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1856 to 1956 Float in the Monmouth Centennial Parade
A float in the Monmouth Centennial parade depicting life in 1856 (left) and in 1956 (right). Handwriting on verso gives names.
A Mermaid Rides a Float at the Monmouth Centennial Parade
Several women, including one in a mermaid costume, ride an open float at the Monmouth Centennial parade.
Bus Stop 1938
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Butler Campbell Gathering
Members of the Butler and Campbell families dining together outdoors. Includes: T.F. Campbell; Alice Butler; Maggie Butler; J.V.B. Butler; Prince Campbell.
Butler Descendants and Others
Ten men standing outdoors, posing for photo. At least three of the men are members of the Butler family. Writing on verso indicates that one man is the nephew of J.V.B. Butler, while another is the son of Ira F.M. Butler. Writing on verso indicates…
Chamber of Commerce Float at Monmouth Centennial
Monmouth Chamber of Commerce float participating in a parade at the Monmouth Centennial. Float consists of model brick buildings.
Class Reunion at Butler Home
Small class reunion at the home of Maggie and Alice Butler. Around 20 individuals.
Co-operative Warehouse Float at the Monmouth Centennial Parade
A float at the Monmouth Centennial parade which reads "Feeds Co-operative Warehouse." Float is pulled by a two-horse team.
Cora Rossiter Postcard
Presumably a portrait of Cora Rossiter. Verso describes Miss Rossiter as a 6th grade teacher. Verso discusses Strong family.
Crowded Street During the Fourth of July
Posted in The Lamron, July 11, 1977. Caption reads: "200 Plus 1, Plus 2, Plus 3, Plus 4 . . . -- Celebrating the nation's 201st birthday, Monmouth and Independence chose that for the theme of the annual Forth of July parade. Hundreds of people…
Crowning of Queen Lois Flaming at the Monmouth Centennial
12 people, including Monmouth Centennial queen Lois Flaming and Mayor Howard Morlan, at crowning of Lois Flaming.
Crowning of Queen Lois Flaming at the Monmouth Centennial
Men and women flanking Centennial queen Lois Flaming sitting on her throne. Names of women in photo handwritten on verso: Nancy Watson, Gloria Popoff, Lois Flaming, Marcella McDaniel, Beverly Flaming.
Dalton Gang Wagon at the Monmouth Centennial Parade
A horse-drawn wagon at the Monmouth Centennial parade. A sign at the front of the horse team reads "The Dalton Gang." Handwriting on verso reads: Kenneth Dalton / Ellen Dalton / & Family."
David Stump House Article
Article about the David Stump House in Monmouth, by David Campbell. Unknown publication.
Early Boarding House in Monmouth, Interior
"As we are Dec. 1896. Miss Fani's Room." Three women seated in a room. One woman with her feet propped by a wood stove; one woman seated on a fur skin rug in conversation with a woman holding a book. A mirror atop a chest of drawers holds…
Early Monmouth Mail Delivery
Monmouth and Independence Bus pulling U.S. Mail trailer, circa 1919.
Early Monmouth Post Office, Exterior
Exterior view of the Monmouth post office. Three persons pose on the wooden sidewalk (two in front, one on the side) before a muddy, dirt street. This photograph is noted as Monmouth's first post office by Scott McArthur in "Monmouth Oregon the Sage…
Early Monmouth Post Office, Interior
The interior of the Monmouth post office when it was located in the Monmouth Improvement Co. building about 1910. Four persons are posing for the photograph. Note the old roll top desk which is now part of the WOU archives collections.
Facing East on Main Street
Facing east on Main Street in Monmouth, circa 1950s or early 1960s.
Facing Southwest on Main Street
Facing southwest on Main Street in Monmouth, circa 1950s or early 1960s.
Family Reunion at Butler Home
Around three dozen individuals, family names of those pictured includes: Butler, Smith, Davidson, Mason, Lucas, Powell. Most names listed on verso.