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.”

Two boxers in shorts face each other in an outdoor boxing ring. One man is throwing a punch at the other, while another man stands outside the ring wearing a military uniform. Canvas tents and trees can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 13 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Groups of soldiers in uniform and metal helmets sit on the ground next to tripod artillery guns. Other soldiers stand between the groups, watching. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 15 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Four soldiers at Vancouver Barracks look at a tree surrounded by cement pillars and a chain. A sign in front of the tree reads “The Oldest Apple Tree in the Northwest, grown from seed brought from London, England, planted in 1826 by Hudson Bay Company.” Beyond the tree is a field and two-story building. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 20 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Three soldiers, in uniforms and metal helmets, sit on the ground next to a tripod artillery gun. In front of them is a dirt road and trees. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 21 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Photograph looking upward at a man wearing a military uniform and holding a gun in both hands. Trees and the ski can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 1 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Soldiers in uniform gather around a table, where they appear to be cleaning rifles. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 12 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

A man in a military uniform stands next to a vehicle, holding a piece of paper towards another man, seated in the back of the vehicle. A third man sits in the front seat holding the steering wheel. The vehicle is parked on a dirt road, behind which trees and canvas tents can be seen. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 2 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Soldiers, wearing uniforms and metal helmets, kneel in tall grass with a artillery gun. One man is holding binoculars to his face and looking towards the camera. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 23 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Men stand in a line holding rifles on their shoulders. The guns point backwards, where a man is bending downward to peer into the barrel of the front most gun. The group stands along the edge of a dirt road, behind which can be seen wooden buildings, a vehicle, and trees. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 3 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Soldiers wearing metal helmets kneel behind a rolling artillery gun at Vancouver Barracks. They appear to be in a forested area, with trees visible in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 6 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Two solders in uniform hold rifles tipped with bayonets at Vancouver Barracks. They are in an open field area, behind which can be seen tree and a building. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 7 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Photograph showing 2 men and a child posing while holding a rod. Four fish hang off the rod. The 2 men kneel and the child stands between them. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Goldendale, Wash."

Photograph of buildings at the Klickitat Mineral Springs in Klickitat, Washington. Taken from a bridge leading to the buildings. These buildings were once a part of the Gas-Ice Corporation, a company which manufactured dry ice. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Klickitat Mineral Springs, Klickitat, Wn."

Photograph of a group posing on the back of a railway car. It is the last car on the train. Attached to the back of the train is a sign reading, "Pacific Northwest American Legion."

Photograph of a train carrying construction materials on flat cars. There is a second, empty railroad track in the foreground.

Seven unidentified people stand on a large log near Wahkiakum County, Washington. There are several cut trees surrounding the group. Heavy metal cables run through an open area in the foreground of the image. The handwritten description on the back of the photograph reads, "Logging Operation Wahkiakum Co."

Photograph of a westbound train traveling on the Washington side of the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. The train has a steam locomotive and has just traveled through a tunnel. To the right of the train, view looks east up the river and both sides of the gorge are visible. There is some snow on the ground. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Westbound SP&S train along Columbia River."

Photograph of 2 automobiles parked in front of a building at the Klickitat Mineral Springs in Klickitat, Washington. There is a machine next to the automobiles. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Klickitat Mineral Springs, Inc., Klickitat, Washington." Second stamp from the Tallman Drug Co. in Walla Walla, Washington.

Piers on the waterfront in Vancouver, Washington. Taken from the Columbia River. Mount Saint Helens is visible in the distance.

Photograph showing the steamship U.S.S. Edward Luckenbach docked on the Columbia River at a port in Vancouver, Washington. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Port Terminals, Vancouver, Wn. and SP&S Railway Company grain elevators with bulk storage capacity of 2,852,000 bushels, leased to Archer Daniels Midland Company."

Manuscript describing a few bird types, including physical appearance, number of offspring, and habitat.

This manuscript describes interactions between humans and grizzly bears.

A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.

Manuscript that laments the lack of well made and accurate fish ladders and fish pathways.

Stacks of lumber stacked in a yard near the port terminals in Vancouver, Washington. The S. P. & S. Railway grain elevators are visible in the distance. The handwritten description from the back of the photograph reads, "Bulk grain elevators capacity - 2,852,000 bushels, owned by SP+S Railway, leased to Archer Daniels Midland Company and Grain Mfg. Company, Vancouver, Wa. "Garrett" - 1944."

Photograph of SP&S United Nations Victory Special Train at North Bonneville Station in the Columbia River Gorge, Washington. On the left, passengers walk down a ramp to the train. On the right, passengers stand outside beside the train. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "File 87-80. United Nations Victory Special Train at North Bonneville Station, SP&S Railway Company, June 29, 1945. Train carried over 200 delegates enroute home from the United Nations Conference held San Francisco April 25 to June 26, 1945."