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Al Monner news negatives

  • Org. Lot 1284
  • Collection
  • 1936-1974

The vast majority of this collection is made up of negatives created by Al Monner for the Oregon Journal. A small number of negatives were likely created by fellow Journal photographer Ralph Vincent, also for the Oregon Journal. While it's likely that almost all the negatives in this collection were created as part of Monner's work for the Journal, some images may also be his personal work. Most of the negatives are black and white, with a handful of color images taken in the 1950s and 1960s. A small selection of images from 1936 to 1938 were likely taken during Monner's time at the Oregonian newspaper. Large-format negatives from 1936 to 1959 have been processed and inventoried, while 35mm film from 1959 to 1974 remains unprocessed.

The photographs highlight over 30 years of current events in and around the Portland area, with a smaller number taken elsewhere in the state. Yearly events, such as the Portland Rose Festival and the Pendleton Round-Up, are featured prominently. A substantial number of images from the 1940s show Portland war efforts during World War II, featuring photographs of shipyards, soldiers, and rationing efforts at home. A small number of photographs also show early incarceration of Japanese Americans. Monner also frequently photographed dam-building efforts on the Columbia River at Celilo Village, The Dalles, and Bonneville.

Also included are photographs of accident scenes, fires, explosions, new building projects, sporting events, contest winners, and important national figures visiting the Portland area. Taken together, the collection displays the breadth of Monner's work as a photojournalist, covering the everyday to the exciting.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Arlett, baseball player for Oakland

Portrait of a man wearing a baseball uniform. The name Arlett is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the photograph. Image note: The mark in the upper right corner of the image is written on the negative. The photograph shows areas of discoloration from deterioration of the negative.

Oregon Journal (Firm)

Art Parker, baseball player

Portrait of a man in a baseball uniform on the field, holding a bat above his shoulder. The name Art Parker is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the upper left corner of the photograph.

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Averill, baseball player for San Francisco

Portrait of a man leaning on a bat. He is wearing a baseball uniform with the word "Seals" across the chest, and is standing on the field in front of empty stands. The name Averill is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the photograph.

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Baker, baseball player

Portrait of a player, possibly for the Seals, wearing a baseball uniform and holding a bat. Behind him are empty stands. Writing on the negative, visible on at the top of the image, identifies the player's last name as Baker, but the spelling of his first name is not clear. It may begin with a "J" or a "T."

Oregon Journal (Firm)

Baseball player

Portrait of a man in a baseball uniform, holding a bat. Behind him are empty stands. Image note: Mark in the lower right corner of the image is written on the negative.

Oregon Journal (Firm)

Baseball player

Portrait of a man in a baseball uniform on the field, holding a bat. Image note: Mark in the upper right corner of the image is written on the negative.

Oregon Journal (Firm)

Baseball player clowning around

Portrait of a man in a baseball uniform on the field, holding his arms in the air and making a face. Behind him are other players and empty stands. Note: The dark mark on the right side of the image appears on the negative.

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