Photograph of Marion County Circuit Court Judge L. H. McMahon (left of microphone with hand raised) administering the governor’s oath of office to Julius L. Meier (right of microphone with hand raised) at the state Capitol on January 12, 1931. Observing are outgoing Governor A. W. Norblad (second man standing to the left of McMahon); William L. Marks, president of the Senate (left of McMahon, standing); Frank J. Lonergan, speaker of the House (right of Meier, standing with hands behind back); and unidentified state officials.

Photograph of Representatives Earl Hill and Jack Caufield sitting next to one another and talking at the opening of the Oregon legislative session on January 14, 1935. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four, including image Nos. 377N0442, 377N0443, and 377N0455, that were published on the Oregon Journal’s January 14 front page. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Prominent Figures at Opening of Legislature.” This photograph had the following caption: “Representative Earl Hill of Cushman, Lane county, who nominated John E. Cooter for speaker, talking with Jack Caufield of Tillamook, chairman of house caucus.” See additional related image Nos. 377N0440 and 377N0448; image No. 377N0449 may also be related. Image note: The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

Photograph showing three men standing on the front steps of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem in January 1923. A cropped version of this photograph was one of six published on Page 1, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal city edition on Sunday, January 14, 1923, under the headline “Who’s Who at Salem, Where Oregon Legislature Is In Session.” The photographs had the following caption: “State House snapshots by Journal staff photographer.” This photograph had the additional information: “Representative D. C. Lewis, Multnomah; W. F. Drager, Salem, chief clerk of the house; Representative L. H. Adams, Multnomah.” Also see the related images published with this photograph: Nos. 379G0190, 379G0194, 379G0196, 379G0200, and 379G0208.

Half-length portrait showing Walter M. Pierce standing on the dais in the House chambers at the Oregon State Capitol. He is facing to the right and is holding a sheaf of papers. The photograph was probably taken from 1923 to 1927, during Pierce’s tenure as governor of Oregon. Image note: Light leaks on negative.

Full-length portrait of an unidentified man standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. He is facing to the left, has one hand on his hip, and is holding an overcoat in his other hand. He is wearing a hat, suit, and tie. Text that appears to be “1-” is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of Walter G. Lynn outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem in January 1923. The number 11 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. A cropped version of this photograph was one of six published on Page 1, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal city edition on Sunday, January 14, 1923, under the headline “Who’s Who at Salem, Where Oregon Legislature Is In Session.” The photographs had the following caption: “State House snapshots by Journal staff photographer.” This photograph had the additional information: “Walter G. Lynn, Portland, calendar clerk of house and ex-representative.” Also see the related images published with this photograph: Nos. 379G0164, 379G0194, 379G0196, 379G0200, and 379G0208.

Portrait of two men standing outside the Oregon State Capitol and facing front. The man on the right has one arm. The following text is written on the negative: “Joe F. Singer Mult.,” visible on the left side of the image, and “W. F. McAdams Salem,” visible on the right side of the image. Singer and McAdams served as the longtime sergeant-at-arms and mailing clerk, respectively, of the Oregon House of Representatives.

Portrait of (from right), A. W. Norblad, president of the Oregon Senate; Isaac Patterson, Oregon governor; and Ralph Hamilton, speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. They are standing outside the Oregon State Capitol. A cropped version of this photograph, image No. 371N1483, and image No. 371N0374 were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on January 14, 1929, under the headline "At the Opening of the Oregon Legislature." The photographs had the following caption: “Staff Photographer Ralph Vincent of The Journal was on hand at the state capitol this morning and brought back for you some of the interesting personages there.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “From the left, Senator A. W. Norblad of Clatsop, president of the senate; Governor Patterson and Speaker Ralph Hamilton of the house.” The photographs accompanied a story, titled "Legislature Organizes For Session.” Also see image No. 371N1883 of Norblad. Image note: The following text is handwritten on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image: “Ralph Hamilton — Gov Patterson A. W. Norblad.” The number 10 is also written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph showing pallbearers carrying the casket of Governor Isaac L. Patterson down the steps of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem after funeral services on Monday, December 23, 1929. Patterson died of pneumonia on December 21, 1929. A story about the funeral, headlined “Last Rites for Oregon Chief Held” was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on the day of the funeral. The story identified the pallbearers as Oregon National Guard captains Francis W. Mason, Glen A. Webster, Oswald N. Day, Levi L. Merrill, Joseph M. Wacklow, Patrick W. Kelley, Carl F. Glos, and William H. Lehman. See related image Nos. 371N4173, 371N4175, 371N4177, 371N4178, 371N4179, 371N4180, and 371N4181.

