Photograph showing 2 men standing next to a locomotive. The locomotive has a sign taped to it that reads, "First train on new SP&S welded rails, 77 miles John Day Dam relocation, Corps of Engineers." The man on the left wears a military uniform and a name tag that reads, "Yates." The man on the right wears a hard hat and points toward the locomotive. Stamp on the back of the print for Jim Vincent, Staff Photographer, The Oregonian.
This photograph depicts two men sitting outside a scrap metal structure intended for shelter. It was featured in an article Olsen wrote about homelessness in the September 27th, 1931, publication of The Sunday Oregonian. Transcribed from handwritten note on back of the photograph, "Dwelling at hobo camp under Vancouver end of Interstate Bridge about 1930."
This photograph depicts a man posing with his pockets turned inside-out. It was featured in an article Olsen wrote about homelessness in the September 27th, 1931, publication of The Sunday Oregonian. Transcribed from handwritten note on back of the photograph, "Transient at hobo camp. Vancouver end of Interstate Bridge about 1930."
Abigail Scott Duniway, seated at the center of the group, is being presented a silver loving- cup by the Rose Festival Committee for the Oregon Suffrage Association’s parade float. Also included in the photograph from left to right: Rev. Albert Ehrgott, Chairman of the State Central Campaign Committee; Dr. Eugenia G. Little, Chairman of the Float Committee; Mrs. L. W. Therkelsen of the State League; Mrs. A. King Wilson, of the Women’s Club; Dr. Viola M. Coe, of the State League; Miss Emma Wold of the College League; Dr. Emmet Drake, of the Rose Festival Association; and W. C. Duniway. The photograph ran in the Morning Oregonian for June 18, 1912 with the headline, “Prize Cup for Suffrage Float Given to Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway.”
Helen Miller Senn, Abigail Scott Duniway, and Dr. Viola M. Coe standing outside a polling tent shortly after voting for the first time in the May 3, 1913 election. This photograph ran in the Sunday Oregonian on May 4, 1913 with the caption, “A Trio of ardent suffrage workers--Mrs. Helen Miller Senn, Mrs. Duniway, and Mrs. Coe.”
Abigail Scott Duniway seated at a table signing the precinct voter registration book. County Clerk John B. Coffey stands beside her. Duniway was the first female voter to register in Multnomah County, Oregon. This photograph ran in the Oregonian on February 15, 1913 with the caption, “Pioneer Suffragist who is first woman to register as voter in Multnomah County.”
People stand around a train laying on its side. Behind the engine, several other train cars can be seen. One man stands on top of the train, while several others can be seen in front (negative 1 of 18).
People stand along tracks, next to the wreckage of a train. Another train can be seen on the tracks. Smoke is drifting throughout the frame, with trees and hills visible in the distance (negative 4 of 18).
Ships moored at a dock in Portland, next to a building at Pier No. 2. “Feltre” is painted on the larger ship, which is next to a smaller tug boat. Wooded hills can be seen in the background, behind the building (negative 8 of 10).
Photograph taken from above, showing people walking in a parade. Wearing suits and hats, the men walk in rows down a paved street. People are lined up and watching behind a rope fence (negative 5 of 17).
Photograph taken from above, showing cars in a parade. At the bottom of the frame, a car is flanked on two sides by police motorcycles. Next to the street is a “Shell” station, with people standing on the sidewalk (negative 9 of 17).
Two women next to one another in the snow, with a wooden building in the background. One woman is wearing skis and has a ribbon pinned to her shirt (negative 2 of 18).
People lined up in front of a microphone at the Winter Sports Carnival on Mount Hood. Several women are wearing matching wool suits and boots. “Standard Oil” logos can be seen throughout the frame (negative 4 of 18).
A man stands with his hands behind his back while another places an award on his shirt. Wood paneling and a ski poster can be seen in the background (negative 5 of 18).
A smiling man and woman hold an award topped by a ski jumper. Next to them is another smiling man and other onlookers. In the background is a wood paneled wall topped by other awards (negative 6 of 18).
Three women wearing wool suits and hats look downward. A blanket is draped over their laps, and several men can be seen standing behind (negative 7 of 18).
A group of adolescents kneel in rows while tying their hachimaki headwraps. Several are wearing Kendo armor and bamboo swords can be seen on the ground (negative 11 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Two lines of people hold crossed swords towards one another, while wearing Kendo armor and masks (negative 18 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
A group of Japanese women holding fans and cloth banners stand in two rows. The women in the back hold open fans over their heads, while younger children stand in front with banners showing Japanese writing. An older woman kneels in the front (negative 5 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Children stand in a line holding bamboo shinai swords. They are each wearing a hachimaki headwrap and long robes (negative 7 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Correspondence discussing the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge and dam construction on the Klamath River in California. News releases describing William Finley's life and lectures are included.