Portrait of Joseph K. Carson on a ship on a winter day. He is standing with his hands in his pockets and rain or snow is falling. Carson is wearing a ship captain’s uniform and a visor cap. The name “Joe Carson” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the photograph. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Portrait of Joseph K. Carson on a ship on a winter day. He is wearing a ship captain’s uniform and a visor cap. Rain or snow is falling. The name “Joe Carson” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the photograph. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Head and shoulders portrait of Joseph K. Carson facing front. He is smiling and is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. The name “Jack Carson” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Photograph of a head and shoulders portrait of Joseph K. Carson. He is smiling and is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. The portrait is a cropped print of image No. 371N0442. Image note: The name “Joe Carson” is written at the bottom of the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image.

Half-length portrait of Joseph K. Carson sitting at a desk that is piled with loaves of bread. Carson is facing front and holding a pen.

Photograph showing Joseph K. Carson sitting on an ottoman in front of a small table laid with a meal. He is holding a cup and saucer. He is seated next to a radio. See related image Nos. 3720087, 3720088, and 3720099.

Photograph showing Joseph K. Carson sitting on an ottoman in front of a small table laid with a meal. He is smiling and holding a fork. He is seated next to a radio. See related image Nos. 3720086, 3720088, and 3720099.

Photograph showing Joseph K. Carson leaning against a radio as he lights a cigarette. Nearby is a small table laid with a meal. See related image Nos. 3720086, 3720087, and 3720099.

Photograph showing Joseph K. Carson sitting on an ottoman in front of a small table laid with a meal. He is holding a knife and a bread roll. He is seated next to a radio. See related image Nos. 3720086, 3720087, and 3720088.

Photograph of Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson and a clergyman sitting at a dining table during a farewell dinner for Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier at Hill Military Academy in Portland on Thursday, August 16, 1934. The cardinal had traveled to Portland from Rome for the Marian Congress, held at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) from August 12-15, 1934. A cropped version of this photograph, along with image No. 371N4243, was published on Page 9 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 17, 1934. The photographs were published under the headline “Prelate Honored with Farewell Dinner.” This photograph had the following caption: “Father Dominic of Cork, vice president of the first American Marian congress, who gained prominence by telling Mayor MacSweeney what to do, is here pictured giving a few hints to Mayor Carson at the farewell dinner Thursday night honoring Alexis Henry [sic] M. Cardinal Lepicier, O. S. M., of Rome.” Image note: The number 11 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier speaking with Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson, possibly at a farewell dinner for the cardinal at Hill Military Academy in Portland on Thursday, August 16, 1934. The cardinal had traveled to Portland from Rome to attend the Marian Congress, held at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) from August 12-15, 1934.

