A man and boy sit on the front steps of a cabin in a migrant labor camp in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Several identical cabins stretch out in a long row behind them. The man holds a bottle of RC Cola. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
A farm worker holds up a cherry next to his child who sits on a blanket in a cherry orchard in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. He is likely a father who has brought his child to work while he picks cherries. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.
A mother holds her child on her lap as they watch an event, likely the Rose Festival parade, from a crowded sidewalk in Portland, Oregon. The mother wears a handkerchief over her head and the child is wearing a hood. Several people in the background carry umbrellas or wear rain jackets. A sign for Manning's Cafeteria is visible in the background. This photograph is likely part of a series published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 10, 1966.
Two unidentified attendees of the Vortex I Music Festival at Milo McIver State Park. One of the people is carrying a young child in a backpack carrier.
A young child stands holding a picket sign in a crowd during a May Day rally in Portland, Oregon, on May 1, 2011. The picket sign obscures her face. It reads, "Will Democrats? Stop the war on immigrants."
Photograph of a group of unidentified girls wearing costumes consisting of fringed dresses and skirts, beaded necklaces, and headbands with feathers. Some of the girls appear to be wearing face paint. The photograph is related to a parade and may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon. Also see image No. 371N4890. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph of a goat wearing a banner with the text “Columbia Theatre Boys Drum Corps.” Next to the goat, partially outside the frame, are unidentified people in uniforms carrying drums. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon.
Portrait of a boy posing with a golf club on what may be a rooftop or balcony. He is wearing a collared shirt, a tie, knickers, and golf socks. The name “Langley” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Full-length portrait of a young girl, Jean West, daughter of Oswald West, walking down a neighborhood street and leading a horse by the reins. Oswald West is walking next to the horse. See related image Nos. 373G0219 and 373G0220.
Photograph of a group of children in a barn or exhibition hall, possibly at a fair or livestock show. They are gathered around a stall, looking at cattle lying in the straw. A sign is hanging next to the pillar at the center of the photo. Text visible on the sign reads: “Bred and Owned By Easton & Ward / Danville Calif.”
Photograph of an unidentified boy standing outside a building and holding a rooster in his arms. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.
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.
Photograph of an unidentified young girl crouching in front of a calf lying in the straw. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.
Photograph of an unidentified girl standing between two calves and holding the calves’ lead ropes. The girl and calves are standing on the lawn near a building labeled “Poultry.” The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.
Photograph of three young women and a girl posing with with four heifers. They are standing on the lawn near a barn labeled “Cattle.” The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The people in the photograph are unidentified.
Photograph of an unidentified boy kneeling in the grass next to a rooster he is holding. Buildings are visible in the background. The number 12 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. Image note: Photograph shows blue discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph of an unidentified boy standing on a horse lying on the ground on its side. Several unidentified men are watching from nearby. A building labeled “Horses” is visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the 1943 Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Also see image No. 374N0761.
Photograph of an unidentified boy posing with a cow, possibly at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The boy is holding up a prize ribbon with the words “Boys’ and Girls 4-H Clubs / FIRST / Premium / 1938” on it. Buildings are visible in the background.
Photograph of two unidentified girls preparing food at a small table. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.
Photograph of a group of children standing in an aisle between rows of chicken cages. Two of the boys in the group are holding chickens, and the other children are gathered around, watching. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.
Photograph of a group of unidentified boys standing on and around a ramp leading down from the back of a truck. One of the boys on the ramp has his arm around a cow. The photograph may have been taken during the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.
Photograph of an unidentified boy balancing on the railing of a pen or trailer and holding out a fistful of food to the horses inside. The word “CIRCUS” is painted on the side of the enclosure. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon, which included circus performances in some years.
Photograph of two unidentified girls next to clothing hanging on a bar. Some of the clothes have tags bearing the 4-H emblem and the words “Portland 4-H Club Work.” The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.
Photograph of three unidentified teenage girls wearing formal floor-length dresses. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.