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).
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.”
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
A partially completed ship at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, photographed as the company ceases operations at the end of World War II. Wooden scaffolding can be seen around the ship (negative 15 of 26).
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).
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 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).