Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on the Portland area United National Clothing Collection drive; an article on rats and a nutrition experiment; an article on a Vancouver Shipyard family featured in an Army Signal corps film; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; articles on the 3-Year Club of shipyard employees; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bismarck Sea and its crew; an article on Vancouver radio station KVAN; an article on citizenship requirements to work on the C-4 Troop Transports; an article on the Red Cross blood donation program; an article on the Vancouver Northern Permanente Foundation Health plan; an article on the Vancouver 20-Act Dance Show; articles on postwar opportunities for new business owners; articles on launching the C-4 Troop Transport, S.S. Marine Shark; an article on maintenance and repair workers.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on the need for shipyard workers; an article on the Metal Trades Council’s opposition to post V-E Day layoffs; an article on the American Cancer Society donation drive; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; articles on the need for blood donations; an article on booklets on the history of the Kaiser shipyards; an article on the Clark County clothes collection drive; an article on the end of night shopping in Vancouver; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the C-4 Troop Transport, S.S. General C.H. Muir; an article on launching the C-4 Troop Transport, S.S. Marine Cardinal; an article on the Harney Hill community center carnival schedule; an article on the wartime westward migration and its postwar consequences; an article on the 3-Year Club of shipyard employees; an article on alien Vancouver Shipyard workers; an article on doctors participating in the Vancouver Permanente hospital family plan.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on closing the Swan Island Shipyard Arnold Training center—a vocational center for war production; an article on the Portland Red Cross donation center’s need for blood plasma; an article on overcrowding on Swan Island Shipyard busses; an article on OPA price controls on auto repair labor; an article on lip-reading classes offered by the Portland Society for the Hard of Hearing at the Oregon Shipyard; an article on the lack of absenteeism at the McNeil Island Federal penitentiary shipyard; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on an account of life in the Philippines; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Ernie Pyle; an article on the 25 per cent manhour reduction in C-4 Troop Transport production; an article on the increase in war bond sales after V-E Day; an article on the reduction of meat on the Vancouver Shipyard cafeteria menu; an article on Vancouver Northern Permanente hospital patients’ failure to keep appointments; an article on Custom Cannery canning sessions near Vancouver; an article on postwar plans for the merchant marine; an article on increased production for the C-4 Troop Transport contract at The Dalles sub-assembly plant.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on shipyard workers’ draft deferment status; an article on Portland parks and recreation summer programs for school aged children; an article on the Maritime commission’s Vice Admiral Howard L. Vickery’s criticism of shipyard workers who leave their jobs; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on Vice Admiral Howard L. Vickery’s support for a Vancouver Shipyard manpower drive; an article on Lieutenant Commander Jack Dempsey’s speech in support of the Mighty Seven war bond drive; an article on the Northern Permanente foundation Health Plan benefits; an article on a fire at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on the Labor-Management Suggestions contest prize winners; an article on a launching dance for the C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Marine Serpent; an article on the Rose Festival Court and festival events; the Worker Speaks column; an article on C-4 Troop Transport launchings; an article on night canning near Vancouver; an article on freight cars going to the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on Salt Lake City Deseret News and Portland Oregonian newspaper visitors to the Bosn’s Whistle.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on mosquitoes; an article on the War Loan house prize; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the history of the Permanente Foundation Health Plan; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard Cimmaron-type aircraft carrier contract; an article on an Interstate bridge lift malfunction that caused traffic delays; an article on Army veterans of the 369th Q.M. Service company (African Americans) working in the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on Vancouver weekly swing shift dances; an article on the Dalles sub-assembly plant picnic; an article on Rear Admiral Calvin T. Durgin, Pacific escort aircraft carrier fleet, recognition of Vancouver Shipyard craftsmanship of the escort aircraft carriers (Baby Flat Tops); the Worker Speaks column; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard welding contest; an article on the Permanente hospital children’s ward visiting hours; an article on Vancouver Permanente health services free chest x-rays for T.B. screening; an article on eliminating the graveyard shift for the Vancouver Shipyard Transportation Department; an article on launching the Vancouver Shipyard built, C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Marine Carp; an article on creating an archery range in Vancouver; an article on adding bleachers to a Vancouver softball field.