Photograph of an unidentified boy posing on a wooden walkway with a steer or heifer. A building and vehicles are visible in the background. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified boy who may be playing horseshoes or a similar game. He is standing on a square of dirt with edges marked by a wooden frame, and has one arm and one leg extended as though he has just thrown an object. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified boy looking upward at a chicken standing on top of a cage in front of him. The boy and chicken are in a large room, likely a barn or exhibition hall. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified boy sitting on a box and holding a turkey in his lap. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

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 outside a building and holding a rabbit 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 row of cages and holding a rabbit. The photograph may have been taken during the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified boy standing next to a row of cages and holding a chicken. The photograph may have been taken during the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified boy sitting on the railing of a stall and feeding a goat. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified boy kneeling in the straw next to a cow eating from a bucket. The photograph may have been taken at 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 an unidentified boy standing in a stall with a horse at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The boy is holding the horse’s reins and an exposition prize ribbon.

Photograph of an unidentified boy standing in a stall with a horse at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The boy is holding the horse’s reins.

Photograph of an unidentified boy posing with a heifer, possibly at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified boy and girl posing with a steer or heifer. The girl is wearing a button with what appears to be the 4-H emblem on it. A building and vehicles are visible in the background. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified teenage boy and an unidentified girl in a barn. The boy is standing next to a cow or steer, probably holding the animal’s lead rope, and the girl is sitting on the railing in front of them. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified boy standing next to a draft horse and holding the horse’s lead rope. They are on a lawn and a building is visible in the background. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a dog, possibly a Boston terrier, standing outdoors and facing to the right. The dog is wearing a harness and a leash held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Full-length portrait of a boy, Bobby King from Sherman County 4-H, standing in a field with a steer, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. King is holding the steer’s lead rope in one hand and a stick in the other. The text “Bobby King” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 375A0030, 375A0033, 375A0036, 375A0043, 375A0047, and 375A0196.

Full-length portrait of a boy, Bobby King from Sherman County 4-H, standing in a field with a steer, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. King is holding the steer’s lead rope in one hand. The text “Bobby King” is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 375A0030, 375A0033, 375A0035, 375A0043, 375A0047, and 375A0196.

Full-length portrait of a boy, Bobby King from Sherman County 4-H, standing in a field with a steer, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. King is facing the steer and is holding the animal’s lead rope in one hand and a stick in the other. The text “Bobby King” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. See related image Nos. 375A0030, 375A0033, 375A0035, 375A0036, 375A0047, and 375A0196.

Full-length portrait, taken outdoors, showing Bobby King from Sherman County 4-H standing next to a heifer. He is holding the animal’s lead rope in one hand and a stick in the other. The photograph was probably taken during the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Full-length portrait of two boys in a field, each standing next to a steer and holding a lead rope. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Boby [sic] King” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. Bobby King, of Sherman County 4-H, is on the right; the boy at left, who is wearing a 4-H button, is unidentified. See related image Nos. 375A0030, 375A0033, 375A0035, 375A0036, 375A0043, and 375A0196.

Full-length portrait of four boys standing in a row outdoors, each holding the lead rope of a steer or heifer. A man is standing behind them. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Bobby King - Sherman County 4H” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. King is the boy at right; the others are unidentified. See related image Nos. 375A0033, 375A0035, 375A0036, 375A0043, 375A0046, 375A0047, and 375A0196.

Half-length portrait of a man sitting on a wooden ramp outdoors, facing front, and looking to the left. He is wearing a Western-style hat, a jacket, a collared shirt, a tie, and trousers. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The name “Bob Calen” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a light-colored bird, possibly a pigeon, in the hand of an unidentified person. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a young woman kneeling next to a calf, probably at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds in Gresham, Oregon. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 5, Section 7 (home magazine) of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 22, 1943. The photograph had the following caption: “After a ribbon at the 37th annual Multnomah county fair will be many fine livestock entries like this Ayreshire calf, posed by Bettylou Bisch of Portland. Four-H members walk off with a good share of the blue ribbons each year for their home-grown calves.” The 1943 fair opened on Monday, August 23.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a Belgian stallion facing to the left. The stallion is wearing a halter and lead rope. The photograph was probably taken at the 1935 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Jupiter Herrel Independent [sic] - Belgian Stallion” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The horse was owned by Luther Harrel.