Three-quarters portrait of journalist Ray Stannard Baker seated at a table and holding a pair of glasses. He is facing to the left and is wearing a suit and bow tie. The text “Ray Stannard Baker” is written at the bottom of the original image.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man, probably Paul Cowles of the Associated Press, facing to the right. He is wearing a straw hat, glasses, a suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. The name “Paul Cowles” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the photograph.

Head and shoulders of a man, probably Paul Cowles of the Associated Press, facing to the right. He is wearing glasses, a suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. The name “Paul Cowles” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the photograph.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man, probably Oregon Journal reporter and editor Marshall Dana. He is seated, facing to the left, and is wearing a jacket, collared shirt, and tie. The numbers 9 and 134 are written on the negative and are visible in the upper left corner of the image. The number 134 has been crossed out. The name “Dana, Marshall” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration and marks due to negative damage.

Head and shoulders portrait of journalist and author Sir Philip Gibbs facing front and looking to the left. He is wearing a hat, overcoat, collared shirt, and tie. The name “Sir Phillips [sic] Gibbs” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing to the left. He is seated and is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. The name “Irvine, Mr. B. F.” is written on the negative sleeve. Benjamin Franklin Irvine was editor of the Oregon Journal from 1919 to 1937.

Photograph of a head and shoulders portrait of a man facing to the right. His face is in profile and he is wearing a suit jacket and vest, a collared shirt, and a bow tie. The background of the original photograph has been partially masked out. The name “Irvine, Mr. B. F.” is written on the negative sleeve. Benjamin Franklin Irvine was editor of the Oregon Journal from 1919 to 1937.

Half-length portrait of Charles Samuel Jackson facing front and looking to the right. He is standing next to the wall and window of a building and is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. Jackson took over the Oregon Journal in 1902 and was its editor and publisher until his death in 1924. The name “Jackson, Sam” is written on the negative sleeve

Photograph of a matted head and shoulders portrait of Charles Samuel Jackson. He is facing front and I swearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. Jackson was the owner, editor, and publisher of the Oregon Journal from 1902 until his death in 1924. The name “Jackson, Sam” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Broken negative.

Photograph of a head and shoulders portrait of Charles Samuel Jackson. He is facing front and looking to the left; his face is in profile. He is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. Jackson was the owner, editor, and publisher of the Oregon Journal from 1902 until his death in 1924. The name “Jackson, Sam” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph of a head and shoulders portrait of Charles Samuel Jackson. He is facing front and looking to the right. He is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and cravat. Jackson was the owner, editor, and publisher of the Oregon Journal from 1902 to 1924. The text “Jackson, Sam / 1880” is written on the negative sleeve.

Head and shoulders portrait of Benjamin Franklin Irvine facing to the left. He is in profile and is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. Irvine was editor of the Oregon Journal from 1919 to 1937.

Head and shoulders portrait of Benjamin Franklin Irvine facing to the left. He is wearing a suit jacket and vest, a collared shirt, and a tie. Irvine was editor of the Oregon Journal from 1919 to 1937.

Three-quarters portrait of journalist and author Anna Louise Strong seated in an armchair. She is facing front and looking slightly to the right. She is wearing a necklace, blouse, and skirt. The name “Anna Louise Strong” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of journalist and lecturer Lincoln Steffens facing to the right. He is wearing a hat, glasses, a suit jacket and vest, a collared shirt, and a tie. Written on the negative sleeve is the text “Steffens, Lincoln.” See related image No. 373G0188.

Full-length portrait of two men, both wearing suits and ties, standing next to a flight of steps. The text “Steffens, Lincoln and Tucker, Mr” is written on the negative sleeve. Steffens, a journalist and lecturer, is on the left. See related image Nos. 373G0187 and 373G0206.

