A 1949 photograph featuring the House Brothers barbershop group from Bonanza, Oregon, performing at the All-Northwest Barbershop Ballad Contest in its earliest years. The photographer is unknown, but it may have been Allan J. de Lay, a staff photographer for The Oregonian who took numerous photographs of the event over the years.
A photograph featuring the Northwest High Flyers of Seattle, Washington, who were the 1957 women's champions of the All-Northwest Barbershop Ballad Contest. On the left side of the photograph is Charles Kaufman, who is seemingly congratulating the group on their win. The photographer is unknown, but it may have been Allan J. de Lay, a staff photographer for The Oregonian who took numerous photographs of the event over the years.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a women's barbershop quartet from Seattle performing at the All-Northwest Barbershop Ballad Contest in the 1950s or 1960s. The name of the quartet is unknown.
A photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring the Sunset Four barbershop group from Portland, Oregon performing at the 1960 All-Northwest Barbershop Ballad Contest.
A photograph featuring can-can dancers performing at Forest Grove's Gay Nineties festival in the late 1950s or early 1960s. The photograph was perhaps taken by photographer Allan J. de Lay.
A photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring the Bayshore Four of Coos Bay, Oregon, who were the 1965 champions of the Forest Grove Barbershop Ballad Contest. Musician, actor, and entertainer Jerry Colonna is in the far left of the photograph, and is seemingly presenting the contest's trophy to the group.
A photograph featuring the "World's Tallest Barber Pole" located in Lincoln Park in Forest Grove, Oregon. The pole is 72 feet tall and in commemoration of Forest Grove's nickname, "Ballad Town U.S.A.," earned from the town's history hosting the Original All-Northwest Barbershop Ballad Contest. The brainchild of Forest Grove resident Chuck Olson, the pole was donated to park after being built for an international barbershop contest in Portland. The photographer is unknown.
A photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring the Kord Kings Quartet from Everett, Washington, performing at the 1954 All-Northwest Barbershop Ballad Contest. Based on a handwritten description on the back of the print, pictured from left to right in the photograph are Jerry DuChene, John Howell, Bob Erickson, and Doug Evans. They won second place in the contest that year.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring the Puget Sounders of Auburn, WA performing at the 1951 Barbershop Ballad Contest in Forest Grove. A handwritten inscription on the back reads "Puget Sounders -- Auburn, WA." The photograph may have been taken by photographer Allan J. de Lay.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring the Vagabums of Portland performing at the 1970 Barbershop Ballad Contest in Forest Grove. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 27 1970" is stamped on the back of the print. Additionally, a handwritten inscription on the back of the print reads "Vagabums -- Portland, OR."
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a motorcade of old Ford vehicles in the 1961 Gay Nineties Parade. The photograph was taken on Pacific Avenue; a few of the buildings pictured in the background no longer exist due to a fire that occured in 1982. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a tractor and a steam powered pumper (used by the fire department) passing by Goff's Pharmacy in downtown Forest Grove as part of the Gay Nineties parade. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a traction engine passing by the Forest Theater on Pacific Avenue as part of the Gay Nineties parade. McClelland's Prescription Pharmacy and the Greyhound bus station are also pictured storefronts in the background. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a Russell traction engine passing by the First National Bank on Pacific Avenue during the Gay Nineties parade. The Forest Grove community hospital is also pictured as a storefront in the background. Additionally, "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a traction engine passing by the First National Bank on Pacific Avenue during the Gay Nineties parade. The Forest Grove community hospital is also pictured as a storefront in the background. Additionally, "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph featuring a 1910s vehicle driving on Pacific Avenue by Pacific University as part of the Gay Nineties parade. The photographer is unknown, but it may have been Allan J. de Lay, a staff photographer for The Oregonian who took numerous photographs of the event over the years.
A black and white photograph taken by Allan J. de Lay featuring parade-goers watching the 1961 Gay Nineties festival on the sidewalk on Pacific Avenue. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph taken by Allan J. de Lay featuring a 1910s Ford Model T at the Gay Nineties parade in the early 1960s. Forest Grove resident David McCready is pictured sitting in the Model T. Additionally, "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print.
