William L. Finley writes fondly about one of the first areas that he and Herman T. Bohlman took photographs of birds. He comments on the transformation of the Ladd's pond area into Laurelhurst Park.

Article describing ducks at the Laurelhurst and Eastmoreland Parks in Portland.

Article authored by William Finley discussing visits to Ladd's Pond before it became Laurelhurst Park.

Photograph of rhododendron bushes planted in a cordoned area of Portland’s South Park Blocks. In the background is the entrance of the Portland Art Museum.

Photograph of rhododendrons and other shrubs planted in a cordoned area of Portland’s South Park Blocks. In the background is the entrance of the Portland Art Museum.

Photograph showing blooming rose bushes in a flower bed in Portland’s park blocks.

Photograph showing a crowd of people walking along a lakeside path in a park, possibly Laurelhurst Park in Portland.

Full-length portrait showing George H. Himes (third from right) and five others standing next to a boulder bearing a plaque in Himes’ honor on Friday, September 20, 1935, in Portland. The photograph was taken at a ceremony marking the official placement of the plaque. A story about the ceremony was published on Page 7 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 22, 1935, under the headline “Himes Park Plaque Put at Entrance.” The story reported: “Official viewing of a bronze plaque affixed to a 10-ton boulder at the entrance to George H. Himes park Friday afternoon marked the culmination of a long campaign by the Oregon chapter, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, to have the 34-acre tract renamed for a living pioneer. The organization May 18 conducted a program in the park, marking the change in name from Fulton park, but the plaque, paying tribute to Himes, was not permanently in place.” The story also reported that Himes had come to Oregon in 1853 and had long been the curator of the Oregon Historical Society. Accompanying the story was a cropped version of this photograph, which had the headline “Placing Permanent Himes Plaque.” The photograph had the following caption: “Grouped beside the new name plaque, mounted on a 10-ton boulder in George H. Himes park, are (from left) Mrs. O. J Goffin, chairman of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America committee which renamed the park for Himes; Mrs. J. B. Montgomery, a Portland pioneer; Mrs. C. S. Jackson, who read the inscription at a program in the park Friday; Himes; Mrs. J. Thorburn Ross, president of the daughters group, and David Stearns, another Oregon pioneer." See related image No. 372A0281. Image note: The name “Himes” is written on the negative. Negative damage at bottom left corner.

Full-length portrait showing George H. Himes standing next to a boulder bearing a plaque in Himes’ honor on Friday, September 20, 1935, in Portland. The photograph was taken at a ceremony marking the official placement of the plaque. A story about the ceremony was published on Page 7 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 22, 1935, under the headline “Himes Park Plaque Put at Entrance.” The story reported: “Official viewing of a bronze plaque affixed to a 10-ton boulder at the entrance to George H. Himes park Friday afternoon marked the culmination of a long campaign by the Oregon chapter, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, to have the 34-acre tract renamed for a living pioneer. The organization May 18 conducted a program in the park, marking the change in name from Fulton park, but the plaque, paying tribute to Himes, was not permanently in place.” The story also reported that Himes had come to Oregon in 1853 and had long been the curator of the Oregon Historical Society. See related image No. 372A0282, which was published with the story. Image note: The name “Geo Himes” is written on the negative. Image shows discoloration at lower right due to negative damage.

Paintings, woodwork, and metal braces on a carousel at the Oaks Amusement Park in Portland. The paintings depict women and flowers (negative 1 of 5).

A carousel bird at the Oaks Amusement Park in Portland. Paintings can be seen at the center of the carousel, and metal braces are at the top (negative 3 of 5).

A carousel horse at the Oaks Amusement Park in Portland. Paintings can be seen at the center of the carousel, and metal braces are at the top (negative 2 of 5).

Carousel animals at the Oaks Amusement Park in Portland. Paintings can be seen at the center of the carousel, and metal braces are at the top (negative 4 of 5).

Boys playing in front of fun-house mirrors, most likely in Portland. One is kneeling on the ground and looking at a stretched reflection, while another at a squashed reflection (negative 1 of 2).

Aerial photograph showing part of Hayden Island at bottom; the Columbia River at center; and the Smith and Bybee Wetlands at upper right. The view is to the west. At bottom, on Hayden Island, is the Jantzen Beach amusement park. The wings of the plane from which the photograph was taken are partially visible at left.

Photograph showing three women riding elephants at the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park in Portland. Each woman is smiling and is wearing a swimming suit and heels. At right is an unidentified man, probably the elephants’ handler. The woman at left may be Jerry Chenoweth, who is pictured in image Nos. 371N3050, 371N3053, 371N3056, and 371N3057. The other two women are unidentified. See related image Nos. 371N5649 and 371N5655.

Photograph showing an unidentified woman riding an elephant at the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park in Portland. She is smiling and is wearing a swimming suit and heels. At right is an unidentified man, probably the elephant’s handler. See related image Nos. 371N5647 and 371N5655.

Full-length portrait of three women posing with elephants at the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park in Portland. One of the elephants is lying on the ground, and the women are standing in a row on the elephant’s side. The other two elephants are standing on their hind legs on either side of the women. The women are dressed in swimming suits and heels. The woman at left may be Jerry Chenoweth, who is pictured in image Nos. 371N3050, 371N3053, 371N3056, and 371N3057. The other two women are unidentified. See related image Nos. 371N5647 and 371N5651. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of the Oaks Park ticket office, a long wooden building with a slatted fence at the front. Tow ticket windows are visible, with “pay car fare here” written on signs. A large wooden promenade is at the front of the building, extending towards the photographer. Three decorative tree-shape electric lights are visible.

Photograph of a train station exit at Oaks Park in Portland. To the right, a hillside leads down to the water, and a wooded hill is visible is the distance. The sign on the wooden structure has the name “Oaks Park” painted on the top. An additional sign at the right side of the image says “Oregon Yacht Club”.

Photograph of the Oaks Park ticket office, a long wooden building with a slatted fence at the front. Tow ticket windows are visible, with “pay car fare here” written on signs. A large wooden promenade is at the front of the building, extending towards the photographer. Two decorative tree-shape electric lights are visible.

Photograph showing people walking in a park with large trees and a lake, at Laurelhurst Park in Portland. This photograph may be related to image No. 371N3090.

Photograph showing people walking in Laurelhurst Park in Portland. They are wearing heavy coats, and some are carrying umbrellas. Large trees are visible in the background. This photograph may be related to image No. 371N3092.

A view of an unidentified park in Portland. A park notice sign, trees, a fence, a stone wall and arch, and stairs are visible.

Children and families on benches at Oaks Park in Portland. The people appear to be watching something, with one resting her head on her hands (negative 1 of 2).

Segment 1: "My Ship Came In," by Johnny Cash and Earl Scrugs plays over video of the Oaks Park skating rink neon sign, followed by footage of rides and attractions at Oaks Park as carnival music plays. Segment ends at (0:10:33). Segment 2: (0:11:00) Recording of news program on television screen, talking about airstrikes during the Vietnam War. Cuts to footage of people casually socializing in a parking lot. Cuts to students preparing for an anti-war protest. Segment ends at (0:18:40). Segment 3: (0:19:05) Interviewer speaking with Sean Gold, a youth attending Lee's Taekwondo school for karate. Gold talks about the school and teachers, then demonstrates some techniques, and goes on to talk about Bruce Lee. Video ends abruptly.

Credits: A videotape by Tom Kennedy and Donna Ryan.