A group of Japanese women holding fans and cloth banners stand in two rows. The women in the back hold open fans over their heads, while younger children stand in front with banners showing Japanese writing. An older woman kneels in the front (negative 5 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Children stand in a line holding bamboo shinai swords. They are each wearing a hachimaki headwrap and long robes (negative 7 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Two men spar on a mat, with one upside down and being held by the other. Japanese writing, a Japanese flag, and an American flag can be seen in the background (negative 13 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Groups of men hand-to-hand fight on a mat. In the front, one man falls to the ground while holding the robe of his partner. Adolescents sit around the perimeter of the mat (negative 15 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Groups of people wearing Kendo armor and using shinai bamboo swords spar in a class. Seated people can be seen in the background (negative 16 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
A group of Japanese women are seated while holding fans or instruments. Most appear to be children, while an older women holds an open fan (negative 4 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Two adolescents wear kendo armor and masks, while holding shinai bamboo swords. They are wearing long robes under the armor (negative 6 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Two men wearing hats and long coats look downward at an engraved decorative stone, which is leaning against a stone wall. Three decorative metal cups and a trowel sit in front of the engraved stone. The names “Henry Morgenthau Jr.,” James Farley,” “Louis A. Simon,” “Neal A. Melisk,” and “[Gil]bert Stanley Underwood” are written on the stone, with the year 1936 (negative 1 of 11).
Photograph showing the opening of the new United States Post Office building, at “East Portland Station - Portland Oregon,” located at the corner of S.E. Yamhill St. and S.E. 7th Avenue. A crowd of people stand in front of the building, looking towards a podium in front of the doors (negative 8 of 11).
Photograph showing Roy Rogers, wearing a western hat and suit, posing with a group of children and adults. Most of the group have their arms raised. In the background, several hanging photo frames can be seen (negative 1 of 2).
A young man and adult participate in hand-to-hand fighting on a mat. The older man is moving through the air towards, the ground, while the child grasps the man’s arm. More young men watch from the perimeters of the mat. Japanese writing can be seen on wall posters (negative 1 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Groups of men hand-to-hand fight on a mat. In the front, one man is upside down in the air with his feet towards the camera. Adolescents sit around the perimeter of the mat (negative 14 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Two men spar on a mat. One is upside down, while the other lays on the mat kicking upward. Other men can be seen sitting around the perimeter or the mat, watching the pair (negative 17 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
A group of older and younger Japanese women wear kimonos and hold fans or traditional Japanese instruments (negative 2 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Five Japanese women wearing decorative kimonos pose while holding fans. The two women at the front kneel, while the back individuals stand and face towards their right (negative 3 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Five people wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. All wear a shinai bamboo sword at their waist, while three of the individuals wear Kendo armor (negative 8 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
Photograph looking downward, showing boys holding shinai bamboo swords and wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. Some of the children are also wearing Kendo armor (negative 9 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”
A soldier in uniform uses a rifle mounted bayonet to attack a wooden training dummy at Vancouver Barracks. He is lunging forward with one leg out, leaning towards the wooden structure, which is wrapped with burlap and festooned with branches. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 16 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”
A worker on a ladder leans up against a two-story wooden building at Vancouver Barracks. Scaffolding can be seen around the building, and other buildings can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 16 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”
A band and conductor, wearing military uniforms, perform outdoors at Vancouver Barracks. The band members are seated in a semi circle, facing towards the standing conductor, who has one arm raised. A large tree and wooden buildings can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 19 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”
Soldiers gather in a dormitory at Vancouver Barracks. Several twin beds line the far wall, on which sit soldiers examining rifles. Clothing is hung on the wall behind each bed. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 24 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”
A man is in mid-stride hitting a baseball, while a catcher and umpire stand behind him. The catcher is holding his hand to his mitt, while the umpire holds up his hands. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 4 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”
Soldiers in uniform walk on a dirt road. They walk in multiple lines and appear to be crossing a small bridge. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 11 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”
A group of soldiers stands in a group while drinking milk out of glass bottles. Wooden milk crates can be seen in the ground holding other glass bottles. A bulletin board, canvas tents, and trees can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 14 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”
A group of soldiers, in uniforms and metal helmets, kneels next to a artillery gun at Vancouver Barracks. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 22 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”
Two soldiers wearing metal helmets and uniforms use a field telephone at Vancouver Barracks. One man is holding a map. They are standing in a forested area with trees visible in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 8 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”