Photograph of a man in a suit holding a batting stance at home plate, while the catcher and umpire crouch behind him. The crowd in the stands is visible in the background.

Photograph of a batter swinging as the catcher and umpire crouch behind him. Mostly empty stands are visible in the background.

A man in a baseball uniform standing at home plate and swinging a bat. Empty stands are visible in the background.

Portrait of a man in a baseball uniform, standing near home plate and swinging a bat. The name Bill Bagwell is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of a man near home plate, swinging a bat. He is wearing a uniform with a "P" on the chest. Empty stands are visible behind him. The name Charles Berry is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of a baseball player taking a swing while batting. In the background, crowds fill the stands. The name Roy Elsh is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Photograph of a man in a baseball uniform, standing in front of a net near home plate and possibly swinging a bat. "Geo Lafayette" is written on the negative, visible on the left side of the image.

Portrait of a man in a baseball uniform, standing near home plate in a position as though he is swinging a bat. A name that may be Ray Rohwer or Ray Rohever is written on the negative; the spelling of the last name is unclear. The writing is visible on the left side of the image.

Photograph, shot through a chain link fence, showing baseball players on the field at Vaughn Street Park during a Portland Beavers game. A pitcher can be seen in the middle of the field, and a ball is in midair heading towards a batter. Spectators can be seen at the far end of the field, sitting on bleachers next to several large advertisements, including one for “Sears, Roebuck and Co” over the scoreboard. At the left side of the frame is a tower for “American Can Company” (negative 2 of 15).

A man is in mid-stride hitting a baseball, while a catcher and umpire stand behind him. The catcher is holding his hand to his mitt, while the umpire holds up his hands. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 4 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Portland Beaver catcher Joe Rossi and “Miss Oswego” Karen Kruse, standing with 3-year-old Jeffrey Patterson (holding bat) and Kent Huth (kneeling with mitt). Rossi holds an umbrella over the children as the group stands on a baseball field, most likely at Vaughn Street Park. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, July 1, 1954 (negative 3 of 4).

A boy swings a bat during a baseball game at a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. The game was organized by the Neighborhood Youth Corps in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.

A woman prepares to swing a bat during a baseball game at a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. She wears a scarf over her hair. The game was organized by the Neighborhood Youth Corps in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.

A batter prepares to swing at a ball during a baseball game at a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. The catcher and other players look on. The game was organized by the Neighborhood Youth Corps in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.

A girl swings at a ball thrown by the pitcher during a baseball game at a migrant labor camp in West Stayton, Oregon. The game was organized by the Neighborhood Youth Corps in conjunction with the Valley Migrant League and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966