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Boats passing under lifted Interstate Bridge span

A sailboat and large barge passing under the lifted section of the Interstate Bridge between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington during the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed second span of the bridge (negative 16 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Yachting season opening day on Columbia River

The royal court of the Columbia River Yachting Association, on a boat during opening day of yachting season in Portland. Front: Captain Quentin Greeley, Jacob Nielsen (as Neptune), and back (left to right): Nancy Schuler, Kathie Cameron, and Pat Palitzsch, dressed as the daughters of Neptune. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 1 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Yachting season opening day on Columbia River

People on a boat during the opening day of yachting season on the Columbia River. The boat is decorated with a luau theme, with people standing onboard wearing grass skirts and leis. Two palm trees have been mounted onboard. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 6 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

U.S.S. Cruiser Toledo arriving in Portland

People visiting the U.S.S. Toledo during a visit to Portland, moored at the foot of S.W. Alder Street, on the Willamette River. Families with children walk along a sidewalk and seawall, with sailors visible along the ship’s railing. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 10, 1954 (negative 5 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rose Festival junior court on HMCS Ontario in Portland

Crew members of the cruiser HMCS Ontario, standing aboard the deck with members of the Portland Rose Festival junior court. Queen Patsy is at the center, holding the arm of an suited escort, and wearing a crown. One of the crew members kneels down next to Patsy (negative 6 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. President Jackson, deck

Photograph showing painted numbers (hopscotch?) on the deck of the S.S. President Jackson. The bottom of a lifeboat can be seen on the deck (negative 15 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. President Jackson, bar

Photograph showing a bar aboard the S.S. President Jackson, being made ready for conversion into troop transport. An etched mirror next to the bar shows a fish and bottle, and another mirror with empty shelves can be seen behind the bar. Also on the bar is a cash register (negative 3 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rescue Sled Delivered to Mt. Hood Ski Patrol

A uniformed man lies in an Austrian Akja rescue sled on the ground next to the docked ship S.S. Sinaloa in Portland, Oregon. Three other men stand behind him as they look down at him and smile. The sled has 4 long handles. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Austrian Akja delivered to Mt. Hood Ski Patrol via S.S. Sinaloa of East Asiatic line - A. Karup Moller (Captain), First Officer, Don jenkins (M.H.S.P.), Keith Petru (M.H.S.P.)" (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. President Jackson, dining room

Photograph showing the dining room aboard the S.S. President Jackson, being made ready for conversion into troop transport. Behind the tables is a wall, with decorative wallpaper showing monkeys and trees (negative 2 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Sign aboard the S.S. President Jackson

Photograph showing a chalkboard sign aboard the S.S. President Jackson, being made ready for conversion into troop transport. Written on the sign is “President Jackson” with “Sails for Portland” and “Friday, June 27th, 2PM” (negative 4 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Navy sailor aboard the S.S. President Jackson

Photograph showing a man in a Navy uniform aboard the President Jackson. He is holding a tray with glassware, canned goods, and slices of bread. A life preserver behind him reads “S.S. President Jackson” (negative 6 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. President Jackson

Photograph showing the S.S. President Jackson, docked in Portland, taken from a high angle and looking across the ship. Masts and rigging can be seen throughout the frame, and industrial buildings and a bridge are in the distance (Hawthorne Bridge?) (negative 9 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation launching “Star of Oregon”

Photograph showing the liberty ship “Star of Oregon” after its launching on the Willamette River. To to the larger ship is a smaller tug boat, “James W. of Portland Ore.” People can be seen standing along the front of the ship. In the background are industrial buildings, likely in front of the west hills (negative 3 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Cattle truck fire and round-up of scattered cows in Portland

People standing on S.W. Harbor Drive in Portland after a truck loaded with seventeen head of cattle collided with an empty gasoline truck. Eleven of the cattle escaped from the truck and needed to be rounded up. A damaged vehicle can be seen in the northbound lane, with the second Morrison Bridge in the distance. A large ship is moored on the Willamette River, across the street from the Oregon Journal Building. A story detailing the accident was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 30, 1954 (negative 1 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

U.S.S. Amsterdam at Astoria

The U.S.S. Amsterdam in arriving in Astoria with passengers. An airplane (likely from the United States Navy) can be seen flying by as people line the deck of the ship. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 2 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship stuck at Swan Island outlet, Portland

Norwegian ship Thomas S. Gregory, stuck at the outlet of the Swan Island lagoon in Portland. Buildings at University of Portland can be seen above the Willamette River. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, May 20, 1948 (negative 2 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire Truck on its Side After Sling Gives Way

An American LaFrance Type O-10 fire truck lies on its side between a ship and a dock. The truck fell on its side after a sling that was loading it onto the ship "Oregon" gave way at Terminal #1. A man kneels and looks at the firetruck. The Broadway Bridge and Steel Bridge are visible in the distant background on the Willamette River (negative 2 of 11).

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

U.S.S. Amsterdam at Astoria

The U.S.S. Amsterdam in arriving in Astoria with passengers. A man is brought down a walkway on a litter before being placed in a medical vehicle. People can be seen crowding the deck of the ship, as well as on the dock looking towards the Amsterdam. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 3 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

U.S.S. Amsterdam at Astoria

The U.S.S. Amsterdam, docked in Astoria shortly after its arrival with passengers. “Astoria” is painted across the hull of the ship, and people can be seen crowding its deck. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 6 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Dry-dock ship at Port of Portland

Photograph looking upward at a dry-dock ship with a gangplank. A man walks across the gangplank towards the ship. A wheeled scaffold, tools, and men can be seen on the deck below the ship. The Willamette River and trees can be seen in the distance (8 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Swan Island, Portland

An aerial view showing a ship and industrial area on Swan Island, in Portland. A ship with “Relief” painted on the side is moored at a dock, with various hoists and cranes visible on the island (negative 3 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. President Jackson

Photograph showing a side view of the S.S. President Jackson. A large eagle insignia can be seen on the side of the ship’s funnel, under which are lifeboats and a deck. A gangplank runs from the ship to a wooden dock, where a truck is parked with “Oregon Transfer Co.” written on the side (negative 10 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. President Jackson, furniture

Photograph showing people moving a couch to or from the S.S. President Jackson, using a ramp. A truck for “Oregon Transfer Co.” is parked at the base of the ramp. At the top of the ramp is a group of men holding the couch, which is tied with a piece of rope (negative 11 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. President Jackson, furniture

Photograph showing a moving truck parked on a dock, next to the S.S. President Jackson. The back of the truck is open and filled with furniture. A ramp leading from the ship is holding a cabinet and lamp, which is held by a rope (negative 14 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation launching “Star of Oregon”

Photograph showing two ships on the Willamette River. A riverboat with “Henderson of Portland Ore.” painted on it is facing towards the larger “Star of Oregon.” A group of people can be seen standing at the back of the Star of Oregon, looking downwards towards the riverboat. An industrial building can be seen in the background. The Star of Oregon was sunk by a German submarine October 30, 1942 (negative 1 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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