Portland Chief of Police Harry M. Niles, Colonel William Aird, and Commissioner Earl Riley, at the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at the Vancouver Barracks. Standing in the middle, Colonel William Aird is holding a paper document, which Niles and Riley are also looking at. A bulletin board and canvas tent can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 2).

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.”

Soldiers in uniform walk on a dirt road. They walk in multiple lines and appear to be crossing a small bridge. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 11 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

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.”

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.”

A group of soldiers stands in a group while drinking milk out of glass bottles. Wooden milk crates can be seen in the ground holding other glass bottles. A bulletin board, canvas tents, and trees can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 14 of 24). Original sleeve title: “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.”

A soldier in uniform uses a rifle mounted bayonet to attack a wooden training dummy at Vancouver Barracks. He is lunging forward with one leg out, leaning towards the wooden structure, which is wrapped with burlap and festooned with branches. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 16 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

A worker on a ladder leans up against a two-story wooden building at Vancouver Barracks. Scaffolding can be seen around the building, and other buildings can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 16 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

A band and conductor, wearing military uniforms, perform outdoors at Vancouver Barracks. The band members are seated in a semi circle, facing towards the standing conductor, who has one arm raised. A large tree and wooden buildings can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 19 of 24). Original sleeve title: “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.”

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.”

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.”

A group of soldiers, in uniforms and metal helmets, kneels next to a artillery gun at Vancouver Barracks. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 22 of 24). Original sleeve title: “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.”

Soldiers gather in a dormitory at Vancouver Barracks. Several twin beds line the far wall, on which sit soldiers examining rifles. Clothing is hung on the wall behind each bed. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 24 of 24). Original sleeve title: “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.”

A man is in mid-stride hitting a baseball, while a catcher and umpire stand behind him. The catcher is holding his hand to his mitt, while the umpire holds up his hands. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 4 of 24). Original sleeve title: “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.”

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.”

Two soldiers wearing metal helmets and uniforms use a field telephone at Vancouver Barracks. One man is holding a map. They are standing in a forested area with trees visible in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 8 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Members of the United States Army march on a dirt road at a Quartermaster Training Center in Vancouver, Washington. The men are wearing metal helmets, long jackets, and carrying rolled blankets (negative 13 of 13).

Army trucks on a rail car at a Quartermaster Training Center in Vancouver, Washington. Three men are standing next to the truck, one with his hands in his pocket and looking towards the camera (negative 5 of 13).

Members of the United States Army load tires from the back of a military truck at a Quartermaster Training Center in Vancouver, Washington. Two men are kneeling on on the truck, with its side propped open, while another stands on the ground holding part of a tire (negative 8 of 13).

A band stands in a field with musical instruments at the Vancouver Barracks. At the front of a band is a uniformed man in holding a baton. Behind the group is a row of multi-story buildings (negative 10 of 17).

Two members of the United States Army hold a Quartermaster Corps flag. One man is kneeling and holding the base of a small flag pole, while another holds the flag. The pair is in front of a automobile, and other solders can be seen in the background (negative 12 of 17).

A man baking bread at a United States Army Quartermaster training center at the Vancouver Barracks. Holding a tray of bread dough, he’s standing next to a large oven (negative 17 of 17).

Men next to an earthen oven at a Quartermaster training program at the Vancouver Barracks. One man is using a tool in the oven, while two others hold shovels and watch. Several large tents and a multi-story building can be seen in the background (negative 6 of 17).