Photograph of Earl Ross, Julius L. Meier, J. C. Penney, and John T. Dougall posing with Royal Supreme, a bull owned by Penney, at the Portland Chamber of Commerce on October 31, 1927. The room is adorned with Halloween-themed decorations. The photograph was taken during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon related to the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition. Livestock breeders who were visiting Portland for the exposition were among the attendees and speakers at the luncheon. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on October 31, 1927, under the headline “Chamber of Commerce Honors Show.” The photograph had the following caption: “Chairmen and guests at the Pacific International Exposition luncheon sponsored by Members’ Forum: Left to right, Earl Ross of the Penney organization; Julius L. Meier, chairman of the day; J. C. Penney; and John T. Dougall, forum chairman.” The photograph accompanied an article about the luncheon, titled “Speakers Praise Stock Show Work.”

Portrait of Father Edward J. Flanagan and Governor Julius L. Meier seated on a couch in Meier’s rooms at the Benson Hotel in Portland on November 20, 1931. The text “Gov. Meier + Rev. Flanagan” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, November 20, 1931, under the headline “Talk of Boy Slayer’s Case.” The photograph had the following caption: “Father Edward J. Flanagan of the Boys’ home of Omaha and Governor Meier discuss the case of Herbert Niccolls Jr., 12-year-old inmate of Walla Walla penitentiary. Father Flanagan called on the governor Friday between trains on his way to seek the boy’s release at Olympia.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined, “Priest Stops Here on Way to ‘Save’ Boy.” Herbert Niccolls Jr. had been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting Asotin County sheriff John Wormell after breaking into a store in Asotin, Washington.

Photograph of Marion County Circuit Court Judge L. H. McMahon (left of microphone with hand raised) administering the governor’s oath of office to Julius L. Meier (right of microphone with hand raised) at the state Capitol on January 12, 1931. Observing are outgoing Governor A. W. Norblad (second man standing to the left of McMahon); William L. Marks, president of the Senate (left of McMahon, standing); Frank J. Lonergan, speaker of the House (right of Meier, standing with hands behind back); and unidentified state officials.

Photograph showing (from left) Julius L. Meier, Henry L. Corbett, and Charles H. Martin at the opening of the Oregon legislative session on January 14, 1935. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 8 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 15, 1935, under the headline “Oregon’s Capital Sees Unparalleled Enthusiasm as Martin Administration Takes Office.” This photograph had the following caption: “Julius Meier, retiring governor; Henry L. Corbett, elected president of the Senate, and Governor Charles H. Martin.” See related image Nos. 377N0440, 377N0441, 377N0442, 377N0443, and 377N0455. Image 377N0449 may also be related.

Portrait of, from left, Fred E. Kiddle, Julius L. Meier, and Earl W. Snell. Meier is sitting at a desk, and Kiddle and Snell are standing on either side of him. The photograph was probably taken between 1931 and 1934, when Meier was governor, Kiddle was an Oregon state senator, and Snell was an Oregon state representative. Image note: The names “Kidder [sic],” “Meier,” and “Snell” are written on the negative and are visible at the bottom of the image.

Photograph of President Franklin D. Roosevelt waving from an open-topped car during a parade on August 3, 1934. Oregon Congressman Charles H. Martin is seated next to Roosevelt, and Oregon Governor Julius L. Meier is in the front seat. The president arrived in Portland by ship on August 3, then traveled by car along a parade route through the city and along Sandy Boulevard on his way to the Bonneville dam construction site. At he dam site, he gave a speech about the project. Image note: The number 67 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 371N2168, 371N21769, 371N2170, 371N2171, 371N2172, 371N2174, 371N2190, 371N2192, 371N2193, 371N2194, 371N2195, 371N2197, and 372A1257. Also see image No. 371N2186 of crowds touring the ship on which the president arrived in Portland.

Photograph of (from left) President Franklin D. Roosevelt; the president’s son James Roosevelt; Oregon Governor Julius L. Meier; and Oregon congressman Charles H. Martin on the speaker’s stand at the Bonneville dam construction site on August 3, 1934, before the president delivered an address about the dam project. A cropped version of this photograph was one of six that were published on Page 5 of the Oregon Journal on August 4, 1934. This photograph had the following caption: “President Roosevelt, his son, James; Governor Meier and General Charles H. Martin standing at attention as Seventh infantry band played the national anthem, opening the program at the Bonneville dam site Friday afternoon. In his address the president revealed the plans he has in mind for future development of the Columbia, including sea locks at dam to permit passage of ocean-going ships as far as The Dalles. The program contemplates barge service in the upper river from the great wheat-producing sections of Eastern Oregon and Washington and Northern Idaho.” The photograph was part of a two-page photo spread included in the newspaper’s coverage of President Roosevelt’s visit. See related image Nos. 371N2168, 371N21769, 371N2170, 371N2171, 371N2172, 371N2173, 371N2174, 371N2190, 371N2192, 371N2193, 371N2195, 371N2197, and 372A1257. Also see image No. 371N2186 of crowds touring the ship on which the president arrived in Portland.

Three-quarters portrait of Julius L. Meier (center) seated at a round wooden table with two unidentified men, all facing front.

Three-quarters portrait of three men standing in a row. All three are wearing overcoats, collared shirts, and ties. The name “Meier” is written on the negative below the man in the center, Julius L. Meier. The other two men are unidentified. The photograph may have been taken between 1933 and 1935, while Meier was governor of Oregon.

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is a three-quarters portrait of five men posing in two rows on the steps outside a building. All five are wearing suits and hats. In the front row at left is Julius L. Meier; the other four men are unidentified. An “X” is marked on the original picture above the man in the front row at right.

Half-length portrait of two men facing each other. Both men are wearing overcoats, collared shirts, ties, and glasses. On the negative, the name “Martin” is written below the man on the left. The name “Meier” is written below the man on the right, Julius L. Meier. The writing is visible at the bottom of the image. See related image No. 371N1725.

Three-quarters portrait of two men standing side by side next to a building and facing front. Both are wearing overcoats, collared shirts, ties, and glasses. On the negative, the name “Martin” is written below the man on the left. The name “Meier” is written on the negative below the man on the right, Julius L. Meier. See related image No. 371N1724.

Portrait of Julius L. Meier sitting at a desk and facing front. A large vase of flowers is on the desk next to him. The name “Meier” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the lower left side of the image.

Photograph, taken January 22, 1933, of Marie Dawson, queen of the Winter Sports Carnival, on her throne at the foot of the Multorpor ski-jump hill near Government Camp, Oregon. The carnival court and Oregon Governor Julius L. Meier are with her on the platform. This photograph was one of five, including image Nos. 374N0490 and 374N0496, that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on January 23, 1933. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Views from the Court of the Queen of Snows.” This photograph had the caption: “Queen Marie and her court, with Berger Underdahl, president of the Winter Sports association, and Governor Meier in the foreground.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Winter Sports Events Viewed by Thousands.” Also see image No. 374N0554. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of Oregon Governor Julius L. Meier and Marie Dawson, queen of the 1933 Winter Sports Carnival, on January 22, 1933, at the foot of the Multorpor ski-jumping hill near Government Camp, Oregon. This photograph was one of five, including image Nos. 374N0490 and 374N0495, that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on January 23, 1933. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Views from the Court of the Queen of Snows.” This photograph had the caption: “Governor Meier is crowning Queen Marie.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Winter Sports Events Viewed by Thousands.” Also see image No. 374N0554. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph showing (from left) Joseph K. Carson, an unidentified man, and Julius L. Meier seated at a dining table during an event. All three are wearing tuxedoes. Carson is looking to the right and smiling.