A portrait of Molalla Buckeroo Queen, Lorraine Ridenour, from The Dalles. She sits on a bench wearing a western outfit, holding her left leg over her right. Most likely taken on a visit to Portland. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 26, 1953 (negative 2 of 4).

Hawaiian singer and dancer Hilo Hattie during a visit to Portland. She stands in a kitchen while holding a papaya, with other tropical fruit on the counter top (negative 1 of 6).

A portrait of painter and print maker Laverne Krause, seated on a bench and holding a self portrait. Most likely taken in Portland (negative 1 of 2).

A portrait of author Claire Churchill Thompson, sitting in an armchair while writing on a piece of paper. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 25, 1954 (negative 1 of 4).

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

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 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 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).

A portrait of Rex Raymer and Elaine Raymer, performers at Amato’s Super Club in Portland, at S.W. Broadway and S.W. Main Street. The pair appears to be holding a chain bracelet between them, while Elaine shakes a finger at Rex (negative 6 of 6).

Actress Sarah Truax during a visit to Portland. She wears a sequined dress and fur wrap. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, October 26, 1949 (negative 1 of 2).

A portrait of Portland boat-builder Ernest Von der Worth on the occasion of his retirement in 1949. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 27, 1949 (negative 2 of 2).

A portrait of author Mildred Masterson McNeilly, after the release of her third novel “Each Bright River.”She wears a hat and jacket, and is holding a copy of her book. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, April 14, 1950 (negative 1 of 2).

A portrait of avalanche researcher and forester Monty Atwater, seated at a desk and smoking a pipe. Photographs of snow sit on the desk in front of him. Most likely taken in Portland (negative 1 of 2).

A portrait of Jacob Stover (“Smokey”), Battalion Chief of the Portland Fire Department. He holds an ax while leaning against a fire engine, with one leg lifted. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 15, 1951 (negative 1 of 2).

A portrait of Iwao Oyama, publisher of the “Oregon Nippo” newspaper. He sits at a desk holding a piece of paper. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 18, 1951 (negative 1 of 1).

A portrait of Elmer Fischer, head of the United States Weather Bureau, Portland office. He is seated and wearing a suit, facing towards the left side of the frame. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 25, 1951 (negative 1 of 2).

A portrait of famed famed beauty, Claudia Windsor, in her King Tower apartment in Portland. She sits in front of a typewriter, holding a cup of tea in one hand. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 9, 1951 (negative 3 of 10).

A portrait of Charles and Viola Hams, at their home at 3332 S.E. 153rd Avenue in Portland, on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary. Charles, 100 years old, sits in an arm chair holding a cane, while his wife sits in a higher chair next to him. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 16, 1951 (negative 3 of 3).

A portrait of 70-year-old Joe Duffy at the Multnomah County Jail, serving a sentence for shoplifting. He sits behind a table, resting his head on one hand. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 23, 1951 (negative 2 of 4).

An unidentified woman looking downward at a flower corsage, taken for a Valentine’s Day spot. She wears jewelry and a pleated dress. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 10, 1952 (negative 7 of 12).

A portrait of dancer and choreographer Florence Nelson Picket. She wears a checked dress and angles her head towards the camera. Picket later ran a show on KGW-TV, as Kinnie G. Worth (negative 1 of 4).

A portrait of actor and politician Ronald Reagan, taking during a visit to Portland. He sits in a chair, resting both arms on his knees (negative 3 of 3).

A portrait of of singer Mary Hoch (1524 N.E. Ainsworth Street), taken in Portland. She looks to her right, while leaning backwards on her arms (negative 3 of 7)

A portrait of Freda DeKnight, food editor for Ebony Magazine, taken during a visit to Portland. She sits in an arm chair next to a window, holding one leg and the edge of her dress up (negative 2 of 10).

Hawaiian singer and dancer Hilo Hattie during a visit to Portland. She sits in a chair next to a window while using a sewing machine. Next to her is a large vase of roses (negative 3 of 6).

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).

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).