A long line of Native American horseback riders ride in the Pendleton Round-Up parade in Pendleton, Oregon. They wear traditional clothing. At the head of the line, a young woman on a white horse looks at the camera. The sidewalks on both sides of the parade are filled with spectators and flags hang above the street. Several Pendleton businesses are visible in the background, including Fontaine's Cafe, Sears, and the Oregon Cafe (negative 4 of 8).
A Native American boy races his horse in the arena at the Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon. Two other racers are visible riding behind him. Crowds watch from the stands on the left. Writing across the top of the negative reads, "Indian race" (negative 6 of 10).
A young Native American woman races her horse in the arena at the Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon. Another racer is right behind her. A third racer trails the pair in the background. Crowds watch from the stands on the left. Handwriting across the top of the negative reads, "Squaw race" (negative 7 of 10).
A representative of the Junior Rose Festival Court (far left, wearing a white suit and straw hat) hands a rose to members of the Pendleton Round-Up Court and Happy Canyon Court. Four members of the Round-Up court wear traditional western wear outfits and cowboy hats. The other two members of the court wear traditional Native American dress (negative 1 of 7).
A group of Wyam people on a stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of Martha Ferguson McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are in at the left side of the frame wearing beaded and feathered outfits. Flora Cushinway Thompson stands with another woman on the right side of the frame who is holding a drum. An array of items, including baskets and other crafts are on display on tables in front of the stage. Several women are standing in the rear of the stage with instruments. (negative 7 of 8).
A group of people identified, from left to right, as Chief Tommy Thompson, Martha Ferguson McKeown, Linda, Catherine Cushinway, and Ida Thompson. Surrounded by children at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". This photograph was printed in the April 29, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 3 of 8).
Two Wyam dancers on stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are wearing beaded and feathered clothing. (negative 8 of 8).
A group of Wyam people dancing on a stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of Martha Ferguson McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are in a semi-circle wearing beaded and feathered outfits. An array of items, including baskets and other crafts are on display on tables in front of the stage. Several women are standing behind the dancers with instruments. (negative 1 of 8).
Martha Ferguson McKeown, Chief Tommy Thompson and Flora Cushinway Thompson at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". A large crowd of people stands behind them in a hall (negative 2 of 8).
Jasper Grant, member of the Too-Too-To-Ney Tribe of the Southern Oregon Coast. He wears a suit and is kneeling with one hand on his chin. This photograph was taken shortly after the sale of the Gold Beach Indian trust lands to Evans Products Company in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Chief Clarence Burke and other members of the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation seated in the back of a pick-up truck that is part of a line of automobiles crossing the newly opened Umatilla Bridge. Crowds of onlookers stand on either side of the road and several pedestrians are crossing the bridge on foot alongside the vehicles (negative 2 of 11).
Chief Clarence Burke from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation stands with three unidentified men in suits. Burk is wearing beaded leather clothing and a headdress and is holding a drum. The photograph was taken during the dedication ceremony for the Umatilla Bridge (negative 5 of 9).
Chief Clarence Burke (far left), George Spino, and other members of the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation during the dedication ceremony for the Umatilla Bridge (negative 6 of 9).
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).
View of Celilo Village with Celilo Falls and the Oregon Trunk Rail Bridge visible in the background. Other photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on April 17, 1955 (negative 7 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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).