Tree branches encased in a thick layer of ice, after a winter storm in west Portland. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, January 20, 1950 (negative 3 of 14).

A man looks at a burned area after a wildfire in the West Hills. Smoke can be seen rising from a dirt mount surrounded by charred trees (negative 2 of 12).

An area of burned trees in the Portland West Hills, photographed shortly after a wildfire (negative 5 of 12).

Debris at the Multnomah Falls Lodge after a falling tree damaged the building during a heavy rain storm. A fallen tree can be seen on top of two automobiles, with trash and branches strewn across the ground. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 2 of 9).

Debris at the Multnomah Falls Lodge after a falling tree damaged the building during a heavy rain storm. A large tree can be seen leaning down a cliff side next to the lodge, below an area of damaged roof. Multnomah Falls can be seen at the other side of the lodge building. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 6 of 9).

A fallen tree at Multnomah Falls Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge. The tree leans downward from a cliff, with several automobiles parked near the damaged portion of the lodge. A gift and coffee shop can be seen on the first floor of the stone building. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 7 of 9).

Leafless tree branches covered in freshly fallen snow, most likely taken on S.W. Fairview Boulevard in Portland (negative 6 of 7).

Photograph showing an unidentified worker spraying trees at the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park in Portland. The worker is standing at the top of a tall wooden scaffold. See related image Nos. 371N5648, 371N5652, 371N5653, and 371N5654.

Photograph showing an unidentified worker spraying trees at the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park in Portland. The worker is standing at the top of a tall wooden scaffold erected on the back of a truck. In the background is a carousel. See related image Nos. 371N5650, 371N5652, 371N5653, and 371N5650.

Photograph showing an unidentified worker spraying trees at the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park in Portland. The worker is standing at the top of a tall wooden scaffold erected on the back of a truck. In the background is a carousel. See related image Nos. 371N5648, 371N5650, 371N5653, and 371N5654.

Photograph showing an unidentified worker spraying trees at the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park in Portland. The worker is standing at the top of a tall wooden scaffold erected on the back of a truck. In the background is a carousel. See related image Nos. 371N5648, 371N5650, 371N5652, and 371N5654.

Photograph showing an unidentified worker spraying trees at the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park in Portland. The worker is standing at the top of a tall wooden scaffold erected on the back of a truck. Two other men are standing on the ground next to the truck. At the bottom of the scaffold is a sign that reads “UNIVERSITY 1439 / SINGER’S SPRAYING SERVICE.” See related image Nos. 371N5648, 371N5650, 371N5652, and 371N5653.

An unpaved road winds through Hoyt Arboretum in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. Trees both large and small grow on either side of the road. There is a large tree trunk in the foreground, in front of the road. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on September 15, 1957 on the cover of the Northwest Living section (negative 4 of 13).

Three people stand in a picnic area located off of SW Fairview Street at the Hoyt Arboretum in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. They are likely members of the Hoyt Arboretum Advisory Committee. Picnic tables are scattered around large trees. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on September 15, 1957 (negative 2 of 13).

Two arborists in the top of a large tree trimming branches in the Plaza Blocks (negative 1 of 2).

Photograph showing a view looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. Rooster Rock is in the foreground and the Rooster Rock Cannery is visible through the trees on the lower right. Taken from a nearby hillside. Stamp on the back for Kiser's Studio. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Lower Columbia River near Westport, Ore. SP&S Ry." [This note is incorrect. This image portrays the Columbia River Gorge, not Westport, Oregon.]

A little boy sits in a tree between 2 tree branches. He holds both branches and looks at the camera. This is the same boy depicted in OrgLot1417_085.

A man and woman stand with their arms around each other in the front yard of a 3-story house. Several trees in the front yard obscure the view of the house. In the background, a man leans against the side of the porch. This same couple and house are featured in OrgLot1417_011.

A little boy sits in a tree between 2 tree branches. He holds both branches and looks at the camera. This is the same boy depicted in OrgLot1417_067.