A large fabric patch from Meadowland Dairy. The words "Meadowland Dairy" are sewn in bright red on a white background with a red border. The script is in cursive and the patch is shiny.
A half gallon orange sherbet container from Meadowland Dairy. The main portion (A) of the container is a yellowed plastic, with the very top being a hair wider than the rest, and an internal protruding portion is present. The lid (B) is the same hard aged plastic, with three prongs for opening and stacking the containers. The design is an image of Mt. Hood and a forest, with the "Meadowland", "American Made", and "Pasteurized" labels all present. The bottom portion of the lid denotes orange sherbet and its half gallon capacity, as well as the location and phone number. Inside the container was a photo of Papa Anderegg (Henry Anderegg) and Uncle Heinie (Henry Naegeli) and the Anderegg great grand children in 1959 and a note from the owner of the container to the Meadowland Family.
Glass one quart milk jug from Meadowland Dairy (spelled Medo-land on the jug). Text appears in red on both sides of the jug with the phrases "its homogenized!" and "medo-rich-milk" appearing on both sides. Along the bottom of the glass is the one quart designation. No lid is present.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Ribbon awarded for the Grand Champion of the 1954 Multnomah County Fair. The ribbon appears as purple satin, but is possibly a faded blue ribbon. In the center of the rosette lies the seal of the state of Oregon. The text and seal are in gold.
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 photo of an office area at the Olympic Mill, showing two women and a man sitting at desks in an area divided from the rest of the room by a railing. A man in a suit is standing on the other side of the railing. Stamp on back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios.
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
A Certificate of Improvement awarded to Mary Lou Chastain on May 15, 1934 for "Improvement in the Palmer Method of Business Writing" from the A.N. Palmer Company. The certificate was issued in Portland, and is signed by the "Board of Awards": S. W. Palmer, C. J. Newcomb, and A.A. Davis. There were two small round metal lapel pins attached to the certificate that have been removed for preservation.
Black and white photo mounted on black mat board. Picture of a white, two story school building, surrounded by snags and stumps burned in a recent fire. Handwritten on back "Palmer - Bridal Veil | 1908 | 1st school Roba Emery Hengstler | attended ( Tony's wife)". People: Hengstler, Roba Emery Hengstler, Tony
A photograph of the interior of Pankratz Paint & Wallpaper, in downtown Gresham. There are shelves of paint cans on the right side of the store, and flags advertising paint brands strung across the room. A note in pen on the top right of the photo says "Ben and Anna, opened 1927."
Black and white group photo of 22 members of the Peterson family, aged infant to elderly, standing outdoors in a wooded setting. Some of the children are wearing bathing suits.
Pittmon street map of Portland, Oregon with streetcar route overlay in red ink. Map extends north and west to St. Johns, south to Sellwood, and east to Lents. Inset with key to streetcar and train lines. Guide to Portland street system printed on back. People: Hawk, Alvin S.; Pittmon, Edwin T.
Photograph of a Pleasant Valley exhibit at the Multnomah County Fair, featuring produce, canned goods, sheaves of wheat, and dairy products displayed on tiers. A sign hangs over the display reading "Pleasant Valley."
Girls' blue blended cotton twill athletic jersey for Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Shirt buttons down center front; turn-down collar lined with goldenrod binding tape; raglan cap sleeves also edged with gold binding. Text "Pleasant | Valley" embroidered in yellow cursive text on PL front; self patch pocket with single button flap on PR front. Large gold numeral "7" appliqued to CB. Woven label at interior CB with text "ATHLETIC | SUPPLY" and "Tackle Twill | REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. | WATER REPELLENT | RAYON AND COTTON | FABRIC BY | Skinners"; tags also have illustration of red star with blue wings and two football players.
Photo of Pleasant Valley School, labeled "Pleasant Valley School District 1857-1977." 1977 is the year that the Pleasant Valley School District became part of the Centennial School District. Several cars are parked in front of the school, likely 60s era cars. One of the cars is a Mustang.
Staff photo page for Pleasant Valley School 1961-1962. Sixteen individual photos surround a photo of Pleasant Valley School. Individuals are clockwise from top left: Jack Burke (principal), Nyda Knight (teacher), John Gullion (teacher), Mrs. Harper (teacher), Jesse Rains (teacher), Harold Wood (music), Mrs. Lenzen (teacher), Mrs. Lehman (cook), Unidentified (cook), Mrs. Hull (cook), Mrs. Hemphil (teacher), Betty Bartholomew (secretary and donor's mother), Wayne Brooks (custodian and school bus driver), Unidentified (teacher), Dale Moulton (teacher), Irene Whitten (teacher).
Staff photo for Pleasant Valley School 1962-1963. Eighteen individual photos surrounding a photo of Pleasant Valley School. Individuals are clockwise from top left: Jack Burke (principal), Mrs. Lehman (cook), Jesse Rains (teacher), Edna Rhode (teacher), Mrs. Denham (teacher), Dale Moulton (teacher), Mrs. Lenzen (teacher), Irene Whitten (teacher), Mrs. Hemphil (teacher), Wayne Brooks (custodian), Nyda Knight (teacher), Betty Bartholomew (secretary), John Gullion (teacher), Naomi Jackson (teacher), Ruth Swan (teacher), Mrs. Hull (cook), Unidentified? (cook), Mr. Bradshaw (music). There is a school bus in the front of the school.
