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Reinhold Kanzler, Washington High School football player

Portrait, taken from the side, of a football player posing with a ball near the former Washington High School in Portland. The player, a teenage boy, is facing to the right and crouching with his hands on the ball as though about to snap it. He is wearing a helmet, striped jersey, football pants, and cleats. The number 29 and the name “Reinhold Kanzler” are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image.

A. L. Kates, editor of Claremore Daily Progress, Oklahoma

Head and shoulders portrait, taken outdoors, of A. L. Kates, editor of the Claremore Daily Progress in Claremore, Oklahoma. He is facing front and wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, tie, and glasses. He has a flower and a ribbon attached to his lapel. On the ribbon is the text: The following text is visible on the ribbon: “47th Annual Convention and Tour / National Editorial Association / through Redwood Empire to San Francisco and Los Angeles.” The photograph was taken in July 1932, when NEA members stopped in Portland on their way to the convention in San Francisco. Image note: The text “A. L. Kates of Claremore, Okl.” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. Another name was also written on the negative, then crossed out.

Thomas K. Kelly of Kelly Service Works, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Photograph, taken outdoors, of a smiling man facing right. He is wearing a suit and tie. A name tag, ribbon, and button are attached to his lapel. The following text is printed on the name tag: “Thos. K. Kelly / Minneapolis, Minn.” The words “guest” and “August 6-11, 1928” are printed on the ribbon. The button shows a small map with an arrow and the word “Portland” pointing at Oregon. Below the map is the following text: “The focal point of merchants service in the Pacific Northwest.” Handwritten on the negative are the words “Kelly – of Kelly Service Wks.” The writing is visible on the left side of the image.

Carver? and Kelly

Half-length portrait, taken outdoors, of two men standing side by side and facing front. Both are wearing suits and ties. Each man has a name tag, medal, and ribbon attached to his lapel. The medals have an emblem on the front that may be the symbol of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Partially legible text on the ribbon of the man at left may read “Ninth annual encampment / Dept. of Oregon / Portland.” On the negative, a name that may be “Carver” is written next to the man on the left, and the name “Kelly” is written on the negative next to the man on the right. The writing is visible in the image.

Captain Eagle and Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly shaking hands

Half-length portrait of two men in United States Army uniforms. They are standing outside a building, facing each other, and shaking hands. The man at left is identified as “Captain Eagle” on the negatives for image Nos. 371N0764 and 371N0765. The man at right is Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly. The text “Eagle + Kelly” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. See additional related image No. 371N0766.

Dorothy Ford and actresses Betty Boyd, Edwina Booth, and Merna Kennedy

Three-quarters portrait, taken in Portland, of four women standing in a row and facing front. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, April 8, 1932, under the headline “A Quartet of Queens.” The photograph had the following caption: “A Portland queen and three of Hollywood’s fairest gathered for the Eagles’ ‘Movie Ball,’ tonight at the Shrine auditorium. Left to right—Dorothy Ford, Rose City girl and queen of the ball, and Betty Boyd, Edwina Booth and Myrna [sic] Kennedy, visitors from the movie lots, who arrived this morning to take part in the festivities.” In the same edition, the Journal also published a short story about the actresses’ visit, headlined “Movieland Trio Of Pretty Girls to Take Part in Ball.” The story reported that the ball was a charity event. Image note: “Myrna [sic] Kennedy – Booth – Boyd + Ford” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. See related image No. 371N0264.

Merchant Charles E. Johnson of Seattle at Buyers’ Week in Portland

Head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing a suit and tie. Attached to his lapel are a name tag and a ribbon bearing the text “17th Annual / BUYERS’ WEEK.” A cropped version of this photograph was one of four that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on August 5, 1929, under the headline “Portland Host to Western Buyers.” The photographs had the following caption: “Buyers from all the Western states and Alaska are expected to register during the week at Seventh [sic] Annual Buyers’ Week headquarters at the trade and commerce department of the Portland Chamber of Commerce. A number of early arrivals checked in today. Among them The Journal cameraman caught the following.” This photograph had the additional caption information: “Charles E. Johnson, Seattle, who has been a regular visitor for Buyers’ Week for the last 12 years.” The photographs accompanied a story with the headline “Buyers Pour Into City on Annual Trip.” The story reported that merchants attended the regular event to make annual merchandise purchases. Image note: Handwritten on the negative is: “Chas. E. Johnson.” The handwriting is faintly visible on the right side of the image.

Teddy McDaniel and friends during birthday party at Cotton Club, Portland

Portrait of smiling children posing next to a table during a birthday party for Teddy McDaniel (center) at the Cotton Club in Portland on May 23, 1934. A birthday cake is on the table in front of McDaniel. According to a story about the party on Page 12 of the Oregon Journal on May 25, 1934, McDaniel was a performer in stage shows led by entertainer Ted Lewis, and the party celebrated McDaniel’s eighth birthday. See related image No. 371N1518.

