Full-length portrait of a baseball player holding a bat and posing as though he has just swung. He is on a field, possibly at Vaughn Street Park in Portland, and is wearing a baseball cap and uniform. The name “Kenworthy” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the right side of the image.

Lincoln High School basketball players, standing under a basketball hoop. One player is standing on a ladder while another tall player holds a ball towards the net (negative 1 of 9).

Six Lincoln High School cheerleaders hold a “Lincoln” banner on a stage during a victory rally. The women are also wearing sweaters embroidered with “Lincoln” across the front (negative 1 of 3).

A group of students, including cheerleaders, stand around a table with a bell at Lincoln High School. One student appears to be ringing the bell as others watch. The cheerleaders wear sweaters embroidered with “Lincoln” across the front (negative 2 of 3).

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships shooting a layup. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that may be “Jackson” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The player is probably Lloyd Jackson. 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. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

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.

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.

This photograph depicts a boxer posed in front of a painted background consisting of a tree, river and other foliage. The boxer stands with his feet slightly staggered and set apart, and his arms are bent at the elbows, with his fists in front of his chest. He wears dark laced boots, dark leggings, and a scarf or belt tied around his waist, made out of a silky material. The fabric he is standing on appears to be velvet. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a side-profile portrait of a boxer posed in front of a painted background on a wooden floor, with leaves and branches used as props. The background is of trees, foliage and clouds. The boxer stands with his feet slightly staggered, arms bent and his fists in front of his chest. He is wearing dark laced ankle boots, dark socks, dark leggings, and a dark scarf or belt worn around his waist. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a wrestler posing in a stance with his feet slightly staggered, arms bent at the elbows, and leaning slightly forward. He wears laced wrestling boots, dark leggings, and a dark belt that has a large metal buckle, and small chains attached at the sides. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

Softball player Margaret Dobson playing for the Vanport College baseball team. She sits on a bench with her male team members, yelling towards the field and wearing a Vanport uniform. One man on the bench is holding a camera while another is wearing catcher gear. Dobson was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 (negative 2 of 7).

Softball player Margaret Dobson playing for the Vanport College baseball team. She leans downward towards a sliding player, most likely to tag him out. Another player can be seen in the distance, standing on the dirt field. Dobson was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 (negative 1 of 7).

Softball player Margaret Dobson playing for the Vanport College baseball team. She wears a Vanport uniform while standing with team members. A man at the left side of the frame is wearing catchers gear. Dobson was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 (negative 5 of 7).

Softball player Margaret Dobson playing for the Albina Fuel baseball team. She stands next to a smiling seated teammate as she uses a comb on his hair. They both wear “Albina Fuel” team jerseys. Dobson was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 (negative 5 of 7).

Softball player Margaret Dobson playing for the Albina Fuel baseball team. She stands with her arm around the shoulders of two team members, as all three wear “Albina Fuel” team jerseys. Dobson was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 (negative 1 of 7).

Softball player Margaret Dobson playing for the Albina Fuel baseball team. She stands ready with a mitt on one hand, while wearing an “Albina Fuel” baseball team uniform and hat (negative 5 of 7).

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.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships dribbling a ball. He is facing to the right. 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. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing four people standing in the ring at a boxing match. At left and right are two unidentified boxers. Second from right is an unidentified man in a military uniform. Second from left is Melva Lillian Cole of Fargo, North Dakota, who visited Portland from December 12, 1942 to January 8, 1943. Cole was visiting Portland to christen a ship, PC 816, a submarine chaser known as Hell Hornet, at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. Her husband, Navy serviceman Wilson Burnett Cole, was killed in a German submarine attack off Cape Hatteras in 1942. Image note: The number 32 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Launching / Hell Hornet / 1/8/43” is written on the negative sleeve. Also see image Nos. 375A0434, 375A0435, 375A0437, 375A0438, 375A0439, 375A0440, 375A0441, 375A0442, 375A0443, 375A0444, 375A0445, 375A0446, 375A0447, 375A0448, 375A0449, 375A0450, and 375A0451.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player, probably Morrie Helser, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right and looking toward the left. He is wearing an Albina Hellships uniform with the number 24 on the chest. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “M 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 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.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing slightly left and looking toward the front. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 28 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “OBerg [sic]” 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 in midair, holding the ball with his arms outstretched above him. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 28 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Oberg” 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. 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.

Amateur boxer LaNeil Lee (center) during a March of Dimes charity show in Portland, at the Woodmen of the World Hall (719 S.E. Alder Street). He wears boxing shorts while standing between drill team members Leona Burdick (left) and Amoy Morse, each wearing silk shirts and boxing gloves. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 8, 1953 (negative 1 of 5).

Two unidentified amateur boxers during a March of Dimes charity show in Portland, at the Woodmen of the World Hall (719 S.E. Alder Street). They both wear boxing shorts and gloves while facing toward one another. Embroidered on the shorts of the boxer on the right is “Ramblers JCC.” A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 8, 1953 (negative 2 of 5).

Two unidentified amateur boxers during a March of Dimes charity show in Portland, at the Woodmen of the World Hall (719 S.E. Alder Street). One man is slumped on the ground while another standing boxer holds him from behind. Both are wearing boxing shorts and gloves. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 8, 1953 (negative 4 of 5).

Portland Beaver catcher Joe Rossi and “Miss Oswego” Karen Kruse, standing with 3-year-old Jeffrey Patterson (holding bat) and Kent Huth (kneeling with mitt). Rossi holds an umbrella over the children as the group stands on a baseball field, most likely at Vaughn Street Park. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, July 1, 1954 (negative 3 of 4).

Photograph showing a Portland Beavers player running past a base at Vaughn Street Park during a game against the San Diego Padres baseball team (Pacific Coast League, minor league). A San Diego player is standing on the other side of the base, with other players visible in the outfield. In the distance is a large scoreboard and wooden bleachers (negative 6 of 6).