Students from the Portland Art Museum School, dressed in costume for a party. Party-goers watch as Gerald Urqhart (right) paints the chest of Frazier Rohm. The two men are shirtless and painted with abstract designs. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 18, 1951 (negative 9 of 12).

Three teenager at the 1951 Junior Portland Rose Festival parade sitting on the side of the street and wearing costumes. One wears a sombrero while the others hobo outfits. The boy at the right holds a cardboard sign that reads “Eat at Joe’s” (negative 10 of 27).

Dancers from the Clover Club in Portland, at 923 S.W. Taylor Street. The women wear matching hooded costumes embellished with trillium flowers. Photographed (in no particular order) are Nancy Dean, Sherry Spencer, Pat Dean, Madelaine (last name not included) (negative 7 of 9).

Dancers from the Clover Club in Portland, at 923 S.W. Taylor Street. The women wear matching hooded costumes embellished with holly, and hand muffs. Photographed (in no particular order) are Nancy Dean, Sherry Spencer, Pat Dean, Madelaine (last name not included) (negative 8 of 9).

Parade floats at Multnomah Stadium during the 1952 Portland Rose Festival. A child, wearing a clown costume, waves from the top of a float (negative 20 of 38).

A child, wearing a cowboy costume, sits between a man and woman at the Pendleton Round-Up. The trio sits on top of a wooden fence, at the man points with his right hand towards the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 11, 1952(negative 1 of 14).

Pat O’Brien sitting on a stool, holding a witches mask and wearing costume feet. She appears to be in a gift shop, seated in front of a display of greeting cards. A cropped version of this photograph was used in a composite arrangement in the Oregon Journal on Friday, October 31, 1952 (negative 1 of 10).

Pat O’Brien sitting on a stool and wearing a witch costume. She holds a broom between her knees and a Halloween candy bucket in another hand. She appears to be in a gift shop, seated in front of a display of greeting cards. A cropped version of this photograph was used in a composite arrangement in the Oregon Journal on Friday, October 31, 1952 (negative 2 of 10).

Two people in costume standing with a woman during the fairy tale parade in Portland. The woman is wearing a scarf and coat as she smiles towards the others, dressed in skunk and lion costumes (negative 3 of 9).

Children dressed as reindeer during a fairy tale parade in Portland. “Rudolph,” “Dasher,” and “Dancer” are written on the front of the costumes, as the children wear harnesses attached to the sleigh (negative 7 of 9).

A child, wearing a large paper mache dog mask and coverall suit, leans towards a group of other children during the fairy tale parade in Portland. A young child appears to be leaning away from the mask as several women smile downward at him (negative 5 of 9).

Ice skater Florence Rae, a performer with the Ice Follies show in Portland. She wears a sequined costumes while looking to her left, as Omer Peiffer, stationed at the Portland Air Base, takes her photograph. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, May 16, 1953 (negative 1 of 10).

Two ice skaters with the Ice Follies show in Portland, skating in front of a crowd of photographers at the Portland Ice Arena. The women (twins?), are wearing matching costumes and crowns, each holding their left leg in the air. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, May 16, 1953 (negative 10 of 10).

Ice skater Betty Schalow, a performer with the Ice Follies show in Portland. She wears a sequined costume while jumping into the air, in front of a group of fan photographers at the Portland Ice Arena. She extends both arms into the air while smiling at the camera. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, May 16, 1953 (negative 2 of 10).

A photographer kneels between two performers (twins?) with the Ice Follies show in Portland. The women wear matching costumes with tulle dresses as they lean towards one another, each touching the waist of the other. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, May 16, 1953 (negative 7 of 10).

Ice skaters with the Ice Follies show in Portland. Three women wear matching costumes, as one at the center of the frame laughs with her hands covering her face. Another skater on the left, wearing a heart costume, touches the hair of the woman next to her. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, May 16, 1953 (negative 7 of 10).

Two unidentified children at the 1953 Junior Rose Festival in Portland. They wear fire cracker costumes while holding a sign between them that reads “Mr. and Mrs. Firecracker on July 4th.” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 7 of 10).

Donald Dahlke wears a Robin Hood costume while marching in the Farmeroo parade in Newberg. He holds a bow in one hand and is being followed by several adults also wearing Robin Hood style outfits. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 9, 1953 (negative 1 of 12).

Four women stand in front of a table, dressed as hobos, at the Riverside Golf and Country Club in Portland. One woman holds a ladle as she leans downward towards a punch bowl, as three others stands next to her holding mugs (negative 1 of 5).

Two women dressed as hobos during a party at the Riverside Golf and Country Club in Portland. On the floor in front of the women is a plate of chicken, as one holds a piece in her hand while opening her mouth (negative 4 of 5).

Mrs. Allen Britt and four and half year old Jimmie, standing on the porch of 2954 N.E. 53rd Avenue in Portland. Jimmie wears a Halloween mask and over-sized shirt as Britt raises her arms in mock fear (negative 1 of 6).

Mrs. Allen Britt and four and half year old Jimmie, in their home at 2954 N.E. 53rd Avenue in Portland. Britt is seated in an armchair as Jimmie, wearing a Halloween mask, attempts to scare her. An open book sits in Britt’s lap (negative 2 of 6).

Children dressed as reindeer during the fairy tale parade in downtown Portland. They each hold a set of reins as they walk down the street as a group, wearing reindeer ears on their heads. A crowd can be seen standing along the side of a street in the background (negative 1 of 10).

A person dressed as a clown for the fairy tale parade in downtown Portland. He wears roller skates and a small sombrero as he propels himself with a set of ski poles. A crowd lines the street in the background (negative 5 of 10).

Model Dixie Geer, posing on a table top in her "Red Garters" costume. She has one leg raised as she holds a garter with both hands. This photograph was published in Oregon Journal on Saturday, March 13, 1954 (negative 1 of 3).

The royal court of the Columbia River Yachting Association, on a boat during opening day of yachting season in Portland. Front: Captain Quentin Greeley, Jacob Nielsen (as Neptune), and back (left to right): Nancy Schuler, Kathie Cameron, and Pat Palitzsch, dressed as the daughters of Neptune. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 1 of 12).

People on a boat during the opening day of yachting season on the Columbia River. The boat is decorated with a luau theme, with people standing onboard wearing grass skirts and leis. Two palm trees have been mounted onboard. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 6 of 12).

Harriet Harvey wearing a clown costume during the 1954 Junior Portland Rose Festival parade. Carolyn Edgerton kneels next to Harvey, adjusting the leg of her costume. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 11, 1954 (negative 8 of 11).