Stassen campaigned on the steps of the Marion County courthouse. He was defeated in the 1948 Oregon presidential primary by eventual nominee Thomas Dewey.
Jerry Routson harvests his fine crop of D'Anjou pears. He has a large crew of men working in various parts of the orchard. Full boxes of pears were scattered throughout the orchard waiting to be hauled to packing sheds.
Group of houses used as a camp for workers on the farm of Mr. Gildwell, North Santiam, Oregon. There are more that are not shown in the picture. Mr. Gildwell housed about 20 families during the summer harvest season.
A part of the housing camp for migratory workers on the berry farm of Mr. Gildwell, North Santiam, Oregon. Some tent houses are used. Water electric lights and wood are furnished. (long shot)
The photographer was standing on the edge of the dam near the head gates of the flume when this picture was taken. The lake is well stocked with trout and is a Mecca for Southern Oregon Fishermen.
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.
Deputies must climb the ladders to reach the large volumes stored in the crowded vault of the Recorder's Office at the Marion County Courthouse in Salem. From left to right: Romona Evans, Salem; Virginia Gritton, Salem; Irene Johnson, Salem.
Harold Domogalla, sits at his desk in the old Marion County Courthouse at Salem, Oregon. Things are getting pretty crowded around here says Harold as can be seen by the boxes piled in the corner back of him. Mr. Domogalla is head of the Tax department.
Oregon State Fair Grand Champion senior heifer Holstein calf was owned by Kenneth Runnion of Childrens Farm Home, Corvallis, Oregon. The calf's name is Lilly Bell (Sire: Hall Rise Mike; Dam: Numbers).
Showing one of the units of a camp in Salem, Oregon. Water is to be found outside. There is a central shower room and lavatories. There is also a laundry room and large club room at this camp.
One of the Big Vats is being filled with Royal Ann cherries to be made into the marichino. These vats are filled with an acid bleach. Boys dump the boxes as they come from the conveyors, while another stirs, since they have a tendency to come to the top. This is only one vat that extends in long rows to the left of the picture. This image was taken at the Willamette Growers Cherry Co-op. in Salem, Oregon.
Janette Saucy rigs up a clever way to feed her motherless registered Duroc pigs. Beer bottles have been filled with warm milk and placed on a specially constructed trough. The pigs are doing fine at Saucy farm, Salem, Oregon.