Photograph of an unidentified man sitting on a horse’s back and braiding a strip of fabric into the horse’s mane. The horse is in a stall and tethered to the wall. More stalls and horses are visible in the background. The number 1 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 of a man driving a four-wheeled wagon pulled by a team of six horses or ponies. They are crossing the lawn in front of a building with the word “OFFICE” on the roof, probably at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds in Gresham, Oregon. Painted on the side of the wagon are the words: “Mrs F. B. Bunn’s Stable’s. [sic] / Portland Ore.” The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair. Also see image No. 374N0717.

Photograph of an unidentified man brushing a horse that is looking over its stall door. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing with one foot on the wooden step up to a building, looking at a rooster that he is holding on his knee. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man sitting on a bench and holding a rooster under one arm. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a horse that is looking out the door of its stall. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man on a horse. The man is wearing a cowboy hat. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The photograph may be related to image Nos. 374N0770, 374N0771, 374N0773, 374N0774, 374N0777, 374N0780, 374N0781, 374N0782, 374N0783, 374N0784, and 374N0785.

Photograph of an unidentified man on a horse. He is holding his cowboy hat in the air with one hand. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. May be related to image Nos. 374N0770, 374N0771, 374N0773, 374N0774, 374N0776, 374N0780, 374N0781, 374N0782, 374N0783, 374N0784, and 374N0785.

Photograph of an unidentified man on the seat of a wagon hitched to a team of six horses or ponies. The wagon is stopped on a lawn outside a building with the word “OFFICE” on the roof, probably at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds in Gresham, Oregon. Painted on the side of the wagon are the words: “Mrs F. B. Bunn’s Stable’s. [sic] / Portland Ore.” The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair. Also see image No. 374N0733.

Photograph of an unidentified man running next to a horse, possibly a racehorse, that he is holding on a lead rope. The photograph was probably taken at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds racetrack in Gresham, Oregon, possibly during the county fair. The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a bull. The man has one hand on his hip and is holding the bull’s lead rope in the other hand. Buildings are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing next to a bull and holding it by a lead rope. The man and bull are standing on a roadway next to buildings. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham.

Photograph of an unidentified man posing with a bull outdoors on a lawn, possibly at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The man is holding the bull by a lead rope attached to the animal’s nose ring. A stadium is visible in the background.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a bull holding the bull by its nose ring. Buildings are visible in the background. The number 7 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the 1943 Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing on a lawn next to a draft horse. Buildings are visible in the background. The number 8 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 of an unidentified man posing with a heifer on a lawn and holding the heifer’s lead rope. A roadway, truck, and buildings are visible in the background. The number 8 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a horse and holding the horse’s lead rope. They are standing on the lawn next to a building. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Also see image No. 374N0754.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a horse and holding the horse’s lead rope. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a horse and a foal and holding the horses’ lead ropes. A stable is visible in the background. The photograph may have ben taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The man in this photo may be the same person pictured in image No. 374N0597.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing with a mare and nursing foal. They are standing on the lawn near a building. The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the 1943 Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing outdoors with a pig in an open area near buildings. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a horse and holding the horse’s lead rope. The number 9 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. A cropped version of this photograph, along with image Nos. 374N620 and 374N0627, was published on Page 2, Section B (Sports) of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 29, 1943. The caption with the three photos begins: “Go TO POST THIS WEEK—Trio of race horses, which raced at Gresham during the Multnomah county fair, are slated to perform in this week’s meeting.” The caption goes on to identify the horse in this photograph as “Sterling King, full brother of the stake horse, Ionland.” The photograph may have been taken during the fair. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing on a lawn between two horses and holding the horses’ lead ropes. A building labeled “Boys and Girls Club Bldg” is visible in the background. A mark that may be the number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing between two horses, possibly racehorses, and holding the horses’ lead ropes. The photograph was probably taken on the Multnomah County Fairgrounds racetrack in Gresham, Oregon, possibly during the county fair.

Photograph of an unidentified man posing with a young steer or bull outside the doors to a barn. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified jockey on horseback on a racetrack. An unidentified man is standing next to the horse and jockey and is holding the horse’s bridle. The horse’s saddlecloth has the number 5 on it. The number 7 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of two unidentified men, each one holding a chicken. Both men are looking down at the chicken held by the man on the right, who is extending one of the bird’s wings. The man on the right is wearing a jacket with the name “Harry” on the chest and a patch with the text “The World’s Poultry Congress” on the front pocket. The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of three unidentified men brushing a heifer, possibly at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.