Black and white photo of a woman, Mary E. Crane (Mrs. Fred Crane), holding 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. Handwritten on the back "Supt. of Domestic Science.". People identified: Crane, Mary Crane, Frederic
Black and white photo of a traveling mechanic fixing a flat tire on an unpaved road between Portland and Gresham. Image shows the car pulled over to the side of the road and supported with jack; one man is kneeling next to the rear tire with another man and woman standing and watching. The mechanic's car is partially in the frame, parked on the road. Mechanic may be Clifton Harris, who worked as a traveling mechanic or "car doctor." People: Harris, Clifton; Christensen, Virginia
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.
Photograph of Carl and Alma Nelson, Swedish immigrants to Gresham. The back has biographical information for each of them: Carl Leander Nelson Born Bodestad, Holland Sweden - 3/16/1882 Alma Josifina Olson Born Ledberg, Holland - 2/16/1879
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.
Lawn campaign sign composed of white corrugated plastic. Sign is white with design and text printed in red and black, same on both sides, reading "Doing the Best for Gresham | carla | piluso | State Representative | www.carlapiluso.com". The "O" in Piluso has a check mark through it.
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 white matchbook advertising Carroll Funeral Home. The front cover reads "665-1117 - Carroll Funeral Home, Gresham, OR" in gold writing, and the back cover is plain.
Formal portrait of Catherine Elizabeth Linnemann. Hair done up on head, white lace scarf, dark top. Handwritten on front "Catherine Elizabeth Linnemann | 1828-1926" Written on back: "Courtesy of Virginia Grass | [words cut off]". People identified: Linnemann, Catherine Elizabeth
Black and white landscape oriented photo of Cedarville Confectionery, a small, 2-story wood frame structure with pitched roof. The building has a narrow covered porch in front with signs reading "CEDARVILLE CONFECTIONERY." and "HOT COFFEE AND CAKE". Signs in window read "CIGARS & TOBACCO" and "HOT COFFEE AND CAKE". A young man, Richard Forbes, stands in front of porch steps on dirt/unpaved road. Landscape is mostly open around building.
Proficiency Award certificate awarded to Art Ceciliani on February 28, 1953 for finishing the Fundamental roller skating class at Center Roller Rink in Gresham and progressing to the Dance & Figure class. Signed by Evelyn Zanotti, instructor, and Victor W. Bacon, rink operator. Seal for Roller Skating Rink Operators Association (R.S.R.O.A.) at bottom corner.
Faded blue ribbon which appears purple from the Central Washington Fair denoting the Senior Livestock Champion. The ribbon is satin and the text is in gold. The seal of Washington is in the center of the 'petals' of the ribbon.
Another bronze medal/coin from the Holstein Freisian Association of America. The coin is heavy, bronze, and around the front edge is written "The Holstein-Freisian Association of America Organized 1871" with a black and white cow placed central, while the rear side shows a farm scene, the words "Awarded for Superior Merit" and a geometric design around the edge. The leather strap which holds the medal is a dark leather with a buckle that holds it for tightening and loosening.
The metal ornament sits atop the multi-tiered wood base, with the plaque on the front side. The ornament itself consists of what appears to be a column of wheat or other grain depicted alongside the words "Sperry Trophy'' with a small Sperry detail piece set into the trophy. The wood base in triple tiered, glossy, and the plaque on the front is inscribed "Champion Showman 4-H Club Multnomah County Fair August 21 to 27 1939".
Black and white photographic print of two young men standing together in front of a studio backdrop decorated with a painted woodland scene. The man on the right is Chris Peterson; the man on the left (with a mustache) is unknown. Both men are wearing felt hats, button-down shirts, dark jackets, and boots. Photo is printed on heavy beige cardpaper with rounded corners. Handwritten in pencil on front bottom margin: "Chris | Peterson". Handwritten on back in pen and pencil: "Chris Peterson" and "Chris Peterson | (without mustach) | and unknown friend (with mustach".
3 flyers/brochures designed for the City of Gresham Department of Environmental Services by Charlotte Becker and Howard Huntley. Flyers contain information for residents about how to use Curby recycling bins, what to recycle, and what to put in yard debris bins. One flyer includes holiday-themed recycling information.
