Photograph showing three men working on top of a metal frame structure (substation?) using ropes and ladders. In the background are two automobiles, one with a "PGE" logo painted on the side. In the distance, trees, an open field, and a wooden structure can be seen. On the negative is written "49-51."
Photograph showing a man on a ladder wearing a safety belt holding an electrical line with ceramic insulators. Behind him, two other men in work wear stand higher on the metal frame structure. On the negative is written "49-53."
Photograph showing four men installing a wooden utility pole using a pole truck. The back half of a truck with a three legged pole support is visible on the right side of the frame, and the four men stand around the pole. In the background, a wooded hillside can be seen. On the negative is written "49-54." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-30, PGE 49-31, PGE 49-32, and PGE 49-93).
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower, taken looking up from ground level. One man can be seen at the top of the metal structure. Under him, ceramic insulators can be seen attached to ropes. On the negative is written "49-58."
Photograph of a man in a suit with a microphone, standing in front of a wooden utility pole. Attached to the pole is a metal electrical panel with switches. In the background, a vehicle with an open trunk is visible. On the negative is written "49-66."
Photograph showing four men with a wooden utility pole, behind a truck with attached pole supports. Next to the group, electrical utility equipment can be seen, possibly related to a electrical substation. On the negative is written "49-72."
Photograph showing a paneled electrical unit with numerous switches. Wires can be seen coming out of the bottom of the unit. On the negative is written "49-81."
Photograph showing a man working while sitting at a desk in what appears to be an office. In front of him is a vase of flowers. In the background is a set of drawers, on top of which can be seen more flowers and a framed photograph of a woman. On the negative is written "49-88."
Photograph showing a man climbing a wooden utility pole as snow blankets the scene. On the right side of the frame is a utility truck with a "PGE" logo painted on the door, and in the distance, more houses can be seen further below. Written on the negative is "50-322."
Photograph showing a man climbing a utility pole in the snow at night. Broken branches can be seen throughout the scene, and a house is visible in the background. Written on the negative "50-340."
Photograph showing two men in suits standing in front of a desk area. The man on the right is facing forward and holding a watch in a case and is smiling. The other man is looking to his right at the first man, and is also smiling. In the background, two other men in suits can be seen, one of which is sitting next to a desk. Written on the negative is "50-380."
Photograph looking across a street showing a Portland General Electric Building. Near the top of the building, an electric "PGE" sign is visible. Multiple automobiles can be seen parked on the street. Written on the negative is "50-416."
Photograph showing two men in suits and two women in work attire standing in front of a large wall-mounted map of Portland. All the individuals face the camera, and appear to be standing in an office. Written on the negative is "50-443." (Image note: see related image PGE 50-445).
Photograph taken at night showing street lighting. Train cars can be seen on the left side of the image, while businesses line the street on the right. Signs for "Tualatin Shake Shop," and "Hanegan's Service." Automobiles are parked along the right side of the street. Written on the negative is "50-448."
Photograph showing a man in a suit and two women looking at the camera while standing next to a table. In front of the man is a cake in the shape of a book, which he is cutting with a knife. In the background, other individuals look towards the man cutting the cake. Written on the negative is "50-465." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-457, PGE 50-459).
Photograph looking towards to the west, showing a barge and tug boat on the Willamette River. The Hawthorne Bridge is visible to the right, and numerous buildings along the waterfront can be seen. Written on the negative is "50-471."
Photograph taken at Multnomah Stadium (now Providence Park) showing a young woman in a bathing suit posing on the raised trunk of an elephant parade float during the 1950 Portland Rose Festival. The float is made up of flowers and includes a sign with the number "33." In the background is another float in the shape of a horse and chariot, with "Sears Roebuck and Co." written in flowers. Written on the negative is "50-500." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-495, PGE 50-501).
Photograph showing a group of people gathered on a platform truck bed. One man in a feathered hat stands at the front of the group in front of a microphone, while several other men in suits sit in chairs facing the same direction. Written on the negative is "50-515."
Photograph showing a group of three individuals in an ornate room. The woman on the left side of the frame looks towards the woman at the center while attaching a corsage to her jacket. On the right side of the frame is a man in a suit looking at the camera while facing forward. Written on the negative is "50-535." (Image note: see related image PGE 50-534).
Photograph showing a smiling man in a suit speaking at a wooden podium. In the background, an ornate painting is visible on the walls. Written on the negative "50-537." (Image note: see related image PGE 50-536).
Photograph showing a lineman working at the top of a wooden utility pole. He is attached to the pole via a waist strap with his face turned towards the camera. Several groups of ceramic insulators can be seen at the top of the pole. Written on the negative is "50-541."
Photograph showing a group of suited men seated at a long table. Place settings are visible on the table, and in the background other groups of seated people can be seen. Written on the negative is "50-882." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-588, PGE 50-589).
Photograph showing a smiling man in a suit entering through an open doorway. In the background, another man can be seen through the door. The interior of the room is ornate and paneled. Written on the negative is "50-588." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-582, PGE 50-589).
Photograph showing a group of suited men seated at a long table on a raised dais. Behind the men is a gathering of small flags on a wall-mounted shelf (possibly with logo from Lions Club International). Written on the negative is "50-589." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-582, PGE 50-588).
Photograph showing two women in hats seated with a small boy. The woman on the left is holding a small sleeping baby. The women and the child are holding plates of cake and ice cream. Written on negative is "50-592."
Photograph showing people at an outdoor event with a covered picnic area and seated audience. In the center of the frame are two men in casual shirts holding pieces of paper. Next to the men on the table are cardboard boxes with "General Electric" and "Dulane the Original Frynuts" written on the sides. Written on the negative is "50-600."
Photograph showing a crowd of people standing around an outdoor stage, on which a man stands next to a microphone. At the bottom of the frame is a picnic table, with two people seated on top. In the background is a building, and several trees. Written on the negative is "50-611."
Photograph showing four forward facing men standing in a line. They are all looking downward at a document being held be one of the individuals, while the man at the far right holds a folder with "Agricultural Engineering Research Foundation" written on the front. Decorative wallpaper is in the background. Written on the negative is "50-652."