Black and white image of a young woman set in a dark mat. Her hair is loosely swept up and back, and she wears a dark, striped high-necked dress with white braiding. A brooch in the shape of a flower sits at the base of her neck.
Black and white image of a young woman in a mat. The young woman's hair is pulled loosely up and back from her face and a large bow sits on top of her head. She wears a white blouse with a high neck and a large bow tied around the neck. A small locket hangs around her neck.
Black and white image of a young girl and a small boy outside with toys. The girl wears a loose dress and her hair is parted in the middle and pulled back away from her face. She is standing next to a small boy who sits on a wooden rocking horse set is on a metal frame. The boy wears a light-colored outfit and stockings and shoes. A teddy bear sits in front of him on the horse.
Black and white image of an African-American family, two men and one woman. The woman has shoulder-length hair, curled and combed away from her face and wears a short-sleeved dress. The men wear horn-rimmed glasses and suits with ties. All three appear to be helping to hold up a small dog in the center of the group. Museum records do not identify the family, but the image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a woman in a military-style uniform, most likely from World War II. Her forage cap bears a cross pin front and center, and a large badge with a cross centered inside is on her lap. Her collar has stripes and the letters 'A. R. C.' pinned on each side. The American Red Cross provided vital services to U. S. Servicemen overseas as well as running blood drives, civil defense, and other types of programs at home. Museum records do not identify the woman, but the image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a group of children sitting on a large rock. Two older boys hold rifles, while a girl holds a pail in her lap, its opening angled toward the camera. Three smaller children are gathered to the image left on the rock, and a dog sits in the middle of the group. Behind the children a hill with small trees and a good number of stumps rises, indicating they are most likely in part of the Tillamook Burn, an area of the Coast Range which was devastated by wildfires in the 1930s and 1940s. The boys wear overalls, while the girl wears what appears to be a short dress with hose tucked into her boots.
Black and white image of a couple standing on a white walkway in front of a pastor, with a seated audience watching. Trees shade the area, and a concrete sidewalk runs just to the side of the group. The bride wears an ankle-length, full skirted dress while the groom and groomsmen wear light-colored suits. Museum records do not identify this gathering, but it is included with a large number of other wedding photos that are part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a group of people standing outside of a house with the numbers `125' posted on the porch. In the center of the group a young couple holds hands; she wears a suit dress with a large corsage and he wears a boutonniere in his lapel buttonhole. Her shoulder-length hair is curly and brushed back away from her face. The group gathered around them range in age from babies to the elderly and appears to be a family gathering. Other than the name 'Keith Clark' on the back of the print, museum records do not identify this gathering, but it is included with a large number of other wedding photos that are part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a wedding party standing outside near a blooming bush. The bride wears a long white dress with a sheer train and long veil closely fitted to her head. Her hair is short and she wears round dark glasses. The bridesmaids wear tea-length dresses with short sleeves and lace overlay; their hair is chin-length and softly curled. All four women hold sprays of flowers. The groom and groomsmen war suits with vests and bow ties, with boutonnieres in their lapel buttonholes. Museum records do not identify the group, except for the name 'Hess' written on the back of the photo. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a young woman in a full skirted wedding gown with a young man in a sailor suit standing beside her. The young woman has blonde hair and a long veil, and the couple poses between two floral arrangements and in front of a pulpit and chairs. On the back of the photo is written 'Lenore bride.' This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a wedding party consisting of the bride and groom, three groomsmen and two bridesmaids. The groom wears a sailor's uniform with two stripes on his upper shoulder; the bride wears a long white dress with a hoop underneath it and a long train. The bridesmaid's dresses match the bride's only with less lace and short sleeves. The groomsmen each wear a double-breasted suit. The party stands in front of an arrangement of flowers and candles. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a group of young men in sailor style uniforms, arranged in two rows in front of a wall. Hanging on the wall is a lifebuoy on which is printed 'S. S. S. Rain Bow.' Sea Scouts are a part of the Boy Scouts of America, intended to provide activities and a learning experience for older boys. Hillsboro's troop was established in 1934, and at the time of this photo was led by 'Skipper' Roy L. Burnett, the man standing at the left of the group depicted here. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white photograph of five young men standing in front of a wall upon which hangs a lifebuoy. 'S. S. S. Rain Bow' is printed on the buoy. Sea Scouts are a part of the Boy Scouts of America, intended to provide activities and a learning experience for older boys. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a young woman in a Motor Corps uniform from World War II. Patsy Patterson was the daughter of local lawyer Paul Patterson, who later became governor of Oregon. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a young man in an Army uniform. He has short hair, which is brushed up and back. On his left shoulder is a paratroopers patch above sergeant's stripes, and he wears a bar indicating a number of medals awarded over his left breast pocket, above which is a paratroopers pin. The Marine Corps emblem of eagle, globe, and anchor is visible on the upper left lapel of his collar. The name and location of the photographer is stamped on the photo. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a group of men in World War II army uniforms. On the wall behind them is a pennant that reads '387 B' with a pair of crossed cannons. The 387th was part of the 104th Infantry Division. which was based out of Camp Adair, near Corvallis, during World War II. Museum records do not identify the young men, but this image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Sepia-toned image of three young men in World War I era uniforms. Museum records do not identify the young men, but this image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white photograph of a man in an Army uniform from World War I. His hair is short and he wears a forage hat with a 'U.S.' over crossed rifles. Plapp arrived in Portland, Oregon, after his service in World War I, eventually settling in Hillsboro. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white photo of a young man. He wears a dark, zip up jacket over a light-colored shirt and his hair is short and combed back to one side. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white photo of a young woman. Her chin-length hair is softly curled, parted on the side and held back away from her face. She wears a dark suit coat with a geometric print scarf tied around her neck. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
Black and white image of a woman in a dress seated beside an aluminum Christmas tree set up on a table. Her hair is long and curled on the ends, held back from her face by a barrette. She counts forks into a box on her lap. A number of opened packages surround the base of the table, including a container of tennis balls and a meat grinder in a box. Aluminum Christmas trees were the height of seasonal fashion in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Black and white image of an orchestra and their conductor. The band is playing on a stage in a hall with the International Order of the Odd Fellows symbol on the wall above them, and their stands have a large 'K' on the front. The orchestra is small, made up of several saxophone players, trumpeters, and one trombone player. A drummer and a stand-up bass round out the group. The conductor stands to the left of the image.
