Oswego Lake Country Club, Lake Oswego, Oregon
- 371N5807
- Item
- 1923 - 1936
Photograph, taken from the side, showing the exterior of the clubhouse at the Oswego Lake Country Club in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In the foreground is a dirt driveway.
Oswego Lake Country Club, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Photograph, taken from the side, showing the exterior of the clubhouse at the Oswego Lake Country Club in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In the foreground is a dirt driveway.
Al Fausett's overturned canoe below Willamette Falls
Photograph of an overturned canoe floating in rough water below Willamette Falls, near Oregon City. It has the words “Al Fausett’s canoe” on the side. The photograph was taken March 31, 1928. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on April 1, 1928, under the headline “Dare-Devil Falls Jumper and His Narrow Squeak at Oregon City.” This photograph had the following caption: “ ‘Bottoms up’ at foot of falls, with Fausett underneath.’ ” According to an accompanying story, headlined “Leaps Falls; Death Close,” Fausett was attempting to shoot Willamette Falls in a specially designed canoe, but the craft went over the falls sideways and resurfaced upside down. Fausett was rescued and was uninjured. See related image Nos. 371N5708, 377N0376, and 377N0377.
Al Fausett going over Willamette Falls in canoe
Photograph showing daredevil Al Fausett going over Willamette Falls sideways in a canoe on March 31, 1928. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on April 1, 1928, under the headline “Dare-Devil Falls Jumper and His Narrow Squeak at Oregon City.” This photograph had the following caption: “ ‘Canoe dropping at crest of falls.” According to an accompanying story, headlined “Leaps Falls; Death Close,” Fausett was attempting to shoot Willamette Falls in a specially designed canoe, but the craft went over the falls sideways and resurfaced upside down. Fausett was rescued and was uninjured. See related image Nos. 371N0823, 377N0376, and 377N0377. Image note: Photograph shows extensive discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Swimmer diving into outdoor pool on winter day
Photograph of an unidentified person diving into a pool on a winter day. A building is visible in the background; the building’s roof and ground around the pool are covered with snow. The photograph may have been taken at the Swim Resort near Government Camp, Oregon. The resort was also known as the Mount Hood Mineral Springs. Also see image Nos. 374N0497 and 374N0551.
Ski jumper John Elvrum in midair
Photograph of John Elvrum in midair above Multorpor jump hill during a competition at the Portland Winter Sports Carnival on January 22, 1933. Events and festivities were held at Government Camp, Oregon. This photograph was one of five, including image Nos. 374N0495 and 374N0496, published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on January 23, 1933. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Views from the Court of the Queen of Snows.” This photograph had the caption: “John Elvrum of the Cascade Ski club, jumping.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Winter Sports Events Viewed by Thousands.” Image note: The number 9 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. Light leak on negative.
Crowd outdoors at Government Camp, listening to band
Photograph of a crowd gathered around a band performing outdoors on a winter day, possibly in Government Camp, Oregon.
1933 Winter Sports Carnival queen and court
Photograph, taken January 22, 1933, of Marie Dawson, queen of the Winter Sports Carnival, on her throne at the foot of the Multorpor ski-jump hill near Government Camp, Oregon. The carnival court and Oregon Governor Julius L. Meier are with her on the platform. This photograph was one of five, including image Nos. 374N0490 and 374N0496, that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on January 23, 1933. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Views from the Court of the Queen of Snows.” This photograph had the caption: “Queen Marie and her court, with Berger Underdahl, president of the Winter Sports association, and Governor Meier in the foreground.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Winter Sports Events Viewed by Thousands.” Also see image No. 374N0554. Image note: Light leak on negative.
Governor Julius L. Meier crowning queen of 1933 Winter Sports Carnival
Photograph of Oregon Governor Julius L. Meier and Marie Dawson, queen of the 1933 Winter Sports Carnival, on January 22, 1933, at the foot of the Multorpor ski-jumping hill near Government Camp, Oregon. This photograph was one of five, including image Nos. 374N0490 and 374N0495, that were published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on January 23, 1933. The photographs were published under the headline “Some Views from the Court of the Queen of Snows.” This photograph had the caption: “Governor Meier is crowning Queen Marie.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Winter Sports Events Viewed by Thousands.” Also see image No. 374N0554. Image note: Light leak on negative.