Photograph showing the funeral procession of Governor Isaac L. Patterson on State Street in Salem after a funeral service at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, December 23, 1929. Patterson died of pneumonia on December 21, 1929. A cropped version of this photograph was one of three that were published on Page 3 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, December 24, 1929, under the headline “Scenes at State Funeral for Late Governor Patterson.” The photographs had the following caption: “For a brief span Monday, the mortal remains of Isaac L. Patterson reposed in state under the roof where the greatest triumph of his public life was enacted.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “The funeral cortege proceeding from the capitol, with honorary bearers flanking the hearse.” A story about the funeral, headlined “Last Rites for Oregon Chief Held,” was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on the day of the service. See related image Nos. 371N4173, 371N4174, 371N4175, 371N4178, 371N4179, 371N4180, and 371N4181. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing part of the Oregon State Penitentiary building in Salem and a path in front of the building. On the building is a sign that reads “OREGON PENITENTIARY / 1871 / W. H. WATKINDS / JO’S. HOLMAN / A. McALEXANDER / COMMISSIONERS / G. W. RHODES, ARCH’T.” Image note: Photograph quality is poor due to extensive deterioration of the negative.

Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing the area surrounding the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. The view is toward the southeast. At left are State Street and, in the background, the dome of the 1876 Capitol building. At center left, along State Street, is the First Methodist Church. Partially visible at center right is the Elsinore Theatre. See related image No. 371N5726.

Photograph, taken from Center Street, showing a side view of the Dome Building at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem. The text “4 —“ is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 371N5724 and 371N5725.

Photograph showing a lawn, wall, tower, and small section of the main building at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem.

Photograph of unidentified men from Medford Voiture 165 of the Forty and Eight riding on a truck and trailer in a parade in Salem, Oregon. They are on North Liberty Street at the intersection with Court Street (now the intersection of Liberty Street NE and Court Street NE). Also see image Nos. 371N4858, 371N4920, 371N4921, and 371N4922.

Photograph showing two men facing each other, smiling, and holding cigarettes. Both are wearing hats and suits. They are standing in front of a window draped with bunting. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 8, 1929, under the headline “Legion Hosts Answer Roll-Call At Salem.” The photographs had the following caption: “Oregon’s capital city today and for the rest of the week will be in the hands of American Legionnaires meeting annual state convention.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Don Graham, Prineville, left, and Syd S. George, Eugene, both mentioned for state commander.” Also see image Nos. 371N0841, 371N0892, 371N1702, and 371N2685, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 371N0915. Image note: The name “Don Graham” is written on the negative next to the man on the left, and the name “Syd S. George” is written on one edge of the negative next to the man on the right. The writing is visible in the image.

Head and shoulders portrait, taken outdoors, of a man facing front. He is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. A cropped version of this photograph was one of eight that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on August 8, 1929, under the headline “Legion Hosts Answer Roll-Call At Salem.” The photographs had the following caption: “Oregon’s capital city today and for the rest of the week will be in the hands of American Legionnaires meeting annual state convention.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Carl D. Gabrielson, Salem, chairman of the general convention committee, who may be the new state commander or vice commander.” Also see image Nos. 371N0841, 371N0916, 371N1702, and 371N2685, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 371N0915. Image note: The text “Galbrielson [sic] – Salem” and the number 11 are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image.

Half-length portrait of a man facing slightly right. He is wearing glasses, a suit jacket and vest, a collared shirt, a bow tie, and glasses. He is standing in front of a pair of columns, probably at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. The text “Sen. B. L. Eddy of Roseburg” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Portrait of three men and a woman standing in a row outside the Oregon State Capitol building. The text “M. F. Anderson — John P. Hunt — Elizabeth Glatt — A. D. Goddard” and the number 3 are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image. Hunt, Glatt, and Goddard are likely the chief clerk, assistant chief clerk, and reading clerk, respectively, of the Oregon State Senate.

