Kindergarten students sit in a row of chairs in a shoe store in Salem, Oregon. Two of the children are being fitted for shoes. Taken during a holiday excursion for the children, organized by the Valley Migrant League. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 17, 1965.

Photograph of five unidentified young girls posing in the street. Two of the girls are wearing costumes, and two others are standing behind decorated doll carriages with dolls inside. The photograph is related to a parade. Also see image No. 371N4867.

Photograph of a group of unidentified children and teenagers looking at rabbits in cages, possibly the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Some of the children appear to be writing on small pads of paper. The number 1 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of a group of children in a barn, looking at a bull or cow in a pen. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph showing a group of children gathered around a man sitting on a bench or box. The children are looking at a chicken the man is holding. The fourth boy from right has a Future Farmers of America badge attached to his sweater. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The people in the photograph are unidentified.

Photograph of a group of children standing in an aisle between rows of chicken cages. Two of the boys in the group are holding chickens, and the other children are gathered around, watching. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of a group of children next to sheep stalls in a barn or exhibition hall, possibly at a fair or livestock show. Several of the children are leaning over the side of the stalls to pet the sheep. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a group of unidentified children standing next to an indoor animal pen, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Two children and several dogs, on the porch of the home of John S. Howland, of Brower Road in Corbett. One of the boys is leaning on a railing towards the camera, while the other is holding two dogs. The building shows visible deterioration and wear. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 6 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

Two children of John S. Howland, of Brower Road in Corbett, look through the glass window of a door. Two dogs are facing towards the boys. The building shows visible deterioration and wear. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 7 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

Two children of John S. Howland, of Brower Road in Corbett, sit on the ground next to a wood burning stove. The boys are wearing dirtied cloths, and one appears to have dirt or soot on his face. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 4 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

A group of eight children posed on a wagon in front of a farmhouse. Three are seated at the driver's seat, while three are in the back and one is standing on the step on the side of the wagon. Several of them are holding easter baskets. (negative 2 of 12).

Photograph of a group of children sitting on the deck of an outdoor swimming pool next to a chain-link fence. The number 11 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image.

Photograph showing four unidentified children, a girl and three boys, petting a cow in a barn, probably at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

A group of children sitting around a dog in hay. Two are holding easter baskets and petting the dog, one is seated above in the background on a bale of hay (negative 3 of 12).

Several children participate in a snowball fight. A snowball is visible in mid-air on the right. Taken on a field trip of the Woodburn and Canby 4-H Club to Mount Hood, Oregon. The 4-H Club is operated by the Valley Migrant League's Woodburn Opportunity Center and the field trip was organized by a volunteer from Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 18, 1966.

A child falls in the snow while playing with other children. Taken on a field trip of the Woodburn and Canby 4-H Club to Mount Hood, Oregon. The 4-H Club is operated by the Valley Migrant League's Woodburn Opportunity Center and the field trip was organized by a volunteer from Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 18, 1966.

Two children play with blocks on the floor. They are in the daycare center of the Canby Day School, an adult education program run by the Valley Migrant League and the Canby School District in Canby, Oregon. Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) help run the center. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 11, 1966.

Three children play with blocks on the floor. They are in the daycare center of the Canby Day School, an adult education program run by the Valley Migrant League and the Canby School District in Canby, Oregon. Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) help run the center. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 11, 1966.

A group of people gather in the snow at the corner of N.E. 60th Ave and N.E. Sacramento St. in Portland. A number of children are sledding down the street. (negative 2 of 9).

Seven children playing in the snow. Four are seated on a sled while two pull it along a road or sidewalk in front of a house, while one pushes behind (negative 3 of 9).

Three children, with toys, stand next to the mouth of a large metal pipe. They’re wearing overalls, and two have leather helmets. Large rocks lay on the ground around the pipe (negative 6 of 14).

A group of boys play war at the site of the Clinton Kelly house in Southeast Portland, located on S.E. Powell Boulevard between S.E. 29th and S.E. 30th Streets. They appear to be playing with toy guns among the wreckage of a demolished building. One of the boys holds a United States Flag. Boys are (in no order): Frank Amato, William Granato, Paul Fosdick, Gene Fosdick, Michael Musulin (negative 3 of 3).

A group of boys play war at the site of the Clinton Kelly house in Southeast Portland, located on S.E. Powell Boulevard between S.E. 29th and S.E. 30th Streets. Taken from the ground and looking upward, the children are looking down from a perch at the top of a dirt mound, while holding a United States flag. Boys are (in no order): Frank Amato, William Granato, Paul Fosdick, Gene Fosdick, Michael Musulin (negative 1 of 3).

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).

Photograph showing a group of children, some in bed and some using crutches, posing with nurses, a man dressed as Santa Claus, and a man holding a reindeer by a halter. They are gathered on the sidewalk outside brick buildings. Some of the children are holding cards with the words “Santa’s Reindeer” and a reindeer illustration on the front. The people in the photograph are unidentified. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of five unidentified children, four boys and a girl, posing with a cow in an indoor pen. The photograph may have been taken at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.