A woman, Mary Crane, holds up a jar at the canning exhibit in the Domestic Science Division of Multnomah County Fair in 1923. The exhibit also has a case of bread and other baked goods.
A photo of women and a young girl at the staple machine in the Thayer Box Factory, located in the back of Metzger's Feed Store at 100 Block East Powell in Gresham. A man is standing on the left of the photo watching the women. There is box material and constructed boxes, likely hallocks for holding small fruits and vegetables, all over the room. A caption on the back of the photo identifies the young girl as Robin S Thayer, and the woman on the right at the machine as her mother Vera Thayer. The women in between them are variously identified as Mrs. Leslie, Mrs. Easton, and/or Mrs. Patterson.
Photograph of a Multnomah County women's bowling team at the Northwest Women's International Bowling Congress. "Interstate Bowl" on the bottom of the sign may indicate the team's name or the location. From left to right: unknown, Elaine Goodwin, Gerry Hiscoe, Helen Hall, and Virginia Cleveland. A chalkboard on the left side of the picture has "4" written on it, which may indicate where the team placed in the tournament.
Portrait photo of Helen Patges Parks Robinson Dreiser, wife of novelist Theodore Dreiser. "Tycho SA" is written in the corner of the photo - possibly a studio signature. Back of the photo says "Parks family."
Photograph of a woman sitting by a planter filled with flowers at the Multnomah County Fair. Behind her is a trellis with plants underneath being tended by people.
Photograph of men seated at tables in a basketball court. The caption says "Annual Cutting of the North Pacific Canners & Packers," held at Stayton Canning Company Co-Op plant in Stayton, Oregon, December 12, 1953. The company, later known as NORPAC, was a farmer-owned cooperative and one of Oregon's largest producers of fruits and vegetables.
Photograph of World War I Red Cross volunteers in and around automobiles in front of L.L. Kidder Hardware and Hessel Implement (Ely Building) on N Main Ave, 1917. The cars are adorned with Red Cross banners and pennants; some volunteers are wearing armbands and/or uniforms. First row, left to right: Archie Meyers (banker from First State Bank), three unidentified women in car, Maude Mitchell, Gertrude Eastman. Seated in 2nd car: Millie Ferris, Gladys Bliss, Gladys Neal. Sitting on running board of 2nd car - Ed Aylsworth, Hester Thorpe, Frances Bliss. Florence Towle and Winifred St. Clair on third car. Others are unidentified.
Oval portrait of the Nelson family in 1911 or 1912. The front caption identifies the year as 1911, and the family members as Carl and Alma Nelson with their children Lillian, Leonard, Sven, Clifford, and Olaf. The location of each person is not specified. A note on the back dates the photo to 1912, and adds that there were three children born later to the family: Alice, Robert, and Chester.
An empty matchbook, red cover with silver lettering that reads "Carlin Electric, Electrical Contractor, 50 N.E. 2nd, Gresham, ORE." The back cover has an image of a rotary telephone with "we're as near as your telephone - give us a ring" over it.
An empty cream-colored matchbook advertising Walker Travel Service. The front cover reads "Walker Travel Ser. 666-1557 - Gresham, Oregon" in blue writing. The back cover is plain.
An empty cream-colored matchbook advertising Bateman Funeral Chapel. The front cover reads "A Wise Choice in Time of Need" and "Bateman Funeral Chapel" under an etching of the building, all in gold letters. The back cover reads "Bateman Funeral Chapel - 520 West Powell Boulevard - Gresham Oregon - Phone 665 - 2128" in gold letters.
An empty orange matchbook advertising Ben's Barber Shop. The front cover reads "Ben's Barber Shop - Gresham, Oregon" in blue italic script. The back cover is plain.
An empty reflective gold-colored matchbook advertising Oregon Trail Savings and Loan Association. The front cover reads "503-666-4501" and "Oregon Trail Savings and Loan Association" over a wagon wheel. The back lists the locations of 4 branches in Gresham, Sandy, and Portland, and has an FDIC insured logo. The inside of the matchbook advertises the savings rates at the institution, and has a calendar for 1974.
An empty matchbook advertising the J. Ross Brown Agency. The front cover reads "Hartford Fire Insurance Company - Accident and Indemnity Company" in white lettering and "J. Ross Brown Agency - 37 East Powell - Gresham Oregon - Phone 227 or 277" in blue lettering. The back cover has a sketch of a large-horned elk with "General insurance and bonds" in white lettering under it.