Portrait of a man wearing a jacket, vest, and a bow tie. The text “Gust Anderson Mult.” and the number 2 are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image. Anderson represented Multnomah County in the state house in the 1929 and 1931 legislative sessions. This photograph may have been taken outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.

Photograph showing Oregon state senators seated at their desks in the Senate chambers during the legislative session in January 1921. A crowd of people is gathered at the back of the chambers. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, January 12, 1921, under the headline “Oregon Senators As They Look While Making Laws.” The photograph had no additional caption information. Image note: “Oregon State Senate, 1921” is written on the negative sleeve. Photograph shows discoloration due to negative deterioration.

Full-length portrait of five men standing in two rows on the steps outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. A cropped version of this photograph and image Nos. 379G0163 and 379G0195 were published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal city edition on Tuesday, January 9, 1923, the day after the legislative session began. The photographs were published under the headline “Old and New Faces to Be Seen at Oregon State Capital.” The photograph had the following caption: “Back row, left to right—Senators W. H. Strayer, Jay Upton and J. S. Magladry. Front row—Senators Robert S. Farrell and Gus C. Moser.”

Photograph showing three unidentified men walking down the front steps of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, probably in early January 1923. The two men at left are wearing overcoats and hats, and the man at right is wearing a suit and hat. Image note: Negative damage at lower right and bottom.

Head and shoulders portrait of Oregon State Senator Jay Upton facing slightly right and looking toward the front. He is standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. A cropped version of this photograph and image Nos. 379G0160 and 379G0163 were published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal city edition on Tuesday, January 9, 1923, the day after the legislative session began. The photographs were published under the headline “Old and New Faces to Be Seen at Oregon State Capital.” The photograph had the following caption: “Jay Upton, president of the senate.”

Head and shoulders portrait of state Representative K. K. Kubli facing to the right. He is standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem in January 1923. A cropped version of this photograph was one of six published on Page 1, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal city edition on Sunday, January 14, 1923, under the headline “Who’s Who at Salem, Where Oregon Legislature Is In Session.” The photographs had the following caption: “State House snapshots by Journal staff photographer.” This photograph had the additional information: “Representative K. K. Kubli, Multnomah, speaker of house.” Also see the related images published with this photograph: Nos. 379G0164, 379G0190, 379G0194, 379G0200, and 379G0208.

Portrait of Fred E. Kiddle from Union County sitting on the dais at the head of the Senate chambers in the Oregon State Capitol, Salem. He is facing slightly left and looking toward the front. The name “Kiddle” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image. The photograph was probably taken in 1933, when Kiddle was president of the Oregon Senate.

Photograph of Mayor James Rolph of San Francisco leaning over a rosebush to pick a flower after his arrival in Salem on Friday, October 26, 1928. Cropped versions of this photograph and image No. 371N2160 were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Saturday, October 27, 1928, under the headline " 'Here We Are, Says Mayor James Rolph.' " The photograph had the following caption: "The visiting mayor is caught in the act of helping himself to an Oregon rose. He got it in the Salem railway station parking. For it, he discarded a California geranium." The photographs accompanied a story about Rolph's visit to Salem and Portland, titled "Rolph Party Plays Golf, Goes Driving." The Journal reported that Mayor Rolph was accompanied by 20 San Francisco businessmen and officials. The group's visit on October 26-27 included a stop at the statehouse, a banquet, golf, a luncheon, and a drive on the Columbia River Highway. Image note: The name “Rolfe” (sic) is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Photograph of San Francisco Mayor James Rolph, probably taken on Friday, October 26, 1928, after Rolph arrived in Salem by train. Rolph and a delegation of San Francisco businessmen and officials visited Salem and Portland on October 26-27, according to a story on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Saturday, October 27, 1928. The story, titled "Rolph Party Plays Golf, Goes Driving," reported that the group's visit included a stop at the statehouse, a banquet, golf, a luncheon, and a drive on the Columbia River Highway. According to the story, the San Francisco delegation was returning a visit by a party from Oregon in February 1928. Image note: The text “Mayor Rolfee” (sic) is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.