Photograph of the engine room in the Gresham Berry Growers' cold storage plant, showing three steam boilers. There is a stamp on the back for Delano Photographics, a Portland-based photography studio known largely for its aerial survey work.
Consists of an invitation to the 1937 Gresham Union High School Graduation, held on May 28th, 1937, and two name cards for graduating students: Miss Jean Nickerson and Miss Margaret Nickerson. The invitation is printed on rippled white paper. There is a small metal insignia on the front of a Native American man wearing a headdress, in profile. Margaret Nickerson's card has a stain on it.
Town of Gresham Certificate of Registration for Lovica Tuttle Lusted, listing her name as Mrs. L.T. Lusted and her precinct as Gresham, her place of birth as Ohio, her occupation as housekeeper, and her party affiliation as "Refused". Dated November 14, 1913; age incorrectly listed as 54 (she was born in 1849, making her 63-64 at the time). Height listed as 5'4" and weight as 113 lbs. Signed by witnesses Frank C. Jones and Benj. Mathews, both of Gresham, and City Recorder D.M. Roberts.
A photograph of two women working inside of the Gresham Berry Growers packing plant. The women are removing corn from a conveyer belt and putting it into corn sheller machines to remove the kernels from the cob.
Photograph of women working inside the Gresham Berry Growers' packing plant, preparing boxes. The photo is a different angle of #2203, and is damaged on the right side.
Photograph of a woman operated a machine filling boxes with corn kernels. The photogrpah was taken at the Gresham Berry Growers cannery and packing plant.
A 12 inch by 16 inch paper diploma issued by the Multnomah County Fair in September 1913 to the Gresham Grange, for "a Grange Exhibit." The diploma is signed by H.A. Lewis, president of the Multnomah County Fair Board. There are several pieces torn from the decorative edge of the diploma.
Consists of two items: A) A lilac envelope addressed to Mr. Frank Rogers of Gresham. There is no mailing address included, so the envelope was meant to be hand-delivered. B) A lilac-colored invitation to a Junior banquet for the Senior Class taking place on June 1st, 1915, at 8 pm.
Two yellow blank checks belonging to the Gresham Business and Professional Women's Club from the Gresham branch of the First State Bank of Oregon. First two digits of year (19) are printed on the date line. Sheet also contains corresponding slips to be filled out for the owner's records. Perforations separate the checks. Holes are punched in the page for binder rings. Printed on Timberline Safety Paper.
Commencement program for Gresham Public and High School for 8th and 12th grades. Graduation held at the Gresham Grange Hall, June 1, 1906. Class motto is "Nothing Without Labor." B) first page of the program, front and back. C) second page of the program, front and back.
A photo of the Gresham High School Band in 1952. Director Harold Weber is seated behind the drum in the center of the photo. The band members are in full uniform, some holding wind instruments. The girl on the far right is holding a cymbal. The group is standing in front of and on top of a stage-type structure, festooned with bunting. The band's drum majorette is standing next to Mr. Weber, who is wearing her tall, fur hat. Back of photo notes: "Harald [sic] Webber and his Gresham Band, 1952."
Black and white photograph of the Gresham Berry Growers' cold storage facility, a large concrete warehouse with a covered roll-up door. On the top corner of the building, a sign for Otness Construction Co. is visible.
On the back, in pencil: "G.B.G. Freezer" and "Cold Storage for Gresham Cannery"
Photograph of group of people sitting and standing in front of Gresham Grange Hall, formerly Gresham School, located adjacent to the Pioneer Cemetery on Powell Boulevard. Group is thought to be veterans of the Civil War and their families. It is composed of people of all ages. Joel Bates, Maggie Crow, Annie Bates, Mrs. Chipman, Amanda Johnson, Lizzie Joel, Lewis Bates, Henry Kane, Clara Kane, George Kimeron, Mrs. George Kimeron, Bessie Knierson, Mr. William T. Sherwood, Mrs. W. Northway. ***Display copy, mounted on foam core, located in P.I. 2***. People: Bates, Joel Crow, Maggie Bates, Annie Chipman Johnson, Amanda Joel, Lizzie Bates, Lewis Kane, Henry Kane, Clara Kimeron, George Knierson, Bessie Sherwood, William T. Sherwood, Martha Northway, W., Mrs.
A photograph of Gresham Berry Growers cannery workers, either during their employment or taken during an employee reunion. From left to right: Elsie Wilson, Ella Burdick, Maude Winn, Unidentified woman, Unidentified woman 2, Lucy Boring, Arlie Davidson.
Photograph of a chemistry class at Gresham Union High School. The class is gathered around a table with an experiment on it. They are mostly seated, and the boys and girls are on opposite sides of the classroom. From left to right: Stella Roper, Alma Dailey, Bess Osborn, Mrs. Woodard (teacher), Mary Harvey, Ethel Calkins, Earl Thompson, Dan Lynch, Bert Hoss, Earl Clanahan, Charlie McColl, and Kenneth Roberts. One of the girls is unidentified. The photograph is mounted on dark blue cardboard, and has been cut across the top. There is damage to the cardboard and photograph on the right side and bottom center.