An empty bronze-colored matchbook advertising Bateman Funeral Chapel. The front cover reads "Call anytime 665-6128 - B - Bateman's" in black lettering. The back cover reads "Bateman Funeral Chapel - Gresham Oregon."
An empty blue matchbook advertising Grimes Richfield, a car service company. The front cover reads "We are always happy to serve you - Grimes Richfield - S&H - Orville and Ray - Phone 665-8271 - 57 W. Powell - Gresham Oregon" in black lettering. The back cover has a drawing of a mechanic holding a toolbox with "'round the car service" in black lettering. The inside of the matchbook has a drawing of hands holding a steering wheel with "Stop here and let us fix your brakes" on the left of it, and "when you gotta stop, you gotta stop" on the right. Underneath the drawing is "S&H Green stamps."
View of Multnomah County Fairgrounds taken from Wallula Heights area looking east. A flowering tree is in the foreground, with white fairground buildings in the distance and mountains including Larch Mountain in the far background. The back of the photo has "Lyski donation" written in ink on bottom edge.
A Multnomah County Fair Stock Certificate issued to M.H. Wheeler on December 9, 1912. Shares sold for $5 each, Wheeler purchased one. Listed as certificate issuance no. 76. The certificate is signed by a president Lewis, no first name given.
Photograph of two men on a camping trip in the early 1930s. The men are sitting on the ground, possibly a hole with a plank across the hole being used as a dining table. Both men are wearing hats. There are two canvas tents in background, and a wooden fence that is either being built or in extreme disrepair. On the left side of the photo are tools, set up for wood cutting. Foreground plank serving as table has a skillet, jars, potatoes, kitchen tools and other food on it. The man on the right is identified in a caption on the back as Glenn M [Merle] Davidson, and the location possibly as southwestern Oregon.
Photograph of a crowd observing a performance at the Multnomah County Fair. There are several musicians on the stage. To the left of the crowd is agricultural machinery and a row of barns labeled 'Judging Pavilion - Goats' and 'Cattle.' Behind the stage is a large brick building with 'Poultry' on it.
A photograph of the Floral Exhibit hall at the 1946 Multnomah County Fair. In frame are a flowering tree with many flowers beneath it. Past the tree is a scene identified as a recreation of the "old mill" per a label on the back of the photograph.
Photograph of the floral exhibit hall at the 1946 Multnomah County Fair. The photo was taken from behind a rail, with a view down the length of the hall, capturing a recreation of an old mill, trees, flowers, and an artificial waterfall.
Photograph of an artificial waterfall in the Floral Exhibit hall at the 1946 Multnomah County Fair. The waterfall is set amidst flowers and flowering trees and bushes.
Photograph of a Pleasant Valley exhibit at the Multnomah County Fair, featuring produce, canned goods, sheaves of wheat, and dairy products displayed on tiers. A sign hangs over the display reading "Pleasant Valley."
Portrait photo of Carl Zimmerman, owner of Zimmerman's 12-Mile Store. Zimmerman appears to be sitting in an office or backroom, with an order sheet in front of him, a pen in one hand, and a cigar in the other.
Portrait of Evelyn Metzger Burton with an Irish Setter dog. She is wearing a skirt and sitting on a log in front of a bush outside, and the dog is standing by her knee.
A Mileage Ration Identification Folder issued to Galen Calvin Fancher in Gresham on October 1st, 1944. The folder identifies Fancher's car, a 1940 Chevrolet, as a vehicle eligible for gas rations from October 1st through December 31st, 1944.
1968 Multnomah County Fair tri-fold map and guide, sponsored by First National Bank of Oregon. Includes aerial oblique sketch of fairgrounds buildings and areas with identification key. The locations on the key have been checked off with a black marker.
Bill of lading to T.E. (Talbert) Lusted from the Steamship Ajax in Portland, June 23, 1875. The bill is for a single package of 32 feet (likely sq. ft.) at a total cost of $27.10 including $0.50 for storage. Signed by Weidler. Letterhead includes a line illustration of the steamer.
Broom and mop holder advertising A.W. Metzger & Company, made of sheet metal. Cream colored with blue lettering on face. Mounting holes on top and bottom used to fasten unit to wall. Two wooden cylinders mounted on steel wire for hanging mop or broom.
