People line a sidewalk during the 1951 Junior Portland Rose Festival parade. A boy reclines in front of a curb, using one arm to shield his face from the sun while other around him look towards the parade (negative 15 of 27).
People watch sculptor Ivan Hauser form a pot on a spinning wheel at an artist fair in the downtown Portland South Park blocks. A boy stands in front of Hauser, seemingly transfixed by the spinning wheel. An altered version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on July 22, 1951 (negative 1 of 14).
Children preparing for a parade on N. Morris Street in Portland. Several are wearing paper clown masks and pulling smaller children in wagons. A group of mothers is gathered on the sidewalk in front of an open garage door (negative 1 of 9).
Children preparing for a parade on N. Morris Street in Portland. A young child, wearing a crown, is on a wooden wagon while another stands at the right side of the frame with a toy gun. Another child wears a bonnet and stands on the sidewalk (negative 2 of 9).
Children preparing for a parade on N. Morris Street in Portland. Parents put a small child into a wooden wagon, with an attached compartment for a stuffed toy horse. Two other children stand in an open garage door in the background (negative 6 of 9).
Children preparing for a parade on N. Morris Street in Portland. A child stands next to an open garage door wearing a paper clown mask, while a parent prepares another child in a wagon (negative 7 of 9).
Five-year-old trick rider Carol Armtrout, standing in the saddle of a galloping horse. She has both arms raised and is looking towards the camera. Most likely taken at Multnomah Stadium, empty stands can be seen in the background (negative 2 of 4).
Five-year-old trick rider Carol Armtrout, sitting in a saddle on top of a horse. She is holding the mane of the horse while looking towards the camera. Most likely taken at Multnomah Stadium, empty stands can be seen in the background (negative 4 of 4).
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 float being pulled down an unidentified street during the 1952 Portland Junior Rose Festival parade. Two children, both holding umbrellas, are waving from the float, which features flower festooned spires (negative 1 of 22).
A marching band, made up of women black women, during the Portland Junior Rose Festival parade. A young girl marches at the front of the band, carrying a baton (negative 11 of 22).
A float during the 1952 Portland Junior Rose Festival Parade. A young man and woman ride in a float shaped into a carriage, with the boy holding award in one hand, as the pair smiles through a window (negative 15 of 22).
Children riding decorated bikes during the 1952 Junior Rose Festival parade in Portland. Water can be seen on the ground, reflecting the bikes (negative 18 of 22).
A float being pulled down an unidentified street during the 1952 Portland Junior Rose Festival parade. Young people ride at the front of a float holding a model house, with a well and outhouse at the back. Spectators can be seen watching from the sides of the street, standing in front of a Standard Oil station (negative 4 of 22).
A float being pulled down an unidentified street during the 1952 Portland Junior Rose Festival parade. Two boys pull a small float with a paper mache dog, as people hold umbrellas and watch from the side of the street (negative 5 of 22).
Children carving pumpkins at the home of Paul Keller at 3420 S.W. Seymour Street in Portland. An older boy holds a pumpkin while using a carving knife, as several younger children watch. The boy at the left is wearing a sailor’s hat. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 26, 1952 (negative 3 of 10).
Two Portland children carving pumpkins at a table. One is using a spoon to remove seeds from the pumpkin, while another holds hers with both hands while looking downward (negative 1 of 8).
A group of Portland children carving pumpkins at a set of low tables. Several women are leaning over the tables to assist. The tables appear to be in a daycare or classroom facility, with toys arranged on shelving (negative 7 of 8).
Families gathered to watch the fairy tale parade in Portland. At the center of the frame are two girls, one holding a dolls with braids. Everyone in the frame is wearing hats and warm winter coats (negative 4 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).
Children watching the fairy tale parade in Portland. Three children, wearing winter hats and coats, ride in a “Town and Country” wagon as others watch from behind (negative 8 of 9).
A magician performs for children during a Christmas party at the Waverly Golf Club in Portland. He holds a dove in one hand as he stands with two children, one of which reaches towards the bird. Other children are sitting or standing in front (negative 1 of 9).
A man dressed as Santa Claus during a Christmas party at the Waverly Golf Club in Portland. He sits in an arm chair and reaches towards a small child, holding another with his left arm. Several adults and children stand at base of a small stage (negative 5 of 9).
Glen Berry (7005 S.W. Virginia) standing with a dog, most likely before fishing on the Willamette River. He holds a fishing pole in one hand, while resting his other on the dog, as he walks barefoot along a dirt path (negative 1 of 3).
Adolescents at a doll show at a clubhouse in Laurelhurst Park. Three girls stand in front of a table laden with dolls, as one points downward at a doll. Other girl can be seen looking at tables in the background (negative 1 of 4).
Adolescents at a doll show at a clubhouse in Laurelhurst Park. Several girls stand outside a window, peering in towards a table laden with dolls. A sign above the table reads “Please do not handle the dolls” (negative 2 of 4).