A man wearing traditional Mexican clothing sits on a horse at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. He looks to the right while the horse looks at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.
Photograph showing pairs of male and female riders at the 1950 Western Horse Show in an open field area. Large electric lights can be seen over the field, in addition to automobiles, trailers, and empty bleachers.
Photograph showing people on horseback in a field area during the 1950 Western Horse Show. Automobiles and trailers can be seen in the background behind and next to the riders, as well as utility poles and electric lines.
Photograph taken from a side angle showing a woman on a horse with decorative tack and saddle. In her hand is a "first prize" ribbon and a horse trophy. The initials "R.F." can be seen on her decorative stirrup cover. In the background is a painted wooden fence.
Photograph showing women wearing western boots and shirts on horseback in a field area during the 1950 Western Horse Show. In the background are automobiles and trailers on the left side of the image. Also visible are large lights and electric lines.
Photograph showing automobiles and trailers parked along an open field area at the 1950 Western Horse Show. In the foreground, three men sit or lean against an open truck bed, while riders on horseback can be seen in the background. Also visible are large lights, utility poles and electric lines.
Photograph showing riders on galloping horses at the 1950 Western Horse Show. The man at the front is carrying a United States flap on a pole, while the man behind carries another flag. In the background are other riders, automobiles, and horse trailers.
Photograph taken from a slight side angle showing a man on horseback standing in front of a painted wooden wall. He is holding a "first prize" ribbon and horse trophy in his right hand.
Photograph showing members of a civil defense organization on horseback, possibly at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. They are in a line and the riders are saluting. The number 2650 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. This photograph is probably related to image Nos. 372A0797, 372A0799, 372A0800, 372A0801, and 372A0802.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing several horses in a large, open field. There are clouds in the sky above. Handwriting on negative reads, "On the Range. Christian 11-560."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing 2 children on horseback under a sign announcing the Umatilla County Fair in Hermiston, Oregon. In the foreground, a banner over a road reads, "Welcome Umatilla County Fair." Handwriting on negative reads, "Fair Grounds - Hermiston, Ore. Christian 11-962."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing 3 people on horseback on Jefferson Park Trail in Oregon. Behind them is a view of the mountains. Handwriting on negative reads, "View from Jefferson Park Trail. Christian S-210."
Photograph, taken indoors, showing a man standing next to a horse and holding the horse’s reins. The man may be B. C. Tremaine of Los Angeles and the horse is Sky Crown. The photograph was probably taken at the 1938 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. A photograph of the same man and horse, image No. 374N1184, probably taken on a different day than this image, was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, October 8, 1938. Also see related image No. 375A0010, which was probably taken at the same time as this photograph.
Photograph, taken from the side, showing the rumps of horses in a row of stalls, probably at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Prize ribbons are hanging above each stall.
Photograph of a young woman on a bicycle talking to two young women on horseback on the beach in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Haystack Rock is in the background. Stamp on back of print reads, "Photographed by Ralph Gifford, Cameraman, Oregon State Highway Dept."
Photograph, taken indoors and from the side, showing a bridled horse from the neck up. The number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
Photograph, taken indoors, showing a bridled horse from the neck up. A mark that may be the number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
Photograph showing three horses standing in a row in a field, and facing front. Next to each horse is an unidentified man holding the horse’s lead rope or halter. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
Half-length portrait of an unidentified man standing next to a stall and holding the halter of a horse that is looking over the stall door. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
Half-length portrait, taken indoors, of an unidentified woman standing next to a horse. The woman is looking at the horse and holding its reins. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. See related image No. 375A0020.
Full-length portrait of two unidentified men outside a building, each holding the halter or lead rope of a Percheron. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The text “Rubys [sic] Percherons” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. See related image No. 375A0011.
Photograph, taken indoors, showing a bridled horse from the neck up. An unidentified person outside the frame is holding the horse’s reins.The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
Full-length portrait, taken from the front, showing a teenage boy and girl on horseback, facing slightly left. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
Photograph showing an unidentified man on horseback as the horse clears a fence, probably on a show-jumping course. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. See related image Nos. 375A0008 and 374N1179.
Photograph showing an unidentified man on horseback as the horse clears a fence, probably on a show-jumping course. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. See related image Nos. 375A0007 and 374N1179.
Full-length portrait, taken from the front, of an unidentified man and horse outdoors. The man is standing next to the horse and holding the horse’s halter. He is facing front and has a pipe in his mouth. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Full-length portrait of an unidentified man standing next to a horse and holding the horse’s halter and lead rope. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.