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Retirement Dinner for John Dickson of SP&S

Photograph of men posing at a retirement dinner for SP&S executive John Dickson at the Aero Club in Portland, Oregon. Men sit along the outside of 2 long banquet tables that face each other. The tables are set for dinner. At the far end, a 3rd table connects them. Four men stand behind this table. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Complimentary dinner to John Dickson on his retirement as Superintendent of Motive Power of the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company, given by his associates at the Areo (sic) Club, Portland, Ore." Stamp on the back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios.

Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)

Railroad Delegation for Retirement of Conductor F.P. Allen

Photograph of a group of men standing in front of an SP&S train. Most of the men wear suits, hats, and trenchcoats, except for 2 men who wear railroad conductor uniforms. The 6th from the left is Railroad Conductor F.P. Allen, who is retiring. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Railroad delegation on arrival SP&S train No. 1 Portland Union Station March 18, 1952 on occasion of retirement of SP&S conductor, F.P. Allen: W.T. Cowan, Superintendent of Dining Care
A.G. Marble, Chief of Personnel
J.H. Jones, Manager N.P. Terminal Co. H. Stall, Pullman Conductor
J.L. Monahan, Asst. Superintendent
F.P. Allen, Conductor
A.J. Hunt, Asst. to Vice President and General Manager
O.A. Johnson, Conductor
B.P. Bennett, Chairman O.R.C. and Conductor
E.A. Blew, Retired Conductor
B.E. Kennelly, Chairman B.R.T.
D.R. McDougall, Conductor
H.W. Shields, General Passenger Agent"
Stamp on the back for Alfred A. Monner, photographer for the Oregon Journal.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Railroad Delegation for Retirement of Conductor F.P. Allen

Photograph of 4 railroad employees standing in front of a train. The second from the left is Railroad Conductor F.P. Allen, who wears his uniform. The other 3 men wear suits with hats and trench coats. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Part of railroad delegation on arrival SP&S train No. 1 Portland Union Station March 18, 1952 on the occasion of retirement of SP&S conductor, F.P. Allen: J L Monahan, Asst. Superintendent F P Allen, Conductor A J Hunt, Asst. to Vice President and General Manager
H W Shields, General Passenger Agent." Stamp on back for Alfred A. Monner, photographer for the Oregon Journal.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Retirement of Railroad Conductor O.A. Johnson

Photograph of 4 railroad employees standing in front of a train. They all smile at Railroad Conductor O.A. Johnson, who stands second from the left. Johnson shakes hands with the man on the far right. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Retirement of O.A. Johnson - Aug. 1, 1954. Left to right: C.H. Krauspe - Brakeman, O.A. Johnson, H. Waldhelm - Brakeman, J. Stetson - Pullman Conductor." Stamp on the back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios.

Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)

Engineer Charles W. Miller After Last Train Run with SP&S

Photograph of Train Engineer Charles W. Miller standing with 2 other men in front of an SP&S locomotive. Miller is in the middle. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Picture taken at Portland Oregon Union Station on arrival SP&S #1 - April 27, 1952 with Engineer Charles W. Miller completing his last run before retirement. From left - Condr. L.S. Rosendaul; Miller; J.A. Cannon, Gen'l Supt. Motive Power."

Engineer Albert Myles Celebrates His Last Run on the Empire Builder, SP&S

Photograph of Train Engineer Albert Myles smiling as he shakes the hand of J.A. Cannon on the left. They stand in front of an SP&S locomotive. Myles' wife stands on the right and a little girl stands in front, looking up at Cannon. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "General Supt. Motive Power J.A. Cannon congratulating Veteran Engineer Albert Myles on completion of his last run on his 71st birthday Sept. 19, 1951. Mrs. Myles and their granddaughter look on - in front of the Empire Builder locomotive." Stamp on the back for Alfred A. Monner, photographer for the Oregon Journal.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Engineer Albert Myles Aboard the Empire Builder, SP&S

Photograph of Train Engineer Albert Myles leaning out of a locomotive cab and waving his left hand in the air. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Veteran Engineer Albert Myles arrives 'on time' at Portland, Oregon Union Station on the SP&S Empire Builder Sept. 19, 1951, completing last run on his 71st birthday." Stamp on the back for Alfred A. Monner, photographer for the Oregon Journal. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on September 19, 1951.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Parade in Albany, Oregon

A crowd of people gathered for a parade in Albany, Oregon. There are several automobiles decorated with bunting on the street. The tracks for the Oregon Electric Railway are visible in the road. The street is decorated with bunting and American flags. A large banner above the street reads, "Albany the Railroad Center."

Parade in Albany, Oregon

A crowd of people gathered for a parade in Albany, Oregon. A float shaped like a battleship is on the street. The tracks for the Oregon Electric Railway are visible in the road. The street is decorated with bunting and American flags. A large banner partially obscured by a light pole reads, "Albany the Railroad Center."

Oregon Electric Railway Arrival, Albany, Oregon

A crowd of people gathered on a sidewalk in front of railway tracks on a street in Albany, Oregon. Typed caption from the back of the print reads, "Business men of Portland and members of their families turn out by the hundreds to assist the citizens of Albany, Portland's sister city, in the celebration of the coming of electric transportation to the famous Willamette Valley."