Head and shoulders portrait of Oregon Journal reporter Fred Lockley. He is facing front and wearing a coat, hood, and aviator’s goggles. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 3, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 15, 1920, under the headline “In Journal Seaplane Express.” The photograph had the following caption: “Fred Lockley of The Journal in seaplane togs.” The photograph accompanied a story by Lockley about his trip aboard a seaplane delivering copies of the Oregon Journal to Astoria and Seaside. The story had the headline “Trip To Seaside And Back Mere Afternoon Jaunt” and the subheading “ ‘Journal Man’ Lunches in Portland, Flits to Beach, Eats 6 o’Clock Supper in Portland.” Image note: Cracked negative. The name “Lockley, Fred” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier (left) speaking to a man who is probably Oregon Journal writer Ernest W. Peterson on Thursday, August 16, 1934, in Portland. The cardinal had traveled to Portland from Rome to attend the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto). Also see image No. 371N4243. Image note: A number written on the negative has been scribbled out. The writing is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of Cardinal Alexis Henri Marie Lépicier (center right) speaking to Oregon Journal writer Ernest W. Peterson (center left) in Portland on Thursday, August 16, 1934. The cardinal had traveled to Portland from Rome to attend the Marian Congress, held August 12-15, 1934, at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto). A cropped version of this photograph, along with image No. 371N0460, was published on Page 9 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 17, 1934. The photographs were published under the headline “Prelate Honored With Farewell Dinner.” This photograph had the following caption: “His Eminence expressing appreciation to Ernest W. Peterson of The Journal staff for the manner in which The Journal covered the congress pictorially and editorially. The cardinal presented Peterson with an autographed photograph.” The photographs accompanied a brief article by Peterson and the continuation of a front-page story about the cardinal’s departure. Image note: The number 53 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph showing five unidentified men, possibly Oregon Journal reporters, gathered around a desk. They are looking at a copy of Oregon Journal held by the man in the center; he is pointing at the paper. The text “National Dept” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait, taken outdoors, of A. L. Kates, editor of the Claremore Daily Progress in Claremore, Oklahoma. He is facing front and wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, tie, and glasses. He has a flower and a ribbon attached to his lapel. On the ribbon is the text: The following text is visible on the ribbon: “47th Annual Convention and Tour / National Editorial Association / through Redwood Empire to San Francisco and Los Angeles.” The photograph was taken in July 1932, when NEA members stopped in Portland on their way to the convention in San Francisco. Image note: The text “A. L. Kates of Claremore, Okl.” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. Another name was also written on the negative, then crossed out.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with George Bell was conducted by Vinita Howard from October 31 to November 21, 1994. In this interview, Bell discusses his family background and early life in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He briefly discusses his experience in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, then goes on to describe his college experience at Southern Oregon College and U.C. L.A. He describes his early career as a high school teacher and college professor, and then the beginnings of his career in journalism at the Medford Mail Tribune and the Oregonian. He then discusses serving as assistant to the president of the State Senate and the speaker of the State House in 1965, including some of the legislation that came up during that session. He also talks about working alongside Monte Montgomery and Harry Boivin. He talks about his next career change, which was working for KGW-TV, first as a day editor and later as a news anchor. Next, he discusses serving as deputy secretary of state under Clay Myers from 1972 to 1979. He also briefly discusses each of his three marriages. Bell talks about serving as assistant director of the Oregon Department of Transportation under Governor Vic Atiyeh, including the department’s efforts to boost tourism and the movie industry in the state, funding problems, and working under Glenn Jackson. He goes on to discuss his views on various Oregon political figures, including Mark Hatfield. He closes the interview by discussing his activities during retirement, particularly creative writing.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with George Bell was conducted by Vinita Howard from October 31 to November 21, 1994. In this interview, Bell discusses his family background and early life in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He briefly discusses his experience in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, then goes on to describe his college experience at Southern Oregon College and U.C. L.A. He describes his early career as a high school teacher and college professor, and then the beginnings of his career in journalism at the Medford Mail Tribune and the Oregonian. He then discusses serving as assistant to the president of the State Senate and the speaker of the State House in 1965, including some of the legislation that came up during that session. He also talks about working alongside Monte Montgomery and Harry Boivin. He talks about his next career change, which was working for KGW-TV, first as a day editor and later as a news anchor. Next, he discusses serving as deputy secretary of state under Clay Myers from 1972 to 1979. He also briefly discusses each of his three marriages. Bell talks about serving as assistant director of the Oregon Department of Transportation under Governor Vic Atiyeh, including the department’s efforts to boost tourism and the movie industry in the state, funding problems, and working under Glenn Jackson. He goes on to discuss his views on various Oregon political figures, including Mark Hatfield. He closes the interview by discussing his activities during retirement, particularly creative writing.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with George Bell was conducted by Vinita Howard from October 31 to November 21, 1994. In this interview, Bell discusses his family background and early life in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He briefly discusses his experience in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, then goes on to describe his college experience at Southern Oregon College and U.C. L.A. He describes his early career as a high school teacher and college professor, and then the beginnings of his career in journalism at the Medford Mail Tribune and the Oregonian. He then discusses serving as assistant to the president of the State Senate and the speaker of the State House in 1965, including some of the legislation that came up during that session. He also talks about working alongside Monte Montgomery and Harry Boivin. He talks about his next career change, which was working for KGW-TV, first as a day editor and later as a news anchor. Next, he discusses serving as deputy secretary of state under Clay Myers from 1972 to 1979. He also briefly discusses each of his three marriages. Bell talks about serving as assistant director of the Oregon Department of Transportation under Governor Vic Atiyeh, including the department’s efforts to boost tourism and the movie industry in the state, funding problems, and working under Glenn Jackson. He goes on to discuss his views on various Oregon political figures, including Mark Hatfield. He closes the interview by discussing his activities during retirement, particularly creative writing.

