Photograph of the Right Rev. Thomas Meier saying a pontifical high mass on Tuesday, August 14, 1934, during the Marian Congress. The congress was held in Portland from August 12-15, 1934. The clergy around Meier are unidentified. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 3 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1934. The photograph was published under the headline “New Abbot Says First Pontifical High Mass at Sanctuary.” The photograph had the following caption: “Unusual photograph taken at the open air altar of the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother [The Grotto] on Tuesday, when the new blessed abbot of St. Benedicts [sic] abbey, Mount Angel, the Right Rev. Thomas Meier, O. S. B., was saying his first pontifical high mass. He is shown here before the altar. He pontificated in his full pastoral robes by the special permission of the Most Rev. Edward D. Howard, archbishop of Portland in Oregon. Without this permission the abbot may not use all of his regalia outside his own domain, which are the abbey grounds.” Image note: The number 17 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of three unidentified clergymen seated on the platform near the altar at an open-air service during the Marian Congress, held at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The Marian Congress was held from August 12-15, 1934. The number 50 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of a group of singers and instrumentalists performing outdoors, possibly at an open-air Catholic service during the Marian Congress. The congress was held from August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The number 23 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier (center, standing near pillar) during the closing service of the Marian Congress at Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) on August 15, 1934. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 5 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, August 16, 1934. The photograph was published under the headline “Cardinal Presides at Closing of Marian Congress.” It had the following caption: “Alexis Henry [sic] M. Cardinal Lepicier, O. S. M., of Rome, making the sign of the cross with blessed sacrament upon the open air altar of Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, during solemn benediction Wednesday night which marked conclusion of first American Marian congress.” Image note: The number 39 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of unidentified clergy walking down the platform steps toward the crowd at an open-air service at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) during the Marian Congress in Portland. The congress was held from August 12-15, 1934. The number 36 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Group portrait of nine unidentified clergymen standing next to the base of the Christus statue at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The man in the center of the front row may be the Rev. A. M. Mayer, rector of the sanctuary. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of a large crowd attending a service at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland during the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934. The number 22 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier standing at a radio microphone, surrounded by kneeling people, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland on Monday, August 13, 1934. His radio address was part of the Marian Congress, held at The Grotto from August 12-15, 1934. A cropped version of this photograph was one of two from the Marian Congress that were published on Page 9 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, August 14, 1934. The photographs were published under the headline “Pilgrims by the Hundreds at Sanctuary.” This photograph had the following caption: “Crowds press always about His Eminence Alexis Henry [sic] M. Cardinal Lepicier of Rome to receive his blessing, which he is shown here bestowing.” The photographs accompanied the continuation of a front-page story about the Marian Congress. Image note: The number 24 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of unidentified clergy conducting an open-air service at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland during the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934. The man at center, wearing a skullcap, may be Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier, who traveled to Portland from Rome to attend the Marian Congress. The number 19 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. Also see image Nos. 371N4218, 371N4240, and 371N4253.

Portrait of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland on Saturday, August 11, 1934. The cardinal traveled from Rome to attend the Marian Congress at The Grotto, held from August 12-15, 1934. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 12, 1934. It had the headline “Portland Host to Distinguished Churchman,” and the following caption: “Alexis Henry [sic] M. Cardinal Lepicier, O. S. M., of Rome, prefect of the Congregation of the Religious, photographed Saturday in the rectory garden of the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother. He is here for the first Marian Congress ever held on American soil, in session the next four days at the Sanctuary.” The photograph accompanied a story about the cardinal and the Marian Congress, headlined “Church Held Major Need of Mankind.” Image note: The number 9 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the photograph.

