Portrait of a rose in a vase. Attached to the vase is a label identifying the rose species, “William R. Smith,” and a card with the text “First Prize / Section A Class 1 / Won by Mrs Alfred Cummings / Trophy By Mr. Meikle.”
Photograph of a rose in a vase, displayed on a tier with other roses. At the bottom of the vase is a label with the following text: “FIRST PRIZE / WON BY / Best bloom from Garden / Section A Class 1 / T E Wallace / 261 N. 26th St.” A tag lying in front of the vase is labeled “Joseph Hill,” the name of the rose species.
Full-length portrait of nine unidentified men, all wearing suits and ties, posing in two rows on the sidewalk outside the Multnomah Hotel in Portland. The second man from right in the front row is holding a trophy.
Half-length portrait of an unidentified man looking down at a cup-shaped trophy he is holding. He is standing outside the Oregon Journal offices in Portland and is wearing glasses and a suit and tie. Inscribed on the trophy are words that may be “American Legion Golf Trophy.” See image No. 371N0397, in which the same trophy may be depicted. Image note: Light leak on negative.
Photograph of two unidentified men holding a trophy, possibly at an American Legion event. The man on the left is dressed in a drum major’s uniform and the man on the right is wearing a suit and tie. See related image No. 371N5361.
Full-length portrait of six unidentified men posing in two rows. The two men in the front row are crouching, and on the ground in front of them is a row of five trophies. The four men in the back row are standing, and they are holding displays full of medals. Image note: Light leaks on negative. See related image No. 377N0604.
Photograph of a medal featuring a hunting dog and an image of a person aiming a gun. The medal is inscribed with the following text: “1903 Dayton Medal / Sportsmans Association of the Northwest / Donated by the Rod & Gun Club of Dayton, Washington.”
Photograph of two swimming medals. Inscribed on each medal is an image of the Jackson Tower in Portland and the figure of a swimmer poised to dive. The following words are on each medal: “Marathon Swim / 1930 / Oregon Journal / Medal.”
Portrait of two unidentified young men; the young man on the left is holding a bag of golf clubs, and the young man on the right, who is probably golfer Frank Dolp, is holding a golf trophy. Behind them is a group of unidentified men. Also see image No. 371N5366.
Full-length portrait of six unidentified men posing with a car on which medals and trophies are displayed. The car is parked on a city street outside a building. See related image No. 377N0603.
Portrait of Aaron M. Frank (right) and an unidentified man facing each other and holding a certificate from the American Legion Department of Oregon honoring Frank for distinguished service.
Photograph showing five unidentified men in an office, standing in row, during the presentation of an honor or award. The four men at right are looking at the man at far left, and the second man from left is holding a plaque.
Photograph of two unidentified young men; the young man on the left is holding a bag of golf clubs, and the young man on the right, who is probably golfer Frank Dolp, is holding a golf trophy. Behind them is a group of unidentified men. Also see image No. 371N5365.
Photograph of a football trophy. The trophy consists of a figure of a player mounted on a base; the figure is holding a football and holding one arm out in a block. The plaque on the front of the base is blank. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph of a man dressed in a drum major’s uniform accepting a large trophy from a man in a military or military-style uniform as others watch, possibly at an American Legion event. The people in the photograph are unidentified. See related image No. 371N5362. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph of a picture of a trophy. On the top of the trophy is a figure of a cowboy on a bucking horse. The cowboy’s rope trails down the front of the base, where it spells the words “Sam Jackson Trophy.” On the front of the base is an image of a mock Oregon Journal front page, with the text “WORLD’S CHAMPION COWBOY WINS BIG PENDLETON ROUND-UP TROPHY / WINNER RECEIVES HANDSOME AWARD FOR ARENA SKILL.” Charles Samuel (Sam) Jackson was the owner of the East Oregonian newspaper in Pendleton; he took over the Oregon Journal in 1902.
Photograph of pilot Dorothy Hester wearing a silver bracelet she received in November 1930 for her accomplishments in stunt flying. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 3 of the motoring and aviation section of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 30, 1930. The photograph and a brief article were published under the headline “ ‘Worthy.’ “ The photograph had the following caption: “That was the term used in describing Miss Dorothy Hester as a pilot when Lady Drummond-Hay, president of the Women’s International Association of Aeronautics, sent her the bracelet which Dorothy is proudly displaying in the picture. She also was given a life membership in the organization.”
Full-length portrait of an unidentified girl standing in front of a rhododendron bush and holding a large trophy, the Dr. William Corbin award. The Dr. Corbin Rhododendron Cup was awarded by the American Rhododendron Society at its annual Portland show beginning in 1948. See related image No. 372A1123. Image note: Photograph shows spots of discoloration due to negative damage.
Photograph showing blossoms in vases on a table outdoors during a rhododendron show. Under the vases are labels and prize ribbons. The words “The American Rhododendron Society” are visible at the bottom of the label beneath the vase in front. Image note: Light leak on left side of negative.
Photograph of Portland Joseph K. Carson (right) and two unidentified men in the mayor’s office at Portland City Hall. Carson is presenting a plaque to the man on the left as the man at center watches. At the top of the plaque are the words “An appreciation / Presented to the Portland Junior Chamber of Commerce.” The rest of the text on the plaque is blurred, but the fourth and fifth lines appear to refer to the chamber’s role in conducting “Pay Your Taxes Week.”
Photograph showing Joseph K. Carson (right) and an unidentified man looking at a plaque the man is holding. The plaque consists of two thin sheets joined by a cord with tassels. Both Carson and the unidentified man are wearing tuxedoes. This photograph is related to image No. 372A0792. It may have been taken at the same event as image Nos. 372A0691, 372A0692, 372A0693, and 372A0694.
Full-length portrait of an unidentified girl posing with rhododendrons and a large trophy, the Dr. William Corbin award. The Dr. Corbin Rhododendron Cup was awarded by the American Rhododendron Society at its annual Portland show beginning in 1948. See related image No. 372A1124.
Photograph showing an an unidentified woman drawing a piece of paper from a bowl held by an unidentified man at a Portland Breakfast Club meeting. Chicken carcasses are hanging from a stand behind them. Above the stand is a partially visible sign with the text “Prizes presented thru the courtesy of Safeway stores!”
Photograph showing a rabbit lying on a crate in front of a board decorated with prize ribbons. At the top of a board is a sign that reads: “These RIBBONS / Won by RABBITS belonging to … / La Velle CONNELL / VANCOUVER WASH. / Raised on TRIANGLE Feed.” The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
Photograph, taken from the side, showing a rooster standing on top of a box outdoors and facing to the left. Next to the rooster is a cup-shaped trophy. At left is an unidentified man facing the rooster. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
Photograph of a woman on an elephant float from the 1950 Portland Rose Festival holding a ribbon award and looking at the camera. The float is made entirely from flowers. (Image note: see related images PGE 50-495, PGE 50-500, PGE 50-501, PGE 50-502.3).
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 of a woman on an elephant float at the 1950 Portland Rose Festival receiving a ribbon prize from a man reaching up from the ground. The woman is wearing a bathing suit and is looking down towards the man. In the background, the seating for Multnomah Stadium can be seen. Written on the negative is "50-501." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-495, PGE 50-500).