Photograph of young people, each with a cow or heifer, on the lawn outside barns labeled “cattle” and “sheep.” The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman standing next to a heifer and holding the heifer’s halter and lead rope. The woman is wearing a costume consisting of a hat and a fringed vest, skirt, and armguards. A barn is visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Also see image No. 374N0586.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman holding a rabbit. The woman is standing in the aisle between rows of cages, and she is wearing a costume consisting of a capelet and a short dress with a cross on the chest. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Also see image No. 374N0586.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman standing in front of a cage and posing with a chicken perched on top of the cage. The young woman is wearing a costume consisting of a capelet, a short dress with a cross on the chest, and a matching cap. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Also see image No. 374N0586.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman standing next to a vase of lilies on a table, possibly at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. She is wearing a costume that includes a neckerchief and a fringed skirt and armguards. Also see image No. 374N0586.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman standing next to a bull or steer and holding the animal’s lead ropes. The young woman is wearing a costume consisting of a hat; a fringed vest, skirt, and armguards; and what may be a prop gun in a holster. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Also see image Nos. 374N0586 and 374N0612.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman standing amid large pots of flowers, possibly at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. She is wearing a costume consisting of a capelet and a short dress with a cross on the chest. Also see image No. 374N0586.

Photograph of a cow standing on a dirt road near a building, possibly at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man falling to the ground from the back of a bucking horse. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man riding a bronco as spectators watch in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man on the back of a bucking bull. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of four unidentified men on horses running down a dirt track, probably the racetrack at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds in Gresham, Oregon. Each man is holding a lasso. The number 21 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken during the county fair.

Photograph of spectators watching a horse race at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds racetrack in Gresham, Oregon. The photograph could have been taken during the Multnomah County Fair, which included horse racing.

Photograph of spectators watching the beginning of a horse race at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds racetrack in Gresham, Oregon. The scoreboard lists the race as Race 5; among the horses listed on the board are Sir Duora, Little Boy, Flor De Amor, and Green Jade. The photograph could have been taken during the Multnomah County Fair, which included horse racing. The number 6 is written on the negative. Image note: Light leak on negative.

A chihuahua and small alligator on a tabletop at the Aquatic Wonders store in Gresham. A hold is holding the hips of the chihuahua, while another hand rests next to the alligator (negative 1 of 1).

Don Johnson, a 335-pound football player for Gresham High School Gophers, standing on a field. Johnson is holding a burlap sack under each arm. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 24, 1948 (negative 1 of 4).

Photograph of a draft horse on the lawn near a barn labeled “CATTLE.” The horse is wearing a bridle and lead rope held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The number 10 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of two unidentified men watching an elephant as it walks out of a large trailer with the word “circus” painted on the doors. The elephant may have been part of the Jack Joyce circus. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon, which included circus performances in some years.

Photograph of Fawn Brooks of Skyline Elementary School holding her prize winning angel-food cake and a prize ribbon. The ribbon bears the 4-H emblem and the text “Boys’ and Girls’ 4-H Clubs / First / Premium /1940.” The photograph was taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon and was published in the August 23, 1940 issue of the Oregon Journal.

Manuscript on the spotting of a large group of swallows near a roadside. The author goes on to discuss how the birds are joined by other flocks to travel in large groups in order to hide their true numbers from predators.

Photograph of two rows of flower arrangements on display, possibly at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of a display of flower arrangements. The arrangement in the center has a label with the text “Roy Malcolm / Troutdale” on it. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of four unidentified girls on horses standing outside a barn. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of four unidentified men mounted on horses and waving their hats in the air. Each man is wearing a badge and may be a law enforcement officer. Spectators are seated in stands in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of three unidentified men and an unidentified young woman mounted on horses standing next to a building. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of four unidentified people, possibly trick riders, on horseback next to the gates at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds in Gresham, Oregon. All four riders are doffing their hats. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken during the county fair. The photograph may be related to image Nos. 374N0770, 374N0771, 374N0773, 374N0774, 374N0776, 374N0777, 374N0780, 374N0781, 374N0782, 374N0784, and 374N0785.

Photograph of four unidentified people, possibly trick riders, on horseback next to the gates at the Multnomah County Fairgrounds in Gresham, Oregon. The photograph may have been taken during the county fair. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 374N0770, 374N0771, 374N0773, 374N0776, 374N0777, 374N0780, 374N0781, 374N0782, 374N0783, 374N0784, and 374N0785.

A gambling booth at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham. People stand in front of a booth where a number wheel can be seen and wrapped ham hangs on the wall (negative 3 of 6).