Photo of logging crewmen and several young girls sitting on logs in Linnton, Oregon. Caption reads "Robert Wright, one of lumbermen, below Portland at Lenton [sic]."
Photograph of logging crew in unknown location, standing on and behind a very large log. The back of the photo reads "Property of GHS" and has a stamp for J. R. Hargrave, Photographer, Kelso, WA.
Landscape-oriented photograph of downtown Gresham looking east down Powell Boulevard. A Bentley car in the center of the photo carries three men and a woman wearing a flowered or feathered hat. The vehicle is driving through the intersection of Powell and Main. On the left-hand side is a business sign for Dr. Belt. Down the block is Smith Land Co. Across the street, is J. Hessel's, a Justice of the Peace and a sign for Keene Cigars, along with a confectionery, bakery, and ice cream shop. A barber pole stands on the corner, with a man leaning against it. The Imperial Cafe is in the middle of the block, beneath signs for Furniture and a Public Hall. A donkey stands on the sidewalk just below the Imperial sign. A large awning covers the entrance to a building on the corner (far right hand side), with a man standing on the corner and another one resting on the sidewalk. There are also two men across the street, one on the corner and one walking east under the Smith Land Co. sign.
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.
Photograph taken looking north down Pleasant View Avenue (now 190th Ave) in Gresham. The Ruegg farm and house are on the left. Photo is torn on 3 corners.
A photograph looking west down Stark Street in Gresham at 12 Mile Corner. Stores in view include the Wigwam, Mullan Farm Equipment Company, Totum Lumber, Frank's Auto Exchange, Hang Out Tavern, Peaches fruit stand, and a Chevron gas station. The Wigwam has a grand opening sign on it.
Street scene on Powell Boulevard, south side of road looking west towards Main. Business district consisting of 1- and 2-floor wood frame structures with storefronts and signs. Visible businesses are Gresham Livery Stable and Feed, J.E. Metzger, proprietor, and John H. Blake; Gresham Feed Mill with painted sign advertising Lilly's Seeds, Love Brothers Paint (A.W. Metzger, proprietor), Hessel Agent, First State Bank of Gresham (brick structure on opposite side of street where Powell bends, far right of photo). Road is dirt; lined with utility poles on both sides. Several carriages and buggies parked alongside livery stable; single automobile at right of photo.
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.
Black and white negative of the First Grade Class of Lynch School. There are 25 students and a teacher, seated and standing in three rows outside the school. People: DeWitte, Lucile Kummel; Bowles, Carol
Black and white photo, downtown Gresham, with Statue of Liberty replica in intersection. Back of photo, handwritten "Intersection Main & Powell | Looking East".
Buildings on right include brick building with "GARAGE" sign at front and sign on building "Trucks and Cars". Car in the middle of the intersection, 3 cars in background. Left side building includes one with "Gresham Drug Co" sign. Other buildings wood. Road appears to be dirt. Electric/phone poles in foreground and background. Street light hanging above.
An empty matchbook advertising the Mallard Restaurant and Lounge. The front cover reads "Live Music" and "The Mallard Restaurant - Gresham Oregon 97030, 666-3313" with three green and blue birds flying over water. The back cover reads "For your added dining pleasure - visit The Duck Blind - dancing nightly."
A membership card for Mardella Geisler of West Gresham Grade School from the Multnomah County Safety Patrol - Uniform Division (the division was entirely made up of students). The card was issued January 14, 1953, and is signed by Multnomah County Sheriff Terry Schrunk and Safety Officer Ralph Kennedy, and stamped by Principal Dexter McCarty.
A school photo of a teacher and class at a Clackamas County school - possibly Boring, Oregon. The teacher, Miss Mary Hansen, and the children in the class are identified by name on the back of the photo.
Poster on white cardstock with black monochrome printed design. Design consists of photographic portrait of a young woman in profile with her hair in a bun, wearing a pearl necklace and sheer top; below image is text "MISS MAUDE M. ALDRICH | "CITIZENS OF TOMORROW" | "BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY" | Time | Place". Simple geometric border around edge. People: Aldrich, Maude M.