Log Cabin Parade Float in Prineville, Oregon

Photographic postcard showing a horse-drawn parade float in Prineville, Oregon. There is a miniature log cabin on the float, along with children dressed as pioneers. A sign on a building behind the float reads, "Foster & Hyde - The General Furnishing Store." Embossment on the bottom of the print reads, "Lafler, Prineville, Oregon."

Lafler, F. E. (Prineville, Or.)

Rose Festival - Portland, Oregon

Photographic postcard showing girls in white dresses marching in the Rose Festival parade in Portland, Oregon. Each holds onto a streamer attached to a pole in the middle of the group. Writing on the bottom of the print reads, "Rose Festival, Portland, Ore. Electric Studio."

Electric Studio (Portland, Or.)

Parade, Silverton, Oregon

A parade passes down Main Street in Silverton, Oregon. A woman in a horse-drawn chariot being pulled down the street holds an American flag. Spectators line the edges of the street.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Exhibits, Oregon State Fair, Salem, Oregon

Interior view of a building at the Oregon State Fair. The interior is filled with flowers and other plants. Various exhibits are visible on two levels, including for the G. F. Johnson Piano Co., H. L. Stiff Furniture Co., Santiam Woolen Mills, and the U.S. Indian School. People can be seen walking through the space and looking at the exhibits.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Parade float

A float decorated for a Fourth of July parade is parked on a street in Silverton, Oregon. It is a small wagon pulled by two goats and driven by a boy. The back of the float has a spinning wheel and mannequins mounted on the back wearing suits. A sign attached to it reads, "Woolen Mills Store / Silverton Oregon / Popular Clothiers." A man and several young boys stand next to the float. The old Commercial Hotel can be seen in the background.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Parade float

A horse-drawn Fourth of July parade float is parked on Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. The float is decorated with cloth, leaves, streamers, and American flags. A wire coop is visible on the back that appears to have chickens inside. A man sits on the float holding the horses' reins and a crop. Partially visible writing on a banner reads "Horse.Farmer." Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 58 - 1915."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Girls with decorated bicycles

Two girls with bicycles stand on a street in Silverton, Oregon. The bicycles are decorated for a Fourth of July parade. They are decorated with flowers and cloth and have umbrellas attached to the back. People on horseback can be seen in the background. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 54" and shows the Drake Brothers Studio logo.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Parade floats

Two horse-drawn parade floats are parked on Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. The first one is decorated with flowers, greenery and cloth and has five women standing on the back. On the back of the second float is a group of children holding American flags. A sign for the Drake Bros Studio and Bon Ton Hat Shop is visible on a building behind the floats. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 56 - 1915."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Parade float

An automobile is decorated for a Fourth of July parade and parked on a street in Silverton, Oregon. The float is decorated with greenery and has a stuffed swan mounted on the windshield. A man, woman, and young girl sit in the float. A sign on the side reads, "Geo. W. Steelhammer / Your Druggist / The Rexall Store." Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 57 - 1915."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Parade float

A horse-drawn parade float stands on a street in Silverton, Oregon as part of a Fourth of July parade. The float is decorated with greenery, large cloth bows, and paper butterflies. A man sitting at the front of the float holds the horses' reins while a girl sits on the back of the float holding streamers. A second float is partially visible behind it and a group of people stand in front of a store with a sign that reads, "Depot Garage and Machine Shop / Allen Bros." Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 60 - 1915."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Woolen mills store and parade float, Silverton, Oregon

Exterior of a store in Silverton, Oregon. Signs on the building read "Woolen Mills Store" and "Popular Clothiers." The store is decorated with American Flags for a Fourth of July parade. A small float drawn by two goats is parked in front of the store. A wire pen on the back of the float contains a sheep and a sign advertises the woolen mills store. A boy sits on the float holding the reins and a whip. A man stands next to the entrance to the store. Handwriting on the negative reads, "Drake Photo."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Fourth of July parade, Silverton, Oregon

Two decorated automobiles and a horse-drawn float line up on North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon to participate in a July 4th parade. Children sit in both cars. The first car has lettering on the windshield that reads, "United Lutheran" and the second car has a sign on the side that reads, "Christian Bible School." A group of women stand on the back of the float. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 66 - 1915."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Fourth of July parade, Silverton, Oregon

A horse-drawn float stands on a street in Silverton, Oregon. A group of young girls and a woman stand in the back. Behind the float a group of men in dark uniforms stands in formation.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Fourth of July parade, Silverton, Oregon

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. Decorated automobiles and motorcycles can be seen going down the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Fourth of July parade, Silverton, Oregon

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. A decorated horse-drawn wagon can be seen with a group of children sitting on the back, followed by a series of other wagons. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and the surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Fourth of July parade, Silverton, Oregon

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. A decorated horse-drawn wagon can be seen with a group of men standing on the back, followed by another decorated wagon and a line of cars. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and the surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Fourth of July parade, Silverton, Oregon

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. Decorated automobiles and motorcycles can be seen going down the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

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