Teddy McDaniel posing with birthday cake at Cotton Club, Portland

Portrait of a boy, Teddy McDaniel, sitting at a table and posing with his birthday cake during a party at the Cotton Club in Portland on May 23, 1934. McDaniel is smiling and holding a knife as though about to cut the cake. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 12 of the Oregon Journal on May 25, 1934. It had the following caption: “Teddy McDaniel, pal of Ted Lewis and hit of the latter’s show at the Oriental, cutting the cake that made his eighth birthday anniversary, Wednesday, the best ever.” According to a short story accompanying the photograph, McDaniel was a performer in stage shows led by entertainer Ted Lewis, and Lewis was among those to attend the party. See related image No. 371N1517. Image note: Photograph is out of focus.

Longfellow, holding luggage

Three-quarters portrait of a man standing outside Union Station in Portland, facing front, and holding luggage. He has a mustache and is wearing a hat, glasses, overcoat, collared shirt, and tie. The name “Longfellow” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the right side of the image. See related image No. 371N1550.

Longfellow

Head and shoulders portrait, taken outside Union Station in Portland, of a man facing right and looking toward the front. He has a mustache and is wearing glasses, an overcoat, a collared shirt, and a tie. The name “Longfellow” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. See related image No. 371N1549. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Yōsuke Matsuoka after arrival at Union Station, Portland

Photograph showing Yōsuke Matsuoka outside Union Station after he arrived in Portland on Friday, April 7, 1933. Matsuoka, who had led the Japanese delegation to the League of Nations, was on his way back to Japan from Geneva following his delegation’s withdrawal from the league in February 1933. A cropped version of this photograph and a story about his arrival were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on April 7, 1933. The story, headlined “Matsuoka Comes Back As Diplomat,” reported that in his youth, Matsuoka had lived in Portland twice; he first arrived in 1893 and later attended the University of Oregon Law School. This photograph was one of three that accompanied the story. The photographs were published under the headline “Portland’s Japanese School Boy of 1893.” This photograph had the following caption: “Yosuke Matsuoka, 37 years after he graduated from Atkinson grade school.” See related image No. 371N1642. Also see image Nos. 371N0218, 371N0219, 371N0220, 371N0221, and 371N3037, taken later in Matsuoka’s visit to Portland. Image note: The name “Matsauko [sic] is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Yōsuke Matsuoka after arrival at Union Station, Portland?

Photograph showing Yōsuke Matsuoka standing next to a train car on Friday, April 7, 1933, probably at Union Station after his arrival in Portland. Matsuoka, who had led the Japanese delegation to the League of Nations, was on his way back to Japan from Geneva following his delegation’s withdrawal from the league in February 1933. A related image, No. 371N1641, and a story about his arrival were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on April 7, 1933. The story, headlined “Matsuoka Comes Back As Diplomat,” reported that in his youth, Matsuoka had lived in Portland twice; he first arrived in 1893 and later attended the University of Oregon Law School. Also see image Nos. 371N0218, 371N0219, 371N0220, 371N0221, and 371N3037, taken later in Matsuoka’s visit to Portland. Image note: The name “Matsuoka” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Judge Robert S. Bean administering oath of office to John H. McNary

Photograph of Judge Robert S. Bean (right) and John H. McNary, each with one hand raised as Bean administers the oath of office to McNary in the courtroom of the federal building in Portland on March 7, 1927. McNary joined Bean as a member of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal’s March 7 edition under the headline “New Judge Takes Bench.” The photograph had the following caption: “John H. McNary of Salem taking oath today as successor to late Federal Judge C. E. Wolverton. Judge McNary is at left in picture, with Judge Robert S. Bean administering obligation.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “M’Nary on Bench in Federal Court.” Image note: The text “Judge McNary + Bean” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Aimee Semple McPherson? with unidentified woman and man

Photograph showing two women and a man standing in a row next to a car at Union Station in Portland. The woman on the left, who is probably evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, is wearing a coat and hat; the woman in the center is wearing a dress, scarf, and hat; and the man is wearing a suit and tie. The text “Aimee + Local” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. See related image Nos. 371N1714, 371N1715, and 377N0584.

Aimee Semple McPherson?

Head and shoulders portrait of a smiling woman facing front. She is wearing a hat and coat. The name “Aimee” is written on the negative and is visible on the upper right side of the image. The woman is probably evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. See related image Nos. 371N1712, 371N1715, and 377N0584.

Aimee Semple McPherson?

Head and shoulders portrait a woman facing toward the left. She is wearing a hat and coat. The name “Aimee” is written on the negative and is visible on the lower left side of the image. The woman is probably evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. See related image Nos. 371N1712, 371N1714, and 377N0584.

