Columbia River

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46.24427, -124.05793 Map of Columbia River

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Columbia River

Columbia River

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Columbia River

  • UF River of the West (B.C.-Or. and Wash.)
  • UF West, River of the (B.C.-Or. and Wash.)

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McNary Dam construction

A partially completed cofferdam at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen flowing through the wooden structures, which appear to be filled with pieces of stone. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 6 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

A partially completed spillway bay at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A wooden stairway has been constructed up the side of the structure, with wood and rebar visible at the top. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 7 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

A new irrigation reservoir being filled at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. People can be seen observing behind upper railings, during a dedication ceremony for the new system. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 14 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

A man stands on a low cement wall at the Grand Coulee Dam, during a ceremony marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. Water appears to be flowing into a feeder canal into a larger large area, with basalt cliffs visible throughout the scene. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 18 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Grand Coulee Dam

An aerial view of the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, showing the start of irrigation pumps. Water is flowing from the containment lake above the dam, with rock formations and cliffs visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 1 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Queens and princesses from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival at the Grand Coulee Dam for a “Water-of-all-States Ceremony,” marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. They pour water from glass jugs into the reservoir, collected for other states within the United States. Water can be seen filling the reservoir canal. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 17 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

A feeder canal moving water from the Grand Coulee Dam to a large reservoir. Slanted cement walls are on either side of the canal, with basalt rock formations above. People can be seen walking along the top of the wall. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 23 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Grand Coulee Dam

Photograph showing the Grand Coulee Dam, taken from a high vantage point. Water is flowing down the dam spillway, with electric metal infrastructure visible in the foreground. A basalt hill is in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 26 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Queens and princesses from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival at the Grand Coulee Dam for a “Water-of-all-States Ceremony,” marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. They pour water from glass jugs into the reservoir, collected for other states within the United States. Water can be seen filling the reservoir canal. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 36 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

People gathered at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, at the start of irrigation pumping. A military band is in the foreground, with an empty cement reservoir visible in the distance. A crowd stands above a cement wall. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 5 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Grand Coulee Dam

Adolescents ride bikes in the water at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, on the occasion of the opening of a new irrigation system. The riders are in the water, as a seated woman watches. Basalt cliffs are in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 29 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Tribal members from the upper Columbia stand in front of an empty reservoir at the opening of an irrigation system at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. The men wear feathered headdresses at either side of the group, with three women standing in the middle. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 5 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Queens and princesses from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival at the Grand Coulee Dam for a “Water-of-all-States Ceremony,” marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. They file down a set of wooden stairs, built on a dirt hillside, as people watch from above. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 8 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Tribal members from the upper Columbia stand in front of an empty reservoir at the opening of an irrigation system at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. Two men wear feathered headdresses, next to three women. One man extends his left arm. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 7 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

An unidentified man speaks at a Grand Coulee Dam dedication ceremony, celebrating the opening of new irrigation pumps. He wears a suit and stands behind a podium and microphone. An empty reservoir can be seen in front of the speaker. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 9 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam

Choppy water at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen flowing through the cement structures into the pool below. Engineers at the dam were attempting to trap and save blueback salmon to strengthen the 1951 run. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1951 (negative 10 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam

A man stands on top of a structure at the McNary Dam, on a wooden walkway. The Columbia River can be seen next to the dam, in front of basalt cliffs in the distance. Above the dam is a metal crane. Engineers at the dam were attempting to trap and save blueback salmon to strengthen the 1951 run. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1951 (negative 4 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam

Workers in hard hats stand on the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A crane can be seen above a cement tower, lined with a railing. Engineers at the dam were attempting to trap and save blueback salmon to strengthen the 1951 run. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1951 (negative 13 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam, dipnetting by crane

Blueback salmon in a dipnet being lifted from the water at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The water churns beneath the net. Engineers at the dam were attempting to trap and save blueback salmon to strengthen the 1951 run. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1951 (negative 23 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam

A view of the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. An area of rocks is at the left side of the frame, in front of the cement dam structure. A raised control house can be seen at the top of the dam. Engineers at the dam were attempting to trap and save blueback salmon to strengthen the 1951 run. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1951 (negative 5 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Columbia River Gorge scenery, after logging

People using machinery to drag logs downhill towards the historic Columbia River Highway, east of Latourell Falls. A house can be seen next to the road, with the Columbia River in the distance. Photograph taken as part of a series documenting the effort of the Portland Women’s Forum, Save the Gorge committee, to curtail logging in the area. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 6, 1952 (negative 6 of 23).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Columbia River Gorge scenery, after logging

Three men on a hilltop in the Columbia River Gorge, after logging. The man closest to the camera points into the distance. The Columbia River can be seen. Photograph taken as part of a series documenting the effort of the Portland Women’s Forum, Save the Gorge committee, to curtail logging in the area. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 6, 1952 (negative 8 of 23).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vancouver and Columbia River

A view of the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. A ship, named “Seaglamor” can be seen at a loading dock, on top of which is a large warehouse building. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway bridge over the river is in the distance (negative 8 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fishing for steelhead from beach on Sauvie Island

William Schurman (left) and F.M. Garrison on a beach at Sauvie Island for steelhead fishing. Garrison holds a Chinook jack salmon and steelhead while kneeling next to Schurman, who is seated on a log. Another fish lays on a mat in front of the pair. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 26, 1953 (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fishing for steelhead from beach on Sauvie Island

Unidentified fisherman on a beach at Sauvie Island for steelhead fishing. The men closest to the camera are seated in beach chairs, set next to fishing poles. Other people can be seen further down the beach with set poles. Several boats are on the river. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 26, 1953 (negative 2 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fishing for steelhead from beach on Sauvie Island

An unidentified fisherman on a beach in Sauvie island during steelhead season. The man is mid-cast, holding the pole towards the small waves on the beach. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 26, 1953 (negative 3 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fishing for steelhead from beach on Sauvie Island

Phillip E. Jenovich, holding a fish and beach chair during steelhead season at Sauvie Island. He holds the wooden beach chair over one shoulder and is wearing a set of waders. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 26, 1953 (negative 6 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

The Return with Wood

Two unidentified men on a raft loaded with wood. A rowboat is tied to the back of the raft. Several buildings and a train car are visible on the riverbank in the distance. Likely taken on the Columbia River. Caption on negative sleeve reads, "The Return with Wood, R-1, LW-1." Image note: appears to be from the same series as image LW-7.

White, Lily E.

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