View of a road and businesses in Paisley, Oregon. On the left, several automobiles are parked in front of a store with a sign that reads, "Paisley Merc. General Merchandise." A large tree stands next to the store. Several other shops, including a grocery store, are visible to the right and up the street. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Search for robbers of Paisley post office" (negative 4 of 9).

A street scene in Forest Grove, Oregon. An automobile with a 1912 license is parked in front of the Forest Grove National Bank. The V. S. Abraham Dry Goods and Grocery Store is visible in the building across the street. The handwritten description from the back of the photograph reads, "Street scene, Forest Grove." There is also a red "Oregonian" stamp on the back of the photograph.

Photograph of an SP&S diesel locomotive 800 pulling a train down Main Street in Rainier, Oregon. The Pastime Tavern, Hotel Rainier, and Rainier Theater are visible on the left. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "SP&S passenger train no. 21 westbound on Main Street of Rainier, Ore. enroute from Portland to Astoria and Seaside, Sept. 18, 1951." Stamp on the back reads, "Carl E. Vermilya, Staff Photographer, the Oregonian, Portland, Oregon."

Photograph showing several men around an automobile. Three men stand in front of the automobile and display a line holding dozens of fish. Some of the men hold fishing poles. Behind them is a store owned by H.J. Eggleston. A sign indicates the store sells harnesses, saddles, implements and buggies.

Photograph of a street scene in Eugene, Oregon. There are pedestrians, people on bicycles, and one person on horseback. Streetcar rails go up the middle of the street. Businesses line both sides of the street and signs are visible for Burgess Optical Co., Western Union Telegraph, and more. Banners hanging above the street advertise Kit Carson's Buffalo Ranch Wild West show. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Willamette St, Eugene. Willamette Avenue, Eugene. Either 1907 or 1912."

Photograph of the exterior of the old Dayton Pharmacy in Dayton, Oregon. This building has recently been acquired by the Valley Migrant League and will become the Dayton Opportunity Center. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on April 8, 1966.

Rogelio Medina, owner of the Mexico Lindo Curios Shop, stands in his shop in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 2, 1966.

Photograph of 3 businesses located in the Valley Plaza shopping center in Beaverton, Oregon. Signs identify the businesses as Snix Snax, Savinar Travel Service and Action Alley. An adult and child walk through the parking lot. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing s sign in the parking lot of the Mayfair Market grocery store. The sign advertises Mayfair Market, Sav-On Home Center, and S&H green stamps. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign in the parking lot of the Mayfair Market grocery store. The sign reads IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) and Foodliner, and advertises prices for boneless ham, gallon jug milk, and seedless grapes. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior windows of the Mayfair Market grocery store. Signs in the windows advertise products and prices. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of the Mayfair Market grocery store. Signs in the windows advertise products and cars are parked out front. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign in the parking lot of the Mayfair Market grocery store. The sign reads IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) and Foodliner, and advertises prices for boneless ham, gallon jug milk, and seedless grapes. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of a Safeway grocery store. Signs in the windows advertise products and cars are parked out front. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Rainier, Oregon. Businesses line one side of the street. They include the Hotel Rainier, the Pastime Tavern, and the Rainier Theatre. Automobiles are parked on the street. Two women wearing pioneer costumes cross the street in the foreground towards 2 children at a drinking fountain on the right.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Taken from the middle of the street, and looking west toward Mount Tabor. Parked automobiles line the street and there are signs for Safeway, Fred Meyer, and other businesses. Handwriting on negative reads, "Montavilla Portland, Oregon. Christian 11-201."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Beaverton, Oregon. Businesses and automobiles line both sides of the street. There are signs for Carr Chevrolet, the Coffee Cup Cafe, and other businesses. Large advertisement for Coca-Cola on the side of a building. Handwriting on negative reads, "Beaverton, Oregon. Christian 11-300."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of a Roth's Foodliner grocery store. A sign near the door reads IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance). Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Gresham, Oregon. In the foreground, a traffic signal hangs over an intersection with E. Powell Street. Signs point the way toward Powell Blvd., Mt. Hood, Bull Run, and Sandy. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Gresham Rexall Drugs, Arden Ice Cream, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street. Several telephone poles line the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Gresham, Oregon. Christian 11-578."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in a small town. Taken from the middle of the street. Businesses line the street and there are signs for a drug store and other shops. Scattered automobiles parked on the street. Note on envelope identifies the town as Cascade Locks, OR.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Dinty's Service Station in Biggs Junction, Oregon. There are 3 gas pumps at the station and 2 men stand to the left. A sign on the left reads, "Registered Rest Room." Other signs advertise coffee, cold drinks, and Coca-Cola. Handwriting on negative reads, "Christian 11-846."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Easton's drugstore in Umatilla, Oregon. A sign on the building reads, "Easton's Thrift-Wise Drugs. Super Rexall Store." Other signs on the building advertise a basement store and a restaurant. Automobiles are parked in front of the store. Handwriting on negative reads, "Umatilla, Oregon. Christian 11-967."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Odell, Oregon. Businesses include a Chevron gas station, S&L Food Store, and more. Snow-capped Mount Hood is in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Odell, Oregon. Christian 11-984."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Tigard, Oregon. Businesses line one side of the street, and there are signs for a bank, hardware store, and cleaners. An automobile is parked in the left foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Tigard, Oreg. 11-1204."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Firestone, Elder Hardware and other businesses. Automobiles are parked on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oregon. Christian 11-203."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a busy street scene in the Hollywood District of Portland, Oregon. Several automobiles drive on a busy street. Businesses include West Furniture, First National Bank, the Owl Drug Co., and more. The American Legion Hall building is visible. Taken from a second-story parking lot. Handwriting on negative reads, "Hollywood Dist. - Portland, Oreg. Christian 11-1213."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Klippel's Firestone, and more. On the left, the Victory movie theater marquee advertises Bob Hope and Lucille Ball in "Sorrowful Jones." A Meier and Frank truck is parked outside the theater. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oreg. Christian 11-1207."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing SE Hawthorne Street in Portland, Oregon. Taken from the middle of the street at SE 36th and Hawthorne, the view looks east up Hawthorne Street toward Mount Tabor in the background. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Bagdad Theater, Marigold Chop Suey, the Bagdad Tavern, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street and a few drive in the road. Handwriting on negative reads, "S.E. 36th and Hawthorne - Portland, Oreg. Christian 11-1215."