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on the combat experience of the Oregon Shipyard built, Victory ship, the S.S. Brown Victory; an article on forest fire prevention; an article on the Vancouver Permanente hospital’s and clinic’s availability to Portland and local residents; an article on recreational options in the Portland-Vancouver area; an article on availability of civilian transportation; an article on war bonds as retirement income; an article on children’s food preparation classes in Vancouver; an article on launching the Vancouver Shipyard built, C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Marine Lynx; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard built drydock, the YFD 70; an article on Washington Governor Mon C. Wallgren’s plan for a Lake Vancouver Moorage Basin; an article on shoe stamps; an article on Vancouver Shipyard weld contest winners; an article on a Vancouver neighborhood dance; an article on the 44 hour week for U.S. Maritime Commission workers; an article on the Seamen’s Service; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the sinking of the Swan Island Shipyard tub, the Vagabond; an article on the Missouri State Society picnic; an article on art classes at Vanport; an article on the War Loan house prize; an article on the availability of Washington state drivers’ licenses; an article on free aerial lessons in Vancouver.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on the Vancouver Shipyard built drydock, YFD 70 controversy; an article on Henry J. Kaiser’s plan to build a West Coast steel industry; an article on the July 21st election; an article on armed services casualties being moved to the U.S.; an article on U.S. servicemen being discharged; an article on Oregon postwar public works--infrastructure; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard weld contest winners; the Worker Speaks column; articles on Vancouver Shipyard workers transferring to different jobs within the yard; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on ships produced in West Coast shipyards in 1945; an article on the 4th anniversary of the Bosn’s Whistle; an article on funding for Barnes General Hospital patients’ telephone calls; an article on reconstructive surgery performed at the Vancouver Permanente hospital; an article on the need for angling (fishing) gear for returning veterans; an article on a Vancouver Civic Theatre play; an article on information on children’s day camps.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on a war bond house winner; articles on Henry J. Kaiser’s opinions on the future of the postwar West; an article on launching the C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Marine Marlin; an article on redesigning Vancouver wartime housing projects to meet postwar housing demands; an article on the work schedule for CVEs, large escort aircraft carriers, at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on the $1,000.00 war bond winner; the Worker Speaks column; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on launching the S.S. Halls of Montezuma at the Swan Island Shipyard; an article on Vice Admiral Daniel E. Barbey’s praise for Kaiser Shipyards’ work; an article on the increased demand for commodities shipping such as coal, grain, etc.; an article on the need for a Boy Scoutmaster at Vanport; an article on girls dancing classes at Vanport; an article on the Matson Navigation company’s postwar plans to expand its merchant fleet; an article on a concert at the Portland Art Museum; an article on a dance at The Dalles Sub-assembly branch of the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on the importance of bond-winning contest ideas for shipyard improvements; an article on launching the C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Marine Carp; an article on children’s arts and crafts classes in Vancouver.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on postwar employment opportunities; an article on the closure of the shipyards for Labor Day; an article on rationed items; an article on the 40-hour week at the Bremerton navy yard; an article on vacation pay; an article on V-J week pay; an article on housing naval personnel at the Swan Island barracks; an article on the future of light metals production, such as aluminum, in the Northwest; an article on war surplus sales; an article on retention of Northern Permanente health care plan coverage for Vancouver Shipyard workers; an article on Vancouver Shipyard lay-offs; articles on Vancouver Shipyard lay-offs due to the cancellation of C-4 Troop Transport and CVE aircraft carrier contracts; an article on ending Vancouver night canning sessions; an article on a V-J Vancouver Victory Fair celebration; an article on transportation needs for Vancouver Shipyard workers; an article on Vancouver war housing tenants’ moving plans; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on postwar housing in the Portland-Vancouver area; articles on postwar job opportunities in agriculture; an article on postwar surplus moorage in Puget Sound; an article on the Lend-Lease ship repair program at the Swan Island Shipyard; an article on cancelled services for war workers after V-J day; an article on continued (M&H) medical coverage for Oregon and Swan Island Shipyards workers.

