Two people standing next to desk in office
- OrgLot151_PGE50-654
- Item
- 1950
Photograph showing a smiling woman standing next to a man, who is leaning downwards towards a desk and wearing a suit. A large clock is on the wall above the pair.
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Two people standing next to desk in office
Photograph showing a smiling woman standing next to a man, who is leaning downwards towards a desk and wearing a suit. A large clock is on the wall above the pair.
Photograph showing two men with a "PGE" truck, taken at night. Both men look upward towards the right side of the frame. One stands next to the partially open door with his left leg propped on the vehicle, while the other sits inside and looks out an open window. The man in the front is wearing a hat and overalls. On the negative is written "49-94."
Photograph showing two men in suits facing the camera while looking towards one another. One is holding an open binder. The wall behind the men is adorned with decorative wallpaper. Written on the negative is "50-551."
Two men next to microphone at outdoor company event
Photograph showing two men, facing towards one another and looking downwards, next to a microphone. Behind them is a table of wrapped gifts, and a group of standing and seated children. Written on the negative is "50-601."
Photograph showing two men looking downward at a bare tree branch. They are standing in a field are, with electric lines visible overhead.
Two men looking at a radio transmitter unit
Photographs showing two men in suits standing to either side of a large radio transmitter unit. They are both looking at the unit, and the man on the right is smiling. A sign on the unit reads "Wired Radio Transmitter, Line Material Co." Written on the negative is "50-658."
Photograph showing two men in suits facing forward and looking at the camera. Written on the negative is "50-533."
Photograph showing an engine exciter at Station E (northwest Portland, near the intersection of NW 21st Avenue and NW Sherlock Avenue). Two men in overalls stand to the left of the machine, looking at the camera. The man on the right is holding a small mechanical wheel.
Photograph showing two men standing next to a 500V vertical railway generator at Station B in Oregon City. Both men are looking at the camera, and a stairway ladder between them leads to the top of the generator.
Photograph showing a man standing next to a 500V vertical railway generator at Station B in Oregon City. The man is standing slightly to the right of the machine and is looking at the camera.
Photograph showing a smiling man in a suit entering through an open doorway. In the background, another man can be seen through the door. The interior of the room is ornate and paneled. Written on the negative is "50-588." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-582, PGE 50-589).
Photograph showing a group of seated people facing forward and looking towards the camera. In the foreground is a table with tablecloth and food. (Image note: see related images PGE 50-456, PGE 50-457).
Receptionists working at desks
Photograph showing two receptionists working at desks in an office space. Both individuals are facing forward at their desks while looking downward. The woman towards the back of the image appears to be speaking on a telephone headset, while the front receptionists works on a typewriter. On the negative is written "49-272."
Portraits of John Chambers and Jacob Miller
Two Portraits of different men. The image on the left is a full length portrait of a man in work attire and hat, standing next to a chair. Under the portrait is the caption “John Chambers, 1878.” On the right is a portrait of a man wearing a suit and vest, with the caption “Jacob Miller, 1893.”
Portraits of James J. Hill and Clarence M. Clark
Two portraits of different men wearing suits. One man is older, with white hear and a bear, while the other appears to be younger and has a large mustache. Under the portraits a caption reads “James J. Hill of St. Paul and Clarence M. Clark of Philadelphia. These men caused greater investment of capital in and for the benefit of Portland and Oregon than any other two men.” (Image note: corner of negative is broken and missing).
Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago.” On the right, the man is older with the caption “today.” At the bottom of both images is written “T.W. Sullivan.”
Portrait of the head and neck of a smiling man, which has been cut out and glued to a background. The caption under the man reads “The answer.” Likely the same man was photographed as a youth in PGE136-4.
Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago.” On the right, the man is older with the caption “today.” At the bottom of both images is written “J.A. Ryan.”
Portrait of the head and shoulders of a H.W. Good, president of consolidated companies. He wears a suit and sits in front of a curtain.
Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago” and “A Clerk.” On the right, the man is older with the captions “today” and “Our president.” See related image no. PGE136-5, PGE136-7.
Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago” and “A Clerk.” On the right, the man is older and wearing glasses, with the captions “today” and “Our president.” See related image no. PGE136-6, PGE136-7.
Portrait of a man wearing a suit, taken in front of a dark background. Under the photograph is the caption “Franklin T. Griffith, President, P.R.L & P. Co.” See related image no. PGE136-5, PGE136-6.
Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago.” On the right, the man is older with the caption “today.” At the bottom of both images is written “Charles Cooper – Entered service of C. & S.Ry. April 12th, 1892 as first assistant engineer in power plant. At present in charge of station ‘E’ power station P.Ry.L & P.Co.”
Portrait of the head and shoulders of a man in a suit. The caption at the bottom of the photograph reads “B.S. Josselyn, president from 1906 to 1913.”
Portland General Electric utility workers on truck bed
Photograph showing three utility workers wearing hats and tall boots on the back of a utility truck. Tool, ladder, and electric cable storage can be seen on the truck. In the background is a railroad crossing and field. Written on the negative is "51-811."
Portland General Electric Photograph Collection
Negatives documenting company activities, including electrical infrastructure, employees, power generation and distribution throughout Portland, the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Cascade Range. Additional general images include streetcars and trains, street lighting, power line installation, Rose Festival floats, office buildings, car barns and bridges. Of particular note are dam building projects at Bull Run and along the Clackamas River (1910-1930), and early electric stations in Oregon City at Willamette Falls.
Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric employee gathering
Photograph showing a group of Portland General Electric employees in work attire at an informal gathering. Several individuals appear to be engaged in conversation, while a man in the foreground is eating a piece of cake. On the negative is written "49-37."
Portland General Electric employee gathering
Photograph showing a group of Portland General Electric employees. Two men in suits stand across from each other in the foreground of the image, while a group of men and women look towards them in the background. In front of the men, several stacks of paper and books can be seen on the wooden table. On the negative is written "49-39." (Image note: see PGE 49-38 and PGE 49-40).