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photographs

 Subject

Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 523 Collections and/or Records:

Photographs of aircraft damage in Portland, Oregon, area after Columbus Day storm

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1199
Abstract

Photographs by an unknown photographer, depicting damage to small planes, cars, and buidings at airfields in the Portland, Oregon area following the Columbus Day storm in October 1962. The images primarily show Portland International Airport, Hillsboro Airport, Troutdale Airport, and Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington. Three photos were taken prior to the storm and were developed in June 1962.

Dates: 1962 June-1962 October; Majority of material found within 1962 October
Found in Subjects:  Airports -- Oregon -- Photographs
Found in Finding Aid Title:  Guide to photographs of aircraft damage in Portland, Oregon, area after Columbus Day storm
Found in Notes:  Photographs of aircraft damage in Portland, Oregon, area after Columbus Day storm, Org. Lot 1199

Photographs of C. A. Smith lumber mill and West Coast shipping

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 741
Dates: 1910-1915
Found in Subjects:  Forest products industry -- Oregon -- Photographs
Found in Finding Aid Title:  Photographs of C. A. Smith lumber mill and West Coast shipping

Photographs of Oregon post offices

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1439
Abstract

Collection consists of photographs of United States Post Office locations in Oregon, taken primarily during the 1950s and 1960s. The photographs depict buildings and branches in both urban and rural locations, as well as a small number of other industrial scenes.

Dates: 1922-1967; Majority of material found within 1955-1967
Found in Subjects:  Post office stations and branches -- Oregon -- Photographs
Found in Finding Aid Title:  Guide to the photographs of Oregon post offices
Found in Notes:  Photographs of Oregon post offices, Org. Lot 1439, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Piggott's Castle photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 720
Abstract

Thirteen black and white photographs of the exterior of Piggott's Castle at 2591 SW Buckingham St. in Portland, Oregon, built in 1892.

Dates: circa 1892-1980
Found in Subjects:  Dwellings -- Oregon -- Portland -- Photographs
Found in Notes:  Thirteen black and white photographs, circa 1892-1980, of the exterior of Piggott's Castle at 2591

Emma Pinho photographic collection on Irvington School

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 655
Abstract

One album with three black and white class photographs for the Irvington School in Portland, Oregon. Many individuals are identified.

Dates: 1944 June
Found in Subjects:  Students -- Oregon -- Portland -- Photographs
Found in Notes:  One album with 3 black and white class photographs, June 1944, for the Irvington School in Portland

Pioneer tour photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 604
Abstract

Black and white photographs, 1913, depicting a group of early emigrants to Oregon on a tour of pioneer landmarks in the Pacific Northwest, including graveyards, residences and battle sites. Each photograph has an extensive handwritten description on the back.

Dates: 1913
Found in Subjects:  Pioneers -- Oregon -- Photographs
Found in Notes:  Collection consists of black and white photographs, 1913, depicting a group of early emigrants to

Plamondon family photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 821
Abstract

Eight black and white photographs of members of the Plamondon and McGhee families, with genealogical and biographical information by June McGhee Ramstad.

Dates: circa 1860-1988
Found in Subjects:  Families -- Photographs
Found in Notes:  Eight black and white photographs, circa 1860-1899, of members of the Plamondon and McGhee families

Donna Pollach photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1430
Abstract

Collection consists primarily of photographs taken from 1970-2002 by Donna Pollach, a photographer based in Portland, Oregon. The majority of the collection features portraits and community scenes that document people and activities in Portland's lesbian community, and the women's rights movement in the city. Other subjects include protest marches, performing arts, and animals at the Washington Park Zoo.

Dates: 1970-2005
Found in Subjects:  Lesbians -- United States -- 20th century -- Photographs
Found in Finding Aid Title:  Guide to the Donna Pollach photographs
Found in Notes:  Copyright for photographs produced by Donna Pollach is held by the Oregon Historical Society. Use

Portland Air Defense Filter Center newsletters and memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1120
Abstract Newsletters, correspondence, programs, and other materials relating to the Portland Air Defense Filter Center in Oregon. Materials were compiled by Beatrice Baird (1901-1989), who served as the center's Sunday day director. The collection also includes several items relating to the Bend Air Defense Filter Center. The Portland Air Defense Filter Center was operated under the auspices of the Ground Observer Corps, which relied on civilian volunteers to spot any potential air attacks on the...
Dates: 1952-1959
Found in Subjects:  photographs
Found in Notes:  for the center's closing ceremony. The collection also includes two photographs: one is a group

Portland and Vancouver photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Album 540
Abstract

Album containing black and white snapshots, 1912-1913, most of them casual portraits of people, taken outdoors. Many were taken in the area of Portland, Oregon, and some in Vancouver, Washington. The album pages include handwritten notes and comments, sometimes identifying people in the images and the places where the photographs were taken. Many of the people depicted are unidentified, or are identified only by initials.

Dates: 1912-1913
Found in Subjects:  City and town life -- Oregon -- Portland -- Photographs
Found in Notes:  people in the images or the places where the photographs were taken. Many of the people depicted are