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).
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).
An indigenous woman holding a child at the Pendleton Round-Up. She stands in front of an area of tipis, and appears to be combing the child’s hair. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 11, 1952 (negative 14 of 14).
A woman rides horseback with two young children during the Pendleton Round-Up. The child at the front holds the reins while looking at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 11, 1952 (negative 2 of 14).
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).
A group of boys and nuns at the St. Mary's of the Valley orphanage, in Beaverton. The boys are gather around a cascading water fountain, washing their hands, as several nuns stand smiling behind them (negative 5 of 7).
Boys and nuns at the St. Mary's of the Valley orphanage, in Beaverton. The boys are seated at tables in a dining room, as two nuns stand next to the table, holding a plate of food and pouring milk (negative 6 of 7).
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).
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).
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).
A man shows two children a hand puppet during an exhibit at the Portland Art Museum in Portland. The man is seated and holding the horned doll towards two girls, one is which is holding two dolls (negative 1 of 12).
Four children playing on a wooden play set during an exhibit at the Portland Art Museum in Portland. One boy, wearing a suit and bow tie, stands at the top of the structure, while two girls stand at the front. A younger boy stands on the ground looking towards the others (negative 11 of 12).