Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing left and is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 21 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that may be “Lostich” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image; it could be a misspelling of “Lothsteich.” The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench, facing front, with his hands folded. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 25 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that could be “Stremich” or “Stremel” is written on the negative, but the handwriting is unclear. The player may be Maurie Stremich. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 22 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Wintermute” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, looking toward the front, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 23 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Roy Helser” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Jack Butterworth, sitting on a bench and resting his elbows on his knees. He is facing left, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 27 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Butterworth” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “O’Connell” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships running toward the right and dribbling a ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 23 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Roy Helser” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing an unidentified basketball player for the Albina Hellships in motion under the basket, looking upward at the ball, which is in the air just above the basket. The player is No. 25. An unidentified man is watching in the background. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships jumping in the air with his arms stretched upward. He is either throwing or catching the ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 21 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Lothsteich” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, running to the right and dribbling the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “OConnell” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Al Popick, running toward the front and dribbling the ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 29 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Popick” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships facing to the right, with one arm extended, just after passing the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Morrie Helser” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing players clustered under the basket during a basketball game between the Albina Hellships and an unidentified team. At left, No. 22 for Albina, probably Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, is leaping in the air with his arms outstretched and catching the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Photograph showing players clustered in front of the basket during a basketball game between the Albina Hellships and an unidentified team. At center, No. 22 for Albina, probably Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, is running toward a player for the opposing team, who is holding the ball overhead. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 375A0527, 375A0528, 375A0529, and 375A0530. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing players at center court just after tipoff during a basketball game between the Albina Hellships and an unidentified team. At center, No. 21 for Albina and No. 26 for the opposing team are jumping, each with reaching one arm upward. No. 21 for Albina may be the player identified as “Lothsteich” on the negative for image No. 375A0521. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 375A0526, 375A0528, 375A0529, and 375A0530. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing players clustered around the basket and looking up at the ball, which is in midair above the basket, during a game between the Albina Hellships and an unidentified team. The Hellships basketball team was sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 375A0526, 375A0527, 375A0529, and 375A0530. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing players clustered at the basket during a game between the Albina Hellships and an unidentified team. Closest to the basket, No. 29 for Albina and No. 26 or No. 28 for the opposing team are jumping and reaching toward the ball, which is in the air above the basket. The Hellships basketball team was sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 375A0526, 375A0527, 375A05289, and 375A0530. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing play during a basketball game between the Albina Hellships and an unidentified team. At center, No. 25 for Albina is on the floor, reaching toward a player on the the opposing team, who is holding the ball and appears to be falling. The Hellships basketball team was sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 375A0526, 375A0527, 375A0528, and 375A0529. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing basketball players during a game between the Vanport Sheriffs and the Albina Hellships. The players are clustered at the basket and are looking up at the ball, which is in midair. An Albina player is jumping with one arm outstretched. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Photograph showing players at the basket, jumping for the ball, during a basketball game between the Albina Hellships and Oregon State College (now Oregon State University). The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. See related image Nos. 375A0533, 375A0534, and 375A0535. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to negative damage.

Photograph showing players clustered near the basket during a game between the Albina Hellships and Oregon State College (now Oregon State University). Most of the players are looking toward the left, where No. 23 for Albina, who may be Roy Helser, is holding the ball in outstretched hands, and No. 22 for Oregon State is reaching for the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. See related image Nos. 375A0533, 375A0534, and 375A0535. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to negative damage.

Photograph showing players at the basket during a game between the Albina Hellships and Oregon State College (now Oregon State University). Two Albina players, both in midair, appear to be shooting the ball as Oregon State players press them from behind. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. See related image Nos. 375A0533, 375A0534, and 375A0535. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to negative damage.

Photograph showing basketball players in the key during a game between the Albina Hellships and Oregon State College (now Oregon State University). At center, No. 22 for Albina, who may be Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, is raising one arm and looking upward toward the ball, which is in midair between him and the basket. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. See related image Nos. 375A0533, 375A0534, and 375A0535. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to negative damage.

Photograph of two unidentified boxers standing with several unidentified men in an open-air boxing ring. Spectators are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at Vaughn Street Park in Portland, Oregon, on July 4, 1929, during a boxing match between Maxie Rosenbloom of New York (possibly the boxer on the right) and Joe Anderson of Kentucky (possibly the boxer on the left). Rosenbloom won the match.

Photograph of two unidentified boxers during a match in an open-air ring surrounded by spectators. The photograph may have been taken at Vaughn Street Park in Portland, Oregon, on July 4, 1929, during a match between Maxie Rosenbloom of New York (possibly the boxer on the left) and Joe Anderson of Kentucky. Rosenbloom won the match.

Photograph of two unidentified boxers standing with several unidentified men in an open-air boxing ring. Spectators are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at Vaughn Street Park in Portland, Oregon, on July 4, 1929, during a boxing match between Maxie Rosenbloom of New York (possibly the boxer on the right) and Joe Anderson of Kentucky (possibly the boxer on the left). Rosenbloom won the match.

Photograph of an unidentified boxer, possibly Maxie Rosenbloom of New York, sitting in one corner of an open-air boxing ring. An unidentified man is standing next to him, and another unidentified man is standing just outside the ropes. Spectators are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at Vaughn Street Park in Portland, Oregon, on July 4, 1929, during a boxing match between Rosenbloom and Joe Anderson of Kentucky. Rosenbloom won the match.

Photograph of two boxers in the ring during a bout at Multnomah Civic Stadium in Portland on September 6, 1935. The boxer at left is Barney Ross; the boxer at right is Baby Joe Gans (also known as Gerald Slaughter). Ross won the match by knockout. Image note: The name “Barney Ross” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.