Military personnel--American

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Photograph of Dr. Dillehunt

Photograph of a head and shoulders portrait of a man facing slightly right and looking toward the front. He is wearing glasses and a United States military uniform. The name “Dillehunt, Dr.” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph of Dr. J. R. Weatherbee

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is a head and shoulders portrait of a man facing front. He has a mustache and goatee and is wearing a United States Army uniform. The background of the original photograph has been masked out. The name “Dr J. R. Weatherbee” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image.

Photograph of Lieutenant Alexander Pearson

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is a head and shoulders portrait of Lt. Alexander Pearson facing slightly left and wearing a United States Army uniform. Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, was named for Pearson, a pilot, in May 1925, after his death in an aircraft accident in September 1924. The text “Pearson, Alexander” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph of Lieutenant Alexander Pearson, pilot, with Curtis R-8 airplane

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is a three-quarters portrait of Lt. Alexander Pearson standing next to a Curtiss R-8 airplane. He is wearing a flight suit, smiling, and facing front with his hands on his hips. In the upper right corner of the original picture is the number “01447.” Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, was named for Pearson in May 1925, after his death in an aircraft accident in September 1924.

Photograph of unidentified U.S. Navy? officer

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is a head and shoulders portrait of a man, probably a United States Navy officer, facing right and looking toward the front. He is wearing a uniform jacket. The number 175 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson in uniform

Photograph showing Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson wearing a military uniform. He is smiling and standing next to a bookshelf, which holds framed photographs of his wife and children, a radio, and books (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portrait of an unidentified man in a Civil War uniform, Taylor family

A cartes-de-visite photograph of an unidentified man in a Civil War uniform. He stands with his left hand tucked into the front of his jacket and looks directly at the camera. Legacy records indicate that he is associated with the Taylor family. The photograph has been cut down to fit within a wood and leather case. A pencil note on the the interior of the case back was documented during conservation work on the item. It reads, "Dear George [illegible]."

Hoag & Quick's Art Palace (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Portrait of Charles James Randle

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated young man wearing a military uniform from the Civil War. He holds a gun across his chest and looks at the camera. Typed note on envelope reads, "Charles James Randle. Enlisted in 27th Illinois Infantry on 14 July 1861. Wounded 1862 but returned to complete his enlistment period. The Minie ball remained with him and was removed from his throat about 1891 - after 29 years. Lived also in Oregon and Washington and is buried in Pullman." Second note reads, "From Randle Collection / Mrs. Randle / Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66205." Case is made of wood and leather.

Portrait of Charles S. Grover in uniform, mounted on horse

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a bearded soldier in military uniform, mounted on a horse. The horse faces left and the soldier turns his head to look at the camera. His rifle is attached to the saddle. They are in front of a stone wall. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Charles S. Grover. Presented by Mrs. Florence G. Sage, Rec. No. 473." Legacy collection records indicate that inscriptions in the back of the case and on the verso of the tintype read, "94658 Shaffer." Case is made of wood. The cover of the case is missing and has been replaced with archival board.

Portrait of Chester Ingersol Dixon

A three-quarter length portrait of Chester Ingersol Dixon wearing a United States Navy uniform. A handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads, "'Brother' Called to active duty 5-1-1942."

Portrait of Chester Ingersol Dixon

A full-length portrait of Chester Ingersol Dixon. He is wearing a United States Navy uniform and is standing beside a black car. He holds a pair of glasses in his hands. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Chester Ingersol Dixon. Born in Astoria, Oregon in 1882? Moved to Seattle, served in United States Navy for 37 years retired as chief torpedo man."

Portrait of John B. Scott

One salt print portrait from page 15 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The portrait is identified as John B. Scott wearing a military uniform. Two hand-written notes written below the photograph read, "Gen. Thomas B. Scott [Thomas is crossed out]," and, "or Major John B. Scott." There is a darkened space immediately below the photograph were a now missing photograph was once attached.

Lorain, Lorenzo

Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Drake in uniform

A portrait of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Drake in uniform. Drake was a Union Army officer with the 1st Oregon Cavalry and the 1st Oregon Infantry. The photograph is a hand-tinted early 20th century copy of a photograph from the 1860s. It is a full-figure portrait of Drake standing beside a white railing. He holds a cane in one hand and his hat in the other hand. The photograph is cased in a desktop frame with gold matting. A typed note on the back for the frame reads, "Lt. Col. John M. Drake. Presented by Mrs. Gertrude Drake Graves, Los Gatos, Calif. Apr. 8, '48."

Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel John Miller Drake

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a man wearing a military uniform. He has a beard and mustache and looks to the right of the camera. Handwritten note enclosed with image indicates this is Lieutenant Colonel John Miller Drake. It reads, "Lt. Col. John M. Drake. Born Stroudsburg, Pa. 1830. Came to Calif. in Oct. 1849. Came to Oregon in 1858. Joined Company D First oregon Cavalry in 1861 and served four years. Was married Nov. 1865 to Angeline Robb dau. of James R. and Elizabeth (Parrish) Robb. Died Portland Ore - Dec. 1913." Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "October 25 1944, Presented by Miss Ruth Drake, 1505 SW 14th Ave, City." Case is made of velvet and wood.