A map showing the location of a proposed interstate park in the Columbia River Gorge in relation to Pacific Northwest population centers. The map shows Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Black dots, each representing 100 persons, are scattered across the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Concentric circles in red denote distances in increments of 50 miles from an epicenter located over the Columbia River just east of Portland, Oregon.

A 2-page statement of delinquent taxes on blocks of property in Multnomah County, Oregon recommended for acquisition as part of a proposed interstate park in the Columbia River Gorge. For each piece of property, the owner's name, legal description, township & range, acreage, and years in arrears are listed. The property locations are found within the Latourell and Crown Point areas of the gorge.

7 pages of photographs show the areas under consideration for inclusion in a proposed interstate park in the Columbia River Gorge. 32 photos show the character of the terrain, scenic values, and existing development in the Cape Horn, Beacon Rock, Little White Salmon River, and Latourell areas of the gorge.

A twelve-page report authored by John B. Yeon, chairman of the Pacific Northwest Regional Planning Commission's Columbia Gorge Committee, written to Mr. Lawrence Merriam, regional officer for the National Park Service's State Park Division, on the subject of a proposed interstate park in the Columbia River Gorge along both sides of the Columbia River. In the report, Yeon requests the support of the National Park Service in purchasing non-agricultural land to establish the park. Yeon describes five specific areas in the Gorge where the proposed land would be purchased: Cape Horn, Beacon Rock, White Salmon, Latourell, and Crown Point.

Letter from Harry Wilson to Ray Yasui dated 7 April 1944. In this letter, Wilson writes about the unfortunate condition of their farm in Mosier, Oregon, and notes that the Yasui family would be sad to see it in such disarray. He proposes a contract to purchase the farm in an attempt to replenish the fields.

Memorandum formalizing the agreement between the Oregon Apple Company of Hood River and Masuo Yasui in the clearing of 200 acres of land. The memorandum also provides salary payment information for different workers involved. The memorandum is dated April 1911.

Letter from Barbara Bailey to Masuo Yasui dated 26 March 1917. In this letter, Bailey informs Yasui that she is hosting an event with Japanese guests, and asks for Yasui to send traditional Japanese items to use as decoration. She also notes a woman at a Parkdale station who is looking for a Japanese cook and housekeeper, and then asks how Yasui's family is doing. She comments on the failure to pass the Anti-Alien Bill, and comments that she is glad as it was a direct insult to Japan.

Painted store sign for "egg noodle and plain noodle". The egg noodle is priced at 15 cents per pound, and plain noodle 10 cents per pound. The sign is hand-painted on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.

"Packers Wanted" sign from the Yasui Brothers store. The sign is printed on 7 x 11 in. cardboard.

Yasui Brothers Company General Merchandise wall calendar. The calendar features a painting titled "At the End of the Trail" copyright 1920, Brown & Bigelow, the address and telephone number of the main and branch Yasui Brothers Stores, and a monthly flip calendar for the year 1934.

Red "opening evenings until XMAS" paint and glitter sign from the Yasui Brothers store.

Glacier Press Wrestling and Pictures poster for match between Henry Jones and Prof. Takahashi at the Rialto Theatre in Hood River (Or.). The poster notes that Henry Jones, of Provo (Ut.), was the Welterweight Champion of the World, and that Prof. Takahashi, of Seattle (Wash.), was the Champion Welterweight Jiu Jitsu Wrestler of the World. Tickets are priced at one dollar and ten cents, and that the evening will also include a showing of Buster Keaton's film "Go West."

Yasui Brothers Co. painted wall hanging. The hanging features the directory information for the store at the top of the piece, with a painted scene of cabins sitting along a river at the bottom of the piece. It is the same background to the 1942 calendar piece, minus the calendar attachment.

Invoice from the Apple Growers Association to Yasui Brothers dated 5 April 1929. The invoice notes that two boxes of Newtowns were shipped to the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D. C.

Asparagus invoice from Mid-Columbia Vegetable Growers to Willow Flat Ranch dated 18 November 1941.

Transcript. This oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman was conducted by Linda S. Dodds in Eugene, Oregon, on September 17, 1981. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody. In this interview, Freeman discusses her early life on a farm in Colton, Oregon; attending Oregon State University; and working as a math teacher in Oregon and California. She then talks about settling in Eugene after her marriage to Neil Freeman, and about teaching mathematics at the University of Oregon from 1943 to 1949. She discusses how her involvement in Lane County politics began with a Democratic speechwriting contest in which she took second place, losing to future U. S. Rep. Edith Green. She talks about serving as precinct committee chair, her involvement with the League of Women Voters, and running for the Oregon Legislature in 1952. She discusses her reasons for joining the Democratic Party and her campaign for Lane County treasurer. She speaks at length about her accomplishments as treasurer. Freeman talks about feeling as if the county commissioners didn't hold the office of treasurer in high esteem and how that pushed her to run for Lane County clerk in 1960. She discusses her accomplishments as county clerk, then describes how the office of county clerk was changed to an appointed position rather than elected, which led to her losing the position. She closes the interview by talking about her activities during retirement, including freelance writing.

A report produced by the Portland chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in the fall of 1963. It lists grievances connected to racial discrimination, ethical violations, and general mismanagement at the Housing Authority of Portland.

Manuscript that was sent to Edgard F. Averill that describes the Finleys' observation of snow birds.

Manuscript that documents the first year of an agreement with trappers that specified they would have to provide the government half of their take. The document thoroughly assesses fur prices, the process, muskrat population, muskrat behavior, and several other topics.