A retriever on the shore of Blue Lake, outside Portland, holding what appears to be a duck, during a club meet. A boat can be seen on the lake (negative 3 of 6).

A person stands on the shore of Blue Lake, outside Portland, while a retriever swims in the water during a club meet. The man has a #2 attached to his back. Ducks are floating on the water, and houses can be seen at the far side of the lake (negative 1 of 6).

Children and young adults during a swimming class at Blue Lake, outside Portland. A teacher stands on a wooden dock with her arms extended, demonstrating to the students. Several lifeguard chairs have been attached to the dock (negative 2 of 11).

Children and young adults during a swimming class at Blue Lake, outside Portland. The shore and a wooden building can be seen at the edge of the water. Water is splashing through the air (negative 5 of 11).

Children line up on a dock for swimming classes at Blue Lake, outside Portland. Several children lean on a railing in front of a wooden building (negative 1 of 11).

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Nancy E. Stevens was conducted by Dale Archibald, Susan Horton, and Robert Keeler at Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview, Oregon, on January 29, 1981. Susan Horton was also recording video at the time of the interview.

In this interview, Stevens directs a driving tour of Blue Lake Park. She uses a 1930 U.S. Geographic Survey map to point out the former locations of buildings, piers, and Native sites. She talks about her childhood on the land when it was owned by her family, including fishing in the lake and people who lived in the area. They all also discuss Multnomah County's plans for the park.