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Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Several young people are seated in and on top of a automobile, on a street strewn with paper. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 30 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woman looking at Oregon Journal cover

A woman, holding a newspaper, looks upward at a large Oregon Journal cover from December 7, 1941, with a headline reading “Japanese Bombing Manila, Honolulu.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

Photograph taken from a high angle, looking downward at a parade in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. The Portland Hotel can be seen on the right side of the frame (later becoming Pioneer Courthouse Square). People line either side of the street, watching a procession of automobiles. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 4 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. A young man and woman kiss on the hood of a car, while several other young people look on. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 5 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. A woman and a young child sit on a curb, next to several other people who are standing. Paper litters the ground. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 6 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. A couple stands together while holding a copy of the Oregon Journal, with the “Peace” printed across the front in large letters. The man is wearing a United States Navy Uniform. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 7 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Several young people are seated in and on top of a automobile, on a street strewn with paper. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 8 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

A night photograph of people gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Illuminated signs for “KOIN,” “Paramount, “ and “Broadway” can be seen along the street. The Journal building can also been seen in the distance (Southwest Yamhill Street and Southwest Broadway). Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 9 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation folding up after war is over

Workers walk along a building at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland, as the company ceases shipbuilding operations. The building runs along the right side of the frame, with a crane visible in the distance (negative 2 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation folding up after war is over

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Motorists troubles with release of gas rationing, at end of war

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Beds for servicemen in basement of Public Auditorium, with Mayor Earl Riley

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Diver at Active Club meet, Jantzen Beach

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mt. Tabor street car crashed into house at Southeast 76th Avenue and Southeast Taylor Street

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mt. Tabor street car crashed into house at Southeast 76th Avenue and Southeast Taylor Street

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Betty Gong hanging lantern during mid-autumn festival

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Willy Fong with moon cakes at Fong Chong & Co., Portland

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mrs. Fred Gong reads to Kathleen Law and Michael Leslie Gong

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Betty Gong with moon cakes

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Dr. John A. Simpson, with Dr. Scott, of Reed College

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Timber Structures, Inc., Portland

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Timber Structures, Inc., Portland

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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