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Japanese people with robes and Kendo armor
Part of Al Monner news negatives
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”
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Children with shinai bamboo swords
Part of Al Monner news negatives
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”
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Oral history interview with Al Monner
This oral history interview with Al Monner was conducted by Donald J. Sterling at Monner's home in Portland, Oregon, from February 25 to March 4, 1993. The interview was conducted in two sessions.
In the first interview session, conducted on February 25, 1993, Monner discusses his family background and early life on a farm in Kaskela, Oregon, including his education, his sister, and his recreational activities. He then talks about moving to Portland in 1923, his high school education, and his early interest in photography. He speaks about working for a public library, attending Linfield College, and working as a developer and photographer for Brubaker Aerial Surveys. He discusses working for Photo Art Studio, his friendship with Ray Atkeson, and his involvement with the Wy'east Climbers.
In the second interview session, conducted on March 4, 1993, Monner revisits the topics of his family background, and working as a developer and photographer for Brubaker Aerial Surveys. He speaks about his early career as a photographer for the Oregonian newspaper and describes his photography equipment. He then discusses his career as a photographer for the Oregon Journal newspaper, his photography equipment, and some of his assignments. He also talks about his freelance work, as well as photography he did for himself; photographers he worked with, including Minor White; and his involvement with the Mazamas and mountain climbing. He speaks about his marriage to Catherine Elizabeth Gnadinger, and about his children, their careers, and their families. He speaks at length about photographing Portland's Romani community and Native Americans. He then talks about Catherine Elizabeth Monner's death in 1961 and his retirement activities. He closes the interview by discussing famous people and events that he photographed.
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A shabby kitchen interior, with cabinets and a sink. Above the sink are two windows, with flowers on the windowsill (negative 3 of 14).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A group of adults and children stand in a shabby kitchen. One woman is holding a small child. A sink and cabinets can be seen in the background (negative 5 of 14).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A shabby kitchen interior, with cabinets, sink, and stove. A large window can be seen in the far wall, and a chair rests along another wall. Various pots can be seen throughout the frame (negative 7 of 14).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Animal cemetery - Oregon Humane Society
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A pet cemetery with small wooden markers with various pet names, including “Saxy,” Bear,” and “Nippy.” A small building with a porch and curtain can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 3).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Animal cemetery - Oregon Humane Society
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Wooden and stone markers at an animal cemetery for the Oregon Humane Society. Written on the markers are “In Loving Memory of Skeeter, 1926-1932, “Lassie Lu,” and “Muggy” (negative 3 of 3).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A bed and crib inside a shabby room. Above the bed are shelves stacked with objects and paper (negative 1 of 14).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A bed and crib inside a shabby room. Above the bed are shelves stacked with objects and paper (negative 4 of 14).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Children playing near large pipe
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Three children, with toys, stand next to the mouth of a large metal pipe. They’re wearing overalls, and two have leather helmets. Large rocks lay on the ground around the pipe (negative 6 of 14).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998