A photo mounted on cardboard of farmers leading horsedrawn carts of potatoes down Powell street for shipping. Caption written in pen on back of photo: "Rockwood farmers are shown here bringing potatoes to Gresham to ship to Ohio. The camera is looking West down Powell St. Mrs Frank L Lalonde, 150 NE 5th, picture owner, puts the date at about 1906. The picture is one of the first donated to the City to help reconstruct the area's history. All pictures will be duplicated and then returned. They may be taken to the Gresham Outlook, the Chamber of Commerce, or the Gresham Library."
Six Gresham Transfer Co. trucks loaded with berries wait at Multnomah County Fairground Gates, with drivers standing by. Two of the drivers are identified as Burton Walrad Jr. and Ted Wright, co-owners of the company.
A double-sided road map made by the Oregon Blue Print Company for Lunan's Union Service, in Gresham. On one side is a road map of eastern Multnomah County, centering on Gresham, with parts of Clackamas County and southern Washington also visible. On the other side is split between an 8.5x11 road map of Gresham city and an advertisement for Lunan's Union Service. The ad includes a photo of Lunan's. The map folds into quarters.
Two paper tickets from football game between Gresham Union High School and Molalla Union High School, September 19, 1941. The tickets stapled to a half sheet of paper with a typed description. Description reads that this was the first football game under the lights, and was the dedication of new lights and stands and new Stapleton Field. Description includes "Guy Mathews, Captain of first Gresham High School football team in 1908, Mr. T.C. Andersen, Mr. W.C. Lawrence, Chairman of Board, spoke briefly. Receipts this night, $177.70"
The Gresham Ladies Volunteer Fire Department Hose Team in 1914. The photograph shows ten teenage girls and one boy, Ernest Thompson, lined up against a stone building with a hose wagon.
This yearbook has names and photos of the staff and faculty. It also includes full photos of each class and teacher, as well as their names, from first grade to eighth grade. Eighth grade class photos are in color. There are also photos of the first day of school, fairs, various students around campus, students playing marbles, class picnics, rallies, basketball and football games, sports teams, school bands, and the safety patrol. The yearbook has a navy blue cover with gold lettering on the bottom right which reads "Scrap book." There are also gold line decorations. It is secured with two rings. There are three class photos with no name labels, and several pages have torn or missing photos.
Ledger containing list of members and dues records and extensive, handwritten minutes of meetings for a commercial and economic organization. Inside cover has pasted copy of the committees for the farmers' banquet. There are five inserts: 2 page brief story of Oregon; one page excerpts from speech given by Burton Walrad; Bankruptcy notice to creditors of Victor J. Johnson dated May 6, 1936; personal note written on the back of a counter check from the bank of Oregon; spare slip of paper with J. H. Hartag signature in black ink with some printing.
Black and white photo postcard of Gresham School, a wooden building with three floors and a bell tower. Apparent on front of school is sign that says "School District No 4". Written in ink on the front of the photo: "Grade and High School - Gresham". There is a complete message written in ink on the back, partly obscured by a sticker that has "39-C" written on it. The message reads "The second last letter you said there was a package at Paris for you. I wonder if you have received the can of eats yet. Mrs. Hillon died last week. I went to the funeral. Emer[son sent] his grandmother a cable, and [that is] all they have ever heard from him. [It is] about 6 months now and they have never got a letter from him and cannot find any thing from him or where he is. Stanleys hear real often from Earl. Well this is all I can think of at present With love from Mother" "1901" is also written on the back.
Newspaper office, the Gresham Outlook. Junior Linotype press/typesetting machine at left of photo, stove in middle of the room. At left is Emma B. Johnson, the press operator, standing behind the press. Man in suit standing second from left is unknown; young man second from right wearing an apron is Chase St. Clair, and the man at the right in a vest and shirtsleeves is owner/editor Harry Leslie St. Clair. Handwritten on back "1904 Ed Metzger | H.L. St. Clair" "L/R 1 Lena St Clair | 2 | 3 | 4 H.L. St. Clair" (Woman is incorrectly identified.). People: Johnson, Emma B. St. Clair, Chase Metzger, Ed St. Clair, Harry Leslie St. Clair, Edna St. Clair, Lena Chase
Studio portrait photo of Burton Walrad as a boy standing by a table holding a card. He is dressed in a suit with a long coat, short pants, a detatchable collar. His outfit resembles a uniform. Ankle high dress shoes with laces. One of the two buttoned pockets on his jacket has a pin or award piece hanging from it. The jacket is belted. The photo is attached to a stock card that folds over.. People identified: Walrad, Burton
Four rows of children and five to ten adults in front of Gresham Grade School (School District No. 4) in 1892. Hope A. Fieldhouse appears in the photo, possibly as a teacher.. People identified: Fieldhouse, Hope A.