Photograph of an unidentified clergyman speaking at a microphone and two others seated in the background at an open-air service during the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The number 47 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of an unidentified girl holding out a bouquet of flowers to Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier, who is facing her with one hand raised. The photograph was probably taken on August 11, 1934, in the rectory garden at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. Cardinal Lépicier arrived in Portland on August 11 after traveling from Rome to attend the Marian Congress, held at The Grotto from August 12-15, 1934. Also see image Nos. 371N4217 and 371N4234. Image note: The number 14 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of unidentified clergy at an open-air service during the Marian Congress, held from August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland. The clergymen are walking up the steps of the platform where the altar was placed, and a large audience is watching in the background. The number 45 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of unidentified clergy conducting an open-air service at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland during the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934. The man standing and speaking at left may be Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier, who traveled to Portland from Rome for the congress. The number 20 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. Also see image Nos. 371N4218, 371N4231, and 371N4253.

Photograph showing the frigate USS Constitution and a Shaver Transportation Company tugboat sailing under the St. Johns Bridge in Portland in August 1933. The photograph was probably taken on August 22, 1933, when the frigate departed for Kalama after a visit to Portland as part of a national tour. At far right is the USS Grebe, which accompanied and towed the Constitution on the tour. A story, headlined “Old Frigate Leaves After 21-Day Stay” and two related images, Nos. 371N3705 and 371N3716, were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on August 22, 1933. See related image No. 371N3707. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing the frigate USS Constitution and a Shaver Transportation Company tugboat sailing under the St. Johns Bridge in Portland in August 1933. The photograph was probably taken on August 22, 1933, when the frigate departed for Kalama after a visit to Portland as part of a national tour. At far right is the USS Grebe, which accompanied and towed the Constitution on the tour. A story, headlined “Old Frigate Leaves After 21-Day Stay” and two related images, Nos. 371N3705 and 371N3716, were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on August 22, 1933. See related image No. 371N5539.

Photograph of the St. Johns Bridge in Portland during construction. The bridge opened on June 13, 1931. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Aerial photograph, taken from the south, of Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge. The photograph shows Vista House, part of the Columbia River Highway, and the Columbia River channel.

Photograph of United States Vice President John Nance Garner in a barber’s chair at Union Station in Portland during a brief stop on October 14, 1935, while he was traveling to Seattle and then the Philippines. At right is an unidentified man, possibly Senator Frederick Steiwer of Oregon. A cropped version of this photograph was one of three that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on October 15, 1935, under the headline “The Garner Whiskers Come Off.” This photograph had the following caption: Vice President John Nance Garner in the barber’s chair at the Union station Monday night. Thomas W. Beete about to wield the razor.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Crowd Sees Garner Get Face Shaved.” See related image Nos. 372A0216, 372A0217, and 372A0218. Image note: The name “Garner” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image.

Photograph of a band, possibly a military band, marching in a Portland parade. They are downtown, on Yamhill Street near the intersection with Park Avenue. The street is lined with spectators. Image note: Light leaks on negative. Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified military band marching in a parade in Portland. They are downtown, on Yamhill Street near the intersection with Park Avenue. The street is lined with spectators. Image note: Light leaks on negative.

Photograph showing an unidentified man standing in a field with a view of the north face of Mount Hood and forested foothills. Image note: Photograph shows speckling due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a car driving on a rocky dirt road through forest south of Mount Hood. The peak of the mountain is faintly visible in the background. Image note: Light leak and damage on negative.

Photograph of a car on a rocky dirt road through forest south of Mount Hood, which is faintly visible in the background. An “X” is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the photograph. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of a car on a dirt road through forest south of Mount Hood. The mountain’s peak is visible in the background. Image note: Light leaks on negative.

Photograph showing Williams Avenue at Russell Street (now North Williams Avenue and Northeast Russell Street) in Albina, Portland. The photograph shows vehicles and a streetcar on Williams and the buildings bordering the street. In the foreground at left is the Matthieu Drug Company; a sign for J. C. Penney Co. is also visible in the background at left. In the foreground at right is Groves Hardware; a sign for the Berg-McLaren is also visible next door to Groves. Image note: The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph showing an unidentified man and girl with two dogs standing on the riverbank on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. Across the river are Beacon Rock, at left, and Hamilton Mountain, at center. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of two unidentified men on a boat flying a pennant, probably a Portland Yacht Club pennant. The number “7 II G” is visible on the side of the boat. Image note: Negative damage at bottom of image.