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Tommy Luke playing Santa at Christmas party for orphans

Photograph of children gathered around a man dressed as Santa Claus, crouching in front of a stack of wrapped gifts. The man is Tommy Luke; the children are unidentified. This photograph and two others were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on December 18, 1934, under the headline “Breakfast Clubbers Prove Santa Real.” The photographs accompanied a story about the party, titled “Santa Claus Hails Orphans at Breakfast.” The party was held at Hotel Portland, and more than 100 children attended. The party included music and clowns, and the children were given gifts and gray tin helmets. See image No. 371N0477, which was published with this image, and image No. 371N0962, which was not published with the story but may also have been taken at the party.

Two girls with calf

Photograph of two unidentified girls posing with a calf outside the doors to a barn or exposition hall. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Unidentified boy, half-length portrait

Half-length portrait of an unidentified boy with one hand raised. He is smiling and is facing to the right. He is wearing glasses, a collared shirt, and a bow tie. He is probably standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland.

Unidentified girl in gondola of Explorer II high-altitude balloon

Photograph showing an unidentified girl looking out of the hatch of the Explorer II gondola. Army Air Corps Captains Albert Stevens and Orvil Anderson flew the Explorer II, a high-altitude balloon, to a record altitude over South Dakota on November 11, 1935. This photograph was probably taken in while the gondola was on display at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland in October 1936.

Woman and boys with horses and pony

Photograph of an unidentified woman and two unidentified boys posing with four horses and a pony standing in a row. The number 8 is written on the negative. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The woman is also pictured in image Nos. 374N0720, 374N0721, and 374N0724.

Young child on horseback

Photograph of an unidentified toddler sitting on the back of a horse standing on a dirt road near buildings. The number 24 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Young girl and calf

Photograph of an unidentified young girl making a face as a calf pushes its nose into her jacket. The girl and calf are standing next to an animal pen. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Also see image No. 374N0943.

Young girl and dog

Photograph of an unidentified young girl standing next to a dog. An unidentified woman, partially outside the frame, is holding the dog’s leash. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Young girl looking at cow in stall

Photograph of an unidentified young girl sitting on the fence around a pen, looking down at a cow standing next to her. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Also see image No. 374N0944.

Young girl with dog, probably at Pacific International Livestock Exposition

Photograph showing an unidentified young girl with a dog on a dirt road. The girl is crouching next to the dog and has one arm wrapped around its chest and the other resting on its back. The dog is wearing a coat. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931.

Young women posing with heifers

Photograph of three young women and a girl posing with with four heifers. They are standing on the lawn near a barn labeled “Cattle.” The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The people in the photograph are unidentified.

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