A portrait of American Ballet Theatre dancers Ruth Ann Koesun and Eric Braun (negative 2 of 2).

A portrait of Lola Greene Baldwin, who served as one of the first policewoman in the United States. She was sworn in as Superintendent of the Women's Auxiliary to the Police Department for the Protection of Girls. She wears a police pin while sitting on a couch, resting one arm on the side. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 28, 1954 (negative 1 of 3).

A portrait of long distance swimmer Florence Chadwick. She sits in an armchair while holding a stack of letters. Most likely taken in Portland (negative 1 of 2).

Freda Jones, of the Maria Easterly Modeling Agency in Portland, demonstrating “how not to dress.” She wears pants and a polka-dotted short sleeve shirt, as she turns partially away from the camera (negative 1 of 5).

7-year-old Joan Rose Papasadero holding “Cheetie” the gibbon at her home, at 27 S.E. 53rd Avenue in Portland. Cheetie clings to Papasadero's back as she sits on a chair in a living room. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 9, 1954 (negative 1 of 5).

7-year-old Joan Rose Papasadero with a gibbon, “Cheetie,” at her home at 27 S.E. 53rd Avenue in Portland. Cheetie hangs from the mantle of a fireplace as Papasadero holds one of his arms. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 9, 1954 (negative 2 of 5).

A portrait of Herman Stettler, with a baby peafowl at the his at 4815 N.E. Corufoot Road in Portland. He sits in a chair while reading a newspaper, as the peafowl rests on his head (negative 3 of 4).

A portrait of painter Ole Mindrum, standing in front of an easel and painting a board. A landscape, featuring trees, a lake, and a mountain sits on the easel. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 1, 1954 (negative 1 of 2).

A portrait of Charlotte Miller, the “Miss Oregon” contestant for the “Miss Universe” contest, after returning home. She rests on a couch holding a panorama group photograph, smiling at the camera and resting her head on one arm (negative 1 of 3).

A portrait of weaving expert Mary Meigs Atwater, seated in a rocking chair and holding a textile. She wears a hairband and is looking directly at the camera. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, July 28, 1954 (negative 1 of 5).

Two players for the Bonneville Power Administration’s softball team, the "Compton Cuties" . One man is wearing a dress and makeup, while he stands in front of his teammate, who wears a uniform and holds a mitt (negative 1 of 3).

Two players for the Bonneville Power Administration’s softball team, the "Compton Cuties" . One man is wearing a dress and makeup, while holding the other in his arms. The second player wears a softball uniform, and smiles down at the man holding him (negative 3 of 3).

A portrait of Oregon representative Katherine Musa, of the Dalles. She sits behind desk, holding a typewriter and newspaper. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, November 15, 1954 (negative 3 of 5).

A portrait of opera singers Salvatore Baccaloni and Barbara Gibson. Baccaloni holds the left arm of Gibson, as the pair looks into each others eyes (negative 3 of 4).

Photograph showing employees with street car in front of the East Ankeny car barn. Written on the building is “PRL & P Co.” (Portland Rail Light & Power Company). Several men sit on the roof of the train, while others line up in the windows and in front. A wooden water tower can be seen in the background. Photograph is a reproduction of a framed image (frame is clearly visible).

Photograph showing a night crew at the Sellwood car barn, with car #1093. The group is looking at the camera while standing in front of the train car. Two men stand on a step in the doorway, while others stand at ground level. All men are wearing work clothes, including either jackets or overalls.

Photograph showing men and women with train car #1500. The train is on a hillside, and a small wooden platform is visible at the front. One man sits on the platform, while the others stand in a line behind him. A train conductor is visible on the right side of the train in a window. The women wear dresses and large hats.

Full length portrait of R. Olson in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record.

Full length portrait of T. Frack, wearing jacket and hat, with arms crossed. Written on the bottom of the photograph is “T. Frack, over 20 years ago.” The photograph is a reproduction of another image, with visible pins.

Photograph showing the entire day force for the cable railway in 1893. Men in suits and uniforms stand in front of a cable car with “Alder, Fifth, Jefferson, and Fifteenth” written on the side. Behind the cable car is a decorative wooden garage building. Along the bottom of the photograph, a typed caption reads “Entire day force of cable railway employees in 1893. John Cox, J.G. Mann, Dick Gregory are in the crowd.”

Full length portrait of Ed. Hutchison in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record.

Full length portrait of a man in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “G. Buchholz.” To the left is another description of another individual (F. Hammond) with incomplete portrait.

Full length portrait of a man in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “M. McNeary.”

Full length portrait of B.W. Thomas in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. To the left another unidentified employee can be seen in another portrait.

Full length portrait of a man in uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “R. Bartholemew.” To the left is another employee portrait of an unidentified man in the same uniform.

Full length portrait of a man wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “A. Mulligan.”

Full length portrait of a man wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “A. Aiken.” A small portion of another portrait be seen at the right side of the frame.

Full length portrait of T. Frack wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record (incomplete). A caption under the portrait reads “T. Frack.” To the right, another portrait of an unidentified man can be seen.