Photograph of a group of unidentified men running a race on a dirt track. A crowd of spectators is watching in the stands.

Photograph of unidentified hurdlers running a race on a dirt track. A stadium is visible in the background. The number 11 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of unidentified male runners racing around a dirt track. Spectators are gathered along the track at left. Large tents are visible in the background. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of unidentified male runners racing on a dirt track. Spectators are watching from the stands in the background. A number that may be 14 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph quality is poor due to extensive deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing two runners racing on a track at Jefferson High School. One is wearing a jersey reading “Salem”, and both are mid-stride, running towards the camera. People can be seen watching from bleachers at the other side of the track, and a Jefferson High School building is in the distance (negative 11 of 13).

Photograph showing five young men racing on a track at Jefferson High School. The runners are mid-stride and facing towards the camera. People can be seen on both sides of the track, and a seated audience is in bleachers along the far side. Jefferson High School building can be seen in the distance at the other end of the track (negative 6 of 13).

A shirtless runner holding a baton passes the finish line at a race track. A man stands at the side of the track holding one end of the finish line string, while standing and seated people watch from the side. Another runner in a “W” uniform is just behind the first (negative 3 of 6).

A runner, wearing a “G” jersey, crossed a string finish line while holding a baton. Spectators sit and stand along the edges of the dirt track (negative 5 of 6).

Runners at a track meet at Jefferson High School in Portland. A runner with a “W” jersey (Washington High School?) is in mid-stride, after jumping over a hurdle. Another student with a “J” jersey can be seen at the right side of the frame (negative 1 of 3).

A runner leaps over a hurdle during a track meet at Jefferson High School. An audience watches from the other side of the track. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 4, 1949 (negative 1 of 7).

Runners at a track meet at Jefferson High School in Portland. A runner from Washington High School appears to be crossing the finish line, in front four other runners from Portland high schools. At the other side of the track is an audience in bleachers (negative 2 of 3).