Full-length portrait of a boxer facing to the right and posing with his fists up. He is wearing leggings and boxing shoes and is posing in front of a landscape-themed backdrop. The name “Dave Campbell” and the numbers 298 and 15298 are written on a label at the top of the negative. Campbell was a prize fighter and later served as Portland’s fire chief.
Full-length portrait of a boxer looking to the right and posing with his fists up. He is wearing leggings and boxing shoes and is standing in front of a landscape-themed background. The name “Dempsey, Jack” is written on the negative sleeve. The boxer is probably Jack “The Nonpareil” Dempsey (also known as John Kelly), who competed from the 1880s until his death in 1895. Image note: Tape on negative.
Full-length portrait of a boxer looking to the right and posing with his fists up. He is wearing leggings and boxing shoes and is standing in front of a landscape-themed background. The number 15362 and the name “J. Dempsey” are written on a label on the negative. The boxer is probably Jack “The Nonpareil” Dempsey (also known as John Kelly) who competed from the 1880s until his death in 1895. See related image No. 373G0051. Image note: Tape on negative.
Approximately 20 men form 2 rows and pose for a group portrait on a field. Two of the men hold baseball bats. Two boys stand off to the left. A man in the back row holds a little girl over his head. Another girl stands in the middle of the group.
Black and white photograph of the Oregon School for the Deaf's boys basketball team in 1907-08. The photograph shows six male students and their coach standing on a set of stairs. One of the boys is holding a ball that say "'07-8" on it. Front row (left to right): Francis Brickly, Frank Emerick, Benjamin Wallace. 2nd row (left to right): Fred Propst, Leslie Tichenor, Charles Lynch. Back: Thure Lindstrom (coach). The picture is mounted on a dark green mat. Below the photograph is text that reads "OSD Basketball team, 1907-8 T.A. Lindstrom, coach." On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "Basketball 1907-08. T. A. Lindstrom coach. O.S.S.D on Turner Rd". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.
Group portrait of men in baseball uniforms, with one man in a suit. The front row of men is seated, while the back row stands. In the background is a field and trees. A round sign in front of the seated row reads “Portland Electric Power Co. baseball” with a triangle logo and “Club” written in the middle.
Group portrait of men in baseball attire, sitting in front of a wood and metal fence. Behind, men, women and children sit on wooden benches on risers. Under the photograph is written “City & Suburban base ball team – 20 years ago.”
Full-length portrait of a baseball player facing front and posing as though he has just thrown the ball. He is on the field and is wearing a cap, baseball uniform, glove, and cleats. The name “Crumpler” is written on the negative and is visible on the upper right side of the image.
Portrait of an unidentified man, probably a player for the Portland Beavers, seated on a bench. He is wearing a cap and a baseball uniform with the letter “P” on the chest.
Portrait of an unidentified man, probably a player for the Portland Beavers, standing with his arms crossed. He is wearing a cap and a baseball uniform with the letter “P” on the chest.
Portrait of a seated man facing to the left. He is wearing a baseball cap and jersey. The name “Wade Killefer” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the photograph. Image note: Negative damage at upper left.
Half-length portrait of two men standing on a rooftop or balcony, facing each other. The man on the right is boxer Ray Pelkey. The man on the left, who is unidentified, has one hand on Pelkey's arm and is pointing to the right with his other hand. The name “Ray Pelkey” is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.
Three-quarters portrait of a seated young man facing to the left. He is wearing a long-sleeved turtleneck shirt and trousers. The text “Wolgast, Mr / (Boxer)” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration and other negative damage.
Full-length portrait of a baseball player holding a bat and posing as though he has just swung. He is on a field, possibly at Vaughn Street Park in Portland, and is wearing a baseball cap and uniform. The name “Kenworthy” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the right side of the image.
Portrait of an unidentified man, probably a player for the Portland Beavers. He is looking to the left and is wearing a cap and a baseball uniform with the letter “P” on the chest.
Portrait of a seated man facing to the left. He is wearing a baseball cap and Portland Beavers jersey. The name “A. V. King” is written on the negative and is visible on the upper right side of the image.
Full-length portrait of an unidentified boxer facing to the right and posing with his fists up. He is wearing boxing shorts and shoes. The text “Boxers” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 376G0346.
Photograph, taken on a rooftop or balcony, showing an unidentified boxer jumping rope. In the background at left is an unidentified man who is speaking to the boxer.
Head and shoulders portrait of a young man, shirtless, facing front. The text “Boxer” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 376G0347. Image note: Scratch on negative.
Full-length portrait of a baseball player on the field, holding a bat posing in a batting stance. He is facing to the left and is wearing a uniform. The name “High” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. The player may be Charley High, who played for the Portland Beavers from 1922 to 1925. Image note: Negative damage on right side of image.
Portrait of Lincoln Waterman, a football player for Roosevelt High School, posing on a field. Waterman is looking to the left and is wearing a helmet, jersey, football pants, and cleats. The name “L Watterman [sic]” and the word “Capt.” are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image. A cropped version of this photo was published in the September 22, 1929 issue of The Oregon Journal.
Portrait of a man in a baseball uniform with a duck on the chest. Writing on the negative may identify the player as Don Harris or Dave Harris; the name Don appears to have been crossed out and the name Dave is written below it.
Full-length portrait of a teenage boy holding a basketball. He is wearing a sweatshirt, shorts, and sneakers. On the front of his sweatshirt is the word “Franklin.” He is standing on what may be a rooftop or balcony partly covered with snow. The name “Carroll H. Leach” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the photograph. Image note: Light leak on negative.
Eight photos show views of Camp Reedsport, including interiors of the recreation hall, mess hall, kitchen, and barracks. Images of camp members include a group identified as the "lower Smith River crew" and the "wood crew." Four men wearing boxing gloves are identified as W.E. Ailgeltinger, G.A. Buckley, William L. Adams, and Emil Lucas. An officer is identified as 1st Lieutenant Lelland M. Cowan, Eng. Reserve.
Portrait of a smiling man posing on a balcony. He is wearing a sleeveless shirt, shorts, and sneakers. His shirt has the winged “M” emblem of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club on the chest. (The club is now known as the Multnomah Athletic Club.) The name “Steele” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.
Portrait of a man facing to the right and posing in a wrestling stance. He is shirtless and is wearing shorts and sneakers. The name “Dick Bieberdorf” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image.
Close-up portrait of a smiling man with no shirt. He may be a boxer. The name “Ralph Bufford” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.
Portrait of a man, possibly a wrestler, standing with his hands on his hips. He is shirtless and is wearing shorts. The name “Miller” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.