Photograph of two unidentified boys in uniforms holding a United States flag during a ceremony. They are standing in front of a sculpture or pedestal on the sidewalk outside a building. A crowd of people, mostly women, is gathered behind the sculpture. To the left of the sculpture are two men; the man closest to the sculpture is George L Baker, who was probably mayor of Portland when this photograph was taken. See related image No. 371N0143.

Photograph of two unidentified boys in uniforms holding a United States flag during a ceremony. They are standing in front of a sculpture or pedestal on the sidewalk outside a building. A crowd of people, mostly women, is gathered behind the sculpture. To the left of the sculpture are two men; the man closest to the sculpture is George L Baker, who was probably mayor of Portland when this photograph was taken. See related image No. 371N0144.

Photographic postcard showing a young woman holding a glass bottle up to the side of the 1101 train. She wears a flapper style hat and dress and smiles for the camera. Typed writing on the back of the print reads, "Alice Collins christening the 1101, July 29, 1929." Stamp on the back reads, "Goldendale, Wash." Second stamp on the back for H.J. Turner, who was affiliated with the Oregon Railroad Association.

Sixteen photos show scenes from in and around Camp Reedsport, including the Umpqua River, Pacific Coast, Neceta Head lighthouse, and the official opening and flag-raising ceremony for the camp. Individuals identified in the images include "Scotty" Valetine; 1st Lieutenant L.M. Cowan, Eng. Reserve; 2nd Lieutenant M.K. McCaslin, Cavalry Reserve; and Captain A.C. Joslyn, Medical Reserve.

Text at the top of the page reads, "Melrose - Winter and Summer Camp, 759, GF-4, Melrose, Oregon." Three photos show a flag-raising ceremony, with Captain G.W. Sperry delivering an address. Three more photos give a general view of the camp, a view of the officers' tents, and the men lined up waiting for a meal.

A women is kneeling on a blanket in the snow, while a man sets a crown on her head. People on bleacher seats can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 18).

Two men wearing hats and long coats look downward at an engraved decorative stone, which is leaning against a stone wall. Three decorative metal cups and a trowel sit in front of the engraved stone. The names “Henry Morgenthau Jr.,” James Farley,” “Louis A. Simon,” “Neal A. Melisk,” and “[Gil]bert Stanley Underwood” are written on the stone, with the year 1936 (negative 1 of 11).

A group of men take an oath, with right arms raised, at a military induction center in Portland (United States Army?). A uniformed soldier stands on a stage facing the group, also raising his right hand. Decorative chandeliers hang from the ceiling (negative 11 of 13).

Photograph of a man in a suit facing towards a switch box while holding a lever. He is looking towards the box, and is standing on the raised bed of a truck. Behind the man is a wooden utility pole. Written on the negative is "50-422." (Image note: see related image PGE 50-423).

Photograph showing a group of suited men standing on a wooden platform facing forward. At the front of the group is a man with his hands in his pockets who is speaking into a microphone. (Image note: see related image PGE 50-422).

Photograph showing two men standing in a doorway with two boxes of streetlights. The man on the left faces towards the camera, while the other looks toward the left side of the frame. Behind them are other boxes at the top of a ramp. "Line Material Co. Milwaukee, Wis. USA" is written on the boxes.

Photograph showing a crouching man writing "#2000" on a metal streetlight. A man in overalls is standing in front of him and facing towards the camera while holding the light with his left hand. Cement block walls and a ceiling light can be seen in the background.

Photograph showing a group of people standing with a streetlight, which has been placed on top of a cardboard box. The top of the light is open, with the reflective inner coating visible, while two individuals in the group hold the unit with their hands. Other boxes can be seen stacked in the background. Written on the box is "Ovalite Mercury Vapor Luminaire" and "Line Material Co. Milwaukee, Wis, USA."

Photograph showing (from left) Mrs. Herbert Malarkey, Helen Hawkins, and Portland Mayor George L. Baker front of a new Southern Pacific company bus during a ceremony outside Portland City Hall on September 19, 1927. Hawkins, who christened the bus, is holding a large bouquet of flowers and the neck of a bottle wrapped in ribbon. Baker is holding one end of the ribbon. The ceremony celebrated the new Southern Pacific bus service to the Willamette Valley. The Oregon Journal published a short story, headlined “New Bus Line is Christened in Portland,” on Page 2 of its September 19, 1927, city edition. See related image Nos. 371N0114, 371N0116, 371N0117, 371N5110, 371N5111, and 371N5112.

