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Oregon Senate in session, January 1921

Photograph showing Oregon state senators seated at their desks in the Senate chambers during the legislative session in January 1921. A crowd of people is gathered at the back of the chambers. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, January 12, 1921, under the headline “Oregon Senators As They Look While Making Laws.” The photograph had no additional caption information. Image note: “Oregon State Senate, 1921” is written on the negative sleeve. Photograph shows discoloration due to negative deterioration.

Ben W. Olcott and Walter M. Pierce at Oregon State Capitol

Full-length portrait of Ben W. Olcott (left) and Walter M. Pierce (right) standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 6 of the Oregon Journal city edition on Tuesday, January 9, 1923, under the headline “Retiring and Incoming Governors.” The photograph had the following caption: “Photograph taken in Salem, Monday, showing Ben Olcott (left), the retiring governor, and Governor Walter M. Pierce, standing together in the Capitol rotunda.” Pierce was inaugurated on January 8, 1923. The photograph accompanied a story about Olcott's final speech and the text of Pierce’s inaugural address to the Legislature.

Five state senators at Oregon State Capitol

Full-length portrait of five men standing in two rows on the steps outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. A cropped version of this photograph and image Nos. 379G0163 and 379G0195 were published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal city edition on Tuesday, January 9, 1923, the day after the legislative session began. The photographs were published under the headline “Old and New Faces to Be Seen at Oregon State Capital.” The photograph had the following caption: “Back row, left to right—Senators W. H. Strayer, Jay Upton and J. S. Magladry. Front row—Senators Robert S. Farrell and Gus C. Moser.”

Representative D. C. Lewis, chief clerk W. Fred Drager, and Representative L. H. Adams at Oregon State Capitol

Photograph showing three men standing on the front steps of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem in January 1923. A cropped version of this photograph was one of six published on Page 1, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal city edition on Sunday, January 14, 1923, under the headline “Who’s Who at Salem, Where Oregon Legislature Is In Session.” The photographs had the following caption: “State House snapshots by Journal staff photographer.” This photograph had the additional information: “Representative D. C. Lewis, Multnomah; W. F. Drager, Salem, chief clerk of the house; Representative L. H. Adams, Multnomah.” Also see the related images published with this photograph: Nos. 379G0190, 379G0194, 379G0196, 379G0200, and 379G0208.

Unidentified man outside Oregon State Capitol

Full-length portrait of an unidentified man standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. He is facing to the left, has one hand on his hip, and is holding an overcoat in his other hand. He is wearing a hat, suit, and tie. Text that appears to be “1-” is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Walter G. Lynn, Oregon House of Representatives calendar clerk, at state capitol

Head and shoulders portrait of Walter G. Lynn outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem in January 1923. The number 11 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. A cropped version of this photograph was one of six published on Page 1, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal city edition on Sunday, January 14, 1923, under the headline “Who’s Who at Salem, Where Oregon Legislature Is In Session.” The photographs had the following caption: “State House snapshots by Journal staff photographer.” This photograph had the additional information: “Walter G. Lynn, Portland, calendar clerk of house and ex-representative.” Also see the related images published with this photograph: Nos. 379G0164, 379G0194, 379G0196, 379G0200, and 379G0208.

Joseph F. Singer, Oregon House of Representatives sergeant-at-arms, outside state capitol

Full-length portrait of Joseph F. Singer of Portland standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem in early January 1923. The legislative session opened on January 8, 1923. A story about Singer and a cropped version of this photograph were published on Page 7 of the Oregon Journal city edition on Sunday, January 14, 1923, under the headline “Joe Singer House Fixture / ‘100’ Per Cent’ on the Job.” The photograph had the following caption: “Joe Singer, perennial sergeant-at-arms in lower house of the Oregon legislature.” The story reported that Singer had served as sergeant-at-arms of the House since 1911.

State Representative W. F. Woodward at Oregon State Capitol

Full-length portrait of state Representative W. F. Woodward standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem in January 1923. A cropped version of this photograph was one of six published on Page 1, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal city edition on Sunday, January 14, 1923, under the headline “Who’s Who at Salem, Where Oregon Legislature Is In Session.” The photographs had the following caption: “State House snapshots by Journal staff photographer.” This photograph had the additional information: “Representative W. F. Woodward, Multnomah.” Also see the related images published with this photograph: Nos. 379G0164, 379G0190, 379G0196, 379G0200, and 379G0208.

