This photograph depicts Lownsdale Fountain and Elk Statue in downtown Portland, located at Southwest 3rd and Main. An inscription at the base of the statue says "Presented to the City of Portland by David P. Thompson, A.D. 1900." The architect is listed below as "H.G. Wright."
This photograph depicts the Adalbert G. Bettman residence, located at 2247 Northwest Kearney. The exterior of the home, surrounding homes, and street are covered in snow.
This photograph depicts an urban street with rail tracks, a "Globe" banner, and plowed snow. The Hotel Nortonia sign is visible in the background. Hotel Nortonia had two locations- first located at 1337 SW Washington Street (now Hotel Rampano). Later the owner, Mrs. A.B. Norton, used the name for the second hotel she managed, located at 409 SW 11th Avenue (now Mark Spencer Apartments). It is unclear from the image where this photo was taken.
This photograph depicts a man seated on a porch swing outside Adalbert G. Bettman's residence located at 2247 Northwest Kearney. The man wears a dark suit and shoes, and is holding a dark hat on this lap. To the right are potted plants and vines growing up the side of a trellis.
This photograph depicts Bertha Bettman, seated on a chair outside the Adalbert G. Bettman residence, located at 2247 Northwest Kearney in Portland, Oregon. She wears a dark-colored dress.
This photograph depicts Goodman Bettman, seated on a porch swing outside the Adalbert G. Bettman residence, located at 2247 Northwest Kearney in Portland, Oregon. Goodman wears a dark suit and spectacles.
This photograph depicts Bertha and Goodman Bettman, seated on a porch swing outside the Adalbert G. Bettman residence, located at 2247 Northwest Kearney in Portland, Oregon. Bertha is wearing a white embroidered blouse and dark skirt, Goodman wears a dark suit and spectacles.
This photograph depicts an exterior view of the Forestry Building featured at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in 1905. A woman wearing a dark-colored dress is visible standing in the foreground.
This photograph depicts a long shot of downtown Portland, looking east towards Mt. Tabor. The Morrison Bridge is visible, crossing the Willamette River. Hawthorne Boulevard is visible, leading to Mt. Tabor.
This photograph depicts an exterior view of the Agricultural Building featured at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in 1905. Several people are visible throughout the photograph.
This photograph depicts an indoor scene of a man seated and studying the leg bone of a skeleton. He is seated at a desk, and small bones are arranged in front of him. He is likely Adalbert G. Bettman.
This photograph depicts a funeral procession moving through a residential area. A horse-drawn trailer supporting several caskets is flanked by soldiers on each side. Nearby are people watching the procession. Legacy records indicate that this is a photo of a "World War I funeral with honors. Troops accompany wagon carrying 5 (?) caskets on residential street, PTLD."
This photograph depicts an outdoor street scene, where an ice storm has damaged power lines. A note on the photograph mentions this photo was taken at Northwest 22nd and Lovejoy, looking east.
This photograph depicts Bertha and Goodman Bettman seated on a wooden bench in an indoor setting. Bertha wears a dark colored jacket and skirt and Goodman wears a dark suit and glasses. There is a fireplace on the right.
This photograph depicts Goodman Bettman seated in an indoor setting. He wears a dark colored suit and glasses. A wooden bench and fireplace brickwork are visible in the background.
Hugh D'Autremont (center, also commonly spelled DeAutremont), handcuffed with two U. S. marshals arriving at the federal courthouse to face additional charges from a 1923 bombing and robbery of a Southern Pacific mail and passenger train in the Siskiyou tunnel near Ashland, Oregon. U. S. marshal Harold Sexton stands to D'Autremont's right side (negative 1 of 2).
Newspaper clipping from Oshu Nippo dated to circa 1936 which features a compendium of a speech given by Minoru Yasui at an event hosted by the Japan Society of Portland to honor outstanding graduates from Oregon state universities. In the speech Yasui discusses the role of Japanese American citizens in American society. Translation Note: This item has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
Newspaper clipping from Oshu Nippo dated to circa 1936 which features a compendium of a speech given by Minoru Yasui at an event hosted by the Japan Society of Portland to honor outstanding graduates from Oregon state universities. In the speech Yasui discusses the role of Japanese American citizens in American society. Translation Note: This item has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation of a newspaper clipping from Oshu Nippo dated to circa 1936 which features a compendium of a speech given by Minoru Yasui at an event hosted by the Japan Society of Portland to honor outstanding graduates from Oregon state universities. In the speech Yasui discusses the role of Japanese American citizens in American society. Translation Note: This item is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Photograph showing four unidentified women filling bags with Best-Ever Krinkles noodles, at the Oregon Macaroni Manufacturing Company in Portland. Image note: Negative damage in upper left corner.
Photograph showing the exterior of the Parlor Grocery on Northeast Fremont Street near Northeast 47th Avenue in Portland. Produce is displayed in the store window at center. On the windows are signs advertising prices for Ivory Soap; Royal Gelatin and Royal Pudding; Calo pet food; Pillsbury pancake flour; Lipton’s tea; Oxydol; Fontana’s macaroni spaghetti noodles; Linit starch; Leslie salt; Chase & Sanborn coffee; and Kellogg’s Pep. Stacked cans of Franco-American Spaghetti and Campbell’s Soup are seen in the window on the right. See related image No. 371N5613.
Letter from acting Consul Kenichi Fujishima of the Japanese Consulate in Portland to Masuo Yasui dated 1939 May 28 requesting personal details for submission to receive an award for service to the Japanese community. Translation Note: The letter has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
Letter from Consul Toyokazu Nakamura to Masuo Yasui, dated 19 December 1934. In the letter Nakamura notifies Yasui that he will be presented an award from the Japan Industrial Association for his outstanding industrial achievements. Translation Note: The document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.