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Wreckage of Varney Air Lines mail plane in Vancouver, Washington

Photograph of a crowd looking at the wreckage of a Varney Air Lines mail plane near the port dock in Vancouver, Washington, on Saturday, November 30, 1929. On December 1, 1929, the Oregon Journal published a front-page story about the crash, headlined “Mail Pilot Rams Span; Badly Hurt.” A similar photo, image No. 371N3109, was published on Page 2 that day. According to the story, the plane’s pilot, Clarence C. Price, was unable to land at Swan Island airport in Portland because of fog and turned toward Vancouver. A witness reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the plane “carom off the north tower of the [Interstate] bridge and go into a spin.” Three people pulled Price from the burning plane after the crash, the Journal reported, but he died the next day.

Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly and Captain John M. Stanley in plane after return to Pearson Field

Photograph of two aviators in a plane outside a hangar at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, on Friday, January 7, 1927. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 3 of the Oregon Journal on Saturday, January 8, 1927, under the headline “Here’s Kelly — If Anyone Asks.” The photograph had the following caption: “After losing and finding themselves again while looking for Leslie Brownlee, lost on Mount Hood, Lieutenant Oakley Kelly and Captain John Stanley returned Friday to Vancouver barracks. They were greeted by Motorcycle Patrolmen Regan and Tauscher, who joined in the search for them. Kelly is shown in the front seat of the plane, Stanley behind.” According to an accompanying story, headlined “Kelly Tells of Harrowing Trip; Never Such Fog,” Stanley and Kelly had left on Wednesday, January 5, to conduct an aerial search of Mount Hood for Brownlee, but were caught in a storm and dense fog. They were forced to fly east and land in a field about five miles from Long Creek, in Grant County. According to the story, they spent the night in the field with the plane and walked to get help and fuel the next morning. On their return flight, they were delayed by another storm and spent the night of Thursday, January 6, in Pendleton before continuing to Vancouver on January 7. See related image No. 371N5908. Image note: The text “Kelly + Stanley” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly and Postmaster John M. Jones before departure for air-mail celebration

Photograph of two men, pilot Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly (left) and Portland Postmaster John M. Jones, seated in Kelly’s airplane at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, on April 6, 1926. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 8 of the Oregon Journal that day under the headline “Postmaster Also Goes by Air Mail.” The photograph had the following caption: “John M. Jones, head of Portland’s postoffice, as he appeared early today when he became a passenger with Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly, army flying ace at Vancouver barracks, to join air mail celebration at Pasco. Jones is in rear seat of plane piloted by Kelly.” The photograph accompanied the continuation of a front-page story about the inauguration of air-mail service from the Pacific Northwest on a new route between Pasco, Washington, and Elko, Nevada. According to that story, headlined “Northwest’s First Mail Plane Is Off,” Jones and Kelly flew to Pasco on the morning of the first flight on the new route to participate in festivities marking the event. Image note: The text “Okley [sic] G Kelly and Postmaster Jones” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image. See related image No. 371N5910.

Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly and Postmaster John M. Jones before departure for air-mail celebration

Photograph of two men, pilot Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly (left) and Portland Postmaster John M. Jones, standing next to Kelly’s airplane at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, on April 6, 1926. A similar photograph of the two men, image No. 371N5909, was published on Page 8 of the Oregon Journal that day; it was part of the Journal’s coverage of the inauguration of air-mail service from the Pacific Northwest on a new route between Pasco, Washington, and Elko, Nevada. According to a front-page story, headlined “Northwest’s First Mail Plane Is Off,” Jones and Kelly flew to Pasco on April 6, the morning of the first flight on the new route, to participate in festivities marking the event.

Pilot John H. Miller with trophy and airplane at Pearson Field

Photograph of pilot John H. Miller posing next to an airplane and holding a trophy that depicts a woman riding an eagle and holding a small plane in one upraised hand. The photograph was taken at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, on Monday, September 26, 1927, after Miller arrived in an all-metal Hamilton monoplane, probably the plane in the photograph. A cropped version of this photograph was one of seven images published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 27, 1927. The photographs, published under the headline “To Cut Air Capers at Portland’s Big Show,” were part of coverage of an air show in Portland. This photograph had the following caption: “Miller is holding Detroit News Air Transport trophy won at Spokane meet.” According to an accompanying article, the trophy had been awarded to the Hamilton airplane “for efficiency in the weight to horsepower tests” at an air show in Spokane the previous week. See related image Nos. 371N0595, 371N5913, 371N6105, 371N6106, 371N6107, 371N6108, and 371N6126. Image note: The name “John H Miller” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Loyal Order of Moose? parade in Vancouver, Washington

Photograph of a parade in Vancouver, Washington. At right is a band in costume, playing instruments. The people in the parade may be members of the Loyal Order of Moose. Also see image Nos. 371N4894, 371N4896, 371N4897, 371N4898, 371N4899, 371N4900, 371N4901, 371N4902, 371N4903, 371N4904, and 371N4925. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Loyal Order of Moose? parade in Vancouver, Washington

Photograph of a parade in Vancouver, Washington. The men in front are wearing matching southern-style cowboy clothing. The people in the parade may be members of the Loyal Order of Moose. Also see image Nos. 371N4891, 371N4894, 371N4897, 371N4898, 371N4900, 371N4901, 371N4902, 371N4904, and 371N4925. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Intersection in Vancouver, Washington

View from above an intersection of four streets in Vancouver, Washington. Several groups of people are crossing the street, while a number of cars and buses wait at stop lights (negative 2 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Men at a homeless camp under the Interstate Bridge

This photograph depicts two men sitting outside a scrap metal structure intended for shelter. It was featured in an article Olsen wrote about homelessness in the September 27th, 1931, publication of The Sunday Oregonian. Transcribed from handwritten note on back of the photograph, "Dwelling at hobo camp under Vancouver end of Interstate Bridge about 1930."