Tape 3, Side 2. This oral history interview with George Bell was conducted by Vinita Howard from October 31 to November 21, 1994. In this interview, Bell discusses his family background and early life in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He briefly discusses his experience in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, then goes on to describe his college experience at Southern Oregon College and U.C. L.A. He describes his early career as a high school teacher and college professor, and then the beginnings of his career in journalism at the Medford Mail Tribune and the Oregonian. He then discusses serving as assistant to the president of the State Senate and the speaker of the State House in 1965, including some of the legislation that came up during that session. He also talks about working alongside Monte Montgomery and Harry Boivin. He talks about his next career change, which was working for KGW-TV, first as a day editor and later as a news anchor. Next, he discusses serving as deputy secretary of state under Clay Myers from 1972 to 1979. He also briefly discusses each of his three marriages. Bell talks about serving as assistant director of the Oregon Department of Transportation under Governor Vic Atiyeh, including the department’s efforts to boost tourism and the movie industry in the state, funding problems, and working under Glenn Jackson. He goes on to discuss his views on various Oregon political figures, including Mark Hatfield. He closes the interview by discussing his activities during retirement, particularly creative writing.

Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with George Bell was conducted by Vinita Howard from October 31 to November 21, 1994. In this interview, Bell discusses his family background and early life in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He briefly discusses his experience in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, then goes on to describe his college experience at Southern Oregon College and U.C. L.A. He describes his early career as a high school teacher and college professor, and then the beginnings of his career in journalism at the Medford Mail Tribune and the Oregonian. He then discusses serving as assistant to the president of the State Senate and the speaker of the State House in 1965, including some of the legislation that came up during that session. He also talks about working alongside Monte Montgomery and Harry Boivin. He talks about his next career change, which was working for KGW-TV, first as a day editor and later as a news anchor. Next, he discusses serving as deputy secretary of state under Clay Myers from 1972 to 1979. He also briefly discusses each of his three marriages. Bell talks about serving as assistant director of the Oregon Department of Transportation under Governor Vic Atiyeh, including the department’s efforts to boost tourism and the movie industry in the state, funding problems, and working under Glenn Jackson. He goes on to discuss his views on various Oregon political figures, including Mark Hatfield. He closes the interview by discussing his activities during retirement, particularly creative writing.

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with George Bell was conducted by Vinita Howard from October 31 to November 21, 1994. In this interview, Bell discusses his family background and early life in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He briefly discusses his experience in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, then goes on to describe his college experience at Southern Oregon College and U.C. L.A. He describes his early career as a high school teacher and college professor, and then the beginnings of his career in journalism at the Medford Mail Tribune and the Oregonian. He then discusses serving as assistant to the president of the State Senate and the speaker of the State House in 1965, including some of the legislation that came up during that session. He also talks about working alongside Monte Montgomery and Harry Boivin. He talks about his next career change, which was working for KGW-TV, first as a day editor and later as a news anchor. Next, he discusses serving as deputy secretary of state under Clay Myers from 1972 to 1979. He also briefly discusses each of his three marriages. Bell talks about serving as assistant director of the Oregon Department of Transportation under Governor Vic Atiyeh, including the department’s efforts to boost tourism and the movie industry in the state, funding problems, and working under Glenn Jackson. He goes on to discuss his views on various Oregon political figures, including Mark Hatfield. He closes the interview by discussing his activities during retirement, particularly creative writing.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with George Bell was conducted by Vinita Howard from October 31 to November 21, 1994. In this interview, Bell discusses his family background and early life in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He briefly discusses his experience in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, then goes on to describe his college experience at Southern Oregon College and U.C. L.A. He describes his early career as a high school teacher and college professor, and then the beginnings of his career in journalism at the Medford Mail Tribune and the Oregonian. He then discusses serving as assistant to the president of the State Senate and the speaker of the State House in 1965, including some of the legislation that came up during that session. He also talks about working alongside Monte Montgomery and Harry Boivin. He talks about his next career change, which was working for KGW-TV, first as a day editor and later as a news anchor. Next, he discusses serving as deputy secretary of state under Clay Myers from 1972 to 1979. He also briefly discusses each of his three marriages. Bell talks about serving as assistant director of the Oregon Department of Transportation under Governor Vic Atiyeh, including the department’s efforts to boost tourism and the movie industry in the state, funding problems, and working under Glenn Jackson. He goes on to discuss his views on various Oregon political figures, including Mark Hatfield. He closes the interview by discussing his activities during retirement, particularly creative writing.