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A.A.U. track meet at Jefferson High School track

Photograph showing two runners racing on a track at Jefferson High School. One is wearing a jersey reading “Salem”, and both are mid-stride, running towards the camera. People can be seen watching from bleachers at the other side of the track, and a Jefferson High School building is in the distance (negative 11 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

A.A.U. track meet at Jefferson High School track

Photograph showing a shot putting athlete at a meet at Jefferson High School. He is wearing a jersey with a “C” on the front, and appears to be mid-throw, with his right arm in the air. A man is laying on the ground in front of the thrower. Spectators are standing in the background watching (negative 13 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

A.A.U. track meet at Jefferson High School track

Photograph showing a man doing a long jump at a track and field meet at the Jefferson High School track. He is wearing cleat shoes, a t-shirt that reads “Portland Air Base Oregon” and has been captured mid-jump. People can be seen standing in a field behind the jumper (negative 1 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

A.A.U. track meet at Jefferson High School track

Photograph showing a young man using a pole to high jump at a track and field meet at the Jefferson High School track. His body is partially over the high wooden beam, which is set up on a track area. Two younger boys are laying the ground and looking upward at the jumper, while people seated on bleachers watch from afar (negative 2 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

A.A.U. track meet at Jefferson High School track

Photograph showing five young men racing on a track at Jefferson High School. The runners are mid-stride and facing towards the camera. People can be seen on both sides of the track, and a seated audience is in bleachers along the far side. Jefferson High School building can be seen in the distance at the other end of the track (negative 6 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

A.B. Marcus showgirls at Orpheum Theatre

A group of women pose backstage at the Orpheum Theatre next to a low table, on which sits a small cake. One of the women is wearing a two-piece stage costume. Pictured: Lorraine Lyons, Arline Hennings, Violet Maguire, Dale Adams (whose birthday it is), Sue Mae Lee, Bobbye Renee, Mitzi Haase (negative 3 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Abe Lefton, three-quarters portrait, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Three-quarters portrait of Abe Lefton, a horse show and rodeo announcer, sitting on a wooden ramp outdoors and facing front. He has one foot on the ramp and is resting his elbow on his raised knee. He is smiling and is wearing a Western-style hat, collared shirt, trousers, and boots. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The name “Abe Lefton” 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.

Abigail Scott Duniway

Abigail Scott Duniway (Center) with three unidentified people at a counter. Several certificates for Columbia Life are visible on the counter.

Abigail Scott Duniway

Abigail Scott Duniway being helped into a taxi outside the polling tent. This photograph was likely taken following voting for the first time in the May 3, 1913 Oregon Election.

Abigail Scott Duniway receiving prize cup from Rose Festival Committee

Abigail Scott Duniway, seated at the center of the group, is being presented a silver loving- cup by the Rose Festival Committee for the Oregon Suffrage Association’s parade float. Also included in the photograph from left to right: Rev. Albert Ehrgott, Chairman of the State Central Campaign Committee; Dr. Eugenia G. Little, Chairman of the Float Committee; Mrs. L. W. Therkelsen of the State League; Mrs. A. King Wilson, of the Women’s Club; Dr. Viola M. Coe, of the State League; Miss Emma Wold of the College League; Dr. Emmet Drake, of the Rose Festival Association; and W. C. Duniway. The photograph ran in the Morning Oregonian for June 18, 1912 with the headline, “Prize Cup for Suffrage Float Given to Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway.”

Abigail Scott Duniway registering to vote

Abigail Scott Duniway seated at a table signing the precinct voter registration book. County Clerk John B. Coffey stands beside her. Duniway was the first female voter to register in Multnomah County, Oregon. This photograph ran in the Oregonian on February 15, 1913 with the caption, “Pioneer Suffragist who is first woman to register as voter in Multnomah County.”