Olsen, Charles Oluf, 1872-1959

Man at a homeless camp under the Interstate Bridge

This photograph depicts a man posing with his pockets turned inside-out. It was featured in an article Olsen wrote about homelessness in the September 27th, 1931, publication of The Sunday Oregonian. Transcribed from handwritten note on back of the photograph, "Transient at hobo camp. Vancouver end of Interstate Bridge about 1930."

Olsen, Charles Oluf, 1872-1959

Mount Hood

A photograph of Mount Hood and the Columbia River below, taken from Vancouver, Washington. Trees are visible on the shore.

Henrichsen, Lars C., 1839-1924

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Vancouver Edition, Volume 04, Number 05

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: River trials for the S.S. United Victory; Late night business hours added in St. Johns on payday; A fire at the Swan Island Personnel building; “Record Building Pace Big Job of Assembly”; An article about cutting ship patterns with Template photography; A profile of Stan Bergeman, Vancouver rigging superintendent; Launch of the S.S. The Dalles from Swan Island; An article about the mounted guard patrols for Oregon Ship; An article about the lack of post-war job plans for majority of shipyard workers; An article about the final trip of the United States Maritime commission Portland - Vancouver train which was ended due to low ridership.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Vancouver Edition, Volume 04, Number 07

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Debate over expansion of late night shopping hours to Vancouver; “Expert Lauds Fashions of Vancouver Women,” article along with a photograph of Mrs. Carmel Snow, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar meeting with female shipyard workers to urge them to dress feminine after work; “Portland Plans for Postwar Jobs” article on Moses Plan for postwar employment; “Hot Switchboards” article reminding people not to throw power switches without warning electrical workers on ships; “Kaiser Worker Recruiters Active: Scour Country for Men” article about national efforts to recruit labor to Portland area shipyards; “Rigger Hands Have Word For It” photo essay depicting the hand symbols used by riggers to direct crane operators; An article on gas rationing policies; A photograph of Wayne La Mar sewing flags for the ships; A profile of production illustrator, Edith Leong; “Production Picture Program Expanded” article about Robert Sheetz, chief draftsman.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Vancouver Edition, Volume 04, Number 11

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Reporting on the visit of Senator Mon C. Wallgren for the launching of the U.S.S. Alikula Bay; News about the closing of the Columbia House dormitory; Elmer Hann appointed as chairman of the Portland-Vancouver chapter of the American Welding society; A photo essay on the fast pace of hiring in the downtown Portland Kaiser company office; An illustration of Outfitting dock superintendent, Parke Savage; “Professional Gambler Out to Clean Workers” article warning workers about the dangers of gambling; “Vancouver Planners Would Buy Housing” article about city planning commission plans to purchase Vancouver Housing authority facilities after the war; A photograph of E. Lorenz, progress engineer with a chart showing declining man-hour costs.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Vancouver Edition, Volume 04, Number 12

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: “Vancouver Clean-up Drive is Under way” article on clean-up week efforts at the Vancouver shipyard; A photograph of the 250 person swing shift crew; An update on the record setting pace of the graveyard welding crew; Lecture series on world economics hosted by Rev. James Fogarty; “Freak Mishaps Prove Painful to ‘Curious’” article detailing accidents in the shipyard; “Unemployment Pay Won’t Provide Ease” article advising workers on postwar financial planning; Employee profile and illustration of O. W. Russell, superintendent in the Master Fitting department; An article about Chinese Ambassador Dr. S. S. Liu’s visit for the launching of the carrier Astrolabe Bay; Employee profile of Don Montgomery, clearance office; A photo essay on the shipbuilding activities at Commercial Iron Works; A photograph of children at Oregon Ship Child Services making puppets.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Vancouver Edition, Volume 04, Number 13

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Vancouver shipyard securing contract to build 20 C-4 transports; Swan Island receives contract to build 38 additional T2-SE-A1 tankers; An article on the explosion and sinking of the Kaiser Liberty ship, John Straub; An article on fires and fire prevention in the shipyards; An infographic cartoon of interesting facts about Oregon Ship; A first-hand account of Pearl Harbor from boilermaker, Robert Nelson; An employee profile and illustration of paint superintendent, T. A. (Ace) Waldron; An article on the consolidation of procurement under J. J. O’Farrell; An article on bond measures for ‘Moses Plan’ civic improvement projects to provide post-war employment to shipyard workers; A photoessay on Victory Gardens.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Vancouver Edition, Volume 04, Number 14

Employee newspaper for Vancouver Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Agreements between management and labor to continue shipyard operation on a three-shift schedule; “Shipyard Diary of a Woman Welder” written by Augusta Clawson about her time at Swan Island; Causes and symptoms of ‘arc flash’ eye injuries when welding; Launch of the U.S.S. Admiralty Island; Permanente Foundation hospitals; Juvenile delinquency issues among children of war workers; Absenteeism reduction programs.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

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