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."
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
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 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.
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
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.
Black and white photo of two men (Joe Goldston and James Vaughn Sr.) in suits are standing and looking at veneer strips, likely in a building at the Olympic Mill in Gresham, with shelves containing other materials behind them. There are piles of more veneer strips on either side of 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 cabinet card photo, taken in studio. Oval portrait of John and Nellie Metzger. John is seated and Nellie is standing beside with arms resting on his shoulder. Both formally dressed in late Victorian attire. Printed on back, looks like an ink stamp: "D. H. HENDEE | PHOTOGRAPHER | I Street Bwt. 4 & 5 TH | EAST PORTLAND, OGN." Handwritten on back: " Nellie 16 John 30 Metzger". People: Metzger, Eliza Ellen "Nellie" Metzger, John Hendee, Denney H.
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.
Black and white photo of two men, including John Shattuck, holding the leads of three pack horses. Both are wearing hats and work clothes. They are standing in a dirt road with buildings in the backyard, one of which reads "STOCKYARD". Horse in middle has packs on it. Other two horses with saddles. Handwritten on back: " Uncle | John Shattuck | Brother of Mary Gertrude | Shattuck | Grandmother of | VMC" Handwritten on back, at bottom: "1983 | Great Niece of John Shattuck | Property of Virginia Grass Christensen | Granddaughter of Mary Gertrude Shattuck Metzger". People: Shattuck, John Christensen, Virginia Grass
Black and white photo of John W. Davis, an elderly man with a long beard, seated in a chair in front of a wooden house amidst tall grass. He is wearing a long coat and a bowler hat. The cellar door and steps of the house are visible in the photo.
Postcard markings on back. Inscribed on back in pencil: "J.W. Davis | Born April 7. 1828 | taken by Mr. Cotten [sic] Spring 1910 | We were living in our own house on the Cotten Farm | (Mother) | for Nettie Carr".
Black and white photo of John W. Davis, an elderly man with a long beard, sawing wood from a felled tree in a forest. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants with suspenders and a felt hat with narrow brim. The tree appears to be about three feet in diameter based on several rounds already cut beside the log. Setting is identified as the Cotton Farm in Gresham.
Inscribed on back in pen: "J.W. Davis sawing wood on the Cotten [sic] farm | To Nettie Carr | from Mother Davis | Sep. 8 1931" - Last two digits of the year are written over in different pen "10".
Black and white photo taken in Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, showing the grave of John W. Davis covered in flowers. Fence in background; landscape in background appears to include Johnson Creek draw, Metzger farm field and buildings, and edge of Gresham Butte/Walters Hill so view is likely facing southeast. Inscribed on back in pen: "The grave of J.W. Davis. November 12 - 1912. Gresham Oregon." People: Davis, John W.; Mortimer, Timothy W.
Black and white photo of John W. Davis, an elderly man with a long beard, standing in a field of cabbage. He is wearing a short coat and pants and a felt hat with a brim. Wooded landscape in background.
Inscribed on back in pen: "1911. October 30 | J.W. Davis in his Cabage [sic] patch that he raised himself the summer he was 83 years old. taken by Mr. Cotton. | he has a pack of cabbage on his back."
Black and white portrait photo of John W. Davis, an elderly man with a long beard. He is shown from chest up and is wearing a jacket and vest with striped shirt. Photo is attached to beige mat board backing with scalloped edges. Printing at bottom reads "Shanafelt | ARTIST | Portland | Oregon". Handwriting at top (repeated on back) reads "J. Davis 1905 | Ruth's grandfather". Bottom corner torn off. People: Davis, John W.; Mortimer, Timothy W.
Black and white studio portrait of Johnny Underwood, a young man in black suit, standing. Background wallpaper or screen with ferns or leaves. Border around photo, and printed at bottom: On left: "Sixth | and Ankeny, | PORTLAND" Center: "Prof. G.L. Eastman, | COR. FIRST & TAYLOR, | 111 1/2 THIRD, BET. WASHINGTON & STARK " Right: "388 | E. Morrison, | OREGON." Handwritten on back: "Johnny Underwood | Born 1876 - Died 1912 | Buried: White Birch Cemetery | Gresham Oregon | His mother was a sister (Margaret) | of Samuel Metzger, Jake's father, | which makes him (Jake) first cousin to | Johnny.". People: Underwood, John Metzger, Samuel
