Manuscript recounting when County Agent Henderson came up with the idea of using turkeys as a solution to the overpopulation of grasshoppers in the county. The insects were destroying vegetation at an alarming rate. Then when the turkeys are no longer needed, they are sold off as poultry.

A manuscript recounting the life of a pet turkey named Thanksgiving Dinner.

The history of the American turkey is described by Irene Finley.

Photograph of a flock of turkeys and farm equipment in a field. An unidentified man is visible in the background.

Photograph of a flock of turkeys near a trough in a farmyard. An unidentified man and buildings are visible in the background. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of turkeys in a pen next to a coop.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing among a flock of turkeys in a farmyard. A coop is visible in the background. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a flock of turkeys in a field with troughs, farm equipment, and a wood pile. An unidentified man is standing among the flock.

Photograph of a turkey standing next to two dogs. The turkey has a rope around its neck, and the dog in the center is holding the rope in its mouth. The dog on the right is carrying a hatchet in its mouth.

Photograph of Rosemary Payne from the Russellville 4-H Club with her male White Holland turkey at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham in August 1939. She is kneeling on the grass next to the turkey and holding it in place.

Photograph of a turkey standing outdoors in a dirt field. The text “Champ Gobbler — 1931” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The photograph was likely taken at the 1931 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition was held from October 24 to October 31 that year. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a turkey standing on a wooden box or platform. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified boy sitting on a box and holding a turkey in his lap. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a turkey in a cage, possibly at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. More cages are visible in the background.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a turkey standing on a small bench in front of a door. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a turkey perched on a box. The man and turkey are next to a building. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a turkey standing on top of a box outdoors and facing to the left. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a turkey standing on a box and facing to the right. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph showing unidentified women working in a meat plant. At center is a woman holding a turkey carcass hanging from a rack overhead. The number 4647 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. See related image No. 372A0777.

Photograph showing unidentified women working in a meat plant. The women are standing in a row, each one processing a turkey hanging from a rack overhead. The number 4646 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. See related image No. 372A0778.

A woman stands in a fences area smiling towards a large group of turkeys, on what appears to be a turkey farm. She holds a dog by scruff (negative 5 of 9).

Side view of a turkey.

Photograph of two dogs approaching a group of turkeys. A rafter of turkeys is penned behind them. This photograph was printed in the November 11, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 2 of 9).

John Lloyd-Jones herds a group of turkeys at Carlos Johnson ranch near Oregon City. Photographs from this set were printed in the November 11, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 5 of 9).

Photograph showing a group of turkeys grazing in a desert landscape in Central Oregon. A few haystacks and a horse and buggy are visible in the background. This photograph is attributed to Benjamin Gifford.