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).

Chinese General Li Hanhun, seated with his wife (?), at Henry Thiele’s in Portland. Hanhun visited Portland in 1948 while on leave from China. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, September 29, 1948 (negative 8 of 8).

A portrait of actress and radio host Ilka Chase, seated on a floral couch. Most likely taken in Portland. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, February 9, 1950 (negative 1 of 3).

A portrait of actor Bob Amsberry, wearing a stripped suit and holding a tie. Amsberry was killed in an accident on Mt. Hood Highway in 1957 (negative 2 of 3).

A portrait of artist Louis Bunce. He holds a cigarette in one hand, with folded arms (negative 1 of 4).

A portrait of French-American singer Lily Pons, during a visit to Portland. She stands next to a bouquet of roses, arranged in a vase on top of a piano (negative 1 of 4).

A portrait of Elaine Raymer, a performer at Amato’s Super Club in Portland, at S.W. Broadway and S.W. Main Street. She wears a strapless dress and fishnet tights, while holding one leg in the air (negative 2 of 6).

Portland feather work designer Nellie Hartness, holding two large feather dance fans. Behind Hartness is a glass case with other feather items. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 8, 1953 (negative 1 of 7).

A crew of women painters at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. The group is posing in two rows, with some workers holding paint buckets and wearing hard hats (negative 3 of 4).

This photograph depicts five men wearing suits and sitting in a car. It appears to have an accordion-cover that is folded back. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a man and woman wearing formal clothing, standing on a train platform. The man is wearing a straw hat and suit, and the woman is wearing a black dress, shawl, white gloves, a brooch, a necklace with a looking glass attached, flowered bonnet and veil. Several people, including a man wearing a straw hat and suit facing the camera, are visible in the background. This photograph was likely taken at Union Station in downtown Portland. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a portrait of a woman and man, standing in front of a potted shrub, outside an unnamed building. They are both wearing formal attire; the woman is wearing a jacket, skirt, high-heeled boots, beaded necklace, a necklace with a looking glass attached, and a wide-brimmed hat. The mat is wearing a suit, hat, and is holding a cane in his right hand. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a group of four people standing near the entrance of an unnamed building. The three men are all wearing dark, three-piece suits and straw hats. The man second to the left is carrying a large envelope. The woman to the right is wearing a jacket, skirt, high-heeled shoes, wide-brimmed hat, and is carrying a fabric purse with a decorative metal clasp. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of an unidentified man standing outside the window of a building, with a small tree behind him. He is wearing a dark suit, and light-colored straw hat. The man has a short mustache. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of an unidentified seated man wearing a medium-colored suit and fedora-style hat. He wears several military medals on this lapel; top left is a medal for the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Britain from WWI. Top right is unknown. Bottom left is the British WWI "1914-1915 Star." The medal on the right is likely a war service recognition medal. The bottom center medal is unidentified. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of an unidentified seated man wearing a medium-colored suit and fedora-style hat. He wears several military medals on this lapel; top left is a medal for the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Britain from WWI. Top right is unknown. Bottom left is the British WWI "1914-1915 Star." The medal on the right is likely a war service recognition medal. The bottom center medal is unidentified. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of an unidentified man, wearing a dark suit, seated next to a large wooden desk. A calendar and telephone are visible in the background, and a bookshelf is visible on the right. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a man wearing a dark suit and spectacles. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a man, outside a building. He wears a dark suit. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a seated United States Army Officer in uniform identified as George Crane. A handwritten inscription on the negative reads, "Geo. Crane, Co. (?) A. Eng." He has several pins on the collar of his jacket, and two medals on his chest. The medal on the left indicates "Rifle Expert," the medal on the right is likely a war service recognition medal. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a woman standing outside, in front of a small bush or tree. The woman wears a dark-colored dress, fur stole, a hat decorated with a large bow, veil, and is carrying a leather purse. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a man wearing a dark suit and spectacles. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a woman wearing a plaid dress with a white collar. A building and window are visible behind her. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a woman standing outside the window of a building. She wears a dark dress with a white lace collar, and a long ribbon as a necklace. She wears a cloth hat that is decorated with beaded flowers, and has a structured brim. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.