Abigial Scott Duniway (seated) signing Oregon’s Equal Suffrage Proclamation. Standing beside her are Governor Oswald West (r) and President of the Oregon Equal Suffrage Association, Dr. Viola M. Coe (L.). The photograph was taken November 30, 1912 at Dr. Coe’s home. This photograph ran in the Sunday Oregonian on December 1, 1912 with the caption, “snapshot of Mrs. Duniway Presenting certificate of life membership in the suffrage league to governor west.”

Abigail Scott Duniway (Standing in the center rear of image) on the platform at the Gipsy Smith Auditorium surrounded by family and supporters at her 78th birthday celebration. Wilkie C. Duniway and Henry L. Pittock stand beside her. Also included in the photograph are Miss Buckman, Mrs. Mary Cartwright, Mrs. Frederick Eggert, Mrs. M. L. Dalton, Mrs. Elizabeth Lord, W. M. Davis, Colonel Robert A. Miller, D. Lee Paget, Dr. Viola M. Coe, Frederick V. Holman, A. E. Clark, Governor Oswald West, and Charles W. Fulton. A cropped version of this photograph ran in the Morning Oregonian on October 23, 1912 with the caption, “Scene on the platform at the Gipsy Smith Auditorium last night when Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway received Birthday Congratulations.”

Abigail Scott Duniway voting for the first time in the May 3, 1913 Oregon election. This photograph ran in the Sunday Oregonian on May 4, 1913 with the caption, “Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway, the “Mother of Suffrage,” achieves her life’s desire.”

This photograph depicts a group of people at a homeless camp under the Interstate Bridge. 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, "Hobo camp under Vancouver end of Interstate Bridge in 1930."

A man uses a metal tool to carve out a piece of wood. He is working at a shop bench with a vice grip, and round discs can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 13).

A man holds an artificial arm while pulling a string. The fingers of the artificial arm are made of coiled wire, and several leather straps can be seen. A work table is in the background (negative 8 of 13).

A display of different artificial legs of varying sizes, photographed in front of a curtain. One of the legs is made of metal, while another displays a leather harness attachment (negative 11 of 13).

A man sits at a desk wearing an artificial arm holding a pen. An open book, a pen, and pieces of paper sit on top of the desk. Attached to the arm are several leather straps (negative 12 of 13)

A man with an artificial arm faces to the side while holding a leather bag. Several leather straps hold the arm to his body, and he is wearing suspenders (negative 13 of 13).

The Italian ship Feltre at a dock in Portland, with people and a crane visible on the dock. The crane is on a rail system built into the dock. In the distance, docks, buildings, and water tower can be seen (negative 1 of 10).

A woman stands in front of a microphone with onlookers. She is wearing a crown and a wool suit, with the patches “Oregon” and “Queen 1937” affixed to the arm. On the microphone is a “S.O.C.O. Standard Oil Company of California” logo (negative 3 of 18).

A pet cemetery with small wooden markers with various pet names, including “Saxy,” Bear,” and “Nippy.” A small building with a porch and curtain can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 3).

Wooden and stone markers at an animal cemetery for the Oregon Humane Society. Written on the markers are “In Loving Memory of Skeeter, 1926-1932, “Lassie Lu,” and “Muggy” (negative 3 of 3).

Groups of men hand-to-hand fight on a mat. In the front, one man is upside down in the air with his feet towards the camera. Adolescents sit around the perimeter of the mat (negative 14 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Two men spar on a mat. One is upside down, while the other lays on the mat kicking upward. Other men can be seen sitting around the perimeter or the mat, watching the pair (negative 17 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

A group of older and younger Japanese women wear kimonos and hold fans or traditional Japanese instruments (negative 2 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Five Japanese women wearing decorative kimonos pose while holding fans. The two women at the front kneel, while the back individuals stand and face towards their right (negative 3 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Five people wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. All wear a shinai bamboo sword at their waist, while three of the individuals wear Kendo armor (negative 8 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Photograph looking downward, showing boys holding shinai bamboo swords and wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. Some of the children are also wearing Kendo armor (negative 9 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

A bed and crib inside a shabby room. Above the bed are shelves stacked with objects and paper (negative 1 of 14).

A bed and crib inside a shabby room. Above the bed are shelves stacked with objects and paper (negative 4 of 14).

Three children, with toys, stand next to the mouth of a large metal pipe. They’re wearing overalls, and two have leather helmets. Large rocks lay on the ground around the pipe (negative 6 of 14).

Photograph of Train Engineer Ben Anderson standing in front of an SP&S diesel locomotive. His left hand rests on the locomotive. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Engineer Ben Anderson in front of Diesel - Locomotive No. 800, Train 22 at Astoria, Ore. Sept. 18, 1951." Stamp on the back for Carl E. Vermilya, Staff Photographer for the Oregonian.

Photograph of a railroad conductor, engineer, and fireman standing beside a train and looking at their watches. The fireman stands behind the 2 other men, hanging on the side of the train. A sign for Warrenton is visible in the left background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Condr. Dan McDougall, Engineer Ben Anderson and Fireman John Carroll compare watches at Warrenton, Ore. beside train No. 21, Sept. 18, 1951." Stamp on the back for Carl E. Vermilya, Staff Photographer for the Oregonian.

Photograph of James J. Hill, also known as Jim Hill, President of Great Northern Railroad from 1893 - 1907 and Chairman of the Board of Directors from 1907 - 1912. Writing on the bottom of the photograph reads, "James J. Hill - Empire Builder." This photograph was published in the Oregonian on April 6, 1958 under the headline, "Jim Hill's Workhorse Line Celebrates 50th Anniversary." The Oregonian's caption is attached to the back of the print. It reads, "Builder: Man responsible for the SP&S railway was Jim Hill (above), who by constructing a line to Portland from Spokane, penetrated what had previously been the railway province of Edward Harriman. They fought 'railway war.'" Stamp on the back for Passenger Traffic Dept. of SP&S, and handwritten note asking that the photograph be returned to SP&S.

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."