Black and white cabinet card photo. Studio portrait with decorative background; family group consisting of William Maybee (left) and spouse Hannah Landon Maybee, an older man and woman, seated; granddaughter Lottie Maybee (left) and son Willie Maybee, a girl and boy, standing behind. All in formal clothing. Cardboard frame has scalloped edge all around. Printed at bottom of frame are four locations of the Eastman photography studio chain in Portland, East Portland, The Dalles, and Astoria. Center, large print: "EASTMAN" Handwritten on back: "Hannah & | Maybee Great | Grandparents- | Aunt Lottie G. Maybee | Willie Maybee | back. 1870s | ft. Row R 1. Lathe G. Maybee | 2. Willie Maybee". People: Maybee, Lottie G. Maybee, Willie Maybee, Hannah Maybee, William
Black and white cabinet card photo. Maybee family photo taken in studio with man, James Maybee, sitting in chair; woman, Minnie Maybee, standing to the side with hand on back of chair; and their daughter, Alma D. Maybee, a young girl, standing with hand on arm of chair. All are dressed formally. Card has imprint at the bottom in script: "Mesarvey 165 1/2 THIRD ST | PORTLAND, OR." Handwritten on back "Oct. 28, 1898 | J.H.L | Mimi | Alma. D. Maybee | Sandy, | Oregon" Notes from entry: Maybee family portrait with Minnie and James Maybee and daughter, Alma D. Taken at a professional photography studio in Sandy, Oregon. Black and white; portrait orientation.. People: Maybee, James H.L. Maybee, Minnie Maybee, Alma D.
Black and white photo of Mildred St. Clair Davies (left) and spouse Ben Davies in front of a car. Both are wearing traveling clothes. Sign on car says "LONG PRAIRIE" Handwritten on back: "Leaving honeymoon | for Minnesota | July 3, 1921" Handwritten on back in black marker: "Outlook | St. Clairs | Ben & Mildred | Davies". People: Davies, Ben Davies, Mildred (St. Clair)
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.
Black and white photo of Evelyn Ida (Evie) Mason as Miss Gresham, posing with two other pageant members, Miss Oregon (Sue Pack) with a tiara and Miss Hillsboro (Maureen Elizabeth Bassett). Evie Mason is on the left. The contestants are in their formal gowns with long white gloves. This is a full length photo.
Photo of Miyo Iwakoshi, a Japanese immigrant who lived in Gresham/Orient, as an older woman. She is seated in a wicker chair and holding a book in front of a screen with Asian landscape design. Small table next to her holds a figurine, framed photo, and potted plants. She is wearing a dark floor-length dress and white lace collar. People: Iwakoshi, Miyo; Gary, Glenda D.
Photograph of a Multnomah County 4-H Group at Oregon State College summer school in Corvallis. A signature for Howells Studio is on the bottom right of the photo.
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.
A complimentary pass to the 1918 Multnomah County Fair for William H. Gore and wife. The pass was issued by K.A. Miller, secretary. Pass includes the Fair shield and describes the fair as the "twelfth annual exhibit." The fair was held September 19-21, 1918.
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.
Black and white photograph of adults and young adults in concert attire posing with musical instuments in the Gresham Methodist Church. The front pews are visible in the forecground. Two people are sitting in the pews, one on either side of the aisle. One is looking at the photographer. The performers (about 20) are seated or standing looking at the photographer. At the bottom of the photo in white print: National Institue of Music and Arts Recital | Victor De Pinto, Instuctor | First Methodist Church, Gresham, Oregon, November 13, 1935". The eight people siting in the front have acoustic guitars on their laps. The others are holding a range of instruments. The conductor (possibly Victor De Pinto) appears to be the second person standing on the left. He is holding a baton and wearing a tuxedo. People: Hjaltalin, Nellie; De Pinto, Victor
Program/schedule of movie screenings at the New Gresham Theater for August 1939. Leaflet with single fold; cover lists name, proprietor (H.H. Moyer), prices, and location (Powell Valley & Roberts), phone Gresham 267. Interior and back pages list film titles, some with synopsis and starring actors. Some movie screenings accompanied by Disney cartoons, news, and "traveltalk."
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.
Black-and-white aerial photo of a school building and the surrounding fields, forests, and neighborhoods. "North School" is written in pencil on the back.
A photograph of the office of the Beaver State Herald, an early Gresham and Lents newspaper. newspaper office. Left to right: Dalles Simonson, owner H.L. St. Clair standing at press, Unknown man at table, editor Timothy Brownhill, and compositor (aka typesetter) Jessie Frances Johnson (identified elsewhere as Jesse Frances).
Black and white, glossy panoramic photo of a large group of men, women, and children of all ages seated and standing in front of two wooden structures, possibly cabins. Written on back: "Old-timers of Gresham and vicinity". People: Herriford, Dennis
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.
Black and white photo of five girls and three boys posed outdoors for an 8th grade graduation picture. Three girls are kneeling in the foreground and the other five are standing behind. All girls are wearing white dresses and white gloves. One holds a corsage. The boys are wearing ties, suit coats and vests. All children are holding a scolled paper tied with a bow. All are wearing ribbons on their dresses/lapels. Wooded background. Written on the back: "Orient Grade School 8th Grade Graduation (Ida Larsen Berg Lindstrom) + Uncle Pete Larsen 1908 last 2 on right - back row 2nd from left back row Irene Douglas" Photo is mounted on dark cardboard. People: Lindquist, Doris Berg; Lundstrom, Ida Larsen Berg; Larsen, Pete; Douglas, Irene
