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Al Monner news negatives

  • Org. Lot 1284
  • Collection
  • 1936-1974

The vast majority of this collection is made up of negatives created by Al Monner for the Oregon Journal. A small number of negatives were likely created by fellow Journal photographer Ralph Vincent, also for the Oregon Journal. While it's likely that almost all the negatives in this collection were created as part of Monner's work for the Journal, some images may also be his personal work. Most of the negatives are black and white, with a handful of color images taken in the 1950s and 1960s. A small selection of images from 1936 to 1938 were likely taken during Monner's time at the Oregonian newspaper. Large-format negatives from 1936 to 1959 have been processed and inventoried, while 35mm film from 1959 to 1974 remains unprocessed.

The photographs highlight over 30 years of current events in and around the Portland area, with a smaller number taken elsewhere in the state. Yearly events, such as the Portland Rose Festival and the Pendleton Round-Up, are featured prominently. A substantial number of images from the 1940s show Portland war efforts during World War II, featuring photographs of shipyards, soldiers, and rationing efforts at home. A small number of photographs also show early incarceration of Japanese Americans. Monner also frequently photographed dam-building efforts on the Columbia River at Celilo Village, The Dalles, and Bonneville.

Also included are photographs of accident scenes, fires, explosions, new building projects, sporting events, contest winners, and important national figures visiting the Portland area. Taken together, the collection displays the breadth of Monner's work as a photojournalist, covering the everyday to the exciting.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woman Looks at Child at the Lipman Wolfe Style Show

A woman in a dress stands next to a table in a banquet hall. She looks down at a child sitting on her mother's lap. The child looks back at her. The woman is likely a model in the Lipman Wolfe style show. In the background are additional guests seated at tables. The caption on negative sleeve reads, "Lipman Wolfe style show" (negative 5 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Building a Float for Junior Rose Festival Parade

Three children and an adult build a parade float for the Junior Rose Festival Parade on the front porch of a house in Portland, Oregon. The float consists of a small sailboat mounted on a wagon. The boat has the word "Burradak" written on the side. The children attach flowers to the boat. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Building float for Junior Rose Festival parade, Mrs. J.B. Grodard and children, 2114 N.E. 55th - Don (10), Joanne (6), and Janet (8)" (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Truck Caught in Low Railroad Underpass

A semi-truck and trailer are trapped after the top of the trailer crashed into a low railroad underpass at Columbia Boulevard and Albina Avenue. View looking at the front of the truck under the pass. The truck and trailer lean to the left and the trailer is heavily damaged. Several men look at the accident scene (negative 3 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Truck Caught in Low Railroad Underpass

A semi-truck and trailer are trapped after the top of the trailer crashed into a low railroad underpass at Columbia Boulevard and Albina Avenue. View looking at the back of the truck under the pass. The truck and trailer lean to the right and the trailer is heavily damaged. Several men look at the accident scene (negative 5 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Detective Investigating Murder Beneath Steel Bridge

Detective Frank Taylor, wearing a suit and hat, leans forward, looks at the ground and points while investigating the murder of Charles Henry Sims. He is under the Steel Bridge. There is litter scattered across the ground. Behind him are several boats, including a sternwheeler, docked in the Willamette River. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on July 31, 1957 (negative 1 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Women Stand by Planter Box at the Oregon State Fair

Two young women stand next to a planter box and hold a hose that waters the plants. They look at each other and smile. They are preparing for the Oregon State Fair. The fairgrounds are partially visible behind them, and there are large flower bushes in the background on the left (negative 9 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

James Madison High School Guides in Front of School

A group of people stand on the sidewalk in front of James Madison High School in Portland, Oregon. On the right, a woman pins a tag that reads "Guide" onto a teenage girl. On the left, several teenagers listen to a man who addresses them. They also wear tags that designate them as guides. Above them, the James Madison High School sign is partially visible on the building (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Path in Hoyt Arboretum

An unpaved road winds through Hoyt Arboretum in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. Trees both large and small grow on either side of the road. There is a large tree trunk in the foreground, in front of the road. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on September 15, 1957 on the cover of the Northwest Living section (negative 4 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Darlene Fortman at University of Portland

A young woman walks up the steps to the Villa Maria dormitory at the University of Portland. She carries 2 suitcases and a coat. Her name Darlene Fortman and she is one of the first female students to live on campus at the university. A sign on the side of the building reads, "Villa Maria." This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on September 29, 1957 (negative 1 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

