A photograph of a home on the Columbia River. A person is visible standing on the porch. Two additional buildings are visible behind the house. A note on the print states that Mr. and Mrs. Black were caretakers of the home.
This photograph depicts a group of people at a homeless camp under the Interstate Bridge. It was featured in an article Olsen wrote about homelessness in the September 27th, 1931, publication of The Sunday Oregonian. Transcribed from handwritten note on back of the photograph, "Hobo camp under Vancouver end of Interstate Bridge in 1930."
Photographic postcard showing roughly 30 horses pulling a combine harvester down a hill in a grain field in Washtucna, Washington. Several farm workers pose on the farm machinery. Handwritten label on the front of the postcard reads, "Colliers Combine Harvester, Washtucna. Ash." Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is crossed out. It reads, "Combine at work, H. Collier Ranch, Washtucna."
Photograph showing over 20 horses pulling a combine through an agricultural field. A group of men, women and children pose on the combine. Handwritten note on the bottom of the print reads, "Combine of ?. 3 miles west of Berge(?)."
A group of people and horses pulling a seine (a large fishing net) along the shore of the Columbia River. Beacon Rock is visible in the distance. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Horses, R-41, LW-41."
Sarah Hall Ladd using a cloth to clean an anchor on the deck of Lily E. White's houseboat, the Raysark. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Hostess Extra Duty [Sarah Ladd was Hostess], R-2, LW-2."
Photograph of a garden and several tents at a hot springs in Carson, Washington. A dirt path cuts through the garden. Several people on the path stand looking toward the camera. Handwriting on back of print reads, "At a Mineral Springs Camp, Carson, Wn." Stamp on back for Sandvall Engraving Co.
Photograph of a long porch at a hot springs in Carson, Washington. People sit and stand on the porch. Tents are visible to the left of the porch. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Carson, Wash. Shipherd's Spring." Stamp on back for Beaver Engraving Co.
Photograph of a long street with a median in Longview, Washington. Flowers, plants, and an American flag are displayed on the median. The Hotel Monticello is partially visible at the end of the street. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.
Lily E. White's houseboat, the Raysark with an unidentified person standing on the deck. The ship is decorated with bunting, several American flags, lanterns, and a banner that reads, "Raysark." Likely taken somewhere along the Columbia River. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Houseboat, R-19, LW-19."
People and cars in a parking lot at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard, with a visible fire at the Hudson House dormitory for workers. Smoke is rising from the fire, and people are gathered in groups watching (negative 1 of 10).
People silhouetted in front of a fire at the Hudson House dormitories at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. Flames and smoke can be seen rising from the fire (negative 2 of 10).
People spraying water on a fire at the Hudson House dormitories at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. They’re holding a hose and spraying upward towards an electrical line. A brick chimney can be seen in the flames (negative 7 of 10).
A “Men’s Dormitory” sign in front of smoke and flames, during a fire at Hudson House dormitory at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. Flames and smoke leap into the air, and a brick fireplace can be seen in the wreckage (negative 10 of 10).
Burned cars at the Hudson House dormitories at Vancouver shipyard, after a fire. A man in a long coat is standing on the pavement and looking towards the cars (negative 8 of 10).
People sit outside the Hudson House dormitory building at Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard. A sign above a covered area reads “Men’s Dormitory”, under which several men are sitting on couches or chairs. A car is parked in front of the building (negative 2 of 6).
A table with lunch boxes at the Hudson House dormitory at Kaiser Vancouver shipyards. A woman is leaning over the counter while a man holds a small piece of paper and looks downward at the boxes. A “Hudson House Rates” sign can be seen on the wall (negative 5 of 6).
Men sitting on bamboo furniture at the Hudson House dormitory at Kaiser Vancouver shipyards. Between the furniture is a small table holding a radio (negative 4 of 6).
A general store at the Hudson House dormitory at Kaiser Vancouver shipyards. People are standing in line in front of a counter, and numerous goods can be seen on the walls and shelves of the store (negative 6 of 6).
Hudson House dormitory building at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. Several identical two-story buildings can be seen along a dirt road. A low fence surrounds an open field area (negative 1 of 6).
Two men in a room at the Hudson House dormitory at the Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. One man is sitting on the edge of a small bed and looking towards the other, who is seated on a chair (negative 3 of 6).
Platinum print of rock formations at the Dalles of the Columbia. Handwritten inscription on the back of the print reads, "In the Dalles of the Columbia." Signed, "Lily E. White," in the lower right corner of the print.