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Fire at Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant, Portland

A night photograph showing firefighters at a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. The three men are standing on top of a fire truck, directing a stream of watch towards the building. destroyed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 8 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

"Pole cats" crew at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland

The “pole cats” crew of welders at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Several people are kneeling in the front of the group while facing away from the camera, showing off “Pole Cats” painted across their backs. Some of the men and women are wearing safety helmets or face shields. A similar photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 13, 1943 (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rose Festival Queen Shirley Howard receiving rose pressed and carried overseas by Chief Steward Joseph Thompson

Rose Festival Queen Shirley Howard, seated at a table with Chief Steward Joseph Thompson, most likely in Portland. Howard is holding a dried posyin one hand and looking towards Thompson, who brought the dried flower on a Liberty ship trip to the South Pacific. This photograph was published on page 9 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, February 15, 1944 (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

New shell fabrication setup at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland

A man stands next to a tripod (holding a total station?) under the base of a crane at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. In the distance is another crane and several structures part-way through construction. A similar photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 20, 1944 (negative 1 of 9) Original sleeve title: “Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation - boiler erection shop and new shell plate erection department.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

New shell fabrication setup at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland

New industrial buildings being constructed at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Piles of wood can be seen throughout the frame, and a crane is in the distance. On the right side of the frame is a worker standing next to the metal frame. A photograph from this series was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 20, 1944 (negative 2 of 9). Original sleeve title: “Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation - boiler erection shop and new shell plate erection department.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Workers in boiler erection shop at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland

Workers in a boiler erection shop at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland, standing in steam or smoke. Taken from a high angle, the floor of the building includes machinery and piles of pipe. A photograph from this series was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 20, 1944 (negative 5 of 9). Original sleeve title: “Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation - boiler erection shop and new shell plate erection department.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Monuments at Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland

Tombstones at Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, for “F.C. & L. Smith,” and “Ada, daughter of F.C. & L.B. Smith.” Ada’s monument is in the shape of a praying angel. At the right side of the frame is a large monument for “Lucinda Bixby” (negative 12 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Macleay family mausoleum, Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland

A woman stands in front of the Macleay family mausoleum at the Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland. “Macleay” is inscribed on a large scroll at the front of the building, below a stained glass window (negative 3 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Nurses being capped at Saint Marks Church, Portland

Nurses receiving caps at a candlelight ceremony at Saint Mark church in Portland. The nurses are each holding a candle and standing in lines. Taken from a high angle, the photograph shows the painted walls and alter of the church. This photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Saturday, March 18, 1944 (negative 1 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Nurses being capped at Saint Marks Church, Portland

Nurses receiving caps at a ceremony at Saint Mark church in Portland. The nurses are gathered at the front of the pews while a seated audience watches. Taken from a high angle, the photograph shows the alter and painted walls of the church. A photograph from this series was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Saturday, March 18, 1944 (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Fry Roofing Company plant, Portland

People battling a fire at the Fry Roofing Company at 3750 Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. Several men can be seen spraying water towards the blaze. Burned wood and metal braces can be seen along the left side of the frame. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 4 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, March 20, 1944 (negative 1 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Fry Roofing Company plant, Portland

People battling a fire at the Fry Roofing Company at 3750 Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. A fireman is pulling a hose towards a pile of debris, and smoke can can be seen throughout the scene. This photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, March 20, 1944 (negative 2 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

House of Mr. and Mrs. J. Webb Willis

A wallpapered dining room at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Webb Willis, most likely in the Portland area. Chairs and a table can be seen through a doorway with curtained windows at the far side of the room (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Saint Helen’s Hall School, Portland

The exterior of a building at the Saint Helen’s Hall School in Portland. Ivy covers the side of the building, with an covered entrance-way visible at the left side of the frame. St. Helen’s Hall later became the Oregon Episcopal School after merging with Bishop Dagwell Hall (negative 1 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Launching grease crew at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland

A grease crew, posing as a group, at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. From left to right (back row): Labor Supervisor Harry Stokes, John Gilbert, Leadman Harry Bartsch, Burner A.J. Bry, Cal Bumgarner, Ben Whipple, Charlie Barkman, W.M. Bowe; (front row) William Liston, Martin Hansan, C.C. Busby, R.O. Avery. This photographed was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 21, 1944 (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Nela Selzler and Lucille Rastad at Kaiser Company, Swan Island

Nela Selzler (left) and Lucille Rastad (right), sitting together inside a metal structure, at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. They’re both wearing welding helmets. Two cropped photographs were published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 28, 1944 (negative 1 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Evangeline Feyereisen at Kaiser Company, Swan Island

Welder Evangeline Feyereisen, wearing work wear and a welding helmet, at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. A cropped version of this photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 28, 1944 (negative 2 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Annie Klein at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland

Annie Klein, wearing work wear, stands in front of a wall of schematics at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. A cropped version of this photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 28, 1944 (negative 4 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Welding crew with top attendance record at Kaiser Company, Swan Island

A welding crew with a high attendance score at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. From left to right: (front) Foreman Archie Hodges, Vannie Feyereisen, Carm Feyereisen, Leadman Gilbert Pepper, A.E. Pollard; (back) C.S. (“Flash”) Gordon, A.E. (“Andy”) Anderson, J.N. Richardson, J.R. Bastian, C.A. (“Red”) Sexton, L.D. Erickson. This photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 11, 1944 (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Junior Rose Festival Queen Sharon Brady with Prime Minister Everett Stiles Jr.

Junior Rose Festival Queen Sharon Brady sits on a throne, while Prime Minister Everett Stiles Jr. stands to next to her. Brady is holding a large bouquet of roses and wearing a grown and cape, while Stiles is wearing a suit and small half-cape. A photograph from this series was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, May 25, 1944 (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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