Person splashing into outdoor pool on winter day
Photograph of an unidentified person splashing into an outdoor pool from a trail. The ground and trees are covered with snow. A second unidentified person is standing on the trail, watching. The photograph may have been taken at the Swim Resort near Government Camp, Oregon. The resort was also known as the Mount Hood Mineral Springs. Also see image Nos. 374N0489 and 374N0551.
Photograph of three unidentified people riding a sled down an elevated track, probably the toboggan run at the Battle Axe Inn in Government Camp, Oregon. The ground and trees on either side of the run are covered in snow.
Boys shoveling snow on ramp at Government Camp
Photograph of two unidentified boys shoveling snow on an elevated ramp in Government Camp, Oregon.
Crowd outdoors at Government Camp
Photograph of people outdoors in the snow at Government Camp, Oregon. A building is visible in the background.
Sledders on Battle Axe Inn toboggan run in Government Camp
Photograph of three unidentified people riding a sled down the Battle Axe Inn’s toboggan run in Government Camp, Oregon.
Crowd at Multorpor ski-jump hill
Photograph of a crowd of spectators at the Multorpor hill near Government Camp, Oregon, watching as a skier completes a jump.
Crowd at Multorpor ski-jump hill
Photograph of a crowd of spectators at the Multorpor ski-jump hill near Government Camp, Oregon.
Sledders on Battle Axe Inn toboggan run in Government Camp
Photograph of three unidentified people riding a sled down the Battle Axe Inn’s toboggan run in Government Camp, Oregon.
Crowd at Multorpor ski-jump hill
Photograph of a crowd of spectators at the Multorpor ski-jump hill near Government Camp, Oregon. The edge of the jump hill is at far right.
Ski jumper in midair at Multorpor hill
Photograph of an unidentified ski jumper in midair at the Multorpor jump hill near Government Camp, Oregon. The number 7 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner. The angle of the photograph, the number in the corner, and the light leak at the side of the negative suggest this photograph may have been taken during a competition at the Portland Winter Sports Carnival on January 22, 1933; see image No. 374N0490.
Ski jumper in midair, probably at Multorpor hill
Photograph of an unidentified ski jumper in midair. The photograph may have been taken at the Multorpor jump hill near Government Camp, Oregon.
Ski jumper in midair at Multorpor hill
Photograph of an unidentified ski jumper, wearing number 66, in midair at the Multorpor jump hill near Government Camp, Oregon.
Crowd watching ski jumper at Multorpor hill
Photograph of a crowd of spectators at the Multorpor hill near Government Camp, Oregon, watching an unidentified ski jumper who has just landed. The skier is wearing number 41.
Crowd watching ski jumper at Multorpor hill
Photograph of a crowd of spectators watching a ski jumper in midair at the Multorpor hill near Government Camp, Oregon. Image note: The skier is out of focus.
Ski jumper in midair at Multorpor hill
Photograph of an unidentified ski jumper in midair at the Multorpor jump hill near Government Camp, Oregon.
Ski jumper in midair at Multorpor hill
Photograph of spectators watching an unidentified ski jumper in midair at the Multorpor hill near Government Camp, Oregon.
Crowd and skiers at Multorpor ski-jump hill
Photograph of several skiers on the Multorpor jump hill near Government Camp, Oregon. Crowds of spectators are gathered on either side of the landing area.
Photograph, taken from behind, of three unidentified skiers in the snow in Government Camp, Oregon. The Battle Axe Inn is partially visible in the background. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.
Person standing in outdoor pool on winter day
Photograph of an unidentified person standing at the edge of an outdoor pool on a winter day. The ground is covered with snow. A building and other swimmers are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Swim Resort near Government Camp, Oregon. The resort was also known as the Mount Hood Mineral Springs. Also see image Nos. 374N0489 and 374N0497.
Marie Dawson, queen of 1933 Portland Winter Sports Carnival
Portrait of Marie Dawson, queen of the 1933 Winter Sports Carnival, on January 22, 1930, possibly at Government Camp on Mount Hood. Also see image Nos. 374N0495 and 374N0496. Image note: Light leaks on negative.