Pilot Tex Rankin and Portland Mayor Earl Riley, flying in an Ercoupe airplane over Portland and the Columbia River. Taken from another airplane, Mount Adams can be seen in the distance. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 28, 1946 (negative 2 of 6).
Two people walking away from the camera during a fire at North Bonneville, in the Columbia River Gorge. In front of the pair is an aged wooden building with a sign that reads “Goddards Pool Room.” A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 4 of 9).
A jukebox and pinball machines, in an outside area at night, taken during a fire in North Bonneville Washington. A man in a suit stands in front of one of the pinball machines. A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 5 of 9).
A burned building in North Bonneville Washington, taken at night. Beds, a sink, and other pieces of furniture can be seen in the building. A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 6 of 9).
A man uses a shovel to sort through debris after a fire at a gas station in North Bonneville Washington. Taken at night, the charred remains of gas pumps can be seen. A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 9 of 9).
An aerial view of a river in Woodland, Washington, possibly taken at the confluence of the Lewis and Columbia rivers. A beach and boats can be seen (negative 2 of 10).
An aerial view of the Columbia River salmon derby. Numerous boats can be seen on the river. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 31, 1947 (negative 1 of 9).
E.A. Schlecht holding a 20-pound salmon during the Ilwaco Mayor’s salmon derby contest. From left to right: Mayor Norman Howerton of Ilwaco, Schlecht, Mayor George J. Buri of Long Beach, Mayor Walter T. Foelker of Aberdeen. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 31, 1947 (negative 1 of 2).
Four men holding salmon caught during the Ilwaco Mayor’s salmon derby contest. From left to right: Milt H. McGuire, John Dickson, Don Owen, Dr. Paul Raver. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 31, 1947 (negative 2 of 2).
Plane crash survivor Pfc. John Belmonte smiles at nurse Erma Ruddell at Barnes Hospital in Vancouver. Belmonte's arm is wrapped and elevated, and he is laying in a hospital bed. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, March 25, 1948 (negative 3 of 4).
Maj. John B. Harding, pilot of a crashed C-47, recovering at Barnes Hospital in Vancouver. Cuts can be seen on Harding’s hands and he is laying in a hospital bed. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, March 25, 1948 (negative 4 of 4).
Albert Wyman, right, with his sister Jeanine, eating watermelon. Albert Wyman suffered from acute lymphatic leukemia. He leans over a table, holding a spoon in his mouth, while his sister watches. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday April 23, 1949 (negative 1 of 7).
Sherwin the squirrel, owned by Art and Dorothy Pugsley of Vancouver. Sherwin is partially inside a boot laying on a shelf, while a hand holds a cherry in front of his face. A cropped version of the photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 26, 1949 (negative 1 of 7).
Sherwin the squirrel sits on the shoulder of Dorothy Pugsley in Vancouver. Pugsley smiles over her shoulder at the squirrel. A cropped version of the photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 26, 1949 (negative 4 of 7).
Lai Kwan Wu (right) and Edith Hsi (left) hold a large chrysanthemum flower in a vase, affixed with a ribbon for the “Most Perfect Flower Exhibit” during the Vancouver Chrysanthemum show. Wu was a student at Marylhurst University and Hsi at Linfield College. Both women were members of the Chrysanthemum Study club, and wear patterned silk dressed. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 30, 1949 (negative 1 of 4).
Portland mayor Dorothy McCullough Lee at the Vancouver Chrysanthemum show, looking at chrysanthemum “Dorothy Lee,” named by H.P Vickery. Photographed with Lee are (left to right): Lai Kwan Wu, Mary Angeline Lin, Mrs. Stanley Chin, and Edith Hsi. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 13, 1949 (negative 4 of 4).
An unidentified man holds what appears to be the stained seat of a car, taken from an automobile likely used during the murder of JoAnn Dewey, in Vancouver. The seat is resting on a table top while the man points to a stain at the edge of the seat cushion (negative 1 of 6).
The interior of an automobile, likely used in the murder of Vancouver teenager Joann Dewey. The passenger door is open and items can be seen on the floor in the back (negative 2 of 6).
The open trunk of an automobile, likely used in the murder of Vancouver teenager Joann Dewey. The trunk door is open, with a tool box, tire, and can of motor oil inside (negative 3 of 6).
An unidentified man examines the interior of an automobile, likely used in the murder of Vancouver teenager JoAnne Dewey. Pillows and blankets can be seen on the floor and seat of the automobile (negative 6 of 6).
Mrs. Frank Wittrock and others being evacuated from the Mill Plain and Vancouver areas during a forest fire. Two men are supporting Wittrock, while standing with a group behind a United States Air Force jeep vehicle. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 3, 1950 (negative 2 of 14).
A horse is tied to an automobile during an evacuation from a forest fire in the Mill Plain area. Another automobile is behind the first, and smoke can be seen in the air. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 3, 1950 (negative 3 of 14).