Portrait of Lieutenant Samuel Fleming Kerns

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a man wearing a suit. The image is dark. Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "From: Maude I. Kerns, To Portland Hist. Museum. Leut. F Samuel Kerns. Portland Ore, 1833 - Born. Hillsboro Highland Co. Ohio. Died Eugene Ore Oct 16 - 1916. Indian Wars 1855-56. Son of William Kerns." Case is made of wood and pressed paper. Case cover was replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of Norman Henry Chamberlin and two other men in U. S. Army uniforms

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of 3 men wearing Army uniforms. Their body language is casual. The men on the left and right are seated with their legs crossed and one arm resting on the backs of their chairs. The man in the middle stands with his hands in his pockets. A partial typed note enclosed with the image indicates that the man on the left is Captain Norman Chamberlin. Legacy collection records indicate he was with the 62nd Ohio Infantry and that all 3 men probably served during the Civil War. Records also indicate that the man on the left is a junior officer with the Union Army, company grade; the man on the right is a junior officer, probably lieutenant, company grade; the man in the middle is likely a sergeant major, perhaps a quartermaster. Case is a union case made of thermoplastic, featuring a motif of a statue of George Washington.

Portrait of Norman Henry Chamberlin in military uniform

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a young man seated in a chair, wearing a military uniform. His hat rests on his right arm. He holds a saber with this left hand. He looks at the camera. Parts of his uniform have been tinted gold. Legacy collection records indicate this is Norman Henry Chamberlin. Case is union case made of thermoplastic.

Portrait of Reuben F. Maury

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated man wearing a military uniform. He looks at the camera. Legacy collection records indicate a handwritten note was once enclosed with the image. It read, "Reuben F. Maury." Note is no longer enclosed with image. Maury came to Oregon as a pioneer in 1852 and served as a colonel in the Oregon Cavalry during the Civil War. Case is made of wood and pressed paper. Case cover was replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portraits and scenes near Fort Umpqua

Two salt print photographs from page 11 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The top photograph is a portrait of an unidentified man wearing a military uniform. The man is likely associated with Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory. The lower photograph is of a cabin on the banks of a river. The photograph was likely taken near Fort Umpqua.

Lorain, Lorenzo

Portraits of Fort Umpqua residents

Four salt print portraits from page 9 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The portraits are of people associated with Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory. Handwritten captions identify each photograph. Clockwise from the top left photograph, the people in portraits are identified as Mrs. Scott, Ella Scott, John B. Scott, and Edward Perry Vollum.

Lorain, Lorenzo

Presentation of Oregon state flag to crew of USS Constitution?

Photograph showing two unidentified women and four U. S. Navy officers standing in a row on a ship, holding a flag depicting a beaver. The photograph was probably taken on August 2, 1933, at a reception aboard the frigate USS Constitution after the ship arrived in Portland for a three-week visit as part of a national tour. In a front-page story on August 3, 1933, the Oregon Journal reported the following about the ceremony: “The outstanding feature of the reception was presentation of the official flag of Oregon to Commander [Henry] Hartley and the ship by the Daughters of 1812. Mrs. George H. Root, president, made the speech of presentation telling how glad the people of Portland were to have the privilege of visiting the great naval shrine and welcoming the officers and men. Miss Esther Allen Jobes, granddaughter of the founding president of the organization, presented the flag to the commander.” Also see image No. 371N0473.

R. Middlebrooks

Head and shoulders portrait of a smiling young man facing front and wearing a United States Army uniform. The name “R Middlebrooks” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the right side of the image. See related image No. 371N1740.

R. Middlebrooks

Full-length portrait of a young man wearing a United States Army uniform. He is standing on a rooftop or balcony and facing front. The name “R. Middlebrooks” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. See related image No. 371N1739.

Retired Brigadier General Joseph P. O’Neil, Brigadier General Stanley H. Ford, and Colonel H. A. Wells

Portrait of three men standing in a row outside a building. From left, they are Retired Brigadier General J. P. O’Neil, Brigadier General Stanley H. Ford, and Colonel H. A. Wells. The photograph was taken after Ford’s arrival in Portland on February 20, 1933, to take command of the 5th Brigade at the United States Army post in Vancouver, Washington. The names “Ford” and “O’Neil” are written on the negative and are visible at the bottom of the image.

Rose Festival Queen Shirley Howard receiving rose pressed and carried overseas by Chief Steward Joseph Thompson

Rose Festival Queen Shirley Howard, seated at a table with Chief Steward Joseph Thompson, most likely in Portland. Howard is holding a dried posyin one hand and looking towards Thompson, who brought the dried flower on a Liberty ship trip to the South Pacific. This photograph was published on page 9 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, February 15, 1944 (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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