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Camp Fire Girls weaving baskets at camp near Carver, Oregon

Photograph showing a group of unidentified Camp Fire Girls sitting on the ground and weaving baskets at camp on the Clackamas River near Carver, Oregon, in August 1921. A similar photograph, image No. 373G0334, was published on Page 6, Section 4, of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 14, 1921, along with a story headlined “Camp Fire Girls Obey Seven Laws to Brighten Life.” See additional related image No. 373G0335.

Camp Fire Girls weaving baskets at camp near Carver, Oregon

Photograph showing a group of unidentified Camp Fire Girls sitting on the ground and weaving baskets at camp on the Clackamas River near Carver, Oregon, in August 1921. A cropped version of this photograph was one of five, including image No. 373G0335, that were published on Page 6, Section 4, of the Oregon Journal on August 14, 1921, under the headline “Portland Camp Fire Girls Enjoying Camp Life on the Banks of the Clackamas.” This photograph had the following caption: “A lesson in basketry.” The photographs accompanied a story headlined “Camp Fire Girls Obey Seven Laws to Brighten Life.” See additional related image No. 373G0333.

Camp Fire Girls at camp near Carver, Oregon

Photograph showing a group of Camp Fire Girls gathered in a clearing lined with tents at their campsite on the Clackamas River near Carver, Oregon, in August 1921. A cropped version of this photograph was one of five, including image No. 373G0334, that were published on Page 6, Section 4, of the Oregon Journal on August 14, 1921, under the headline “Portland Camp Fire Girls Enjoying Camp Life on the Banks of the Clackamas.” This photograph had the following caption: “General view of the camp.” The photographs accompanied a story headlined “Camp Fire Girls Obey Seven Laws to Brighten Life.” See additional related image No. 373G0333.

Unidentified woman and girl outdoors, Oregon City, Thanksgiving 1908

Full-length portrait showing an unidentified woman and girl standing next to a dirt path or road in a rural area next to a log fence and a field. A second wooden fence borders a path in the background at right. The words “Thanksgiving / 1908 Oregon City” are etched by hand into the negative and are faintly visible in the lower left corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

1888 Oregon City suspension bridge?

Photograph, taken from one end, showing a wooden suspension bridge, probably the 1888 bridge over the Willamette River between West Linn and Oregon City. That bridge was replaced with the current arch bridge in 1922. The text “Bridges - Clackamas County” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Light leak on negative.

1888 Oregon City suspension bridge?

Photograph, taken from one end, showing a wooden suspension bridge, probably the 1888 bridge over the Willamette River between West Linn and Oregon City. That bridge was replaced with the current arch bridge in 1922. The text “Bridges - Clackamas County” is written on the negative sleeve. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Covered bridge, Clackamas County, Oregon

Photograph showing an unidentified covered bridge over a river and the trestle leading to the bridge. The trestle and bridge are surrounded by forest. The text “Bridges - Clackamas County” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 376G0146.

Unidentified man standing outside door of John McLoughlin House, Oregon City

Full-length portrait of an unidentified man standing next to the front door of John McLoughlin’s house in Oregon City, Oregon. The man is facing ot the right and is looking upward toward a sign over the door, which reads: “Home Of Doctor John McLoughlin / Founder of Oregon City / Erected 1846.” The man has a beard and is wearing a hat, overcoat, and suit. See related image Nos. 379G0002, 379G0003, 379G0005, 379G0006, 379G0007, 379G0008, 379G0009, 379G0010, 379G0011, 379G0012, and 379G0017.

Unidentified man on balcony overlooking Willamette Falls

Three-quarters portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing on a balcony overlooking Willamette Falls. He is facing right, looking toward the falls. He has a beard and mustache and is wearing a hat and overcoat. See related image Nos. 379G0002, 379G0003, 379G0004, 379G0005, 379G0006, 379G0008, 379G0009, 379G0010, 379G0011, 379G0012, and 379G0017.

Unidentified man on bluff overlooking Oregon City, Oregon

Three-quarters portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing on a bluff overlooking Oregon City, Oregon. He is facing to the left and is wearing a hat and overcoat. A blanket is lying on a rock next to him. See related image Nos. 379G0002, 379G0003, 379G0004, 379G0005, 379G0006, 379G0007, 379G0009, 379G0010, 379G0011, 379G0012, and 379G0017.

Unidentified man on balcony overlooking Willamette Falls

Full-length portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing on a balcony overlooking Willamette Falls. The man is facing to the right. He has a beard and mustache and is wearing a hat and overcoat. See related image Nos. 379G0002, 379G0003, 379G0004, 379G0005, 379G0006, 379G0007, 379G0008, 379G0010, 379G0011, 379G0012, and 379G0017.

Unidentified member of Camp Fire Girls using bead loom

Full-length portrait of an unidentified girl sitting cross-legged in the grass, facing front, and looking down. She is holding a box and a beading loom with partially completed beadwork on it. The photograph may have been taken in August 1921 at a Camp Fire Girls camp on the Clackamas River near Carver, Oregon; see image Nos. 373G0333, 373G0334, and 373G0335.

Station A

Copy of Photograph, showing Station A at Willamette Falls in Oregon City. Multiple generators with large belts can be seen in a high ceiling room, and an individual can be seen standing in the background. Copy made April 16, 1915.

Station A

Copy of Photograph, showing Station A at Willamette Falls in Oregon City. Multiple generators with large belts can be seen in a high ceiling room with wooden beams. Copy made April 16, 1915.

Old Station A during flood

Photograph taken during a flood in February of 1890, showing an old Station A building in Oregon City surrounded by moving water. In the foreground of the frame a wooden waterwheel is visible. An older paper frame can be seen around the edge of the photograph.

Train car at Bull Run

Photograph of train car and passengers, taken at Bull Run. The name “Portland” is written on the side of the train. Several individuals have picnic baskets, with men lined up in front of the train and women and children posing behind railing. Trees, telephone poles, and a wooden building can be seen in the background.

River Rill

Photograph showing the Clackamas River in the River Mill area, with numerous “islands” and cliffs. A wooden suspension bridge can be seen spanning two cliffs near the center of the frame, with numerous wooden buildings visible in the distance. Written on the negative is “#58M. 8-12-10.”

River Mill

Photograph looking downstream looking towards the “island,” with a wooden suspension bridge visible. In front of the bridge a blurry man can be seen facing the camera. Beyond the bridge is a small wooden building next to several vertical poles. Written on the negative is “#60M. 10-10.”

River Mill spillway

Photograph showing the construction of the spillway at the River Mill Dam. At the left side of the frame, a portion of a wooden suspension bridge can be seen. Behind, a railroad bridge spans the space between two cliffs, beyond which wooden buildings are visible. Written on the negative is “#84M. 1-28-11.”

River Mill Dam

Photograph showing the left bank of the Clackamas River at the river Mill Dam, taken from the “island.” Near the center of the frame, two men in long jackets stand next to a surveying station. To the left, another man in a hat and jacket looks at the camera. In the distance, men can be seen working on the dam spillway. Written on the negative is “#70M. 11-28-10.”

Station M at River Mill Dam

Photograph showing the exterior of the River Mill Dam powerhouse, likely shortly after construction. Loose hillsides can be seen to the left and right of the building, with transmission lines throughout (image note: corner of glass negative is broken and missing).

River Mill Dam, tail race

Photograph taken from a side angle of the River Mill Dam and powerhouse, showing exterior of building and view of dam structure. Water from the Clackamas River can be seen moving over the dam, and trees and transmission lines are visible in the distance.

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