George H. Bailey photographs

Collection

Identifier: Org. Lot 1453

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of 12 photographs, correspondence, and ephemera that belonged to Portland, Oregon, police officer George H. Bailey. The photographs depict scenes from the 1910 Labor Day parade and unrest related to a Teamsters' union strike, and Columbus Day and St. Patrick’s Day parades in 1911. Also included are one black-and-white portrait of Bailey in his police captain's uniform, one black-and-white portrait of Bailey’s wife, Flora, and one color snapshot of Bailey shaking hands with a man dressed as Santa Claus, taken around the 1960s.

The correspondence in the collection consists of letters to Bailey from Charles H. Hunt, chief of police, in 1905, describing Bailey's role as police captain, and letters to Bailey from friends and associates regarding his corruption charges and trial from 1909 to 1913. Ephemera includes a 1932 newspaper clipping about an automobile accident Bailey was in, and a 1967 memorial program commemorating Bailey's life.

Dates

Creation: 1905-1933

Creator

Bailey, George H., 1866-1967 (Compiler, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical Note

George H. Bailey (1866-1967) worked as a Portland police officer from 1896 until his dismissal due to allegations of corruption in 1912. He then worked as a guard at the United States National Bank until his retirement.

Sources: “Accepts Position as Special Bank Officer,” Oregon Daily Journal, May 29, 1912, page 6; “Police Captain Bailey Resigns, Damaging Affidavits Against Him, Charges of Graft Made by Women,” Oregon Daily Journal, September 13, 1912, page 1; “The Fact Is,” by F. L., Oregon Daily Journal, October 26, 1934, page 12; “Ex Officer Dies at 100,” Oregonian, January 22, 1967, page 36.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (2 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of 12 photographs, correspondence, and clippings that belonged to Portland police officer and security guard George H. Bailey. The photographs include scenes of parades in 1910 and 1911 and portraits of Bailey and his wife, Flora. Letters in the collection include descriptions of Bailey's role as police captain and alleged corruption charges.