A woman stands next to a large wooden crate filled with metal safety hats at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, as the company ceases shipbuilding operations (negative 3 of 26).

An Oregon Shipbuilding Building Corporation building, photographed as the company ceases operations at the end of World War II. Next to the entrance to the building is a sign that reads “United States Maritime Commission” (negative 5 of 26).

Motorists look downward at a tire and inner tube while standing next to two automobiles, shortly after the end of gas rationing during World War II. One man appears to be changing a tire, while another holds the inner tube and two women watch (negative 1 of 4).

Mayor Earl Riley lays on a bed in the basement of the Public Auditorium in Portland, which has been converted into a temporary dormitory for servicemen. Several young servicemen lay on twin beds next to the Riley, with their heads propped up on elbows. Other twin beds can be seen throughout the room (negative 1 of 2).

A diver in mid-air, after leaping into a pool at an Active club meet at Jantzen Beach Amusement Park on Hayden Island. People stand along the side of the pool, and another pool and building can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is “Willa Worthington” (negative 2 of 7).

A portrait of Pendleton Round-up queen Donne Boylen, in western wear and holding a hat with one hand. Most likely taken in Portland (negative 1 of 2).

A portrait of Olympic runner Jesse Owens, wearing a sweater vest and collared shirt (negative 2 of 3).

A wrecked St. Tabor street car at S.E. 76th Avenue and S.E. Taylor Street in Portland. The derailed street car can be seen in the yard and partially inside a home at 7603 S.E. Taylor Street. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, September 3, 1945 (negative 1 of 3).

A wrecked St. Tabor street car at S.E. 76th Avenue and S.E. Taylor Street in Portland. The derailed street car can be seen in the yard and partially inside a home at 7603 S.E. Taylor Street. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, September 3, 1945 (negative 3 of 3).

Betty Gong, wearing floral silk and flowers in her hair, holds a decorative wooden lantern in both hands. The lantern is hanging from a carved dragon. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 16, 1945 (negative 1 of 4).

Willy Fong hands boxes of moon cakes to Michael Leslie Gong and Kathleen Law at Fong Chong & Co. in Portland. Behind Fong are cabinets of various goods. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 16, 1945 (negative 2 of 4).

Mrs. Fred Gong reads a 600-year-old legend of the moon cake to her niece Kathleen Law and her son Michael Leslie Gong. Mrs. Gong is holding a book while wearing a patterned silk robe, while Law wears a decorative head dress and robe set. Michael looks downward at the book. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 16, 1945 (negative 3 of 4).

Betty Gong, wearing floral silk and flowers in her hair, holds a plate of moon cakes. Behind her is a hanging wooden lantern. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 16, 1945 (negative 4 of 4).

Dr. John A. Simpson, member of the atomic bomb research group (right) with Dr. Arthur Scott of Reed College (left). A cropped version of this photo, with Simpson, was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, September 26, 1945 (negative 1 of 1).

A fire burning at the Timber Structures, Inc. plant on Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. Fireman stand in front of the flames as one man sprays water at the leaping flames. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, October 2, 1945 (negative 1 of 12).

A fire burning at the Timber Structures, Inc. plant on Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. People can be seen standing in front of the flames, with stacks of lumber visible at the bottom of the frame. Photographs from this series were published on Tuesday, October 2, 1945 (negative 7 of 12).

Roy Dowd, returning to Portland on the U.S.S. Barrow, holds a copy of the new testament. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, October 18, 1945 (negative 2 of 14).

Mrs. W. H. Caplan throws copies of the Oregon Journal to returning United States Navy men aboard the U.S.S. Barrow. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, October 18, 1945 (negative 3 of 14).

A United States Navy ship travels under the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, during Navy week. A sign on top of a waterfront building reads “Portland Tug & Barge Co.” (negative 2 of 5).

A crowd gathers in front of the Portland Victory Center, celebrating Navy day. People can be seen seated on a stage at the front of the Victory Center, behind which is the Pioneer Courthouse (negative 6 of 6).

Navy members standing on the deck of the U.S.S. Scania, on its return to Portland. One man appears to be holding a homemade bow in both hands (negative 1 of 15).

A man, wearing a Navy uniform, hugs a woman shortly after arriving home in Portland aboard the U.S.S. Scania (negative 11 of 15).

The U.S.S. Scania on the Willamette River, after its arrival in Portland with returning Navy members. People can be seen lining the deck of the ship, with the west hills visible at the far side of the river (negative 2 of 15).

Navy members standing on the deck of the U.S.S. Mormacsea during its arrival to Portland, with returning troops (negative 1 of 12).

Three returning United States Navy members, arriving in Portland aboard the U.S.S. Mormacsea. Two of the men are seated on bags while a third stands behind (negative 3 of 12).

Carpenters building a wooden sleigh, as part of a Santa Claus parade float, at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Several men are holding tools while another holds what appears to be schematics (negative 3 of 3).

Navy members standing on the deck of the U.S.S. Douglas during its arrival to Portland, with returning troops (negative 2 of 6).

Navy members standing on the deck of the U.S.S. Lyon during its arrival to Portland, with returning troops (negative 3 of 4).