Multnomah County (Or.)

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Multnomah County (Or.)

1360 Collections results for Multnomah County (Or.)

Two U. S. Navy ships moored on Willamette River, Portland

Photograph, taken from the front and side, showing two United States Navy ships moored on the Willamette River in Portland. The ship at left has hull number 145; the ship at right has hull number 142. See related image Nos. 372A0807, 372A0811, 372A0815, and 372A0816. Also see image Nos. 372A0809, 372A0812, 372A0813, and 372A0814, which may be related.

U. S. Navy ship on Willamette River, Portland

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a United States Navy ship sailing on the Willamette River in Portland. In the background is the Burnside Bridge. See related image Nos. 372A0809, 372A0812, and 372A0814. Also see image Nos. 372A0807, 372A0808, 372A0810, 372A0811, 372A0815, and 372A0816, which may be related. Image note: Spots on negative at right.

U. S. Navy ship passing Burnside Bridge, Portland

Photograph showing a United States Navy vessel, hull number 142, passing the Burnside Bridge in Portland. The bridge’s leaves are raised. The ship is also shown in Nos. 372A0810 and 372A0811. Also see image Nos. 372A0807, 372A0809, 372A0812, 372A0813, 372A0814, and 372A0816, which may be related.

Joseph K. Carson and two unidentified men performing at Portland Breakfast Club meeting

Photograph showing Joseph K. Carson and two unidentified men performing at a Portland Breakfast Club meeting. Carson and the man at right are both holding baby bottles and wearing bibs with the word “BABY” on the front. The man at right is sitting on the club’s wooden horse, the “ham horse.” The man at center is wearing a white jacket, and both he and the man at right are holding papers that may be scripts. All three men are laughing. This photograph may have been taken at the same meeting as image Nos. 372A0898 and 372A0901.

Men performing at Portland Breakfast Club meeting

Photograph showing a group of unidentified men performing at a Portland Breakfast Club meeting. At center is a man sitting on the club’s wooden horse, the “ham horse,” and wearing a bib with the word “BABY” on the front. At left is a man wearing a white jacket and reading from a sheaf of papers, probably a script. This photograph may have been taken at the same meeting as image Nos. 372A0898 and 372A0900.

Carlo Sposito

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing front and wearing a sweater, collared shirt, and tie. He is probably standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. The name “Carlo Sposito” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image.

Milton Swartwood?

Head and shoulders portrait of a man looking to the right. He has a mustache and is wearing an overcoat, collared shirt, and tie. He is standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. A name that could be either “Milton Swartwood” or “Milton Swaitwood” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image.

DeCeen and North, holding elk heads

Three-quarters portrait of two men holding elk heads. They are wearing overcoats and are standing next to the railing outside the Multnomah County central library in downtown Portland. The text “DeCeen + North” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Ramin

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing front. He is wearing a fur-trimmed overcoat, a collared shirt, and a tie. He is outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. The name “Ramin” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the photograph. Image note: Marks and scratches on negative.

U. S. Navy ship on Willamette River, Portland

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a United States Navy ship sailing on the Willamette River in Portland. In the background is the Burnside Bridge. See related image Nos. 372A0809, 372A0813, and 372A0814. Also see image Nos. 372A0807, 372A0808, 372A0810, 372A0811, 372A0815, and 372A0816, which may be related.

Men performing at Portland Breakfast Club meeting

Photograph showing three unidentified men performing at a Portland Breakfast Club meeting. The man at center is lying on his back with his legs in the air and is wearing a sheet or tablecloth like a diaper. The man at left is standing between the prone man’s feet, the man at right is standing at his head and holding one of his hands. This photograph may have been taken at the same meeting as image Nos. 372A0900 and 372A0901.

Three men performing for radio broadcast at Portland Breakfast club meeting

Photograph showing three unidentified men gathered around a pair of microphones, one with “NBC” on the stand, while performing at a Portland Breakfast Club meeting. The man at center is sitting on the club’s wooden horse, the “ham horse.” The man at right, who may be the 1935 club president Zina A. Wise, is looking down at a piece of paper he is holding, probably a script.

Men performing for radio broadcast at Portland Breakfast Club meeting

Photograph showing a group of men gathered around a pair of microphones, one with “NBC” on the stand, during a performance at a Portland Breakfast Club meeting. The man in the center is sitting on the club’s wooden horse, the “ham horse.” He has a cloth tied around his neck and is wearing what appears to be a bonnet. The man next to him is reading from a piece of paper, probably a script.

Queen of Multnomah Athletic Club’s May Festival and pillow bearers?

Full-length portrait of an unidentified young woman, boy, and girl standing on a balcony, probably at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. The young woman may be the queen of the club’s annual May Festival, and the children may be pillow bearers. The young woman is facing front, smiling, wearing a floor-length dress and a tiara, and holding a large bouquet. The boy is wearing a jacket and shorts, and the girl is wearing a dress and a headband of flowers. Each child is holding a pillow trimmed with lace. A building that is likely Multnomah Stadium is partially visible in the background. See related image Nos. 374N0094 and 374N0096.

First Unitarian Church, Portland

Photograph, taken from the side, showing the entrance to the First Unitarian Church at Southwest 12th Avenue and Southwest Salmon Street in Portland. The text “Unitarian Church” is written on the negative and is partially visible in the lower right corner of the image. Also see related image Nos. 372A1260 and 372A1261.

Reporters for Oregon Journal national department?

Photograph showing five unidentified men, possibly Oregon Journal reporters, gathered around a desk. They are looking at a copy of Oregon Journal held by the man in the center; he is pointing at the paper. The text “National Dept” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Two people loading RCA Victor radio into Vern L. Wenger Radio Service truck

Photograph showing two young men in white jackets loading a large box into the back of a Vern L. Wenger Radio Service truck. A third man is standing next to the truck, watching. On the side of the box are the words “Another RCA Victor Radio / Model 9-K / RCA Manufacturing Co. Inc. / Camden, New Jersey.” The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image. Vern L. Wenger was located in Portland.

Delivery trucks parked outside Western Packing Company, Portland

Photograph showing two delivery trucks parked outside the Western Packing Company in Portland. An unidentified man is standing next to the truck on the right. A sign at over the open doors of the loading area reads “Western Packing Co. / Fresh and cured meats.” A sign on the right side of the doors reads “Manufacturers of … High Grade Sausage / Luncheon Meats.”

Kellogg’s employees with boxes of Pep Bran Flakes samples

Photograph showing Kellogg’s employees standing in a row outdoors, each holding a box of cereal samples. Each box is labeled “Case No. 210-S / 144-1 ¼ oz. Packages / Kellogg’s Pep Bran Flakes Samples / Kellogg Company / Battle Creek, Michigan, U. S. A.” The photograph was taken in Portland’s South Park Blocks. In the background is the Masonic Temple (now the Mark Building at the Portland Art Museum). See related image No. 372A1159.

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