Multnomah County (Or.)

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45.54687, -122.41534 Map of Multnomah County (Or.)

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Multnomah County (Or.)

629 Collections results for Multnomah County (Or.)

Abe Lefton, three-quarters portrait, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Three-quarters portrait of Abe Lefton, a horse show and rodeo announcer, sitting on a wooden ramp outdoors and facing front. He has one foot on the ramp and is resting his elbow on his raised knee. He is smiling and is wearing a Western-style hat, collared shirt, trousers, and boots. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The name “Abe Lefton” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Agriculture and animals

Photographs related to agriculture, horticulture, and animals from approximately 1920 - 1945. The bulk of the photographs depict people, animals, and scenes at fairs and livestock shows, probably the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon, and the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland, Oregon. Other images depict topics such as cats, dogs, wild birds, poultry, and Tusko the elephant; farms and farmland; flowers, flower shows, and gardens.

Oregon Journal (Firm)

Alvin Gordon, three-quarters portrait, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Three-quarters portrait of a man sitting on a wooden ramp outdoors and facing front. He is smiling and is wearing chaps and a Western-style hat and shirt. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The name “Alvin Gordon” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image.

B. C. Tremaine? posing with Sky Crown

Photograph of a man standing with a horse and holding a prize ribbon at the 1938 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Saturday, October 8, 1938, under the headline “Won $1000 Journal Stake.” The caption for the photograph was: “Sky Crown, handsome animal owned by B. C. Tremaine of Los Angeles, which won The Journal’s $1000 stake Friday night when judged best hunter. Hank Foley put the horse through its paces.” Also see image Nos. 374N1167 and 375A0010.

B. C. Tremaine? with Sky Crown

Photograph, taken indoors, showing a man standing next to a horse and holding the horse’s reins. The man may be B. C. Tremaine of Los Angeles and the horse is Sky Crown. The photograph was probably taken at the 1938 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. A photograph of the same man and horse, image No. 374N1184, probably taken on a different day than this image, was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, October 8, 1938. Also see related image No. 375A0010, which was probably taken at the same time as this photograph.

B. C. Tremaine? with Sky Crown and dog, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Photograph, taken indoors, showing a man standing next to a horse, holding the horse’s reins in one hand, and carrying a dog with his other arm. The man may be B. C. Tremaine of Los Angeles and the horse is Sky Crown. The photograph was probably taken at the 1938 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. A photograph of the same man and horse, image No. 374N1184, probably taken on a different day than this image, was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, October 8, 1938. Also see related image No. 374N1167, which was probably taken at the same time as this photograph.

Baker County 4-H cattle, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Photograph, taken from the front, showing five cattle standing in a row in a field, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The animals’ halters are tied together, and an unidentified person outside the frame is holding the lead rope of the animal on the right. The text “Baker County 4H” is written on one edge of the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. The text “Baker County - Baker Ore. - 4H” is written on bottom edge of the negative and is faintly visible in the image.

Belgian horse, Minnie, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Photograph, taken from the front, showing a Belgian horse outside the open door of a stable. An unidentified man partially outside the frame is holding the horse’s halter. The photograph was probably taken in October 1935 at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Minnie - Belgian” is written on the negative and is partially visible at the bottom of the negative. Also see image Nos. 375A0013, 375A0022, 375A0023, and 375A0025.

Belgian horse, Minnie, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Photograph, taken outdoors, showing a horse from the neck up, facing to the right. The text “Minnie - Belgian” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. Minnie was owned by Mrs. and Mrs. E. F. Peffer of Stockton, California. This photograph was probably taken in October 1935 at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Also see image Nos. 375A0013, 375A0023, 375A0025, and 375A0026.

Belgian stallion, Jupiter Harrel's Independence, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a Belgian stallion facing to the left. The stallion is wearing a halter and lead rope. The photograph was probably taken at the 1935 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Jupiter Herrel Independent [sic] - Belgian Stallion” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The horse was owned by Luther Harrel.

Bill Weatherspoon at Pacific International Livestock Exposition rodeo show, Portland

Bill Weatherspoon wrestles a calf at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition rodeo show in Portland. He has his arms around its neck and is under the calf. An audience can be seen seated in stands at the edge of the dirt arena. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 9, 1949 (negative 3 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Bob Calen, half-length portrait, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Half-length portrait of a man sitting on a wooden ramp outdoors, facing front, and looking to the left. He is wearing a Western-style hat, a jacket, a collared shirt, a tie, and trousers. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The name “Bob Calen” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Bobby King and three unidentified boys with cattle, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Full-length portrait of four boys standing in a row outdoors, each holding the lead rope of a steer or heifer. A man is standing behind them. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Bobby King - Sherman County 4H” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. King is the boy at right; the others are unidentified. See related image Nos. 375A0033, 375A0035, 375A0036, 375A0043, 375A0046, 375A0047, and 375A0196.

Bobby King and unidentified boy posing with cattle, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Full-length portrait of two boys in a field, each standing next to a steer and holding a lead rope. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Boby [sic] King” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. Bobby King, of Sherman County 4-H, is on the right; the boy at left, who is wearing a 4-H button, is unidentified. See related image Nos. 375A0030, 375A0033, 375A0035, 375A0036, 375A0043, and 375A0196.

Bobby King with steer, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Full-length portrait of a boy, Bobby King from Sherman County 4-H, standing in a field with a steer, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. King is holding the steer’s lead rope in one hand and a stick in the other. The text “Bobby King” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 375A0030, 375A0033, 375A0036, 375A0043, 375A0047, and 375A0196.

Bobby King with steer, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Full-length portrait of a boy, Bobby King from Sherman County 4-H, standing in a field with a steer, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. King is holding the steer’s lead rope in one hand. The text “Bobby King” is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 375A0030, 375A0033, 375A0035, 375A0043, 375A0047, and 375A0196.

Bobby King with steer, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Full-length portrait of a boy, Bobby King from Sherman County 4-H, standing in a field with a steer, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. King is facing the steer and is holding the animal’s lead rope in one hand and a stick in the other. The text “Bobby King” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 375A0030, 375A0033, 375A0035, 375A0036, 375A0047, and 375A0196.

Boston terrier?, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a dog, possibly a Boston terrier, standing outdoors and facing to the right. The dog is wearing a harness and a leash held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Boy and girl with cow or steer

Photograph of an unidentified teenage boy and an unidentified girl in a barn. The boy is standing next to a cow or steer, probably holding the animal’s lead rope, and the girl is sitting on the railing in front of them. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Boy and girl with steer or heifer

Photograph of an unidentified boy and girl posing with a steer or heifer. The girl is wearing a button with what appears to be the 4-H emblem on it. A building and vehicles are visible in the background. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Boy and horse in stall

Photograph of an unidentified boy standing in a stall with a horse at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The boy is holding the horse’s reins and an exposition prize ribbon.

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