Photograph showing people standing in line for voter registration, most likely in Portland. The line extends down a hallway, decorated with carved scrolls and stone walls. A sign above the door reads “Registration Office” and another to the left reads “Voters Register Here” (negative 1 of 2).

Photograph showing Lorraine Lindstrom on a three-wheel motorcycle, with “B.R. 3606” painted on the side. She is wearing riding leathers and holding the handle bars of the bike, which has a trunk on the back. Brick buildings can be seen in the background, with a sign visible for “Kenneth W. Trowbridge Co.” (negative 1 of 3).

Photographing showing Paul Shaw, administrator of Multnomah County Rationing Board, holding two spoons of sugar. He is holding one spoon in each hand, and smiling towards the camera (negative 1 of 4).

Photograph showing two women with a truck in Portland. One woman is sitting on the fender of the truck, over the large front tire, while another is standing next to the truck with one leg on the running board. Mechanical equipment can be seen on the back of the truck, on top of a wooden platform. The truck is parked under a garage overhang. The women photographed were the first women members of the Local 162 teamster union (negative 1 of 5).

Photograph, showing two women sitting on the front of a utility truck. One is sitting on the front fender of the vehicle, while the other is on the front hood. Both are wearing pins on the front of their shirt, and smiling towards the camera. The truck appears to be parked under the edge of a covered garage. The women photographed were the first women members of the Local 162 teamster union (negative 2 of 5).

Photograph showing four people standing in front of a large truck. Two men in suits are standing with two women truck drivers, the first women members of the Local 162 teamster union. One man is holding a pad of paper and showing it to one of the women, who is looking downward. At the far right of the group, one woman is smiling at the camera and putting her hand in the pocket of her pants (negative 3 of 5).

Photograph showing reserve members of the U.S. Forest service gathered around a Osborne Firefinder map, used to plot directional bearings for fires. One man is holding pencil to the map, while other members of the group look downward (negative 1 of 4).

Photograph showing a group of young service recruits being sworn in by a uniformed member of the U.S. Coast Guard. They men are raising their right hands, and the uniformed man is looking downward at a piece of paper. Against the back wall is a banner that read “U.S. Coast Guard” (negative 1 of 1).

Photograph showing a crowd gathered outside the Portland Victory Center, at S.W. 6th Avenue, at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The American Bank Building (621 S.W. Morrison Street) can be seen at the far side of the square. The crowd is looking towards the right of the frame, likely to the Victory Center, built in front of the Pioneer Courthouse (negative 1 of 4).

Photograph showing a Japanese American woman and child (Jimmy) detained at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The child is seated in a rough wooden high chair, in front of a table with plates of food and mugs. Other people are seated along the long table. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 1 of 15).

Photograph showing people washing dishes (?) at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. They appear to be standing by pairs in separated stalls, in front of sinks. Dishes are piled on a surface next to the stalls, where people are standing. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 10 of 15).

Photograph showing people seated in an open dining area at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Picnic tables have been put in a large open area, with a large house facade visible at the far side of the room. A sign reading “Time Keeper” can be seen over two windows in the far wall. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 11 of 15).

Photograph showing a group of people playing a game with a ball and net (volleyball?) at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The ball can be seen midair, above the net, which has been set up on an open area of wooden floor. Wooden beams and large windows can be seen above. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 12 of 15).

Photograph showing Fumiko Sasaki at a desk, surrounded by a group of young men, all held at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The woman is looking downward and writing on a piece of paper, while the smiling men also look downward at the desk. Also photographed: Howard Namura (seated), and standing from left to right, Dr. Newton Uyesugi, Rev. Francis Hayashi, and Rev. Terakawa. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 13 of 15).

Photograph showing the staff of The Evacuazette, gathered around a table at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Typewriters and paper are laying on the table. On the left side of the frame is a young woman typing. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 14 of 15).

Photograph showing Hiroko Terakawa and Lilian Hayashi, playing a board game in the apartment of the Rev. T. Terakawa, at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. A baby crib, table, bookshelf and United States flag can be seen in the space. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 15 of 15).

Milton Maeda and Molly Kageyama being married while detained at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Kageyama is shaking hands with E. Sandquist, assembly center manager, while Maeda holds her waist. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, May 20, 1942 (negative 2 of 15).

Photograph showing two women standing outside a “Visitors Only” gate at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. A Japanese American youth is standing next to the wooden gate, smiling at the two women, who appear to be passing through. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 3 of 15).

R. Maeda buys a copy of the Oregon Journal from Jimmy Shiozaki, in newspaper window, at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Next to the window are signs that read “Newspapers Only” and “Incoming Parcel Post Inspection, 1:00-1:30pm.” After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 4 of 15).

Nurse Alice Nakaro holding Cordon Kondo at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Next to her is door with a “No Admittance” sign attached to it. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 5 of 15).

Photograph showing a woman washing clothes in a basin at at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. A young child stands next to the basin facing towards the woman, wearing overalls. She is kneeling on the ground and holding a washboard. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 6 of 15).

Photograph showing people working in a kitchen at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Several people are wearing kitchen uniform and standing next to a large stove with several stock pots on its surface. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 7 of 15).

Photograph showing people standing around a table wearing kitchen uniforms, at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Each man is standing in front of a large bowl and mixing what appears to be flour. Several are smiling. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 8 of 15).

Photograph showing a group of people peeling carrots at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The people are gathered around a pile of carrots, with shaving visible on the floor. One man is pointing towards the camera, while several others smile towards members of the group. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 9 of 15).

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 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 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).