeanette Wesley, member of the Yakima Tribe and Indian Queen of the Pendleton Round-Up. She wears regalia while seated on a horse, and receives a blanket from Mrs. C.M. Bishop Jr. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, August 28, 1950 (negative 13 of 23).

Two Native American Women walk with a child, while passing an area of tipis at the Pendleton Round-Up. Horses are tethered to a low wooden fence next to the tipis (negative 23 of 23).

A indigenous American man, holding a feathered staff and facing towards the camera. He wears furs and a head dress with wrapped horns. An audience can be seen watching at the far side of the arena (negative 17 of 21).

Indigenous American riders, wearing regalia, at the Pendleton Round-Up. The riders are passing in front of a seated audience in raised bleachers. Several United States flags are waving in the wind over the audience (negative 12 of 21).

A group of young indigenous American dancers at the Pendleton Round-Up. Wearing regalia, the group is dancing in an arena, with a seated audience visible in the background (negative 16 of 21).

Indigenous American riders at the Pendleton Round-Up. Two young women share a horse at the front of the group, with two other women on horseback hold children in front of themselves (negative 21 of 21).

Indigenous American dancers at the Pendleton Round-Up. A adult, wearing a western shirt and chaps, is at the front of the group, with younger boys following. A seated audience can be seen at the edge of the arena, in raised bleachers (negative 16 of 23).

A indigenous American man, holding a long and feathered staff while facing towards the camera. He wears a beaded breechcloth and is smiling. An audience can be seen watching at the far side of the arena (negative 20 of 23).

Siletz Indians Coquelle Thompson Jr. and his son George, seated in a living room and stringing a bow. Coquelle was the son of Coquelle Thompson Sr., and served as a school board member and logger. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 9, 1952 (negative 1 of 3).

Siletz Indian Coquelle Thompson Jr. and his family, seated at a table for a meal. Cups and plates have been set on the table, with a bottle of cocktail sauce. Coquelle was the son of Coquelle Thompson Sr., and served as a school board member and logger. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 9, 1952 (negative 3 of 3).

A portrait of Siletz Indian Coquelle Thompson Jr., seated on an armchair. As a school board member, Thompson was involved in a dispute, denying a contract to superintendent Marion L. Whittaker for introducing progressive education. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, March 5, 1952 (negative 2 of 7).

Siletz Indian George Thompson, grandson of Coquelle Thompson Sr., standing next to a tree holding a gun. He wears a safety hat and looks to his left. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 9, 1952 (negative 2 of 3).

Indigenous Americans in regalia at the Pendleton Round-Up. Two men hold drums and wear feathered headdresses, while standing with several young children (negative 14 of 23).

An indigenous American man sits in an area of tipi during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. He holds a length of rope in both hands while sitting on a bale of hay. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 16, 1954 (negative 4 of 9).

Three indigenous American men stand next to the hood of an automobile during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. The trio stands in front of an area of tipi, as a man with braids raises both hands, appearing to be on conversation with the others (negative 2 of 9).

An indigenous American child in an area of tipi at the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. Wearing an over-sized hat, the child looks at the camera while drinking from a bottle (negative 5 of 9).

Flora Thompson placing a headdress on Chief Tommy Kuni Thompson at their home in Celilo Village. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on April 17, 1955 with the caption, "Getting ready for final big salmon fete at Celilo Falls, Chief Tommy Thompson aged head of Indian village there, gets his war bonnet adjusted by wife, Flora. Annual event, starting next Sunday for three days will be last because falls will be flooded this summer by backwaters of the Dalles Dam. Chief Thompson, who is centenarian will be honored." (negative 1 of 12).

View of wooden structures at Celilo Village. Stacks of wood are piled in the front of the structures next to two automobile shells, one which is tipped on its side.Other photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on April 17, 1955 (negative 10 of 12).

View of wooden structures at Celilo Village. A white automobile is parked in front of the building in the foreground. The Oregon Trunk Rail Bridge is visible in the background. Other photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on April 17, 1955 (negative 12 of 12).

Chief Tommy Kuni Thompson and Flora Thompson at Celilo Village. The couple stand outside wearing traditional dress holding a pipe and headdress. Other photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on April 17, 1955. (negative 2 of 12).

Chief Tommy Kuni Thompson and Flora Thompson in their home at Celilo Village. Flora Thompson stands holding a headdress and Tommy Thompson is holding a pipe to his lips. Other photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on April 17, 1955. (negative 3 of 12).

Oregon governor Paul Patterson speaking from a raised grandstand during the dedication of the Umatilla Bridge. Chief Clarence Burke, George Spino and other members of the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation are seated in front of the grandstand facing the audience. The stand is decorated in flags and bunting. The state flags for Washington and Oregon are displayed on the back wall with an American flag hung in the middle. (negative 3 of 9).