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Flowers family farm

A photograph of a group of people standing in front of a tent on the Flowers family farm in the Lents neighborhood of Southeast Portland. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Allen Elmer [sic.] Flowers Farm on north slope of Mt. Scott. about 1895. Across from Lincoln Park Cemetery."

Portrait of Mrs. Lucinda Sumner Hadlock and 2 children

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman and 2 children. The woman holds a baby in her lap while a young child stands at her side. The woman is identified as Lucinda Sumner Hadlock and they two children are likely Samuel W. Hadlock and Lillian Hadlock. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Mrs. Lucinda Sumner Hadlock, a pioneer of 1852, and children. Taken by Buchtel, Portland, O. T., 1856. In later life this lady was known as Mrs. Taylor." Case is made of leather. Case cover missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Buchtel, Joseph, 1830-1916

Steamboat Multnomah

Cased photograph of the steamboat Multnomah in dock. Several crew members pose on the decks of the ship and on the dock. Handwritten label enclosed with the image reads, "Str. Multnomah." Legacy collection records indicate this dock was located at the foot of Alder Street in Portland, Oregon. The Multnomah operated on the Willamette and Yamhill Rivers. Case is made of wood and leather.

Portrait of Joseph Buchtel and his daughter, likely Lucy

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of photographer Joseph Buchtel and his daughter. Buchtel stands next to his daughter, holding a watch up to her face. The girl is seated and wears her hair in braids. Both look to the right of the camera. Handwritten note affixed to the case reads, "Joseph Buchtel and daughter." Legacy collection records indicate this is likely his daughter Lucy. Case is missing its cover.

Buchtel, Joseph, 1830-1916

Goodman Bettman

This photograph depicts Goodman Bettman seated in an indoor setting. He wears a dark colored suit and glasses. A wooden bench and fireplace brickwork are visible in the background.

East Ankeny car barn

Photograph showing employees with street car in front of the East Ankeny car barn. Written on the building is “PRL & P Co.” (Portland Rail Light & Power Company). Several men sit on the roof of the train, while others line up in the windows and in front. A wooden water tower can be seen in the background. Photograph is a reproduction of a framed image (frame is clearly visible).

Employee portraits

Round portraits of the head and shoulders of men wearing uniforms. Each photograph is in a round frame. Below the man in the center of the frame is a caption that reads “20.” To the right of the central figure is an incomplete photograph of a trestle bridge.

Portrait of T.W. Sullivan

Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago.” On the right, the man is older with the caption “today.” At the bottom of both images is written “T.W. Sullivan.”

Portraits of James J. Hill and Clarence M. Clark

Two portraits of different men wearing suits. One man is older, with white hear and a bear, while the other appears to be younger and has a large mustache. Under the portraits a caption reads “James J. Hill of St. Paul and Clarence M. Clark of Philadelphia. These men caused greater investment of capital in and for the benefit of Portland and Oregon than any other two men.” (Image note: corner of negative is broken and missing).

Portrait of F.T Griffith

Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago” and “A Clerk.” On the right, the man is older and wearing glasses, with the captions “today” and “Our president.” See related image no. PGE136-6, PGE136-7.

Henrietta Chase Failing

Photograph of Henrietta Chase Failing as a child, daughter of James F. Failing and Jane (Conner) Failing. She is smiling and looking towards her right.

Aune Studio (Portland, Or.)

Kate Whittlesey Failing

Photograph of Kate Whittlesey Failing, seated and holding a book while facing away from the camera. Long braids can be seen along her back.

Hyland (Photographer)

Jean Baker with football gear and book

Model Jean Baker, 6225 N.E. 42nd Avenue, sitting on the ground in front of a roll of seamless paper. She holds a football in one hand and a copy of Len Casonova's book "Football is Fun" in the other, while posing with other football gear (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Miss Oregon Patti Throop

A portrait of Miss Oregon, Patti Throop, cover girl for National Flower Week. She wears a sweet heart heart with a tulle bottom, and a bunch of small roses in her hair (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Bonneville Power Administration softball players

Two players for the Bonneville Power Administration’s softball team, the "Compton Cuties" . One man is wearing a dress and makeup, while he stands in front of his teammate, who wears a uniform and holds a mitt (negative 1 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Bonneville Power Administration softball players

Two players for the Bonneville Power Administration’s softball team, the "Compton Cuties" . One man is wearing a dress and makeup, while holding the other in his arms. The second player wears a softball uniform, and smiles down at the man holding him (negative 3 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Model with Valentines Day flowers

An unidentified Portland model displaying flowers for Valentines Day. She wears a fur wrap around her shoulder, with what appears to be a corsage made up of orchids and ribbons. She holds one hand next to the flowers while looking to her left (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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