A man (likely A.E. Harper, Foreman) in a hat holds a pheasant at Oregon Pheasant Farm in Pendleton. Behind him, covered bird cages can be seen (negative 3 of 15). Note included with photograph indicate birds to be released into wild.

Photograph looking downward at covered bird cages used for pheasants at the Oregon Pheasant Farm in Pendleton. Houses and bare hills can be seen beyond the cages (negative 4 of 15). Note included with photograph indicate birds to be released into wild.

A man surveys a dirt area in front of large spillway bays at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River, during its construction. Water can be seen at the base of the cement pillars, with the Columbia River visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 1 of 42).

Excavation at the McNary Dam site on the Columbia River, most likely in preparation for the construction of a powerhouse on the Oregon side. Heavy equipment and workers can be seen in a rocky pit. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 13 of 42).

People working on the McNary Dam on the Columbia River, between Oregon and Washington. A portion of the dam is framed in by wood, with rebar in place for cement. Workers are standing on top of the structure. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 2 of 42).

A launderette near the Columbia River, photographed during construction of the McNary Dam. The “Launderette” building is in an open grassy area, with a sign reading “Launderette rough dry, wet or finish” sign in the foreground. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 20 of 42).

Workers during construction of the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A crane is lowering a large unit, which is being guided by several workers wearing safety hats. They stand on a structure made of wood and rebar. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 21 of 42).

A fish ladder being built at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Taken from a high angle and looking downward, wood and rebar can be seen throughout the scene, with the river visible in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 22 of 42).

An overhead view of construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The structure is built of wood, rebar, and cement, with the water visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 23 of 42).

An overhead view of construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The river extends into the distance, while a dirt berm is being constructed at the center of the frame. At the bottom is a dam structure built of wood, rebar and cement. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 24 of 42).

A worker during the construction of the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The man wears a hard hat and is standing in front of a mechanical unit with multiple levers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 29 of 42).

A ferry on the Columbia River, carrying workers during the construction of the McNary Dam. Automobiles and people can be seen on the ferry, which appears to be docked on the river. Next to the ferry is another ship, the Betty Lou Russell. The far shore of the river can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 31 of 42).

Construction workers on the McNary Dam build project on the Columbia River. The men are wearing hard hats and vests, and appear to be talking in a group. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 32 of 42).

A uniformed man stands with one leg on the running board of a McNary Fire Department fire truck in the town on McNary, photographed during a dam construction project. He has one hand on the handle of the door while smiling to one side. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 34 of 42).

A McNary Dam construction worker sits on the running board of an automobile, smoking a cigarette. He wears a safety hat and is seated next to a group of workers that appear to be talking to one another. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 40 of 42).

Construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen at the base of the spillway bays, with the dam structure in various stages of construction with wood and cement. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 5 of 42).

A partially completed cofferdam at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen flowing through the wooden structures, which appear to be filled with pieces of stone. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 6 of 42).

A partially completed spillway bay at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A wooden stairway has been constructed up the side of the structure, with wood and rebar visible at the top. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 7 of 42).

Two children, dressed as a cowboy and cowgirl, stand next to a spotted horse (mule?) at the Pendleton Round-Up. Both children are looking towards the horse and holding a rope (negative 1 of 11).

An area of tipis at the Pendleton Round-Up. Two indigenous adolescents are on horseback on a dirt road, while other children watch (negative 5 of 11).

A rider on a bucking horse at the Pendleton Round-Up. The man is holding onto the horse with one hand, while holding the other in the air. A crowd watches in the background, with a seated audience at the arena (negative 1 of 21).

Indigenous American riders, wearing regalia, at the Pendleton Round-Up. The riders are passing in front of a seated audience in raised bleachers. Several United States flags are waving in the wind over the audience (negative 12 of 21).

A group of young indigenous American dancers at the Pendleton Round-Up. Wearing regalia, the group is dancing in an arena, with a seated audience visible in the background (negative 16 of 21).

A indigenous American man, holding a feathered staff and facing towards the camera. He wears furs and a head dress with wrapped horns. An audience can be seen watching at the far side of the arena (negative 17 of 21).

A woman and child, wearing hats, stand with a young indigenous child at the Pendleton Round-up. The woman looks at the camera while the children look toward one another. Tipis can be seen in the background (negative 2 of 21).

A smiling African American child holds a “1950 Pendleton Round-Up” newspaper. He wears a western shirt and hat, while additional copies of the paper under one arm (negative 20 of 21).

Indigenous American riders at the Pendleton Round-Up. Two young women share a horse at the front of the group, with two other women on horseback hold children in front of themselves (negative 21 of 21).

David Hamley attaches spurs to western boots being worn by former Pendleton Round-Up queen Pattie Folsom. She holds several spurs in her hands, while smiling down at her boots. Saddles and blankets can be seen behind the seated pair. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 27, 1950 (negative 3 of 21).