Reverend Edward J. Flanagan and Governor Julius L. Meier

Portrait of Father Edward J. Flanagan and Governor Julius L. Meier seated on a couch in Meier’s rooms at the Benson Hotel in Portland on November 20, 1931. The text “Gov. Meier + Rev. Flanagan” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, November 20, 1931, under the headline “Talk of Boy Slayer’s Case.” The photograph had the following caption: “Father Edward J. Flanagan of the Boys’ home of Omaha and Governor Meier discuss the case of Herbert Niccolls Jr., 12-year-old inmate of Walla Walla penitentiary. Father Flanagan called on the governor Friday between trains on his way to seek the boy’s release at Olympia.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined, “Priest Stops Here on Way to ‘Save’ Boy.” Herbert Niccolls Jr. had been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting Asotin County sheriff John Wormell after breaking into a store in Asotin, Washington.

Judge Hall S. Lusk swearing in Milton A. Miller as collector of customs

Photograph showing Circuit Court Judge Hall S. Lusk (left) administering the oath of office to Milton A. Miller, the incoming collector of customs in Oregon. The ceremony took place on September 1, 1933, at the United States Custom House in Portland. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 9 of the Oregon Journal’s September 1 edition under the headline “It Was a Big Moment.” The photograph had the following caption: “Milton A. Miller, right, taking oath of office as collector of customs today from Circuit Judge Hall S. Lusk. Miller succeeds E. N. Croisan.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “Miller Sworn Into Customs Office Post.” Image note: The text “Miller + Lush [sic]” Is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. See related image No. 371N1758.

Milton A. Miller, customs collector

Half-length portrait of a man sitting at a desk, facing left, and looking toward the front. This photograph taken on September 1, 1933, when Miller was sworn in as a customs collector at the United States Custom House in Portland. The name “Milt Miller” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. See related image No. 371N1750.

Earl C. Mills with Mrs. C. C. Hall and two unidentified men

Photograph showing four people, three men and a woman, standing in a row in front of a wall at Union Station in Portland. The second man from right is Earl C. Mills, leader of the Shriners; the woman is Mrs. Charles C. Hall. The other two men are unidentified, but they may be Charles C. Hall, potentate of the Al Kader Shriners in Portland, and Hugh Caldwell of Seattle, imperial high priest of the Shrine. The Oregon Journal published a front-page story about Mills’ visit to Portland, headlined “High Leader of Shrinedom City Visitor,” on Thursday, May 11, 1933, the day Mills arrived. According to the story, the Halls and Caldwell accompanied Mills on the train from Spokane, Washington, to Portland. Published with the story was a cropped version of this photograph, showing only Mills and Mrs. Hall. The photograph was published under the headline “Big Arab Chief Calls” and had the following caption: “Earl C. Mills, imperial potentate of the Shrine, is greeted at the Union station by Mrs. C. C. Hall, wife of the potentate of Al Kader temple.” Image note: The name “Mills” is written on the negative below the second man from the right, and the name “C C Hall” is written below the woman. The writing is visible at the bottom of the image. See related image No. 371N1765.

Earl C. Mills

Photograph showing Earl C. Mills, imperial potentate of the Shriners, standing next to a wall at Union Station in Portland and facing front. The Oregon Journal published front-page story, headlined “High Leader of Shrinedom City Visitor” and a related photograph, image No. 371N1764, on Thursday, May 11, 1933, the day Mills arrived. Image note: The name “Earl C Mills” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Father Mayer

Portrait of a man, probably Father A. M. Mayer, seated outdoors on a bench. Mayer established the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) in Portland and served as rector. The text “Fr Mayer” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Mrs. T. Emerson Murphy of Buffalo

Head and shoulders portrait of a smiling woman facing front. She is wearing a hat, a fur-trimmed coat, and a necklace. A name tag is attached to her coat. The name tag reads: “Mrs. T. Emerson Murphy / Buffalo.” The name tag also has a logo at the top, which appears to read “AJLA.” Above the logo are the words “Portland Ore.,” and below it is the date “1927.”

Corliss Newell, Washington High School football player

Portrait, taken from the side, of a teenage boy posing in a crouch on a field near the Washington High School building in Portland. He is facing to the left and is wearing a football helmet, jersey, pads, pants, and shoes. The number 29, the name “Corliss Newell,” and the number 8 are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image.

George O. Noville at air circus on Swan Island, Portland

Portrait of a smiling man, aviator and explorer George O. Noville, wearing a suit, tie, and pince-nez. The photograph was taken on Saturday, June 9 or Sunday, June 10, 1928, at Swan Island airport in Portland. According to stories in the Oregon Journal on June 8 and June 10, 1928, Noville planned to attend the Portland’s second annual air carnival at Swan Island on June 10 and stay the week to see the Rose Festival. He arrived on June 9. See related image Nos. 371N2516, 371N2520, and 371N5952. Image note: The name “O. G. Noville [sic]” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

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