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Crowd watching Ray Woods perform dive off Burnside Bridge

Photograph of a crowd watching diver Ray Moore in midair just below the Burnside Bridge on Thursday, September 6, 1934. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 21 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, September 7, 1934, under the headline “Try This One Before Breakfast.” The photograph had the following caption: “To Ray Woods of St. Louis, it’s just like eating corn flakes and cream. Here he is, just going into his back jacknife [sic] off the Burnside bridge Thursday afternoon as hundreds of curious Portlanders looked on. It was better than 80 feet down to the river’s oily surface.” The photograph accompanied a story about Moore’s successful dive, headlined “Diver Gives Thrill with Bridge Leap.” This photograph may be related to image No. 372A0629.

Agriculture and animals

Photographs related to agriculture, horticulture, and animals from approximately 1920 - 1945. The bulk of the photographs depict people, animals, and scenes at fairs and livestock shows, probably the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon, and the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland, Oregon. Other images depict topics such as cats, dogs, wild birds, poultry, and Tusko the elephant; farms and farmland; flowers, flower shows, and gardens.

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Earl Ross, Julius L. Meier, J. C. Penney, and John T. Dougall posing with bull at luncheon

Photograph of Earl Ross, Julius L. Meier, J. C. Penney, and John T. Dougall posing with Royal Supreme, a bull owned by Penney, at the Portland Chamber of Commerce on October 31, 1927. The room is adorned with Halloween-themed decorations. The photograph was taken during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon related to the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition. Livestock breeders who were visiting Portland for the exposition were among the attendees and speakers at the luncheon. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on October 31, 1927, under the headline “Chamber of Commerce Honors Show.” The photograph had the following caption: “Chairmen and guests at the Pacific International Exposition luncheon sponsored by Members’ Forum: Left to right, Earl Ross of the Penney organization; Julius L. Meier, chairman of the day; J. C. Penney; and John T. Dougall, forum chairman.” The photograph accompanied an article about the luncheon, titled “Speakers Praise Stock Show Work.”

Steer at auction?

Photograph of a steer and an unidentified young man standing in front of a small platform. On the platform is an unidentified man in a suit, standing with one hand raised. The photograph may have been taken during an auction at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Men showing cattle

Photograph of men showing cattle in an indoor arena. Observers are standing in a row nearby. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Tusko the elephant, chained outside building

Photograph of Tusko the elephant chained in the yard outside a Portland waterfront building where he was housed. An unidentified man is partially visible behind Tusko. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative. Black mark in image is from scratch on negative.

Rat in trap at Admiral terminal in Portland

Photograph of a rat in a trap on a wall. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 8, section 6, of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 24, 1926. This photograph and two others were published under the headline "War Progresses on the Front." The photograph was captioned: "But the front is the waterfront. Top--Big black rat caught in an ingeniously placed trap along a water line at the Admiral terminal." The photograph accompanied a story with the headline: "Terminal Rats Easy Prey of Expert's Trap." The story described how a man named Daniel Lake had successfully reduced the rat population at the Pacific Steamship company’s Admiral terminal on the Portland waterfront. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Rat in trap at Admiral terminal in Portland

Photograph of a rat in a trap on a wall. A similar photograph was published on Page 8, section 6, of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 24, 1926. The version printed in the Journal was published with two others under the headline "War Progresses on the Front,” and had the following caption: “But the front is the waterfront. Top--Big black rat caught in an ingeniously placed trap along a water line at the Admiral terminal." The published photograph accompanied a story with the headline: "Terminal Rats Easy Prey of Expert's Trap." The story described how a man named Daniel Lake had successfully reduced the rat population at the Pacific Steamship company’s Admiral terminal on the Portland waterfront. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Flower arrangement

Photograph of flowers in three vases attached to a tall metal stem. A tent, benches, and people are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Portland Flower and Garden Show. The garden show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Prize-winning tulips, 1931 Portland Flower and Garden Show

Photograph of tulips in a pot sitting on a lawn. A tag and prize ribbon are attached to the plant. Text is partially visible on the ribbon; it reads: “Prize / Portland Flower and Garden Show / 1931.” This photograph, along with image No. 371N3453, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on May 3, 1931. The photographs were published under the headline “At the Garden Show in Laurelhurst.” This photograph had the following caption information: “White tulips in a royal blue porcelain vase are something to conjure with, visitors at the garden show learn.” The photographs accompanied a story about the Portland Flower and Garden Show titled: “Beauty Marks Garden Show Held by Club.” The show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Dining table arrangement at 1931 Portland Flower and Garden Show

Photograph of a table covered with a tablecloth and set with dishes, glasses, candles, and a centerpiece of flowers in a vase. This photograph, along with image No. 371N3447, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on May 3, 1931. The photographs were published under the headline “At the Garden Show in Laurelhurst.” This photograph had the following caption information: “A dinner table arrangement by Mrs. Hamilton Corbett, with Venetian glass, gold and white china on creamy satin damask, and yellow tulips, tea roses and white lilacs for the floral tribute.” The photographs accompanied a story about the Portland Flower and Garden Show titled “Beauty Marks Garden Show Held by Club.” The show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Woman and dog outside Portland Municipal Auditorium

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing with a dog and holding the dog’s leash. She is standing on Market Street outside the Municipal Auditorium (now Keller Auditorium) in Portland. More people with dogs are visible in the background. Image note: Image quality is poor due to deterioration of the negative.

Horse, probably at livestock show

Portrait, taken from the side, of a horse facing to the left. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Horse, probably at livestock show

Portrait, taken from the side, of a horse facing to the left. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

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