Photograph showing pallbearers carrying the casket of Archbishop Alexander Christie into St. Mary’s Cathedral at Northwest 15th and Davis in Portland on April 15, 1925, as people watch from either side of the doorway. That day, a front-page story about Christie’s funeral was published in the Oregon Journal city edition. The story had the headline “Throngs at Funeral of Archbishop” and the subheading “Impressive Last Rites Held for Most Rev. Alexander Christie in St. Marys [sic] Cathedral; Mt. Calvary is Resting Place.” See related image Nos. 371N4171, 371N4172, 371N4182, 371N4183, 371N4184, and 371N4185. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph, taken April 15, 1925, showing a crowd outside St. Mary’s Cathedral, Northwest 15th and Davis in Portland, watching clergy leaving the cathedral after the funeral of Archbishop Alexander Christie. That day, a front-page story about Christie’s funeral was published in the Oregon Journal city edition. The story had the headline “Throngs at Funeral of Archbishop” and the subheading “Impressive Last Rites Held for Most Rev. Alexander Christie in St. Marys [sic] Cathedral; Mt. Calvary is Resting Place.” See related image Nos. 371N4170, 371N4171, 371N4172, 371N4182, 371N4184, and 371N4185.

Photograph showing (from left) Earl Riley, Oregon first lady Grace Meier, L. E. Kern, and Rufus C. Holman at the dedication of the new Waverly Baby Home building in Portland on November 28, 1931. They are standing in front of the building’s cornerstone, which has not yet been placed, and Meier is holding a bouquet of flowers. A cropped version of this photograph and image No. 371N3021 were published on Page 4 of the Oregon Journal on November 29, 1931, under the headline “New Home for Babies Dedicated.” This photograph had the following caption: “From left, Earl Riley, city commissioner; Mrs. Julius L. Meier receiving bouquet from L. E. Kern, president of the board of trustees of the Waverly Baby home, and State Treasurer Rufus C. Holman, at the dedication of the new $115,000 home for parentless waifs Saturday. Riley represented the city and Holmes for the state.” The photographs accompanied the continuation of a front-page story about the opening of the new building.

Photograph showing pallbearers carrying the casket of Governor Isaac L. Patterson down the steps of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem after funeral services on Monday, December 23, 1929. Patterson died of pneumonia on December 21, 1929. A story about the funeral, headlined “Last Rites for Oregon Chief Held” was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on the day of the funeral. The story identified the pallbearers as Oregon National Guard captains Francis W. Mason, Glen A. Webster, Oswald N. Day, Levi L. Merrill, Joseph M. Wacklow, Patrick W. Kelley, Carl F. Glos, and William H. Lehman. See related image Nos. 371N4173, 371N4175, 371N4177, 371N4178, 371N4179, 371N4180, and 371N4181.

Members of the 4th Infantry marching band from Fort Lewis performing at the dedication ceremony for the opening of the second span of the Interstate Bridge between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington (negative 2 of 18).

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).

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).

Members of the Portland Lavender Club, swearing in new officers at the home of outgoing president Nellie Boguslaski, at her home at 7229 S.E. Harold Street in Portland. The women are standing around a table raising their right hands. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 22, 1950 (negative 4 of 9).

Portland Rose Festival queen Georgene, wearing a dress and tiara, places a footprint on wet cement. Members of the festival court stand around her. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 13, 1947 (negative 1 of 7).

A large crowd gathers outside of a newly dedicated Victory Center in downtown Portland, at S.W. 6th Ave. between S.W. Morrison and S.W. Yamhill Streets. People can be seen on a stage, including the Portland Rose Festival court. The building was setup in front of Pioneer Courthouse, which can be seen in the background. A similar photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, June 9, 1943 (negative 1 of 5).

A launching ceremony in front of a newly built subchaser at Commercial Iron Works in Portland, sponsored by Shrine Hospital. An unidentified man stands behind a podium, with Father Thomas J. Tobin to his right. People can be seen along the deck of the ship, which appears to be inside a large industrial facility. A photograph from this story was published on page 4A of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 29, 1943 (negative 3 of 5).

Beatrice Greenwalt, superintendent of Shrine Hospital, smashes a bottom of the hull of a newly built subchaser at Commercial Iron Works in Portland. A photograph from this story was published on page 4A of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 29, 1943 (negative 5 of 5).

Nurses receiving caps at a ceremony at Saint Mark church in Portland. The nurses are gathered at the front of the pews while a seated audience watches. Taken from a high angle, the photograph shows the alter and painted walls of the church. A photograph from this series was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Saturday, March 18, 1944 (negative 2 of 3).