Photograph taken from across the water, showing the employee cottages at Cazadero Dam/Station G. Building can be seen at the top of the hill above the river, with several small wooden structures in front of three long buildings. A railroad car is parked on the left side of the frame.

A woman and child at an emergency shelter in the Eugene area, during a flood on the Willamette River. Both are tucked into the blankets of a small bed. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 4 of 27).

People at the far side of a room, setup with emergency cots during a flood in the Eugene area. Blankets are folded up on each cot. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 3 of 27).

Two children at an emergency shelter in the Eugene area, during a floor on the Willamette River. Both are under blankets on small beds and looking at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 5 of 27).

Photograph of 2 rows of four-plex buildings at Pioneer Village, a federally funded housing project in West Salem, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on February 17, 1967.

Photograph of a row of new low income, public housing in Independence, Oregon. These houses were built by the Polk County Housing Authority. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 22, 1968.

Photograph of several residences which are part of a low income, public housing project. Likely taken in Independence or West Salem, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 22, 1968.

Elaine Velazquez interviews residents and workers of Blanchet House, a sober-living residency near Burnside street (relocated to 310 NW Glisan in 2012). Discussion topics include types of services provided for individuals with substance abuse issues, and recent closures of nonprofit organizations that provide these services. Blanchet House provides meals, job assistance programs, treatment programs, and shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. Poor audio quality at end of video.

Credits: Host, Elaine Velazquez. Location, Blanchet House.

Interview with Mary Scott, resident of Northwest Portland. Scott talks about her involvement with the Northwest District Association (NWDA), and the Northwest Arts Fair program, Splash. Scott served on the Board of NWDA, previously working as a Coordinator for the office. Scott discusses recent demolition of homes in the Northwest area, and her experiences working with tenant groups through her position at Legal Aid, covering topics of landlord responsibilities and tenant rights and protections. She goes on to describe what it's like living in Northwest Portland, and some of the issues the area is facing, such as crime and affordable housing.

A small wooden church building at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. A sign on the building reads “Church of God.” The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 3 of 10).

A woman stands next to several chairs at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. She’s holding a paint brush in one hand, and has one chair on top of a table lined with newsprint. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 5 of 10).

A shingled home at a shipyard trailer camp at N.E. 2nd avenue and N.E. Glisan Street in Portland. The Willamette River can be seen through a tree next to the house (negative 2 of 2).

The exterior of temporary war worker homes, constructed inside a stable at Bagley Park in Vancouver. Clothes lines and automobiles are in front of the building, in grassy area. The walls and roof appear to be in poor repair (negative 2 of 8).

A woman and small child are seated at a table at University Homes, and war worker housing area in Portland. The woman is smiling towards the child, who is drinking a glass of milk and sitting in a high chair (negative 13 of 14). Original sleeve title: War industry workers - University war worker apartments; trailer camp; Kaiser Co., Vancouver.

A sign in front of housing barracks at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. The sign reads “Invite Him Out, We’ll Advance The Fare, Ask At Personnel.” Behind the sign are several two-story buildings (negative 1 of 2).

Shipyard workers at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. It’s owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection. A woman stands in a makeshift kitchen area, while a man can be seen laying on a bed in a corner of the room (negative 1 of 10).

A woman stands next to a stove at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. A small dog stands under her extended arm, while a small child watches. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 2 of 10).

Buildings at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. Deteriorating houses line a muddy dirt road. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 7 of 10).

Two children listen to a radio at a war worker home, constructed inside a stable at Bagley Park in Vancouver. The boy is bending down and turning the radio dials, while a girl sits on the edge of a bed holding a doll. The walls of the room appear to be covered in thick paper (negative 5 of 8).

A woman hangs curtains in front of a window at war worker housing in the Portland area (most likely University Homes). Her arms are extended to the top of the window, holding a crossbar with transparent drapes (negative 12 of 14). Original sleeve title: War industry workers - University war worker apartments; trailer camp; Kaiser Co., Vancouver.

A small house at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. A pile of dirt and automobile can be seen in front of the house. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 10 of 10).

A woman stands in the doorway of a cabin at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. The cabin appears to be sided in various pieces of deteriorating wood, and pieces of wood can be seen on the ground forming a walkway over dirt. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 4 of 10).

A woman doing laundry at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. She appears to be using a laundry wringer next to a utility sink, with other washing units visible throughout the scene. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 8 of 10).

A dirt street through Meadow Lark Village, an independent war production housing camp in the Portland area. Small cobbled together homes can be seen on either side of the street. In the distance is a child walking away from the camera. A photograph from this series was published on page 4D of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 25, 1944 (negative 2 of 5).

Two men prepare chickens in a kitchen area at Grandma’s Kitchen, a food and housing facility for homeless individuals in Portland, at 1857 S.W. Front Avenue in Portland. The pair are wearing aprons while standing next to a counter top area laden with roasted chickens. Grandma’s Kitchen was founded in 1919 by Ida Maus (negative 2 of 2).

The interior of a temporary war worker home, constructed inside a stable at Bagley Park in Vancouver. A wood burning stove is next to an open window, and the walls appear to be covered in thick paper. A chair and bed can also be seen in the room (negative 1 of 8).

Children stand outside the doorway of a war worker home, constructed inside a stable at Bagley Park in Vancouver. A makeshift wooden porch is outside the doorway, where the six children are standing, one of which is holding a broom (negative 3 of 8).

The exterior of temporary war worker homes, constructed inside a stable at Bagley Park in Vancouver. Automobiles are parked next to the building, and several people can be seen standing outside an open doorway. The walls and roof appear to be in poor repair (negative 7 of 8).