Photographs of Vanport, Oregon, circa 1948
- Org. Lot 1364
- Collection
- 1942 - 1948
Photographs of Vanport, Oregon before and after the flood of 1948, including images of Dale Skovgaard and his family, who lived there at the time.
Skovgaard, Dale
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Photographs of Vanport, Oregon, circa 1948
Photographs of Vanport, Oregon before and after the flood of 1948, including images of Dale Skovgaard and his family, who lived there at the time.
Skovgaard, Dale
Photographs of the aftermath of the flood that destroyed Vanport, Or. on May 30, 1948. The images depict the damage to buildings, bridges, roadways, and other structures in both Vanport and Portland, Or. Includes postcards and snapshots, as well as photographs taken by the Camera Art Studio of Portland, Or.
Camera Art Studio (Portland, Or.)
Commemorative postcard book, "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River"
One folded card-stock envelope containing 10 prints of photographs taken during the Vanport flood.
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A teacher and student at newly opened Vanport School near Portland. The child is seated at a table holding an open book, while the teacher stands next to him and points downward (negative 1 of 7).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Vanport School opening during construction
Part of Al Monner news negatives
The Vanport School building at the time of its opening, near Portland. Construction debris is in front of the building, with workers on a utility pole and on the ground. Piles of pipe and wood can be seen (negative 3 of 7).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Principal at Vanport School opening
Part of Al Monner news negatives
The principal of Vanport School, standing out side an office. The woman is on a wooden porch with one hand on a door, next to which is window sign reading “Principal, Mrs. Skeen” (negative 4 of 7).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Vanport School opening during construction
Part of Al Monner news negatives
The Vanport School building at the time of its opening, near Portland. Construction debris is in front of the building, with a visible open doorway. A tall ladder leans against a brick wall (negative 2 of 7).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Vanport School student at opening
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A child at Vanport School, sitting at a desk and holding “Democracy Readers” book. He is seated at a desk and smiling towards the camera (negative 5 of 7).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
People in an office at Vanport School, standing next to the desk of school principal Mrs. Skeen. The principal is also standing and facing towards the visitors, with one arm extended and holding a pencil (negative 6 of 7).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Vanport children leaving for beach trip
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Children and adults boarding a school bus at Vanport, before departing on a trip to a coastal beach. The people have formed a line outside an open school bus door. A similar photograph was published on the front page of section 2 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 16, 1943 (negative 2 of 4).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Vanport children leaving for beach trip
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Children and adults boarding a school bus at Vanport, before departing on a trip to a coastal beach. A sign attached to a street sign for “N. Force Ave.” reads “Campers meet here.” People stand with luggage and blankets. A story for this series was published on the front page of section 2 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 16, 1943 (negative 3 of 4).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
People on a sidewalk outside of a school in Vanport. A man and woman stand next to a sign that reads “No Parking” while a school bus can be seen parked along the curb in the distance. On the left side of the street is a “Shopping Center” building (negative 2 of 11).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
View of Vanport street with school
Part of Al Monner news negatives
People on a sidewalk outside of a school in Vanport. Several women are seated along a small fence, and a school bus is parked at the curb. A woman is a wide brimmed hat is walking towards the camera (negative 1 of 11).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
People stand outside a corner building in Vanport. On the corner is a sign that reads “Baseball Tonite, 6:30” and an “Administration” building can be seen across the street (negative 3 of 11).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A building lined street in Vanport. Identical two-story buildings can be seen extending into the distance, and people can be seen walking along both sides of the street (negative 7 of 11).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Two women walk side by side on a sidewalk in Vanport. One of the women is carrying a paper bag. Across the street is a “United States Post Office Building” (negative 4 of 11).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
People sit on covered benches (at a bus stop?) in Vanport. In the distance is a street lined with people and buildings, including one with a sign reading “administration” (negative 9 of 11).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Vanport school children with potted plants given to them by Portland youngsters
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Vanport school children standing in a window lined with potted plants, given as gifts from Portland children. One of the plants is in a large shell, while another appears to be in a pot shaped like a wagon (negative 1 of 2).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A group of Girl Reserve carolers at Vanport, wearing matching outfits and standing next to a bench (negative 2 of 2).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A group of adults and children over a fence at Vanport City, watching gardeners in a fenced off area. The gardeners are kneeling down in between rows of plants (negative 1 of 4).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Five women gathered around a table at Vanport City. On the table are boxes and a vase holding what appear to be cut plants (negative 4 of 4).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Two women, wearing patterned floral dresses, sit on a porch in Vanport City. The pair are seated in a small fenced yard in front of a house doorway (negative 3 of 4).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Students at table in Vanport School cafeteria
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Students seated at a table in a cafeteria at Vanport School, with one adult. Many of the girls are looking towards the camera and smiling. A photograph from this series was published on page 54 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 10, 1944 (negative 1 of 3).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Food window at Vanport School cafeteria
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Students line up at a window at the Vanport School cafeteria. Plates of food and glass milk bottles are on a counter at the window, which can also be seen on a table at the center of the frame. This photograph was published on page 54 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 10, 1944 (negative 3 of 3).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Person with Oregon Groceteria Stores sign
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A woman looks towards the camera as she attaches a “Oregon Groceteria Stores” sign to a wall at Vanport City (negative 10 of 11).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Fire at Vanport shopping center
Part of Al Monner news negatives
People inspect fire damage at the Vanport shopping center. The roof of the building appears to have burned away, with charred wood visible throughout the scene. Shelves of goods can be seen at the far side of the room. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, December 17, 1945 (negative 2 of 11).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Fire at Vanport shopping center
Part of Al Monner news negatives
People inspect fire damage at the Vanport shopping center. The roof of the building appears to have burned away, with charred wood visible throughout the scene. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, December 17, 1945 (negative 1 of 11).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A teacher plays piano as children circle around a table, at Vanport School. The children are holding small United States flags (negative 1 of 9).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998