CBS Movie Crew Films Arden Pangborn

A film crew from the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) prepares to film Arden Pangborn for a scene in the movie "The Day Called X." Pangborn sits at a desk in the left foreground. A large camera is set up in front of his desk, and a man standing next to the camera smiles at Pangborn. Another man holds a slate that reads, "C.B.S. News Film, The Day Called X, Rasky - Portland - Dietrich, Scene 65, Take 1." A couple of lights are set up and other film crew members are visible in the photograph. Taken from an area behind Pangborn's desk. The film was about Portland's Civil Defense organization (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Navigating a Canoe Through Willamette Falls Locks at Oregon City

Two young men sit in a canoe and paddle through a small opening of the Willamette Falls Locks on the Willamette River in Oregon City. The man who sits in front in the canoe wears a sweatshirt that reads, "Oregon." The canoe has the word "Willamette" written on the side. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "University of Oregon students on canoe trip from Eugene to Portland - going through locks at Oregon City" (negative 4 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Hotel Chewaucan in Paisley, Oregon

View of the Hotel Chewaucan, located on a street corner in Paisley, Oregon. On the corner of the street is a sign designating the road as Oregon Highway 31 and a directional marker showing the distance and direction to nearby towns, including Bend, Lakeview, Bly and more. One automobile is parked in front of the hotel. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Search for robbers of Paisley post office" (negative 6 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Doug Houston in front of Paisley Post Office

Doug Houston holds his rifle and stands in front of the post office in Paisley, Oregon. He looks at the camera and smiles. A couple of people stand behind him, outside the post office. Houston used this rifle to help capture one of the men who robbed this post office. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on October 13, 1957 (negative 2 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vandalism Damage to Girls Polytechnic High School

A woman stands next to a shattered glass case that was vandalized at the Girls Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon. Her face has a serious expression as she touches a damaged globe in the case. There are 3 trophies in the case and 1 has been knocked over. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Damage to Girls Polytechnic High School done by three 12-year-old boys" (negative 3 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Sherry Fong and Adelia Lawrence Sit in Courthouse

Sherry Fong and Adelia Lawrence sit on a bench in a courthouse in Portland, Oregon. Both women hold purses in their laps and look at the camera. Fong (pictured on the left of the 2 women) smiles at the camera. Two men sit on the bench to the left of the women. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Jury for Sherry Fong re-trial - Sherry Fong, Mrs. Adelia Lawrence, Herbert Perry, Paul L. Mylan (Clark County Coroner), Robert Christ" (negative 4 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Emilio Pucci and Group at Portland Art Museum

Fashion designer Emilio Pucci stands with a group of unidentified people at a fashion show at the Portland Art Museum. Pucci (pictured second from left) was an Italian designer and former student at Reed College. He was the guest of honor at this museum event (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Penguins Checked by Alan Best and Jack Marks at the Oregon Zoo

Two men kneel in the penguin enclosure at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon. The man on the left holds his hand out to a group of approaching penguins. The man on the right smiles as a penguin stands in front of him. In the background, a small group of visitors watch the scene from above the enclosure. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Penguins checked by Alan Best, of the Vancouver B.C. zoo - and Jack Marks, Portland Zoo" (negative 1 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Penguins at the Oregon Zoo

A group of penguins walk in an enclosure at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon. They walk away from a pool of water behind them. In the background, scattered visitors watch the scene from above the enclosure (negative 7 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Alice Miller, novice at St. Mary's of the Valley

Alice Miller, a novice at St. Mary's of the Valley. She is seated and wearing a religious habit. A portrait of Jesus Christ hangs on the wall behind her. This photograph was taken shortly after her father, Ivan Miller, filed a suit to have her removed from the Catholic convent against her will (negative 3 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Reed College students

A group of six students from Reed College in a planning meeting for an upcoming art show (negative 1 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Student in the Reed College library

A student holding a book of poetry in the Reed College library. She stands in front of a library bookshelf and is wearing a white button down blouse and pleated plaid skirt (negative 6 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woman and toy poodle, Holy Family Mothers Club

A young woman holding a toy poodle during a Holy Family Mothers Club event. The woman is wearing a dirndl and is seated with the dog in her lap. The dog is wearing a large tulle-ruffle collar (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Replacement Morrison Bridge alongside the old Morrison Bridge

A side-by-side view of the replacement Morrison Bridge under construction and the 1905 Morrison Bridge. A line of automobiles drives across the older bridge which is still in use. The draw spans on the new bridge are locked in their open position by members of the labor union during a strike over working conditions (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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