A map of Washington state and a map of Oregon. An inset map shows Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Each state map includes counties and townships. Relief is shown by hachures.
A Bird's-eye view map showing Oregon and part of Washington circa 1895 highlighting "Wheat Belt" agricultural regions. The map also includes relative locations for cities, railroad lines, and natural features in the covered region. Perspective of the map is from the Pacific coastline looking east. Relief shown by shading. Not drawn to scale.
A map of Washington state from an unidentified atlas. The map shows the state's counties and towns and a red line signifies the state border. Relief is shown by hachures. The verso of the map contains a directory of Washington counties and towns and part of a map of Portland, Oregon that includes railroad lines and street names.
A leather-bound photographic album featuring 19 photographs of the Columbia River taken by Sarah Hall Ladd and Lily E. White circa 1902. A hand lettered title page reads, "Columbia River."
A bound volume containing a panoramic photograph of the city of Portland looking east from the heights of the west hills. There are 14 panels. The Willamette River, Mount Saint Helens, and Mount Hood are visible.
A map of the Pacific Northwest depicting railways and steamship lines in the region, primarily Oregon and Washington. Lines at the top and bottom of the map read, "The Northwest presents the greatest opportunities for settlers of any portion of "Uncle Sam's" domain. For grains, grasses, live stock and minerals the territory embraced in this map is unequalled." The back of the map is a pamphlet titled, "Map and Short Story of the Pacific Northwest embracing Oregon Washington Idaho." The pamphlet contains information about various aspects of the region, including climate, agriculture, mining, lumber, and schools and churches. Inset maps include the route of the Oregon Short Line Railroad and a bird's-eye view of the Lewis and Clark Exposition Grounds.
A color railroad map of Oregon and Washington, depicting the Columbia River from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The Union Pacific Overland Route is in solid red. A red dashed line indicates a ship route on the Columbia River. Insets on the map include views of Eliot Glacier, Mount Hood and the Cloud Cap Inn, Mount Hood. The map reads, ""See Europe if you Will - But See America First" The scenic, quickest, shortest, through car, every comfort line between the East and Portland, Ore. is the Union Pacific the Overland Route." Relief is shown pictorially.
A reproduction of a hand-drawn sketch of the Columbia River by William Clark. The map also indicates camping places on the return journey in April, 1806. Originally issued in volume titled: Atlas accompanying the original journal of the Lewis and Clark expedition, 1804-1806, edited by Reuben Gold Thwaites (New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1905). Map 32, pt. 2. Item has also been identified as bb017544.
A bird's-eye view map of the Yakima Valley and central Washington. The map extends south to the Columbia River and shows Seattle and Portland to the west. The map shows the Yakama Indian Reservation and regional resources, including coal, timber, lumber, minerals, electric lines, game, cattle, farming, wheat, fruit, and more. Railroads, canals, and roadways are visible.
A city map of Portland, showing the entire metro area. The map includes city boundary lines and railway lines throughout the city. Also shows Vancouver, Washington, to the north, and a portion of Milwaukie, Oregon to the south of downtown Portland.
A color map of the Columbia River Basin, depicting Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of British Columbia, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California. Relief is shown pictorially.
Articles authored by Phoebe Finley: 1. "The chipmunks of Mt. Rainier"; 2. "Baxter's borrowed pup"; 3. "Gray-tail"; 4. "Pete's encounter with a porcupine"
A map of Portland's central market and seaport. The map includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and a portion of Utah. The map shows principal cities and railroad routes in the area. Relief is shown pictorially and by shading.
Manuscript that champions the idea of additional sanctuaries for birds and animals. The document mentions what efforts President Theodore Roosevelt made before retiring from office. The document also highlights a number of refuges in the United States.
Manuscript depicting a pair of water ouzels. Jack Horn from the United States Forest Service watched as one bird threw nest materials into the water, similar to how loggers toss in logs, making the transportation of materials easier. The author of the document goes on to say few people are familiar with the song of the ouzel. The author also gives the reader details about the bird's appearance and that another pair could be spotted at Multnomah Falls.
Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: River trials for the S.S. United Victory; Late night business hours added in St. Johns on payday; A fire at the Swan Island Personnel building; “Record Building Pace Big Job of Assembly”; An article about cutting ship patterns with Template photography; A profile of Stan Bergeman, Vancouver rigging superintendent; Launch of the S.S. The Dalles from Swan Island; An article about the mounted guard patrols for Oregon Ship; An article about the lack of post-war job plans for majority of shipyard workers; An article about the final trip of the United States Maritime commission Portland - Vancouver train which was ended due to low ridership.
Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Debate over expansion of late night shopping hours to Vancouver; “Expert Lauds Fashions of Vancouver Women,” article along with a photograph of Mrs. Carmel Snow, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar meeting with female shipyard workers to urge them to dress feminine after work; “Portland Plans for Postwar Jobs” article on Moses Plan for postwar employment; “Hot Switchboards” article reminding people not to throw power switches without warning electrical workers on ships; “Kaiser Worker Recruiters Active: Scour Country for Men” article about national efforts to recruit labor to Portland area shipyards; “Rigger Hands Have Word For It” photo essay depicting the hand symbols used by riggers to direct crane operators; An article on gas rationing policies; A photograph of Wayne La Mar sewing flags for the ships; A profile of production illustrator, Edith Leong; “Production Picture Program Expanded” article about Robert Sheetz, chief draftsman.
Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Reporting on the visit of Senator Mon C. Wallgren for the launching of the U.S.S. Alikula Bay; News about the closing of the Columbia House dormitory; Elmer Hann appointed as chairman of the Portland-Vancouver chapter of the American Welding society; A photo essay on the fast pace of hiring in the downtown Portland Kaiser company office; An illustration of Outfitting dock superintendent, Parke Savage; “Professional Gambler Out to Clean Workers” article warning workers about the dangers of gambling; “Vancouver Planners Would Buy Housing” article about city planning commission plans to purchase Vancouver Housing authority facilities after the war; A photograph of E. Lorenz, progress engineer with a chart showing declining man-hour costs.
Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: “Vancouver Clean-up Drive is Under way” article on clean-up week efforts at the Vancouver shipyard; A photograph of the 250 person swing shift crew; An update on the record setting pace of the graveyard welding crew; Lecture series on world economics hosted by Rev. James Fogarty; “Freak Mishaps Prove Painful to ‘Curious’” article detailing accidents in the shipyard; “Unemployment Pay Won’t Provide Ease” article advising workers on postwar financial planning; Employee profile and illustration of O. W. Russell, superintendent in the Master Fitting department; An article about Chinese Ambassador Dr. S. S. Liu’s visit for the launching of the carrier Astrolabe Bay; Employee profile of Don Montgomery, clearance office; A photo essay on the shipbuilding activities at Commercial Iron Works; A photograph of children at Oregon Ship Child Services making puppets.
Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Vancouver shipyard securing contract to build 20 C-4 transports; Swan Island receives contract to build 38 additional T2-SE-A1 tankers; An article on the explosion and sinking of the Kaiser Liberty ship, John Straub; An article on fires and fire prevention in the shipyards; An infographic cartoon of interesting facts about Oregon Ship; A first-hand account of Pearl Harbor from boilermaker, Robert Nelson; An employee profile and illustration of paint superintendent, T. A. (Ace) Waldron; An article on the consolidation of procurement under J. J. O’Farrell; An article on bond measures for ‘Moses Plan’ civic improvement projects to provide post-war employment to shipyard workers; A photoessay on Victory Gardens.
Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Agreements between management and labor to continue shipyard operation on a three-shift schedule; “Shipyard Diary of a Woman Welder” written by Augusta Clawson about her time at Swan Island; Causes and symptoms of ‘arc flash’ eye injuries when welding; Launch of the U.S.S. Admiralty Island; Permanente Foundation hospitals; Juvenile delinquency issues among children of war workers; Absenteeism reduction programs.
Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Launch of the U.S.S. Matanikau; New contracts secured for Oregon Ship; U.S.S. LST 454; Passage of Portland bonds for post-war employment projects; Map of Portland parks and recreation centers; Summer camp activities for children of war workers; Production shift from aircraft carriers to AP-5 and C-4 ships; Launch of the U.S.S. Attu; Sign-up campaign for Permanente worker and family hospital plans.
Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Visit to Kaiser yards by Soviet Purchasing Commission and comparison of American and Soviet shipyards; Launch of the U.S.S. Munda; Employee profile of R. O. Thomas, expediter in welding rod control, who worked at the Swan Island Shipyards during both World Wars; Montana employee picnic; Updates on progress of Fifth War Loan Drive; Employee profile of Walter A. Larsen, plate shop superintendent who worked in shipyards during both World Wars; Drydock keel laying delayed by materials shortage, scheduled for late June; Employee profile of A. “Pappy” Larson, Marine Machinest; Employee profile of F. S. McAlpine who worked in Vancouver shipyards during both World Wars; Photograph of H. S. Wildermuth, spray gun painter and amateur astronomer, with his telescope that he constructed; Illustrated guide to fire safety for welding; Blood bank donation quota exceeded.