State Senator Jay Upton at Oregon State Capitol

Head and shoulders portrait of Oregon State Senator Jay Upton facing slightly right and looking toward the front. He is standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. A cropped version of this photograph and image Nos. 379G0160 and 379G0163 were published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal city edition on Tuesday, January 9, 1923, the day after the legislative session began. The photographs were published under the headline “Old and New Faces to Be Seen at Oregon State Capital.” The photograph had the following caption: “Jay Upton, president of the senate.”

Oregon House speaker K. K. Kubli outside state Capitol

Head and shoulders portrait of state Representative K. K. Kubli facing to the right. He is standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem in January 1923. A cropped version of this photograph was one of six published on Page 1, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal city edition on Sunday, January 14, 1923, under the headline “Who’s Who at Salem, Where Oregon Legislature Is In Session.” The photographs had the following caption: “State House snapshots by Journal staff photographer.” This photograph had the additional information: “Representative K. K. Kubli, Multnomah, speaker of house.” Also see the related images published with this photograph: Nos. 379G0164, 379G0190, 379G0194, 379G0200, and 379G0208.

June D. Drake photographs

  • Org. Lot 678
  • Collection
  • 1860-1955

Collection consists of approximately 2,918 original photographic prints and 3,800 original glass and acetate negatives taken by photographer June D. Drake of Silverton, Oregon, as well as 3,042 copy prints made by the Oregon Historical Society from the original negatives. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs that Drake took of various towns in Oregon, including Silverton, Mount Angel (including Mount Angel Abbey), and Salem, Oregon, from approximately 1900-1953. These photographs depict street scenes, businesses, schools, churches, and other town buildings, as well as significant events and celebrations. There are also a number of photographs that Drake took of the area that became Silver Falls State Park, as well as a large number of portrait photographs taken by Drake from about 1900-1952, including both studio and informal portraits.

Other subjects represented in the collection include transportation and agriculture in Oregon; the lumber industry around Silverton, including the Silver Falls Timber Company and the Silverton Lumber Company; Homer Davenport and his family in Silverton; the Chemawa Indian School near Silverton, and other portraits of Native Americans from the area; the military in Oregon, including the Oregon State Militia during World War I and World War II; and photographs of animals. The collection also includes five photograph albums; of note is an album titled "A History of Silverton, Oregon, and its environs," which contains detailed descriptions from 1863 to the 1930s, and includes places of business, worship, and study, among other scenes. There are also a number of photographs of various artifacts and other objects collected by Drake to document the history of Silverton.

Photographs in this collection that date prior to 1900 were originally taken by other photographers, including Silverton photographer William L. Jones, and reprinted by June D. Drake, who owned many of Jones's negatives.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Miller's Department Store

A photograph of Miller's Department Store in the Reed Opera House building. People are visible on the sidewalks and there are a few automobiles on the road.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

C.K. Spalding home

A photograph of the C. K. Spalding home on Court and Capital Street. An automobile is visible parked in the driveway.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Old Marion County Courthouse

A photograph of the old Victorian-style Marion County Courthouse. The building was constructed in 1872 and demolished in 1952.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Waller Hall, Willamette University

Exterior view of Waller Hall, a building on the Willamette University campus in Salem, Oregon. The building was completed in 1867 and is the oldest higher-education building west of the Mississippi still in use.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, Oregon

Exterior view of the Oregon State Penitentiary at Salem, Oregon. Fencing surrounds the perimeter and inside a dirt path and flowers can be seen. A guard tower is visible in the center of the image.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Hotel Argo, Salem, Oregon

Exterior view of a hotel in Salem, Oregon. A sign above the door reads "HOTEL ARGO" and lettering at the top of the building says "LAUTERMAN." A man can be seen in front of the building with his back to the camera and a Lucky Strike billboard is visible next to the building.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Hal Hoss, Salem, Oregon

Hal E. Hoss, Oregon Secretary of State, stands on a strip of grass next to a building in Salem, Oregon. A sign next to him reads "Walk on the Grass."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Leota Beall, Salem, Oregon

A woman identified as Leota Beall stands on a strip of grass outside a building in Salem, Oregon. A sign next to her on the ground reads "Walk on the Grass."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

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