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Child evacuated from Vanport flood, Portland Armory

Harold Miller at the Portland Armory, after being evacuated at a flood at the Portland Armory. He’s holding a sandwich and glass of milk. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, May 31, 1948 (negative 5 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Radio communication at Portland American Red Cross

People using ham radios at the American Red Cross headquarters, at S.W. 15th Avenue and S.W. Alder Street in Portland, during a flooding event in Vanport. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, May 31, 1948 (negative 6 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport evacuees at Ainsworth School, Portland

People in a room of emergency cots at Ainsworth School in Portland, after being evacuated from a flood at Vanport City. Several people can be seen laying in beds. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, May 31, 1948 (negative 8 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport evacuees at Portland Armory?

Families evacuated from a flood in Vanport City, at the Portland Armory. Emergency cots can be seen in front of the stone wall of the room. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, May 31, 1948 (negative 9 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of dike work at Marine Drive and Gertz Road

An aerial view of dike work being done at Marine Drive and Gertz Road in Portland, near Vanport City. A group of houseboats can be seen at the right side of the frame, likely on the Columbia River at Marine Drive (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport flood evacuees at First Baptist Church, Portland

Flood evacuees from Vanport at First Baptist Church in Portland. A woman in an American Red Cross uniform, Mrs. Ray Hausler, leans on a table while chatting with a family, while several children play with toys. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 5, 1948 (negative 1 of 1).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport flood evacuees at American Red Cross headquarters in public auditorium basement

Flood evacuees from Vanport City at the American Red Cross headquarters in Portland. People can be seen gathered around tables throughout the room. A water barrel with “Emergency Water Supply for Incendiary Bomb Control” can be seen at the bottom of the frame, in front of several taxidermied elk (negative 5 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood evacuees from Vanport housed at Post No. 1 of American Legion, Portland

Nurse Virginia Davidson, left, sits with a group of flood evacuees from Vanport, being housed at an American Legion Post in Portland. Several children are sitting with Davidson and other unidentified helpers. Jeanette Harris sits on Davidson’s lap. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 5, 1948 (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood evacuees from Vanport housed at Post No. 1 of American Legion, Portland

Children evacuated from Vanport during a flood, being housed at an American Legion Post in Portland. They’re sitting on the ground next to a woman, with emergency cots set up in the background. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 5, 1948 (negative 4 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. Roofs and pieces of wood can be seen throughout the area. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. Several buildings can be seen in the water, surrounded by wooden and metal debris. A water tower is in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. A boat has been pulled up to a small dock, with a tree and sign reading “Federal Govt Dock, Keep Out.” A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 3 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

People use a truck to remove debris from Vanport City following a flood. Destroyed buildings and debris can be seen throughout the scene, with several water towers visible in the distance. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 4 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. A damaged couch lays on a hillside above the water, with pieces of floating wood and metal visible throughout the scene. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 5 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Floating debris at Vanport City, following the large 1948 flood. A teddy bear lays in the water amid pieces of wood and grass. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 6 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Denver Avenue fill repairs at point of flood break

People repairing Denver Avenue at the point of a break, during a flooding event in 1948. Workers walk along the road next to a truck, being used to dump materials on top of the road. Flooded buildings and a water tower, likely at Vanport City, can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of flooded area and destroyed homes, Vanport City

An aerial photograph of destroyed and submerged homes in Vanport City after the Vanport Flood. Addresses can be seen written on roofs, and debris is floating throughout the area. A water tower is at the bottom of the frame (negative 15 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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