Photograph of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier and Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson at Union Station in Portland after the cardinal’s arrival on August 11, 1934. Cardinal Lépicier had traveled from Rome to attend the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto). A similar photograph, image No. 371N4213, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 11, 1934. Image note: The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Portrait, taken August 11, 1934, of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier (front, center) and members of his party at Union Station with some of the people who welcomed them to Portland. Lépicier and other clergy traveled to Portland to attend the Marian Congress from August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto). At left is the Most Rev. Edward D. Howard, archbishop of Portland; second from left is Colonel W. G. Scott; at center is Cardinal Lépicier; second from right, speaking to the cardinal, is Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson; and at right is the Rev. A. M. Mayer, rector of the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother. A cropped version of this photograph, along with image No. 371N4215, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 11, 1934. The photographs were published under the headline “Distinguished Catholic Prelate Welcomed to City.” This photograph had the caption: “Cardinal Lepicier listening intently to the mayor’s words of welcome.” Image note: The number 32 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Portrait, taken August 11, 1934, of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier (front row, center) and members of his party at Union Station with some of the people who welcomed them to Portland. Lépicier and other clergy traveled to Portland to attend the Marian Congress from August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto). A similar photograph (image No. 371N4215) was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 11, 1934. The photographs accompanied a story about the Cardinal’s arrival, headlined “Cardinal in City; Guest of Congress.” In the front two rows, from left, are: the Rev. A. M. Brasa; the Very Rev. D. M. Brosnahan; the Most Rev. Edward D. Howard, archbishop of Portland; Colonel W. G. Scott; Cardinal Lépicier; the Rev. P. M. Condon; Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson; the Rev. A. M. Mayer, rector of the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother; and Prior General Raphael Baldini. Image note: The number 31 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Portrait, taken August 11, 1934, of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier (front row, second from right) and members of his party at Union Station with some of the people who welcomed them to Portland. Lépicier and other clergy traveled to Portland to attend the Marian Congress from August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto). A cropped version of this photograph, along with image No. 371N4213, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 11, 1934. The photographs were published under the headline “Distinguished Catholic Prelate Welcomed to City.” This photograph had the caption: “Opening of the Marian Congress here Sunday brought to the city today many distinguished Catholic clergymen, including Alexis Henry [sic] M. Cardinal Lepicier, O. S. M., of Rome. Top picture, those in the first two rows, reading from left—The Very Rev. D. M. Brosnahan of Chicago, provincial of the Servite order; the Rev. A. M. Brasa, secretary to the cardinal; Prior General Raphael Baldini, O. S. M., of Rome; the Most Rev. Edward D. Howard, D. D., archbishop of Portland in Oregon; Colonel W. G. Scott, O. N. G.; Cardinal Lepicier; the Rev. A. M. Mayer, rector of the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother and president of the congress; [Portland] Mayor [Joseph K.] Carson and the Rev. P. M. Condon, Chicago provincial treasurer.” The photographs accompanied a story about the cardinal’s arrival, headlined “Cardinal in City; Guest of Congress.” Image note: The number 33 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph showing Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson and the actress and producer Mary Pickford on a train platform at Union Station in Portland on Friday, May 17, 1935. Carson is holding a bouquet of roses and Pickford is looking at one of the blossoms. A cropped version of this photograph and image No. 371A6086 were published on the May 17 front page of the Oregon Journal under the headline “ ’America’s Sweetheart’ Visits.” This photograph had the following caption: “Mary Pickford, with Mayor Carson and the armful of roses ‘His Honor’ presented to her as she paused between trains at the Union station Friday morning, en route from Hollywood to Seattle, where she opens Monday night in ‘Coquette.’ “ The photographs accompanied a story headlined “Sweetheart Of America Visits Here.” See additional related image No. 372A0458. Image note: The name “Pickford” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Photograph showing new Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson pinning the police chief’s badge on Burton K. Lawson’s lapel as an unidentified man watches. The photograph was taken in the city council chambers on Saturday, July 1, 1933, when Carson and Lawson were sworn in. A cropped version of this photograph was one of two that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on July 1, 1933, under the headline “Joseph K. Carson Jr. Becomes Mayor.” The photograph had the following caption: “Carson pins chief’s star on on Lawson.” See related image Nos. 371N0453, 371N0459, 371N0467, and 371N0469.

Photograph showing K. Miyako, Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson, and H. I. Satoh with a cake replica of a Japanese garden. The photograph was taken in the Portland city council chambers at Carson’s inauguration on Saturday, July 1, 1933. A cropped version of this photograph was one of three that were published on page 3 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 2, 1933, under the headline “Highlights of a Mayor’s First Day in Office.” This photograph had the following caption: “Saturday was a red-letter day at Portland’s city hall and a hey-day in the life of Joseph K. Carson Jr., who at 9 a.m. became Mayor Carson. Many and varied were the important and colorful events of the day. Above, a cake replica of a Japanese garden, presented to the mayor by Portland Japanese. From left, K. Miyako, secretary of the Japanese association of Portland; the mayor and H. I. Satoh of M. Furuya company. The garden scene was the gift of the Nippon Yusan Kaisa Steamship company.” See related image Nos. 371N0452, 371N0459, 371N0467, and 371N0469.

