Women from the “hellcats” welding crew at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Top row, from left: Hazel Zimmerman, Georgie Towell, Verna McCaughey, Frances Reid (helper). Front row: Mayme Matchett, Mabel Geist, Bess Blankenship, Vivian Sales, Martha Raymond, and Leadman Paul (‘Doc’) Shade. This photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 23, 1944 (negative 1 of 3). See also: negative 901-1.
Women from the “hellcats” welding crew at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Wearing welding gear and face shields, the group is standing in an industrial area. A photograph from this series was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 23, 1944 (negative 1 of 3). See also: negative 901-3.
Photograph of the thermometer on the sign for Portland Federal Savings Co. on the corner of S.W. Stark and 5th Ave. in downtown Portland. The temperature reads 108 degrees. A number of people are conversing next to the building (negative 3 of 4).
Photograph showing two runners racing on a track at Jefferson High School. One is wearing a jersey reading “Salem”, and both are mid-stride, running towards the camera. People can be seen watching from bleachers at the other side of the track, and a Jefferson High School building is in the distance (negative 11 of 13).
Photograph showing a shot putting athlete at a meet at Jefferson High School. He is wearing a jersey with a “C” on the front, and appears to be mid-throw, with his right arm in the air. A man is laying on the ground in front of the thrower. Spectators are standing in the background watching (negative 13 of 13).
Photograph showing a man doing a long jump at a track and field meet at the Jefferson High School track. He is wearing cleat shoes, a t-shirt that reads “Portland Air Base Oregon” and has been captured mid-jump. People can be seen standing in a field behind the jumper (negative 1 of 13).
Photograph showing a young man using a pole to high jump at a track and field meet at the Jefferson High School track. His body is partially over the high wooden beam, which is set up on a track area. Two younger boys are laying the ground and looking upward at the jumper, while people seated on bleachers watch from afar (negative 2 of 13).
Photograph showing five young men racing on a track at Jefferson High School. The runners are mid-stride and facing towards the camera. People can be seen on both sides of the track, and a seated audience is in bleachers along the far side. Jefferson High School building can be seen in the distance at the other end of the track (negative 6 of 13).
A group of women pose backstage at the Orpheum Theatre next to a low table, on which sits a small cake. One of the women is wearing a two-piece stage costume. Pictured: Lorraine Lyons, Arline Hennings, Violet Maguire, Dale Adams (whose birthday it is), Sue Mae Lee, Bobbye Renee, Mitzi Haase (negative 3 of 15).
Maynard Moore being rescued from a platform after falling from a broken scaffold at the Portland Drive-in, at 9727 N.E. Union Avenue. Moore is in a litter, which is on top of a ladder. Several people are on a platform, which can be seen under the broken pieces of a scaffold. A sign above the group reads “Grand Re-Opening Friday, Many Improvements, Big Picture” (negative 1 of 5).
Maynard Moore being rescued from a platform after falling from a broken scaffold at the Portland Drive-in, at 9727 N.E. Union Avenue. Moore is in a litter, which is surrounded by several people standing under the broken pieces of a scaffold. A sign above the group reads “Grand Re-Opening Friday, Many Improvements, Big Picture” (negative 2 of 5).
Adela Vy sits at a table and smiles at the camera. She is a 23-year-old Filipino student studying at Marylhurst College in Portland, Oregon. She holds a black purse on her lap. A plant sits on the table to her left. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on February 1, 1957 (negative 1 of 2).
A.E. McIntosh, head of the West Oregon Lumber Company, and his telescope at 4212 S.W. Arthur Way. McIntosh is looking upward while holding the eyepiece of the telescope with one hand. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 2, 1947 (negative 2 of 3).
An aerial view of traffic lined up on the west side of the Broadway Bridge in Portland. A large train yard and Union Station can be seen under the bridge (negative 1 of 2).
An aerial view of the Bonneville Dam during a flood on the Columbia River. High water can be seen reaching towards the top of the dam structure (negative 10 of 21).
An aerial view of a Portland area housing project, with “Broadmoor Apts.” written across the negative. A newly build apartment complex can be seen, as well as the Valley Community Presbyterian Church in S.W. Portland (negative 13 of 27).
An aerial view of a commercial rose garden, most likely in the north Portland area. Rows of plants can be seen next to a dirt road and a house (negative 1 of 4).
An aerial view, looking east, showing construction of the Ross Island Bridge approach. A portion of the bridge can be seen at the top of the frame, crossing the Willamette River from the west (negative 1 of 4).
An aerial view of Creston School and surrounded housing developments in Southeast Portland, looking north. Next to the school is a forested area, later known as Creston Park (negative 15 of 27).
An aerial view of dike work being done at Marine Drive and Gertz Road in Portland, near Vanport City. A group of houseboats can be seen at the right side of the frame, likely on the Columbia River at Marine Drive (negative 1 of 2).
An aerial view of a fire at Vaughn Street Park in Portland. Smoke can be seen rising from the building, with burn damage on the roof (negative 2 of 5).
An aerial view of a flood on the Sandy River in Troutdale. A bridge over the river, at the Historic Columbia River Highway, can be seen over the river, with flooded buildings visible throughout the frame (negative 2 of 6).
An aerial view of Union Station in Portland, during a flood on the Willamette River. Water can be seen encroaching into a train yard above the Union Station building (negative 3 of 6).