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People dance at the Valley Migrant League's Maypole Dance in Dayton, Oregon

Several couples dance on the dance floor at the Valley Migrant League's Maypole Dance in the Dayton American Legion Hall in Dayton, Oregon. The Olympics band, also known as "Los Olympicos," plays music in the background. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on May 20, 1966.

Contreras, Ruben, 1921-2010

Dorreen Cannon, Dancer

Dorreen Cannon sits and holds up a key. She balances the key between 2 fingers. She smiles and looks to the left of the camera. The key is from a villa in Iran where Cannon and other dancers stayed on their tour. The villa was owned by the Shah of Iran. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on September 5, 1958 (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Thelma Johnson Streat

Portrait of Thelma Johnson Streat, dancer and artist. A photograph from this set was published in the January 5, 1957 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Native American dancers during Pendleton Round-Up

A group of Native American dancers perform in traditional clothing at Pendleton Round-up. A Majority of the dancers are men, a two year old child dances in the center of the frame (negative 9 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Wyam people at library event

Two Wyam dancers on stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are wearing beaded and feathered clothing. (negative 8 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Wyam people at library event

A group of Wyam people on a stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of Martha Ferguson McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are in at the left side of the frame wearing beaded and feathered outfits. Flora Cushinway Thompson stands with another woman on the right side of the frame who is holding a drum. An array of items, including baskets and other crafts are on display on tables in front of the stage. Several women are standing in the rear of the stage with instruments. (negative 7 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Wyam people dancing at library event

A group of Wyam people dancing on a stage at an event held at the Multnomah County Central Library to celebrate the release of Martha Ferguson McKeown's book "Linda's Indian Home". The dancers are in a semi-circle wearing beaded and feathered outfits. An array of items, including baskets and other crafts are on display on tables in front of the stage. Several women are standing behind the dancers with instruments. (negative 1 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Pendleton Round-Up show

A group of young indigenous American dancers at the Pendleton Round-Up. Several of the young men are wearing feathered headdresses and breechcloths Spectators can be seen at the far side of the arena (negative 16 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Florence Nelson Picket

A portrait of dancer and choreographer Florence Nelson Picket. She wears a checked dress and angles her head towards the camera. Picket later ran a show on KGW-TV, as Kinnie G. Worth (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Clover Club Dancers

Dancers from the Clover Club in Portland, at 923 S.W. Taylor Street. The women wear matching hooded costumes embellished with holly, and hand muffs. Photographed (in no particular order) are Nancy Dean, Sherry Spencer, Pat Dean, Madelaine (last name not included) (negative 8 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Clover Club Dancers

Dancers from the Clover Club in Portland, at 923 S.W. Taylor Street. The women wear matching hooded costumes embellished with trillium flowers. Photographed (in no particular order) are Nancy Dean, Sherry Spencer, Pat Dean, Madelaine (last name not included) (negative 7 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Dancers holding dresses

A group of dancers poses while holding the sheer edges of their costume dresses. The four front women kneel, while the others stand. A patterned curtain can be seen in the background, as well as a light hanging from the ceiling (negative 5 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Costumed dancer performing

Photograph of an unidentified dancer performing. She is standing in a crouch and has both hands raised. The dancer is wearing a costume consisting of a sequined bikini top, faux lei, and shiny grass-style skirt. The number 10 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

Young dancer in costume

Portrait of an unidentified young girl wearing a dance costume. She is facing to the left and is posing with one foot forward and both arms extended behind her. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Young dancer in costume

Portrait of an unidentified young girl wearing a dance costume. She is posing with one hand on her waist and the other hand in the air with her index finger raised. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Maypole dancers performing at Multnomah Field during Portland Rose Festival

Photograph showing girls performing a maypole dance at Multnomah Field during the Portland Rose Festival on Wednesday, June 13, 1917. The dances followed the coronation of festival Queen Nina Kitts and King Mac Lewis. See related image Nos. 376G0105, 376G0106, 376G0153, 376G0154, 376G0155, 376G0156, 376G0158, and 376G0159. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Swing-shift worker performing at Playhouse Theatre, Portland