Photograph showing (from left) George R. Funk, Burton K. Lawson, O. R. Bean, Joseph K. Carson, and J. E. Bennett standing in a row in the council chambers at Portland City Hall on Saturday, July 1, 1933. A cropped version of this photograph was one of two that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on July 1, 1933, under the headline “Joseph K. Carson Jr. Becomes Mayor.” The photograph had the following caption: “Scene in the council chambers today as the choice of the Portland voters last November succeeded Mayor [George L.] Baker. From left—City Auditor Funk reading Carson’s oath of office; Burton K. Lawson, newly appointed chief of police; O. R. Bean, new city commissioner; Mayor Carson taking his oath, and Commissioner Bennett, who began his four-year term today.” See related image Nos. 371N0452, 371N0453, 371N0467, and 371N0469.

Portrait of Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson seated at a radio microphone and looking down at a sheaf of papers he is holding. The photograph was taken on Saturday, July 1, 1933, after Carson’s inauguration. A cropped version of this photograph was one of three that were published on Page 3 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 2, 1933, under the headline “Highlights of a Mayor’s First Day in Office.” This photograph had the following caption: “The mayor delivering an address from KOIN-The Journal studios.” See related image Nos. 371N0452, 371N0453, 371N0459, and 371N0469.

Photograph showing Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson signing a document in the city council chambers at his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, July 1, 1933. A cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 2, 1933, under the headline “Signing on the Dotted Line.” The photograph had the following caption: “Thereby completing the official routine of becoming mayor of Portland. Thus Mayor Carson took full grip of the reins and began his four-year term Saturday as mayor of the City of Roses, succeeding George L. Baker. An assemblage that overflowed the council chambers witnessed the ceremony midst [sic] a profusion of flowers.” The photograph accompanied two stories about the new mayor and the inauguration events, headlined “Mayor Carson Pledges Economy” and “Mayor Busy Opening Day.” See related image Nos. 371N0452, 371N0453, 371N0459, and 371N0467.

Photograph showing Portland Mayor George L. Baker lying in bed and Mayor-Elect Joseph K. Carson sitting at his bedside on Friday, June 30, 1933. Baker was restricted to bed after collapsing on June 27, 1933, during the final week of his administration. A cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal home edition on June 30, 1933, under the headline “Portland’s ‘Own George’ Has a Caller.” The photograph had the following caption: “It was a most friendly visit that Joseph K. Carson Jr., mayor-elect, paid to ‘Hizzoner,’ Mayor George L. Baker, at the latter’s bedside in his apartment Friday morning. Joe wished George a speedy recovery from his recent attack, and George wished Joe all the success in the world, in taking over the reins of the city.” The photograph accompanied a story, headlined “New and Old Mayors Meet In Sickroom.”

Photograph showing Joseph K. Carson (right) and an unidentified man seated at the council bench, both with documents in front of them.

Portrait of Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson (front row, second from right) with a group of nine young men in the Portland City Council chambers. Carson and three of the young men are seated at the council bench, and the other six are standing in a row behind them.

Photograph of Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson and an unidentified man in the mayor’s office at Portland City Hall. They are facing one another, smiling, and holding a slim object. See related image No. 371N0449.

Photograph of Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson and an unidentified man in the mayor’s office at Portland City Hall. They are facing one another, smiling, and holding a slim object. See related image No. 371N0448.

Photograph showing Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson and an unidentified woman standing behind Carson’s desk in the mayor’s office at Portland City Hall. They are looking at one another and Carson is holding a document. Image note: Negative damage at right.

Photograph showing Portland Mayor-elect Joseph K. Carson and an unidentified boy standing at the rail of the ocean liner General Sherman on March 17, 1933, as the steamship arrived in Portland from Asia. Carson had traveled to Japan, China, and the Philippines aboard the vessel. The Oregon Journal published a front-page story about Carson’s return on March 18, 1933, along with two photographs, related image Nos. 371N0458 and 371N0482. See additional related image No. 371N0481.