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 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.
Black and white photo of Carl Zimmerman in a cowboy hat, holding a toy pistol aimed at six men inside a novelty fake jail constructed outdoors. The side of the structure painted with inscription "GRESHAM RODEO | July 2-3-4 | Kangaroo Kourt Kalaboose" and "Don't Feed Prisoners".
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.
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.
Photograph of the 1929 Gresham Union High School student body, taken on the lawn outside of the high school building. There is a stamp on the back of the photograph for Coffey's Photo Service, located in Portland.
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.
A team of Gresham bowlers at the 1951 Women's International Bowling Congress competition in Seattle. Back row, left to right: Luella Anderson, Mayme Risk, Emily Mullan. Front row, left to right: Ruth Robinson, Agnes Hartwig.
Under the title "Gold Star Boys" two pages of Gresham High students who died in World War II and the Korean War. The typewritten list includes the class year, date of death, and location of death. There are 38 names on the list. Several corrections have been made to the list in pen.
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."
Black and white studio portrait of H. Victor Adix, Jr. as a young man or older teen. Photo is in a brown cardboard folder with tissue paper protecting photo. Ivory colored frame around photo. "MARKHAM | PORTLAND, ORE." printed on frame. Written on back of folder: "Vic Adix".. People: Adix, H. Victor, Jr.
Fraternal certificate conferring the Degree of Flora, the 6th Degree of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, on H.L. Powell. Large certificate printed on heavy white paper with elaborate lithographed border incorporating the goddesses Ceres (grain) and Pomona (fruit) with Flora (flowers) in the center; agricultural products such as cotton, corn, grapes, and wheat; and acanthus leaves. Drawn by J.F.E. Prud'homme, Delaware, 1886; lithographed by J.A. Wagenseller, Philadelphia. Certificate awarded by the State Grange of Oregon at its 26th Annual Session; the Grange's anchor seal is embossed on a green decal at bottom proper left; seal at opposite corner is indistinct but likely that of the National Grange. Stamped signature of Aaron Jones, Master of National Grange; John Trimble, Secretary of National Grange; W.M. Hilleary, Master of State Grange, and Mary S. Howard, Secretary of State Grange. Certificate is numbered 19.967.
Handwritten receipt on letterhead for Haack Bros. Made out to J Farnell of 1797 Oregon St. Letterhead is printed in green and reads "Haack Bros.' Dr. | PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY | MEDICAL BLDG., PARK AND ALDER STS., PORTLAND, ORE. | PHONES: MAIN 712 | A-5712". Receipt is for Lysol, toothbrush, and ear syringe. People: Farnell, J.
Poem by an unknown author about the hardships of being an associate conductress - a position in the Order of the Eastern Star, a Masonic organization. The poem was typed in blue ink and possibly copied with a mimeograph. There is tape residue around the borders of the poem.
American Legion Commander Harold Lake at a dedication with other men, including Jack Wirtz and Russell McNeil, in attendance. This was either at the dedication of City Hall or the opening of the Gresham branch of First National Bank.
2-page menu for Heidi's Coffee Shop. Cover is orange with illustration of a girl wearing a kerchief and skirt, holding an ice cream cone. Menu headings are "Heidi's Special Sandwiches", "Hamburgers", "Side Orders", "Other Tasty Sandwiches", "Dinner Suggestions", "Fountain Menu", "Desserts", "Beverages". Back is blank but for date "Aug 30, 1968" written at top. Pages are separate. People: Eklund, Marie; Eklund, Don
Handwritten note on lined paper torn at top (likely from notebook). Titled "Heirs of Talbert Lusted" and lists properties left to his wife Lovica (L.T.) Lusted in Mt. Hood Addition (Gresham) and Clemson Addition (Lents); one quarter-acre lot in Gresham to his son Harry L. Lusted.
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."
