A view of the Willamette River in Portland, during a high water event. Looking west, downtown Portland and the west hills can be seen beyond the water, which is bordered by a seawall. The Portland Power and Light building, at 920 S.W. 6th Avenue, is visible in the distance, topped with a large “Light” sign (negative 18 of 20).

Two men ride on a small boat under the Burnside Bridge, during a high water event in Portland. The pair is about to pass under the bridge, with the older Morrison Bridge and Hawthorne bridges visible in the distance, spanning the Willamette River (negative 3 of 20).

High water on the Willamette River during a high water event in Portland. The water can be seen at the bottom of the warehouse building for “Rudie Wilhelm” outside which a boat is moored (“Mike Laudenklos”). Fire Boat Station No. 1 can also be seen, with water just below the level of its dock (negative 5 of 20).

Radio enthusiast "Aunt Marie" Christensen, seated at a table in her Portland home. She tunes a radio with one hand while holding a teacup with another. At the time of her death in 1959, she had collected the autographs of approximately 1000 radio and television performers (negative 1 of 3).

People gathered at Lincoln Memorial Park in east Portland to commemorate Memorial Day. Automobiles are parked in front of a building with a tile roof, while grave markers can be seen at the ride side of the frame, festooned with flowers (negative 1 of 9).

People gathered for a Memorial Day service at Willamette National Cemetery, east of Portland in the Happy Valley area. Chairs have been arranged on the grass, as people stand to salute a group carrying flags (negative 1 of 6).

People gathered for a Memorial Day service at Willamette National Cemetery, east of Portland in the Happy Valley area. Chairs have been arranged on the grass, as people stand to salute. People can be seen walking on either side of the group carrying flags (negative 6 of 6).

Five-year-old trick rider Carol Armtrout, standing in the saddle of a galloping horse. She has both arms raised and is looking towards the camera. Most likely taken at Multnomah Stadium, empty stands can be seen in the background (negative 2 of 4).

Veteran G.H. Bancroft, dressed as “Queen Rosie” (left) with Portland Rose Festival Queen Jeanne, during a visit from the court to the Portland Veterans’ Hospital. Bancroft, holding an umbrella while seated in a wheelchair, smiles upward at Jeanne. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 12, 1952 (negative 1 of 12).

Parade floats at Multnomah Stadium during the 1952 Portland Rose Festival. A small horse pulls a young man and woman in a cart decorated with flowers, while other floats can be seen parked on the stadium field (negative 1 of 38).

Parade floats at Multnomah Stadium during the 1952 Portland Rose Festival. A group of women, wearing tulle dresses, sit on a float while drinking from cups. A “9” is affixed to the front of the float, which is on a field below the Multnomah Athletic Club building (negative 14 of 38).

Parade floats at Multnomah Stadium during the 1952 Portland Rose Festival. A woman, wearing a bathing suit, holds a flowered book on a float for Pacific Power & Light. Spectators can be seen watching from covered stands in the background (negative 3 of 38).

Parade floats at Multnomah Stadium during the 1952 Portland Rose Festival. A woman waves from the top of a float, standing in the center of a flower dress (negative 4 of 38).

A marching band, made up of women black women, during the Portland Junior Rose Festival parade. A young girl marches at the front of the band, carrying a baton (negative 11 of 22).

Children riding decorated bikes during the 1952 Junior Rose Festival parade in Portland. Water can be seen on the ground, reflecting the bikes (negative 18 of 22).

A Boston terrier named “Cindy”, owned by Garry Grunseth (3420 S.E. 33rd Avenue). She poses with both front paws on a football. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 7, 1952 (negative 1 of 2).

Two Portland children carving pumpkins at a table. One is using a spoon to remove seeds from the pumpkin, while another holds hers with both hands while looking downward (negative 1 of 8).

Pat O’Brien sitting on a stool and wearing a witch costume. She holds a broom between her knees and a Halloween candy bucket in another hand. She appears to be in a gift shop, seated in front of a display of greeting cards. A cropped version of this photograph was used in a composite arrangement in the Oregon Journal on Friday, October 31, 1952 (negative 2 of 10).

Portland Mayor Dorothy McCullough Lee and her husband, Scott Lee, arriving to vote at a polling location. They both turn back towards the camera, as the mayor holds a purse under one arm (negative 2 of 2).

Two people in costume standing with a woman during the fairy tale parade in Portland. The woman is wearing a scarf and coat as she smiles towards the others, dressed in skunk and lion costumes (negative 3 of 9).

Children dressed as reindeer during a fairy tale parade in Portland. “Rudolph,” “Dasher,” and “Dancer” are written on the front of the costumes, as the children wear harnesses attached to the sleigh (negative 7 of 9).

Children watching the fairy tale parade in Portland. Three children, wearing winter hats and coats, ride in a “Town and Country” wagon as others watch from behind (negative 8 of 9).

Dorothea Skourtes standing next to a table during a Greek Orthodox Church bazaar at N.E 32nd Avenue and N.E. Glisan Street in Portland. She holds a metal cup in one hand while she uses the other on an antique samovar. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 7, 1952 (negative 6 of 8).

Three fire fighters repairing toys to be donated to children in need. The ground in front of the group is littered with toys, including stuffed animals and games. One man holds a doll stroller while looking towards the others. An antique fire engine can be seen in the background (negative 2 of 5). Original sleeve title: Fireman readying toys for Christmas - "Fireman Fixin for Santa Claus."

A deteriorating church building at N.E. Multnomah Street and N.E. Wasco Street, previously home to the Church of God in Christ. The windows of the two-story wooden building are broken or missing (negative 1 of 2).

Photograph showing the interior of a wrecked train, near Columbia Boulevard and Northeast 82nd Avenue in Portland. A man can be seen behind several pipes and knob (negative 3 of 15).

Photograph showing people on a stage during a style show at Meier & Frank Department Store in Portland. Several people stand arm in arm, while one woman walks across the stage to the right. Another woman stands in a set, possibly designed to look like a birdcage. An audience is seated in front of the stage (negative 2 of 3).

Photograph showing Mrs. Russell Ellsworth (likely), demonstrating the use of a stirrup pump, used in the event of an air raid. She is holding a rolled hose in one hand, and the handle of a pump in the other. The end of the pump is in a bucket on the floor (negative 5 of 5).