Photograph of an unidentified man sitting on the running board of a vehicle with a chicken perched on one knee. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man and woman, each smiling and raising a finger at the other. The woman is holding a small bouquet. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a crowd gathered in a covered area near livestock pens. At bottom right, handlers are leading cattle toward the awning. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a pig that appears to be eating off a board lying on the ground. In the background, an unidentified man is watching. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of two unidentified men with a bull. One man is holding the bull by a rope through its nose ring as he clips the hair on the bull’s head. The other man is operating the levers on the clipper machinery. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a male Hereford yearling in Portland for the 1928 Pacific International Livestock Exposition. The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. A cropped version of this photograph, along with image Nos. 374N0845 and 374N0848, was published on Page 12 of the Oregon Journal on November 2, 1928. The three photographs were published together under the headline “Some of the Champions Here for Week.” This image had the following caption information: “Bright Domino, senior Hereford yearling of the Mount Crest Farms, Hilt, Cal. He has been entered in nine stock shows in the United States and one in Canada so far this year and stands undefeated.”

Photograph of an unidentified man and a horse standing outside a building. The man is holding the horse on a lead rope. The number 8 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified person posing with a Percheron draft horse outside a building at the 1928 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The number 7 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. A cropped version of this photograph, along with image Nos. 374N0846 and 374N0850, was published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal on November 4, 1928. The photographs were published together under the headline “Among Blue Bloods at Stock Show.” This photograph had the following caption information: “One of the big Percherons and fair attendant.”

Photograph of unidentified United States Army soldiers from Fort Lewis, Washington, taken at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland in November 1928. Several of the soldiers are on horseback, while three others are riding on a horse-drawn artillery wagon. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The soldiers’ unit, Battery D of the Third Field Artillery, performed drills at the livestock exposition. Also see image No. 374N0845.

Photograph of an unidentified woman mounted on a horse. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified boy crouching in front of a sheep and holding it in place. The boy and sheep are outside the door of a barn or exhibition hall. The number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified woman posing with a cow near a building. The photograph was probably taken at the 1928 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The number 9 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of exhibitors and their families standing on the rear platform of a train car as the train arrives in Portland for the 1928 Pacific International Livestock Exposition. A small crowd is gathered on the platform next to the train The train carried passengers and livestock from eastern and midwestern states. Also see image Nos. 374N0856, 374N0862, and 374N0865.

Photograph of two unidentified men standing outdoors and shaking hands. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man tending to a cow tethered to a post. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a cow and holding the animal by a lead rope. The number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing next to a bull and holding it by a lead rope attached to the animal’s nose ring. The number 7 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of cow wearing a halter and lead rope held by an unidentified man. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a bull on a lead rope held by an unidentified man at the 1931 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Champ Guersey [sic] Bull — 1931” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of an unidentified young girl smiling at a sheep that is leaning against her. An unidentified man is crouching next to the sheep. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of two unidentified men standing at the open door of a building. A sign next to the door reads: “4-H Club Members Register Here.” The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a group of unidentified men gathered on the tracks in front of a train car, possibly at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a pig walking down a ramp from the back of a truck into a building. Three unidentified men are standing in the back of the truck and two others are standing nearby. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man kneeling next to a bull lying in straw and trimming or polishing one of the animal’s horns. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the rear, of cattle standing in a row. An unidentified man is standing in front of the three animals. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of unidentified men showing cattle in an arena. A small crowd is gathered around them. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified girl posing with a calf next to an indoor animal pen. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing next to a bull and holding the animal’s lead rope. The man and bull are standing on the wooden walkway next to a building. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland, possibly in 1932, when the exposition was held from October 15 to October 22.