Black and white image of a group of men in baseball uniforms. Their uniforms are dark shirts with white sleeves and white pants. One man to the side is in street clothing and appears to be holding an umpire's mask. Another man in a white shirt and dark pants stands at the other end of the back row. A small blonde girl is seated on the lap of one man. Her clothing matches that of the baseball team, consisting of a dark shirt with white sleeves and Peter Pan collar and a white skirt and white cowboy boots. The picture was taken at night, and other people can be seen standing about in the background. This image was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white portrait of a band, five young men and a woman, checking in with an older man in a suit. He holds a clipboard and appears to be writing information down. The men in the band wear long dark vests over dark pants and white shirts with dark ties. The young woman, at the center of the picture, wears a dark dress with long lace sleeves and sequined decorations along the hem. She leans with one elbow on the head of a Guild Starfire hollow body electric guitar. This image was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white portrait of five men, two seated and three standing. Three of the men wear brightly patterned polyester shirts while the remaining two wear leisure suits. Four of the men's hair touches their collars in back. Printed on the bottom of the image are two phone numbers and the name "Virtud Chicana."
Virtud Chicana translates to "Chicana/o Virtue." They were a local Tejano band based in Hillsboro, OR. One member of the group, Jimmy Amaya (pictured center, top row), was very active in the Oregon Latino/Chicano community throughout his lifetime.
Black and white portrait of a man holding a classical guitar. The man wears wear the more modern traditional 'traje de charro' costume of the mariachi musician: fitted pants with elaborate decoration, especially along the side seam, and short, fitted jackets decorated with elaborate silver buttons. White shirts and large, striped bow ties complete his costume. He also wears an I. D. bracelet, a popular fashion accoutrement in the 1950 and 1960s. See also WCMpic_014505.
Black and white portrait of two men, seated. Both men appear to wear the more modern traditional 'traje de charro' costume of the mariachi musician: fitted pants with elaborate decoration, especially along the side seam, and short, fitted jackets decorated with elaborate silver buttons. White shirts and large, striped bow ties complete their costume. See also WCMpic_014506.
Black and white image of a group of men in black suits with bow ties standing in a row behind their instruments and music stands. Alto and soprano saxophones, a drum set, and a piano are set up in front of the group. According to museum records, this group was a dance band.
Black and white image of a high school band marching down Second Street by the Washington County Courthouse. The band's uniforms are military in appearance, with light pants, dark jackets, and pilots' caps. Most of the band members wear braids on their shoulders.
Black and white image of a group of men gathered around a piano in a studio. One young man sits on a bench in front of the piano keyboard, with another standing behind him. The young man in the center of the group sits on the piano, while the remaining two lean against the piano body with their elbows supporting them. Four of the young men wear short, dark patterned suit coats over dark slacks, while the fifth wears a light colored suit jacket and light pants. All wear ties and light shirts. Their hair is long and parted on the side and combed over. A board in front of the group identifies them as the 'Blue Gin' band, with a five playing cards arranged in formation at the upper image right of the sign. 'Hammond' is printed at the top of the sign, but may indicate the Hammond piano company as a sponsor of the group.
Black and white image of a two-story building with a produce stand and a barber shop taking up its the lower floor. The upper floor has three windows, one with the number 1909 in the upper clerestory window. The upper roofline of the building features crenellations, giving it the appearance of castle towers. Beneath the central and highest pediment is a logo which reads, 'K of P, F.C., no. 34.' Coca cola advertising dominates the grocery store signage, while two men in barbering shirts watch from the windows of the barber shop next door.
Black and white image of the rear fuselage of an airplane. The upright stabilizer is painted with a cartoon animal wearing an aviator or bomber's hat with goggles and a scarf wrapped around its neck. Printed on the tail around the image is 'Hall Fur Farm, Forest Grove, Oregon.' The registration number of the airplane is N5693Q. This image was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a large building with a stair-step false front. Two garage doors open out on either side of a central area with display windows and a recessed entrance. Four men stand at the image left of the building, three in overalls with aprons and one in business pants and a dress shirt. One truck is parked half in and half out of the garage door next to them, and another truck is parked along the curb in front of the main entrance. Signs on the store indicate that it sells building materials and Fuller paints. Screen doors and window screens lean against the display windows. This images was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a square, two-story building with a sign reading 'Noblecraft Industries' on the front. A large semi is parked nearby. The trailer of the truck reads in part, 'Noblecraft. Kitchen cabinets -- Fixtures. Hillsboro, Oregon.' The factory stretches out away from the first building. The upper portion of the image has been obscured by a piece of paper, held on by a paperclip. This images was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of several women manning a telephone switchboard. They wear headsets with microphones that rest on their chest, and the phone calls are connected by cords which plug into the switchboard to make the call. A woman in a dress stands at the end of the row, observing. This images was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a man leaning on the externally mounted spare tire of a delivery van. The man wears dark pants, a belt, and a checked shirt. He has short hair and glasses. In the background is a two-story building with a covered porch and what appears to be an open garage door. Printed on the upper side panel of the van is printed 'Ray J. Mann, Distributor. Hillsboro, Oregon.' Two liquor bottles frame the lettering. This image was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white shot of a large room with a high ceiling and covered booths built along the sides. A wooden floor leads up to a stage at the far end of the room. Murals depicting gnomes marking barrels 'XXX' and drinking from large mugs filled from those barrels adorn the wall above the booths on one side.
Black and white image of several men dressed as Colonial and British soldiers from the American Revolutionary War. The Colonial soldiers stand beneath a tree mostly bare of leaf, while the British soldiers stand at the back of the trailer. Signs hanging on the trailer quote famous sayings attributed to patriots of that era. A large sign reading 'Eric Marggi Shoes' dominates the background of the image. This photo was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a parade of children down Main Street in Hillsboro. The children at the front of the group ride bicycles, most with bunting and streamers wound through their wheels and hanging from the handles. The children are dressed in everything from regular pants and dresses to several girls in bathing suits. Behind the bicycles are children wearing 'historic' clothing, including western wear. Some children wear uniforms, and some of the boys have on suits. Groups of adults watch the parade, and cars drive down the opposite side of the street. This photo was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Funeral card with portrait for Nellie Wehrung, who died June 26, 1899. Nellie (Stewart) Wehrung was born in Washington County, Oregon on October 12, 1869, and married G. A. Wehrung on November 4, 1888.
