An unidentified Portland model displaying flowers for Valentines Day. She wears a fur wrap around her shoulder, with what appears to be a corsage made up of orchids and ribbons. She holds one hand next to the flowers while looking to her left (negative 1 of 10).

An unidentified Portland model, wearing a sweetheart dress, displaying flowers for Valentines Day. She wears flowers across the top of her head as she looks at the camera and holds her right arm behind her body (negative 4 of 10).

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).

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).

8-month-old Kristine, daughter of Mrs. Richard B. Kennedy of Portland. She sits on a bed, frowning and wearing a bonnet. A stuffed toy lays on the bed next to her. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, April 27, 1953 (negative 2 of 10).

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 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).

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).

A portrait of Freda DeKnight, food editor for Ebony Magazine, taken during a visit to Portland. She sits in an arm chair, leaning her head into one arm (negative 6 of 10).

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).

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).

Model Jean Baker, 6225 N.E. 42nd Avenue, sitting on the ground in front of a roll of seamless paper. She holds a football in one hand and a copy of Len Casonova's book "Football is Fun" in the other, while posing with other football gear (negative 1 of 6).

A portrait of sculptor Marianne Gold Littman during an artist residency at Reed College. She sits in an arm chair, resting one arm on a side table (negative 1 of 1).

A portrait of Miss Oregon, Patti Throop, cover girl for National Flower Week. She wears a sweet heart heart with a tulle bottom, and a bunch of small roses in her hair (negative 1 of 2).

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).

A portrait of Lola Greene Baldwin, who served as one of the first policewoman in the United States. She was sworn in as Superintendent of the Women's Auxiliary to the Police Department for the Protection of Girls. She wears a police pin while sitting on a couch, resting one arm on the side. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 28, 1954 (negative 1 of 3).

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).

7-year-old Joan Rose Papasadero holding “Cheetie” the gibbon at her home, at 27 S.E. 53rd Avenue in Portland. Cheetie clings to Papasadero's back as she sits on a chair in a living room. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 9, 1954 (negative 1 of 5).

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 Herman Stettler, with a baby peafowl at the his at 4815 N.E. Corufoot Road in Portland. He sits in a chair while reading a newspaper, as the peafowl rests on his head (negative 3 of 4).

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 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).

Two players for the Bonneville Power Administration’s softball team, the "Compton Cuties" . One man is wearing a dress and makeup, while he stands in front of his teammate, who wears a uniform and holds a mitt (negative 1 of 3).