Photograph showing an unidentified woman on a stage, dancing. She is wearing a hula costume. The number 14 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The unverified note “Albina shipbuilding / Swing shift / Playhouse Theatre / 1/16/43” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken at a vaudeville show performed by workers from Albina Engine & Machine Works and Commercial Iron Works in Portland. A short preview of the show was published on Page 4, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal on Friday, January 15, 1943: “SHIPYARD SHOW–Even the national War Labor board has set its seal of approval on the Albina-Commercial swing shift show slated for 1:30 a.m. Saturday at the Playhouse. Besides a sneak preview and ‘This is Blitz,’ or what Hitler does to conquered countries, the workers will give their own 10-act vaudeville, featuring Clinton English, Albina magician, and Helene Landsvert, Commercial dancer.” See related image Nos. 375A0462, 375A0463, 375A0464, 375A0465, 375A0466, 375A0467, 375A0468, 375A0469, 375A0470, 375A0471, 375A0472, and 375A0473.

Two dancers in costume, full-length portrait

Full-length portrait, taken outdoors on a rooftop or balcony, of two dancers in costume. One is wearing a hat and a dress with a feathery trim, and the other is wearing a tuxedo. They are facing each other, holding hands, looking toward the front, and each extending one toe in front of them. See related image Nos. 373G0382, 373G0383, 373G0384, and 373G0385.

Two dancers in costume, full-length portrait

Full-length portrait, taken outdoors on a rooftop or balcony, of two dancers in costume. One is wearing a hat and a dress with a feathery trim, and the other is wearing a tuxedo. They are facing each other and holding a pose, each raising one foot and pointing it behind them. See related image Nos. 373G0382, 373G0383, 373G0384, and 373G0386.

Two dancers in costume

Photograph, taken outdoors on a rooftop or balcony, of two people dancing. The dancers are in costume, one in a hat and a dress with a feathery trim, and the other in a tuxedo. See related image Nos. 373G0382, 373G0383, 373G0385, and 373G0386.

Two dancers in costume, full-length portrait

Full-length portrait, taken outdoors on a rooftop or balcony, of two dancers in costume. One is wearing a hat and a dress with a feathery trim, and the other is wearing a tuxedo. They are facing front and holding hands, and each dancer is lifting one leg. See related image Nos. 373G0382, 373G0384, 373G0385, and 373G0386.

Two dancers in costume, full-length portrait

Full-length portrait, taken outdoors on a rooftop or balcony, of two dancers in costume. One is wearing a hat and a dress with a feathery trim, and the other is wearing a tuxedo. The dancer on the left is facing the dancer on the right and lifting the hem of her dress in a curtsy. The dancer on the right is kneeling and looking at the dancer on the left. See related image Nos. 373G0383, 373G0384, 373G0385, and 373G0386.

Dancers performing in parade?

Photograph showing costumed dancers with tambourines performing in the street as a crowd watches, possibly during a parade. Unconfirmed note “Shriners” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Dancers at May Day performance?

Photograph showing unidentified girls dancing in two circles on a lawn. They are wearing flowing dresses and holding hands. The photograph may have been taken during a May Day performance. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the photograph. Image note: Negative damage at upper left.

Three young tap dancers posing in costume

Full-length portrait of three unidentified young tap dancers , a boy and two girls, posing in costumes that appear to be modeled on traditional dance clothing worn in Mexico. The three dancers are standing in a row, with the boy at center, facing front, and each girl is standing with her hands on her hips and facing to one side. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image. See related image No. 372A1290.

Three young tap dancers posing in costume

Full-length portrait of three unidentified young tap dancers posing in matching costumes. The boy and girl at left and right are facing each other and kneeling with their hands on their hips. The girl at center is sitting on the boy’s knee and has her arms folded behind her. The number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the image.

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