Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player, probably Morrie Helser, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right and looking toward the left. He is wearing an Albina Hellships uniform with the number 24 on the chest. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “M Helser” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player, probably Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, shooting the ball. He is in midair with one arm extended and the ball in his outstretched hand. He is wearing an Albina Hellships uniform with the number 22 on the chest. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Wintermute” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships dribbling a ball. He is facing to the right. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that could be “Stremich” or “Stremel” is written on the negative, but the handwriting is unclear. The player may be Maurie Stremich. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, facing to the right and passing the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “O’Connell” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in December 1943, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships shooting a layup. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that may be “Jackson” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The player is probably Lloyd Jackson. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Jack Butterworth, facing to the right and passing the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Butterworth” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships in midair, holding the ball with his arms outstretched above him. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 28 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Oberg” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing slightly left and looking toward the front. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 28 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “OBerg [sic]” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing left and is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 21 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that may be “Lostich” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image; it could be a misspelling of “Lothsteich.” The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench, facing front, with his hands folded. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 25 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that could be “Stremich” or “Stremel” is written on the negative, but the handwriting is unclear. The player may be Maurie Stremich. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 22 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Wintermute” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, looking toward the front, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 23 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Roy Helser” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Jack Butterworth, sitting on a bench and resting his elbows on his knees. He is facing left, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 27 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Butterworth” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “O’Connell” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships running toward the right and dribbling a ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 23 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Roy Helser” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing an unidentified basketball player for the Albina Hellships in motion under the basket, looking upward at the ball, which is in the air just above the basket. The player is No. 25. An unidentified man is watching in the background. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships jumping in the air with his arms stretched upward. He is either throwing or catching the ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 21 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Lothsteich” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, running to the right and dribbling the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “OConnell” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Al Popick, running toward the front and dribbling the ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 29 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Popick” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships facing to the right, with one arm extended, just after passing the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Morrie Helser” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Lincoln High School basketball players, standing under a basketball hoop. One player is standing on a ladder while another tall player holds a ball towards the net (negative 1 of 9).

Players from Oregon State College and the University of Utah on a basketball court at the newly opened Slats Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. A Utah player, Dolan Condie, is dribbling the ball across the court, while Oregon player Dick Ballantyne lunges forward to the right. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, December 17, 1949 (negative 12 of 14).

Lincoln High School basketball player "Swede" Halbrook, reaching upward while holding a basketball. He stands in a gym area, while several students watch from the right side of the frame (negative 1 of 2).

Black and white photograph of the Oregon School for the Deaf's boys basketball team in 1907-08. The photograph shows six male students and their coach standing on a set of stairs. One of the boys is holding a ball that say "'07-8" on it. Front row (left to right): Francis Brickly, Frank Emerick, Benjamin Wallace. 2nd row (left to right): Fred Propst, Leslie Tichenor, Charles Lynch. Back: Thure Lindstrom (coach). The picture is mounted on a dark green mat. Below the photograph is text that reads "OSD Basketball team, 1907-8 T.A. Lindstrom, coach." On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "Basketball 1907-08. T. A. Lindstrom coach. O.S.S.D on Turner Rd". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

Black and white photograph of the Oregon School for the Deaf's girls basketball team in 1922. The photograph shows 16 teenage girls, half of which are sitting and half standing behind them in a gym. One girl at the center holds a basketball that reads "OSD 1922". A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads "OSSD Girls' basketball team in the new gym - 1922". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

Black and white photograph of the Oregon School for the Deaf's girls basketball team in 1913. The photograph shows six female students seated in the grass and a woman standing beside them. In front of one of the students is a basketball with "O.S.D. 1913" written on it. Kneeling (left to right): Adah Yoran, Lily Mokko, Grace Wolf. Sitting (left to right): Clara Hagen, Mattie McClain, Anna Schulz. Standing: Unknown, coach. On the back of the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "OSSD Girls' basketball team 1913". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

Black and white photograph of the Oregon School for the Deaf's girls basketball team in 1930. The photograph shows eight students standing in a row and wearing loose shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers. The girl at the front of the line is holding a basketball with "30" written on it. Left to right: Alice (Beach) Spath, Irene (Huitt) Powell, Georgia (Krepela) Ulmer, Zelma (Kitchen) Hokanson, Margaret (Cupper) Brinkley, Genevieve Buchanan, Wythel Montague, Anne (Fitzpatrick) Aiello, Lucille (Kau) Holme.

Black and white photograph of the Oregon School for the Deaf's girls basketball team in 1913. The photograph shows six female students standing on a set of stairs with a woman standing behind them. Two students in front hold a basketball that reads "OSD 1913". Front row (left to right): Adah Yoran, Mattie McClain, Anna Schulz. Back row (left to right): Lily Mokko, Grace Wolf, Clara Hagen. Behind: unknown, coach. The photograph is mounted on a dark red-brown mat. Below the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "Oregon State School for the Deaf Girls' basketball team 1913." The Oregon State School for the Deaf was the name of the school from 1913-1989.