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Man speaking to group

Photograph showing a man speaking into a microphone while standing in front of a group of seated individuals. The room is wood paneled, and a roll-down screen can be screen can be seen next to the man. Written on the negative is "49-118." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-117).

Crowd at outdoor company event, with drink stand

Photograph showing a crowd of people standing next to a "B-1 Lemon-Lime Soda" soda stand with ice. Behind a man with a hat are several wooden crates with empty soda bottles, also with "B-1 Lemon-Lime Soda" painted on the side. Also visible is what appears to be an insulated box with "Damascus Milk Co." written on the side. Written on the negative is "50-612."

Linemen working on utility pole

Photograph showing two linemen working at the top of a wooden utility pole. They are both attached to the pole via harnesses and belts, and are facing towards the pole. The man on the right is leaning down towards an electric line and has a cigarette in his mouth. Written on the negative is "51-685."

Group posing with 4-H Club trophy

Photograph showing five people facing forward and standing behind a table, on which sits a large 4-H Club trophy. On the trophy is written "Trophy Presented by Portland General Electric Company to Oregon 4-H Club Leaders Associations." The photographed individuals are wearing "4-H Club Leader" ribbons with a clover motif.

Line Department, lineman on utility pole

Photograph taken from a side angle, showing a lineman at the top of a utility pole with a hard hat, harness, and tools. He is facing towards the pole, has a cigarette in his mouth, and is using a screwdriver in his right hand. Trees and a building can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is "53-116."

Portland General Electric employees working on soap box derby

Photograph showing four men in suits leaning down towards a soap box derby vehicle. On the side of the vehicle is "Portland Oregonian" and a flag is hung on the wall behind the group with "All American Soap Box Derby, Portland, Ore." Another man in a suit can be seen to the left with a large news camera, with "KLOR Channel 12" written on the side. On the right edge of the frame is a flag with a soap box derby logo and "Vancouver, Wash." Written on the negative is "56-142."

Utility workers installing 2000th Portland streetlight, at Northeast 43rd Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street

Photograph showing the north side of Northeast Glisan Street looking towards Northeast 43rd Avenue. Two utility workers install a light at the top of a wooden utility pole, while a group of people watch from the ground. Houses, automobiles and other utility poles and electric lies can be seen in the frame.

Underground derrick truck on street

Photograph showing a man standing on top of an pole derrick truck used for underground work. He is facing forward and looking at the camera with both hands on levers. Next to him is a metal arm attached to the truck, with a hook and pulley at the end. In the background is SW 5th Avenue, looking south towards SW Stark Street. The J.K. Gill Building can be seen on the left (corner of SW 5th Avenue and SW Stark Street), as well as the Yeon Building (522 SW 5th Avenue).

Parade float

Photograph taken from a front angle of a parade float, made of individual flowers, with "Little Toot" written on the side. The float is in the shape of a ship and is parked on the street next to a wooden fence. In the background a hillside with houses can be seen in the distance, as well as people standing in a street to the left. On the negative is written "49-111." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-109.1 and PGE 49-120).

Group event with bar

Photograph showing men in suits at what appears to be a bar table at an event. Bottles line the long table, extending from the camera, and three men stand on the right side of the table across from the crowd. Written on the negative is "49-117." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-118).

Parade float

Photograph showing the back of a boat-shaped parade float, which is made up of individual flowers (Portland Rose Festival?). Written on the back in flowers is "PGE." In the background is another float, with people visible at the top. The floats sit on a paved road with a field and trees in the background. Written on the negative is "49-120." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-109.1 and PGE 49-111).

Electrical substation at Eliot School

Photograph looking northeast near the intersection of NE Knott Street and NE Rodney Avenue, showing an electrical substation building with electrical infrastructure. In the background, the Eliot School building is visible at the left side of the frame. On the negative is written "49-148."

Man speaking to seated audience

Photograph showing a man in a suit speaking in a microphone to a group of seated individuals. Next to the speaker is a table with a typewriter and case, and behind him is a table with a table cloth and plate. Written on the negative is "50-457." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-456, PGE 50-459).

Seated audience

Photograph showing a group of seated people facing forward and looking towards the camera. In the foreground is a table with tablecloth and food. (Image note: see related images PGE 50-456, PGE 50-457).

Elephant parade float

Photograph taken from a side angle, showing a parade float in the shape of an elephant with a raised trunk. It is completely made of flowers, and includes a smaller elephant on the left side of the frame. In front of the flat, a man in a suit is faced away from the camera. Written on the negative is "50-495." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-500, PGE 50-501).

Industrial yard with electric lines

Photograph showing an industrial area with buildings, trains, and electric lines. In the middle of the frame, a dirt road can be seen curving to the right around a large pile of dirt. The utility poles feature multi-tier electric lines throughout the frame. Written on the negative is "50-507."

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