Abigail Scott Duniway signing Oregon’s Equal Suffrage Proclamation

Abigial Scott Duniway (seated) signing Oregon’s Equal Suffrage Proclamation. Standing beside her are Governor Oswald West (r) and President of the Oregon Equal Suffrage Association, Dr. Viola M. Coe (L.). The photograph was taken November 30, 1912 at Dr. Coe’s home. This photograph ran in the Sunday Oregonian on December 1, 1912 with the caption, “snapshot of Mrs. Duniway Presenting certificate of life membership in the suffrage league to governor west.”

Abigail Scott Duniway voting

Abigail Scott Duniway voting for the first time in the May 3, 1913 Oregon election. This photograph ran in the Sunday Oregonian on May 4, 1913 with the caption, “Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway, the “Mother of Suffrage,” achieves her life’s desire.”

Abigail Scott Duniway’s 78th birthday celebration

Abigail Scott Duniway (Standing in the center rear of image) on the platform at the Gipsy Smith Auditorium surrounded by family and supporters at her 78th birthday celebration. Wilkie C. Duniway and Henry L. Pittock stand beside her. Also included in the photograph are Miss Buckman, Mrs. Mary Cartwright, Mrs. Frederick Eggert, Mrs. M. L. Dalton, Mrs. Elizabeth Lord, W. M. Davis, Colonel Robert A. Miller, D. Lee Paget, Dr. Viola M. Coe, Frederick V. Holman, A. E. Clark, Governor Oswald West, and Charles W. Fulton. A cropped version of this photograph ran in the Morning Oregonian on October 23, 1912 with the caption, “Scene on the platform at the Gipsy Smith Auditorium last night when Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway received Birthday Congratulations.”

Accident at Portland Drive-in

Maynard Moore being rescued from a platform after falling from a broken scaffold at the Portland Drive-in, at 9727 N.E. Union Avenue. Moore is in a litter, which is on top of a ladder. Several people are on a platform, which can be seen under the broken pieces of a scaffold. A sign above the group reads “Grand Re-Opening Friday, Many Improvements, Big Picture” (negative 1 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Accident at Portland Drive-in

Maynard Moore being rescued from a platform after falling from a broken scaffold at the Portland Drive-in, at 9727 N.E. Union Avenue. Moore is in a litter, which is surrounded by several people standing under the broken pieces of a scaffold. A sign above the group reads “Grand Re-Opening Friday, Many Improvements, Big Picture” (negative 2 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Actress Beverly Hudson

A portrait of actress Beverly Hudson, wearing a short-sleeved sweater (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Actress Blanche Sweet and Ella Tenney Jackson at Jacksons’ home

Photograph showing actress Blanche Sweet and Ella Tenney Jackson, wife of Oregon Journal publisher Philip L. Jackson, sitting in the garden at Jackson’s home in Riverwood, outside Portland. A similar photograph was published on Page 19 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 17, 1932. It had the following caption: “Miss Blanche Sweet (left) and Mrs. P. L. Jackson in the garden of the Jackson home in Riverwood, where Miss Sweet is a house guest during her Portland visit. She will open her engagement at the Paramount theatre Thursday.” The Journal also published an accompanying story, headlined “Favorite of Past Plans New Films.” See related image No. 371N6088. Image note: Written on the negative are the names “Blanch [sic] Sweet,” faintly visible on the left side of the image, and “Mrs. P. L. Jackson,” faintly visible on the right side. Negative damage in upper right corner.

Actress Blanche Sweet at home of Ella Tenney Jackson

Three-quarters portrait of actress Blanche Sweet, seated on a bench in the garden at the Riverwood home of Ella Tenney Jackson, wife of Oregon Journal publisher Philip L. Jackson. Sweet is facing front, resting one elbow on the back of the bench, and wearing a hat and dress. The photograph was taken in August 1932, when Sweet stayed with the Jacksons while she was in Portland to perform in “Sweet and Lovely” at the Paramount Theatre. A different photograph of Sweet and a story about her visit, headlined “Favorite of Past Plans New Films,” were published on Page 19 of the Oregon Journal on August 17, 1932. See related image No. 371N6089. Image note: The text “Blanche Sweet” is written on the negative.

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