Gresham (Or.)

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45.49818, -122.43148 Map of Gresham (Or.)

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232 Collections results for Gresham (Or.)

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Flocking of the swallows

Manuscript on the spotting of a large group of swallows near a roadside. The author goes on to discuss how the birds are joined by other flocks to travel in large groups in order to hide their true numbers from predators.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Agriculture and animals

Photographs related to agriculture, horticulture, and animals from approximately 1920 - 1945. The bulk of the photographs depict people, animals, and scenes at fairs and livestock shows, probably the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon, and the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland, Oregon. Other images depict topics such as cats, dogs, wild birds, poultry, and Tusko the elephant; farms and farmland; flowers, flower shows, and gardens.

Oregon Journal (Firm)

Man with bull

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing next to a bull and holding it by a lead rope. The man and bull are standing on a roadway next to buildings. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham.

Girl posing with produce

Photograph of an unidentified girl sitting on a pumpkin and holding a large bunch of rhubarb in one arm and a large bunch of carrots in the other. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Boy playing horseshoes?

Photograph of an unidentified boy who may be playing horseshoes or a similar game. He is standing on a square of dirt with edges marked by a wooden frame, and has one arm and one leg extended as though he has just thrown an object. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Man with bull

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a bull. The man has one hand on his hip and is holding the bull’s lead rope in the other hand. Buildings are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Group of men with pigs

Photograph of a group of people and pigs in a grassy area next to a building. The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Young woman with rooster

Photograph of an unidentified young woman seated on a wooden ramp or walkway with a rooster in her lap. The woman is sitting on a copy of the Oregon Journal; the top headline on the front page is “City Vice Reign Suspected.” The rooster is standing on more pages from the newspaper spread across the woman’s lap. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Men showing goats?

Photograph of unidentified men in a row, each one standing with an animal that could be a sheep or an Angora goat. Barns are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Man holding rooster

Photograph of an unidentified man sitting on a bench and holding a rooster under one arm. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Boy with heifer or cow

Photograph of an unidentified boy standing next to a heifer or cow and holding the animal’s lead rope. Buildings are visible in the background. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Men playing horseshoes

Photograph of four unidentified men on a horseshoe court. The second man from the left is in motion, with one arm and one leg extended. He and the two men on either side of him are holding horseshoes. In the background is a building labeled “Poultry.” The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: The photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Man with pig

Photograph of an unidentified man standing outdoors with a pig in an open area near buildings. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Costumed young woman standing with bull or steer

Photograph of an unidentified young woman standing next to a bull or steer and holding the animal’s lead ropes. The young woman is wearing a costume consisting of a hat; a fringed vest, skirt, and armguards; and what may be a prop gun in a holster. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Also see image Nos. 374N0586 and 374N0612.

Man with heifer

Photograph of an unidentified man posing with a heifer on a lawn and holding the heifer’s lead rope. A roadway, truck, and buildings are visible in the background. The number 8 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Two men judging rabbits

Photograph of two unidentified men examining a pair of rabbits on a table in front of them. The man on the right is wearing a button with the word “JUDGE” on it. Spectators and cages are visible in the background. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Woman looking at produce display

Photograph of an unidentified woman holding vegetables and looking down at produce arranged on a table at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The number 15 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Woman with prize-winning garden model

Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting next to a miniature garden at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham. The model garden has a small sign with the words “Green Finger Gardeners” on it, and consists of plants, a stone patio, and a tiny barbecue, chairs, and picnic table. A first-place prize ribbon is draped over the miniature picnic table. The number 14 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

Girl with begonia display

Photograph of an unidentified girl kneeling amid a display of potted begonias. A sign tacked to the front of the display reads: “Tuberous Begonias / Grown By Leslie Hartley / Sandy Boulevard at Rockwood / Mailing Address Rt. 7, Box 1497, Portland, Ore.” The number 13 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Man with horse

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a horse and holding the horse’s lead rope. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Man and horse outside stable

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified man facing a horse. He is holding the horse’s lead rope and halter. The man and horse are standing next to a stable. The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

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