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Boxing match at Fort Vancouver

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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers with artillery guns at 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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers with apple tree at 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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers with artillery gun at 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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Man with gun at 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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers cleaning rifles at Fort Vancouver

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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Men with military vehicle at 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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers with artillery gun at 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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Inspecting gun at 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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers with artillery gun at 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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers with guns and bayonets at 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.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Sanctuaries for waterfowl

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.

Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955

Water ouzel or American dipper

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.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

SP&S Engine #700

Photograph showing SP&S locomotive #700. Two men are on the locomotive and look at the camera. The engine is outlined in white. Handwritten label on the front of the print reads, "Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry. New E-1 type passenger oil burner. Length - 109 ft. 2 in. Total weight 879,600 lb. Diameter drive wheels - 77 in. Tender capacity 6,040 gal. fuel oil & 20,000 gal. water. Delivered June-21-1938." Second note reads, "Lacey, Spokane, 16998." Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Engine 700 used in passenger train service on SP&S Mainline between Portland and Spokane. Length of engine and tender 110 feet, 6.75 inches." Stamp on the back for A.J. Lacey Photography, Spokane, Wn. Second stamp on the back indicates a Portland company but is faded and illegible. [This is the same engine pictured in OrgLot78_B4F3_015.]

Lacey, A. J.

SP&S Engine #700

Photograph showing SP&S locomotive #700. Two men are on the locomotive and look at the camera. A newspaper article pasted to the back of the print has the headline, "This is one of the huge new oil-burning locomotives recently put into operation by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle railway. It represents the latest development in diesel locomotion." A stamp on the back gives the date as July 10, 1938. Handwritten note on the back states, "Oregon Journal Photo." Stamp on the back for A.J. Lacey Photograph. [This is the same engine pictured in OrgLot78_B4F3_011.]

Lacey, A. J.

Port of Seattle Grain Elevator, Seattle, Washington

Photograph of a grain elevator at the Hanford Street Terminal of the Port of Seattle, located in downtown Seattle, Washington. A train passes in front of the terminal, with several cars labeled Chicago and Northwestern Ry. A large sign on a building reads, "Port of Seattle Public Elevator." Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "1,500,000 Bu. Grain Elevator. Hanford St. Terminal." Stamp on the back for Walter P. Miller, Commercial Photographer.

Miller, Walter P.

Two photographs of Stonehenge Memorial, Maryhill, Washington

Photograph of two photographs of the Stonehenge Memorial at Maryhill, Washington. The original pictures are affixed to a light-colored background with a hand-drawn border. The top photograph, taken from outside the ring of replica stones, shows the ring and several unidentified people standing inside. The bottom photograph, taken from inside the ring, shows six unidentified men standing in a row.

Members of Washington Federation of Women’s Clubs

Full-length portrait of seven unidentified women from the Washington Federation of Women’s Clubs. They are standing in two rows on the steps in front of a building and facing front. The text “Wash Womens Fed of Clubs” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

SP&S Freight Railcar

Photograph of an SP&S railroad freight car #10096. Information about the car's eaves, length, capacity and more is stencilled on the side of the car. Additional stencils indicate the railroad car was built in August of 1919 and most recently repacked on April 22, 1932. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "M.F. Kincaid, Mech. Val. Engineer."

Loyal Order of Moose? parade in Vancouver, Washington

Photograph of a parade in Vancouver, Washington. At right is a band in costume, playing instruments. The people in the parade may be members of the Loyal Order of Moose. Also see image Nos. 371N4894, 371N4896, 371N4897, 371N4898, 371N4899, 371N4900, 371N4901, 371N4902, 371N4903, 371N4904, and 371N4925. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Loyal Order of Moose? parade in Vancouver, Washington

Photograph of a parade in Vancouver, Washington. The men in front are wearing matching southern-style cowboy clothing. The people in the parade may be members of the Loyal Order of Moose. Also see image Nos. 371N4891, 371N4894, 371N4897, 371N4898, 371N4900, 371N4901, 371N4902, 371N4904, and 371N4925. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of wrecked steamship Iowa

Photograph of a print of image No. 371N3179, showing the top of the steamship Iowa’s mast after the ship wrecked on Peacock Spit, near the mouth of the Columbia River. The ship wrecked during a storm early on the morning of Sunday, January 12, 1936. All 34 people aboard the ship were killed. The original photograph was taken by Oregon Journal photographer Ralph Vincent on January 13, 1936. A cropped version of it was published on Page 1 of the Journal on Tuesday, January 14, under the headline “Waveswept Masthead of the Iowa, Bleak Marker of Grim Sea Disaster.” The photograph accompanied two stories: one about the wreck, headlined “Rain, Seas Stall Hunt for Bodies,” and another about the photographer’s experience, headlined “Journal Cameraman Finds Iowa Trip Exciting.”

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