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).

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a group of three people. The man on the left is wearing a lighter-colored suit, the woman is wearing a black dress, mink stole, flowered bonnet, veil, brooch, and a necklace with a looking glass on it, the man on the right is wearing a dark suit, holding a straw hat in his left hand, and has an overcoat draped over his left arm. They are standing in front of what appears to be a train car. Several other people are visible in the background. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts two men and two women seated in an open-top vehicle. Both men are wearing dark suits and light-colored, fedora-style hats. One man sits in the middle seat of the car, and the other sits between the two women in the backseat. The two women are wearing jackets and hats with flowers and feathers attached. The woman on the left is holding a bouquet of roses. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts an unidentified man wearing a dark suit, standing in front of an iron plaque that says "Dining Room." 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 dark suit. Three illustrated prints hang on the wall behind him, all are out of focus. 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 soldier 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 an unidentified man, wearing a dark suit, seated next to a large wooden desk. A bookshelf is visible in the background on the right. 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. The man has a light-colored beard. 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. 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. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a full-portrait of an unidentified, standing man, outside an unidentified building. The man is wearing a dark suit and shoes. He wears a ring and holds a cigar in his left hand. 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 a building. He wears a dark suit and dark, fedora-style hat. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a seated man, wearing a dark suit. Two prints hang on the wall behind him. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

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

This photograph depicts five people posing alongside a train. Two men are wearing suits and hats, the man on the left is holding a tobacco pipe. The three women each wear skirts, tops and jackets, along with stoles and decorative hats. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a man seated at a desk. The man wears a medium-colored suit, and spectacles, with a boutonniere attached to his lapel. A telephone is visible to the left, and shelves full of documents and books are visible in the background. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts three attendees of the 1913 Oregon Irrigation Congress seated at a table reviewing documents. The man in front is wearing a ribbon for the "Oregon Irrigation Congress, Portland, Oregon." The photograph was published in the Oregon Sunday Journal on January 12, 1913 with the following caption, "Leaders in Advanced Ideas for Reforming Irrigation Laws. In Center -- William Hanley, reelected president of Oregon Irrigation congress. Right -- Joseph N. Teal, vice president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, and one of the principal speakers at the convention. Left -- Professor Thomas Show, agricultural expert of the Northern Pacific, who also delivered an important address."