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1. Harold Stassen campaigning in Salem, Oregon, 1948
Harold Stassen campaigning in Salem, Oregon, 1948
Description
Stassen campaigned on the steps of the Marion County courthouse. He was defeated in the 1948 Oregon presidential primary by eventual nominee Thomas Dewey.
2. 4-H members with their calves
4-H members with their calves
Description
4-H girls and boys with their Jersey calves at the Oregon State Fair.
3. Old marion County Courthouse
Old marion County Courthouse
Description
Old Marion County Courthouse, circa 1951. Images were taken shortly before the courthouse was demolished to make way for a new courthouse.
4. Aerial view of downtown Salem
Aerial view of downtown Salem
Description
Aerial view of Willamette River and downtown Salem area.
5. Guests at Santiam Highway dedication
Guests at Santiam Highway dedication
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From left: Governor Douglas McKay; L. J. Hennes, age 95, pioneer from Lyons; Mrs. J. R. Geddes, Mill City and Mrs. Mabel McKay.
6. Bridge over the Santiam River
Bridge over the Santiam River
Description
New bridge over the Santiam River on Highway 99E between Albany and Salem.
7. Aerial view of Salem bridges
Aerial view of Salem bridges
Description
Aerial view of Salem bridges over the Willamette River.
8. Fairbanks scales in Old Marion County Courthouse
Fairbanks scales in Old Marion County Courthouse
Description
This old Fairbanks scales stands deserted in Marion County's ornate Courthouse attic. It was used at one time to weigh the gold brought in by the early settlers. It is in perfect condition and is so sensitive that even a piece of paper placed on one side will cause the needle to sway. Also to be found near by is a group of round pans of various sizes that were used along with the scales in those early days.
9. Two young boys picking strawberries, Salem, Oregon
Two young boys picking strawberries, Salem, Oregon
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Young strawberry pickers, Salem, Oregon.
10. Downtown Salem
Downtown Salem
Description
Downtown Salem from the roof of the Marion County Courthouse.
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