Model Marilyn Porter with a set of bowling pins at an unidentified bowling alley in Portland. A Hollyettes team member, she kneels down behind the bowling pins, which have been setup on a wooden alley floor. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 5, 1950 (negative 2 of 4).

Opal Fay (left) stands next to score keeper Jean Gorman at a Portland bowling alley. Fay holds a bowling ball and smiles downward at a seated Gorman. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, February 24, 1950 (negative 4 of 8).

A group of unidentified women bowlers, kneeling next to a wrapped box and bowling bag. They wear jerseys printed with “Lettering by Parkhurst, 215 Morgan Building.” A woman at the right side of the frame is “H. Pruyne.” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, February 24, 1950 (negative 1 of 8).

Betty and Lee Kalk, bowling at an alley in Portland. They stand side by side in mid throw, while people watch from the background. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, February 24, 1950 (negative 6 of 8).

Mother-daughter bowling teams at a Portland alley. The four women each hold a bowling ball while smiling at the others. From left to right: Violet Soelberg and daughter Violet Soelberg, Mary Lou Fitzgerald and mother Thelma Fitzgerald. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, February 24, 1950 (negative 7 of 8).

A woman, identified as Jo Woodman, after throwing a bowling ball down a lane, likely at Oregon Alleys. She is wearing shorts, bowling shoes, and a jersey (negative 7 of 20).

A woman, identified as Jo Woodman, faces toward a bowling lane, likely at Oregon Alleys. She is wearing a bowling jersey with “Welcome Inn, N.E. 2nd & Alberta” embroidered on the back. Next to her is a set of bowling balls, and several hand painted signs hang from the ceiling over the lanes (negative 6 of 20).

A woman, identified as Jo Woodman, stands with her hands on her waist at a bowling alley (likely Oregon Alleys). She is wearing shorts, bowling shoes, and an embroidered bowling jersey with “Welcome Inn, N.E. 2nd & Alberta.” Behind her is a bowling lane and hand painted sign hung from the ceiling (negative 19 of 20).

A woman, identified as Jo Woodman, leans downward towards a set of bowling balls on a track. She is holding a ball between two hands and smiling towards the camera (negative 10 of 20).

A woman throws a bowling ball down a lane, likely at Oregon Alleys. Her arms are held out from her body, with one leg extended behind the other. Next to her is a set of bowling balls on a track. Bench seats and windows can be seen in the background (negative 11 of 20).

Six men, wearing long-sleeve bowling jerseys, stand behind a line of bowling balls on a track. They are each holding a ball in one hand and smiling towards the camera. Most likely the Albina Albina Engine & Machine Works, Steamfitters team (negative 13 of 25). See negative 642-13.

Members of a bowling team for the Albina Engine & Machine Works, holding a paper sign reading “Graveyard Shift” (negative 24 of 25).

Members of a bowling team for the Albina Engine & Machine Works, holding a paper sign reading “Pipe Fitters.” They are sitting along the edge of a bowling lane, with a pinsetter machine visible on the right side of the frame (negative 25 of 25).

Members of a bowling team for the Albina Engine & Machine Works, holding a paper sign reading “Marine Electric #2.” The team is standing behind rack holding bowling balls, with an attached sign that reads “Balls in this rack reserved” (negative 22 of 25).

Members of a bowling team for the Albina Engine & Machine Works, holding a paper sign reading “Welders & Fitters.” The team is gathered around a score keeping table (negative 21 of 25).

Members of a bowling team for the Albina Engine & Machine Works, holding a paper sign reading “Boiler Makers.” Each man is holding a bowling ball (negative 20 of 25).

People from assorted bowling teams for Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. They’re displaying signs for different company teams (negative 18 of 25).

Members of a bowling team for the Albina Engine & Machine Works, holding a paper sign reading “Marine Electric.” The men at the center of the group is holding a bowling ball (negative 19 of 25).

Members of a bowling team for the Albina Engine & Machine Works, holding a paper sign reading “Warehousemen.” Lockers and bowling balls can be seen in the background (negative 14 of 25).

A bowling team for the Albina Engine & Machine Works, holding a paper sign reading “Machinists.” Each man has his hand on a bowling ball at the center of the group, displayed on a stand (negative 15 of 25).

Members of a bowling team for the Albina Engine & Machine Works, wearing jerseys embroidered with “Abina E & M Steamfitters Local 235.” They are standing in a line and facing away from the camera (negative 13 of 25). See negative 642-8.

Full-length portrait of eight people, six men and two women, at a bowling alley. They are posing in two rows and facing front. The number 5672 is written on the negative and is partially visible in the upper right corner of the image. The unverified note “Bowling team captains” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0954.

Full-length portrait of eight people, six men and two women, at a bowling alley. They are posing in two rows and facing front. The number 5671 is written on the negative and is partially visible in the lower left corner of the image. The unverified note “Bowling team captains” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 375A0955.

Portrait of four unidentified men, two seated on a bench and two standing behind them. The two seated men are holding a bowling ball.

Portrait of an unidentified man posing with a bowling ball on a rooftop or balcony. He is facing to the left and is holding a bowling ball in front of him with one hand. The man is wearing a collared shirt, tie, and trousers. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified man posing with a bowling ball on a rooftop or balcony. He is facing to the right and is holding a bowling ball in front of him. He is wearing a collared shirt, tie, and trousers.

Portrait of an unidentified man posing with a bowling ball. He is wearing a collared shirt, tie, vest, and trousers. The number 7 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative. Black mark at lower right is damage to negative.

Portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified man posing with a bowling ball. He is facing to the left and is wearing a sweater, collared shirt, tie, and trousers. The number 8 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.