Black and white snapshot of one man and woman standing together outside a house along with their small black and white dog on a leash. They appear to be Howard (left) and Ella Caffee. The man is wearing a suit and tie, hat with brim, and sunglasses. The woman is wearing a dark, below the knee dress and sweater.. People identified: Caffee, Howard Caffee, Ella
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 landscape photo of white house surrounded by trees with barn or other outbuilding on the right side of photo. Handwritten on back : "Contributed by Elsie and Felix Chiodo 1981 | View from East - looking West | J. G. Chiodo home - purchased | from John & Mary Shattuck | 1906 and 1909 - on Powell Valley Road". People identified: Chiodo, Elsie Chiodo, Felix Chiodo, J. G. Shattuck, John
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.
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.
Joe and Henry Kato on Farmall tractors in a cabbage or broccoli field on the Kato farm, off Southeast 190th Avenue and Richey Road. Kelly Creek and Bliss Butte are visible in background.
Joe Kato and brother Henry (in background) on Farmall tractors in a cabbage or broccoli field on the Kato family farm Southeast 190th Avenue and Richey Road. Kelly Creek, the Bliss family property, and the Bliss Butte (formerly known as Sleret Butte) are behind them.
Joe Kato riding on Farmall tractor in cabbage or broccoli field on the Kato farm, off Southeast 190th Avenue and Richey Road. Kelly Creek and the Bliss family property are in the background.
Black and white portrait photograph of a teenaged boy standing in the woods holding a bicycle. He is dressed in a 3-piece suit with a cap on. A wood fence is in the background of the photo.
Photograph of the John Roberts House, historically known as Elkhorn Ranch, located at 1325 W. Powell. The photograph was taken in the 1890s, after the second story and decorative ornamentation were added in 1890. There is a fence in front of the house, with two women standing behind the fence, and one young girl standing in front of it. The photograph is mounted on cardboard, which has a black strip across the bottom where a label was likely placed in the past.
Studio portrait of LaVerne Caffee Walrad as a young woman. Dark background. Sepia coloring. A pearl necklace and dark round glasses adorn her. Her name is written in pencil on the back.. People identified: Walrad, LaVerne (Caffee)
Color tinted studio portrait of LaVerne (Caffee) Walrad with the following written on the back: "eyes light hazel, hair light brown slightly golder; beads - pearly dress rose slightly toupe; lace ecru; fur - grey; make flower best color," which are instuctions to the colorist of the photograph.. People identified: Walrad, LaVerne (Caffee)
Black and white snapshot of two women standing together outside in the sun, both wearing summer dresses. The younger woman on the left is LaVerne Walrad and the older woman on the right is her mother Ella Caffee. LaVerne's dress is polka dotted, Ella's dress is floral. Ella is wearing wire rimmed eyeglasses a large bow/belt.. People identified: Walrad, LaVerne Caffee, Ella
Black and white portrait of LaVerne (Caffee) Walrad as a young woman, seated on a beach, wearing a watch on her left wrist and a long sweater, holding a parasol over her head, with a hand resting on an open book or papers. She wears a ring on her finger. She is sitting on a blanket or towel that is checkered. There is a concrete wall the entire length of the background and a person and a vehicle on the other side of the wall; wall and lamppost are distinctive to the Promenade at Seaside, Oregon. It appears to be a sunny day given the shadows from the parasol.. People identified: Walrad, LaVerne (Caffee)
Photograph of the Ledbury family standing outside a barn on their farm in Fairview, near 207th Avenue and NE Sandy Boulevard. There are cows standing around the barn. A slip of paper with the photo identifies the family members, from left to right as: Emily, Martha (mother), Alfred, William, Joshua (father), and Art (Arthur) and Susan in the horsedrawn wagon. An unidentified man is in the far right edge of the photograph. The photograph is mounted on cardboard.
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 photo of students standing outside of a school. White wooden building. Possibly a teacher standing behind students. From a previous record, but not written on photo: "Students attending Lusted Grade School on Lusted Road, 1890. 1st Row: Lee Radford, Will Hamlin, Dedie Ball, Olive Lusted, Warren Ball, Floyd Radford, Willie Sleret, Will Hoffman, John Hamlin. 2nd Row: Ida Blackburn, Billie Cummins, Alpha Moulton, Lola Ball, Mabel Hoffman, Edna Manary, Inez Lusted, Lillie Cummins.". People identified: Radford, Lee Hamlin, Will Ball, Dedie Lusted, Olive Ball, Warren Radford, Floyd Sleret, Willie Hoffman, Will Hamlin, John Blackburn, Ida Cummins, Billie Moulton, Alpha Ball, Lola Hoffman, Mabel Manary, Edna Lusted, Inez Cummins, Lillie
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.
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.
Head-and-shoulders studio portrait of Minnie Metzger George against a dark background. Shoulders slightly cocked, she is wearing a dark dress with white collar, and her hair is pulled up. Photo is in a dark green/tan cardboard frame. Handwritten on back: "Minnie Metzger George". People identified: George, Minnie (Metzger)
Black and white photographic portrait of Mrs. Burke, a younger middle-aged woman, leaning on a harp, holding a cloth rose. She is wearing a beaded, floor-length dress with an Edwardian cut.. People identified: Burke, W.R.
