Portrait of a man wearing a robe, sash, and plumed turban. He is standing on a float with six young women in matching gowns and headdresses. The man is holding a key to the city made from radishes, beets, and carrots. The words “Rex Oregonus” are painted along the bottom of the float. This photograph was probably taken at the 1929 Rose Festival, when Tommy Luke was crowned Rex Oregonus, co-regent with the festival queen. The number 8 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower right corner of the image. Also see image No. 371N4402.

Photograph of an Oregon flax industry float in a parade in Salem, Oregon. The float is decorated as a linen mill and is covered with stalks of flax. The float is on North Liberty Street at the intersection with Court Street (now the intersection of Liberty Street NE and Court Street NE). Also see image Nos. 371N4849, 371N4920, 371N4921, and 371N4922. Image note: Negative damage in upper left corner.

Photograph of several unidentified people standing next to and on top of a Vancouver Kennel Club parade float decorated with flowers. A person standing behind the float is holding a sign that reads: “The Vancouver Kennel Club has given to the Clark County Commissioners Relief Fund for Charity / $12,446.19.”

Photograph of an unidentified boy and girl standing in a street next to an airplane-shaped float. The boy is dressed as an aviator and the girl is holding a bouquet of flowers. A crowd of children is gathered around them.

Photograph of four unidentified women in a car decorated with streamers and wings. The car is on Madison Street in Portland’s South Park Blocks. The photograph is probably related to a parade. Also see image No. 371N4880.

Photograph of a car decorated as a ship, the U. S. Dredge Chinook. The car is parked along the edge of a road, and other decorated vehicles and a building are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon.

Photograph of two unidentified people on a parade float carrying what appears to be a pile of barrels. The float is draped with banners. Houses are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon. Image note: Photograph is out of focus and shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified boy sitting in a small car-shaped float decorated with flowers and paper butterflies, possibly for a parade. The numbers 3 and 10 are written on the negative. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Portrait of an unidentified boy and teenage girl in costume, posing outdoors with a goat harnessed to a small covered wagon, possibly for a parade. The numbers 6 and 7 are written on the negative and are faintly visible in the upper left and lower right corners of the image.

Portrait of an boy in costume, carrying a staff and pulling a wagon with a large pumpkin decoration on top. A younger girl, also in costume, is sitting inside the pumpkin. The photograph may be related to a parade. The children are unidentified. The numbers 3 and 4 are written on the negative.

Photograph of unidentified women in matching dresses riding on a parade float. One woman is sitting in an elevated seat under a canopy decorated with a United States flag. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon; a building that may be the Clatsop County Courthouse is visible in the background. Also see image Nos. 371N4881 and 371N4882. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a boat-themed parade float that appears to be under construction.

Photograph of a group of unidentified children in costume, some sitting in a parade float with two thrones, and some standing next to the float.

Photograph of four unidentified women in matching blouses and skirts, posing next to a car decorated with streamers and wings. They are on Madison Street in Portland’s South Park Blocks. The photograph is probably related to a parade. Also see image No. 371N4863.

Photograph of unidentified women in matching dresses riding on a parade float. One woman is sitting in an elevated seat under a canopy decorated with a United States flag. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon. Also see image Nos. 371N4877 and 371N4882. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of unidentified women in matching dresses riding on a parade float. One woman is sitting in an elevated seat under a canopy decorated with a United States flag. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon. Also see image Nos. 371N4877 and 371N4881. Image note: Photograph is blurred and shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a parade float shaped like a lighthouse, possibly taken on a street in Astoria, Oregon. An unidentified child is seated inside the lighthouse. Also see image No. 371N4873. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of four unidentified people riding on a parade float covered with flowers. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing four unidentified women seated in a vehicle covered with flowers and greenery during the Portland Rose Festival. The women are wearing matching hats. On the side of the vehicle is a sign with the number 95 on it. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Photograph showing an Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation float during a war hero parade in downtown Portland. The float is being towed by a tractor, and features welders working on a metal ship piece. Signs on the float read “’Ships for Victory’ - Quicker!” and “Speed More Speed” (negative 2 of 15). Original sleeve title: “War heroes arrival, parade, and departure”.

A Portland Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an eagle and American flag. “America” and “Pasadena” are written on the sides of the float using flowers. A young man in the hat is riding next to the flag (negative 1 of 13).

Two women, in what appear to be wedding gowns, sit atop of Portland Rose Festival float in the shape of a cake. A peacock made of flowers can be seen behind them (11 of 13).

People in hats sit on a Portland Rose Festival parade float. A large diamond made from flowers can be seen on the float, which is in the shape of a shoe. Behind the float is a street sign for “S.W. Salmon St.” and another float with “Sears” written on it (negative 5 of 13).

Two women wearing furs sit atop of Rose Festival parade float for Sears. Other floats and people can be seen in the background (negative 6 of 13).

Young women wearing kimonos on top of a Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an American flag and globe. The women are waving flags and doves can be seen over the globe (negative 9 of 13).

Carpenters building a wooden sleigh, as part of a Santa Claus parade float, at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Several men are holding tools while another holds what appears to be schematics (negative 3 of 3).

A view of the Portland Rose Festival parade, in downtown Portland, likely taken near S.W. 6th Avenue and S.W. Yamhill Street. A military band can be seen marching down the street, between crowds, in front of a float for “Navy Pioneer Electronics.” The central bus depot can be seen on the left side of the street, as well a small portion of the Pioneer Courthouse building (negative 1 of 26).

A Portland Rose Festival float for Meadow-Land Dairy, at Mulnomah Stadium in Portland. A cart, decorated with roses and a milk bottle, is being pulled by six horses, which are standing next to people wearing “Meadow-Land Dairy” uniforms. The ivy-covered clubhouse for the Multnomah Athletic Club can be seen in the background (negative 18 of 27).