Four women smile at a desk in the Oregon State Legislature in Salem, Oregon. The desk displays a sign which reads, "Grace Olivier Peck." Behind the women is a large blackboard listing various committee meetings. Pictured from left to right are Beulah Hand (D-Clackamas), Shirley Field (R-Multnomah), Grace Olivier Peck (D-Multnomah) and Katherine Musa (D-Wasco). This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on January 14, 1959 (negative 5 of 12).

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the rotunda of the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. Taken from the roof of the building. The Oregon Pioneer statue, built by sculptor Ulric Ellerhusen, sits on top of the rotunda. Handwriting on negative reads, "West Roof State Capitol Salem, Or. Christian S-423."

Portrait showing outgoing Oregon Governor Walter M. Pierce sitting at the desk in the governor’s office at the Oregon State Capitol. He is in profile, facing to the right. He is looking down at a document on the desk and holding a pen. Seated in the background is incoming Governor Isaac L. Patterson. The number 5 and the name “Pierce” are written on the negative and are visible in the image. See related image Nos. 371N1959, 371N1961, 371N1963, 371N1966, 371N1968, and 371N1969.

Half-length portrait showing Walter M. Pierce standing on the dais in the House chambers at the Oregon State Capitol. He is facing to the right and is holding a sheaf of papers. The photograph was probably taken from 1923 to 1927, during Pierce’s tenure as governor of Oregon. Image note: Light leaks on negative.

Portrait of incoming governor Isaac L. Patterson (left) and outgoing governor Walter M. Pierce standing next to the desk in the governor’s office at the Oregon State Capitol in January 1927. Patterson has one hand on the back of the desk chair, and Pierce is gesturing toward the chair. A cropped version of this photograph was one of five, including image No. 371N1968, that were published on Page 22 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 11, 1927, the day after Patterson’s inauguration. The photographs were published under the headline “With the Preliminaries Concluded.” This photograph had the following caption: “Ex-Governor Pierce bids his successor, Governor Patterson, be seated.” See additional related image Nos. 371N1959, 371N1961, 371N1964, 371N1966, and 371N1969. Image note: The text “Pierce + Patterson” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

Portrait of outgoing governor Walter M. Pierce (left) and his successor, Isaac L. Patterson, in the governor’s office at the Oregon State Capitol. Patterson is sitting at the desk in the office and is looking at a document in front of him. Pierce is standing beside Patterson and pointing at the document. A cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Monday, January 10, 1927, the day Patterson was inaugurated. The photograph was published under the headline “Change of State Pilots” and had the following caption: “Walter M. Pierce turns over desk in executive office of the state capitol which he has occupied as governor for the past four years to his successor, Isaac L. Patterson.” The photograph accompanied two stories, one headlined “Patterson Becomes Governor,” and the other headlined “Patterson - Pierce Messages Afford Striking Parallels.” See related image Nos. 371N1959, 371N1961, 371N1963, 371N1964, 371N1968, and 371N1969. Image note: The text “Patterson + Pierce” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

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.

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.

Head and shoulders portrait of an unidentified man facing left and looking toward the front. He has a mustache and is wearing a suit jacket and vest, a collared shirt, and a tie. He may be standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.

Half-length portrait of an unidentified man standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. He is facing to the left and is wearing glasses, a suit, and a tie. The number 7 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image.

Full-length portrait of an unidentified man with upraised fists. He is facing to the left and is wearing a suit and tie. He is standing next to a column, probably at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Image note: Photograph shows extensive discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Secretary of State Tom McCall meets with students who recently graduated from an adult education class offered by the Valley Migrant League. This visit was part of a field trip the class took to the state capital in Salem, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965.

Secretary of State Tom McCall meets with students who recently graduated from an adult education class offered by the Valley Migrant League. The visit was part of a field trip the class took to the state capital in Salem, Oregon. In the background, from left to right, are class officers Juanita Constante (in front of window), Ray Anderson, and Tom Perry. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965.

Photograph showing three unidentified men walking down the front steps of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, probably in early January 1923. The two men at left are wearing overcoats and hats, and the man at right is wearing a suit and hat. Image note: Negative damage at lower right and bottom.

Photograph showing three unidentified men, possibly at the opening of the Oregon legislative session on January 14, 1935. The man in the center is facing front and smiling; the man at left is looking at him and is also smiling. Also see image Nos. 377N0440, 377N0441, 377N0442, 377N0443, 377N0448, and 377N0455, which may be related. Image note: The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

High school students from Dayton, Oregon walk on a sidewalk in front of the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. They are on a field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 15, 1965.

High school students from Dayton, Oregon stand on the steps of the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. They are on a field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 15, 1965.

Two high school students from Dayton, Oregon look at the Liberty Bell at the Oregon State Capitol. They are on a field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 15, 1965.

High school students look up at a statue named "Circuit Rider" on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol. On the right, one boy points up at the statue. They are on a field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 15, 1965.

A high school student from Dayton, Oregon looks at a statue on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol. Only a small portion of the statue, named the "Circuit Rider," is visible in the image. She is on a field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 15, 1965.

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.”

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.

Photograph showing Senators Henry L. Corbett and Isaac Staples speaking with one another at the opening of the Oregon legislative session on January 14, 1935. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four, including image Nos. 377N0441, 377N0442, and 377N0455, that were published on the Oregon Journal’s January 14 front page. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Prominent Figures at Opening of Legislature.” This photograph had the following caption: “Senator Harry [sic] L. Corbett (left) elected president of the senate, talks with his colleague, Senator Isaac Staples.” See additional related image Nos. 377N0440 and 377N0448; image No. 377N0449 may also be related. Image note: The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

Photograph showing Henry L. Corbett (left) and Charles H. Martin at the opening of the Oregon legislative session on January 14, 1935. Corbett was elected president of the Senate for the session, and Martin was sworn in as governor. See related image Nos. 377N0441, 377N0442, 377N0443, 377N0448, and 377N0455. Image No. 377N0449 may also be related.

Full-length portrait of (from right), A. W. Norblad, president of the Oregon Senate; Oregon Governor Isaac L. Patterson; and Ralph S. Hamilton, speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. They are standing outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem on January 14, 1929, the opening day of the legislative session. A related photograph, image No. 371N1970, was published on the front page of the January 14 edition of the Oregon Journal, alongside a story headlined “Legislature Organizes for Session.” The text “Hamilton – Gov – Norblad” and the number 9 are written on the negative and are visible at the top of the image. Also see image No. 371N1883 of Norblad. Image note: Photograph is out of focus.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the interior of the senate chamber in the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. Taken from the balcony in the chamber. Handwriting on negative reads, "Senate Chamber - State Capitol Salem, Ore. Christian S-429."

A group of children and adults stand outside the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem, Oregon. Taken on a summer school field trip organized by the Valley Migrant League for students in Dayton, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on August 20, 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the interior of the rotunda in the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon. Taken from the ground floor, 2 murals adorn the walls, and a door to the left is marked, "Governor." Handwriting on negative reads, "Rotunda from North side State Capitol Salem, Oregon. Christian S-418." The top right corner of the image is cut off.