A circular vinyl/magnetic City of Gresham car decal. The decal features Mt. Hood, a lake with a reflection of Mt. Hood, forest and blue sky in the center. "City of Gresham 1905" is in green lettering on the outer side of the decal, with three ripe strawberries on either side of "1905."
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 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.
Sepia colored photograph, mounted on cardboard, of four men standing on the porch of Cornett & Emery Parlor Market, a butcher shop that was located on the corner of Powell and Roberts. Large cuts of meat are hanging around the porch.
Glossy black and white photo of the Lawbrook Dairy Farm, formerly DeYoung Dairy, southwest of Gresham (Linnemann/Cedarville/Pleasant Valley area). Photo shows four Jersey cows grazing in front of a barn and silo, named (from left) Whoops, Dorinda, Lassie, and Favori. People: Law, Grace; Law, Thomas
Glossy black and white photo taken inside the milking barn of Lawbrook Dairy Farm, formerly DeYoung Dairy, southwest of Gresham (Linnemann/Cedarville/Pleasant Valley area). Photo shows two rows of dairy cows, all or mostly Jerseys, in milking stalls on either side of a concrete walkway. Stalls are mostly full and extend about 50 yards to opposite end of barn. The cows are looking towards the camera. People: Law, Grace; Law, Thomas
Glossy black and white photo taken inside the milking barn of Lawbrook Dairy Farm, formerly DeYoung Dairy, southwest of Gresham (Linnemann/Cedarville/Pleasant Valley area). Photo shows a row of dairy cows from behind, all or mostly Jerseys, in milking stalls next to a concrete walkway. Stalls are mostly full and extend about 50 yards to opposite end of barn. People: Law, Grace; Law, Thomas
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.
Photograph of Vista House and Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge. The photograph was taken in winter, and there is snow across the landscape, with a thick layer of ice on the tree branches in the foreground, and what appears to be ice on the Columbia River itself.
Black and white photo of a two story white building with cars parked at the side and one car driving south on Main in front of the building; banner on side of building reads "ENTRANCE TO FAIRGROUNDS | FOR AUTOS." The photo is taken from a height, perhaps a building rooftop. The building is the Dan White Restaurant and Confectionary on the NW corner of Main Ave. and Second St. in Gresham. There are two men in hats looking at the building with their backs to the photographer. There is a poem written in ink (cursive) on the back of the photo. "It was in the town of Gresham where lived two of Bethlehem's best men. They had traveled far and wide and after meeting Esther and Retty in whom they took much pride They decided to forever here abide."
Sepia toned photo of dedication of Gresham Branch of 1st National Bank, Main & Powell. Flatbed truck with men standing on the back. Truck decorated, bunting on building, WELCOME sign above door. Typed on paper on front of picture "Dedication picture: Henry Rogers, W.C. Carroll, and Ralph Deaville; James Elkington presiding." Handwritten on back: "1934 E.B. McNaughton | Henry Rogers | W.C. Carroll | Ralph Deaville | James Elkington (not shown)". People: McNaughton, E.B. Rogers, Henry Carroll, W.C. Deaville, Ralph Elkington, James
Photograph of two men, one of whom is Dr. J.M. Short, and two women in a 4-person horse-drawn carriage. The carriage is on an un-paved street in front of a 3-story post-Victorian house with palm trees and yuccas in the yard. The original photograph is mounted on cardboard with a large inkblot on the bottom left corner. The back of the board has a short news article taped to it describing Dr. Short and his significance to Gresham.
Black and white photo of Dr. Joseph M. Short's home at 2nd and Roberts in Downtown Gresham. Home is two stories with wraparound porch and terrace; dark-toned paint with lighter columns supporting terrace. Gabled roof and two visible chimneys. Three women, a man, and two children seated and standing on the porch. One of the children is on a tricycle. Photo mounted on black mat board. "Weister | Portland, Ore." printed in white at bottom corner. From left to right are Isabelle McDonald, Mira King, Dr. Short's wife, Katherine Short, Dr. J.M. Short, and Dorothea Short Gilmore. People: Short, Joseph M.
