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Photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 413 Collections and/or Records:

Mount Tabor reservoir construction photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 565
Abstract

Photocopies of black and white photographs of the construction of one of the reservoirs in Mount Tabor Park in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: circa 1894-1911

Mt. Scott Park Cemetery photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 633
Abstract

Nine black and white photographs, reprinted from deteriorating Benjamin A. Gifford negatives, depicting buildings, graves, and burials at Mt. Scott Park Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: circa 1890-1920

Mug shot photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1095
Abstract

Small collection of tintype mugshots, most in poor condition, and largely depicting unidentified people. The collection also includes photocopies of some of the original paper frames, which were discarded due to damage, and one frame retained as an example.

Dates: circa 1890

Multnomah County Division of Public Safety photographic collection on the Vanport flood

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 567
Abstract

Photocopies of black and white photographs depicting the 1948 Columbia River flood, also known as the Vanport flood.

Dates: 1948

Multnomah Falls clean-up project photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 671
Abstract

Photographs taken in October 1932, of a project to clear brush in the area of Multnomah Falls, Oregon. Collection includes both prints and photocopies.

Dates: 1932 October

Views of Multnomah Falls from John Yeon's property

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1132
Abstract

Two color slides of Multnomah Falls from John Yeon's property on the Washington side of the Columbia River.

Dates: 1971 August

N. Crosby Ave., Portland, Oregon photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 668
Abstract

Photocopies of black and white photographs showing businesses and houses on N. Crosby Ave., in the Eliot neighborhood area of Portland, Oregon, before it was razed for the extension of N. Interstate Ave. between the Broadway and Steel bridges and, later, the Memorial Coliseum.

Dates: 1942

Photographs of Native people fishing and buildings along the Columbia River

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1279
Abstract

Five black and white photographs with handwritten notes on the back that identify the images as being taken along the Columbia River in October 1942. Four of the photographs depict Native people fishing from platforms, probably at Celilo Falls; one shows wooden buildings and parked cars.

Dates: 1942 October

Madeline Nelson photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 683
Abstract Photographs and postcards, circa 1920-1939, of and belonging to Madeline and Roscoe Nelson. Subjects include outdoor activities and travel to locations around Oregon, including Cannon Beach, Timberline Lodge, and Multnomah Falls. Also included are pictures of unidentified houses related to the Root & Kerr architecture firm in Portland; portraits of Roscoe Nelson, and images of Nelson with associates; and a 1932 photograph depicting every judge and lawyer in Portland, with...
Dates: circa 1920-1939

Mercedes Niiranen photographic collection on the United States National Bank of Portland, Citizens Branch

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 488
Abstract

Seven black and white photographs, including one duplicate, of the employees of the United States National Bank of Portland, Citizens Branch, in Portland, Oregon, at Christmas parties and other events. Includes one portrait of a person identified on the back of the print as "Mr. Young."

Dates: 1938-1952