Black and white photo of Henry and Clementine Metzger in old age. They are standing outside a house in front of a tree or shrub; Clementine is wearing a white blouse and long black skirt; Henry is wearing a jacket and bowler hat. This is a laser-printed photocopy on plain paper. People: Metzger, Clementine; Metzger, Henry
Black and white studio portrait of Henry Kane as an older man, wearing a Grand Army of the Republic uniform characterized by a hat bearing the laurel wreath G.A.R. insignia. He is seated at 3/4 angle to the camera. Handwritten on bottom "Henry Kane - 1844-1911" Handwritten on back: "Mr. Kane". People: Kane, Henry
Studio portrait, black & white, photo of Hester B. Thorpe as a young woman. Seated, wearing black jacket, large white collar and white button or brooch. Handwritten on back "Hester B Thorpe". People: Thorpe, Hester B.
Panorama; black-and-white photo of a large group of people in front of Hillsview Covenant Church, men, women, and children. Group includes local families Johnson, Tillstrom, Olson, Gran, Bjornstad, Shiiki, Schedeen, Gustafson. Boy at center is Norman Norquist, age 7. The church is a small building with wooden siding and a front porch supported by two columns. There are automobiles behind the group on both sides of the church. Print is a photocopy with lower edge cut off. People: Norquist, Norman; Shiiki; Johnson; Tillstrom; Olson; Gran; Bjornstad; Schedeen; Gustafson
Consists of 2 items: 1) A 1955 letter from 8th grade teachers - Greta Brumage, Jeanne Doty, William Jackson - asking for assistance with the 8th grade end of year presentation on the history of Gresham. 2) A reply from Burton Walrad, typed on Walrad Insurance Agency letterhead, describing the organization of Gresham's Chamber of Commerce, its purpose, and preceding similar organizations.
Set inside a black leather display box with a purple inlay, the coin displays a black and white cow on the front and back. The coin is heavy, bronze, and around the front edge is written "The Holstein-Freisian Association of America Organized 1871" and on the back "Awarded For Superior Merit." Right of the cow on the front are the words "G. Kawamura, N.Y 1929."
The Isaac Staples Trophy for Championship Calf Club Record, Multnomah County Fair 1928. Phrase is engraved on shield placed central on one side of the trophy. Trophy is a bronze/gold color with a traditional cup shape, two handles extending, one from either side. Entire trophy is of a 'hammered' appearance. Inside bottom of the cup portion is the engraved label stating "Empire Art Silver."
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.
Certificate of voter registration for J.C. Hessel, a Gresham business owner, dated November 21st, 1913. The certificate was signed by J. Elkington, O.A. Eastman, and D.M. Roberts. Hessel's party affiliation was Republican.
Sepia toned photograph of home of Jacob and Gertrude Metzger, as identified by handwritten note on the back of the photo's black, curved cardboard backing. Two individuals, identified on the back of the photo as "Gertie" (Gertrude) Metzger on the left and her daughter Mabel Metzger on the right, stand at the bottom of the stairs in the front of the home. Foreground is a large grassy yard, flanked by several trees. The photo is attached to black backing which has extensive writing in pencil and appears to be a letter to someone named "Ray." The pencil script is faded and difficult to read. The back of the black backing has staining.
Black and white studio photo of James Christian Peterson, known as Chris, as an elderly man. He is shown from the chest up, wearing a dark suit jacket with striped tie and light-colored shirt; dark mottled backdrop.
Black and White Landscape photo of two people on a hay cart, being pulled by two white horses. Hand written on back "Dad Peterson & | Esther on Shaw farm"
Three framed portrait photos of Jean Elkington at age 2 years and 10 days. The frame is wood with gold accents. Elkington is wearing a white dress and in different poses in each picture.
Black and white studio portrait of young lady, white border around. Bottom right corner has embossed text reading "Schneider // Gresham, Ore." Likely to be the name of the photography studio. Hand written on back "Jene Sloop 1924 | Gresham Hi Graduation". People: Sloop, Jene
Black and white studio photo of a young couple: Jimmy Maybee (seated) and spouse Minnie Maybee, standing beside him. Both in formal dress. Cardboard edge around photo. Printed on front of photo at bottom "WATSON 225 First Street, | Portland, Or. " Handwritten on back: "Jimmy and Minnie | Maybee 1870s" (erroneous; the couple married in 1888).. People: Maybee, James H.L. Maybee, Minnie
