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Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998 Oregon Journal (Firm)
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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

Journal Christmas party

People line up on a sidewalk outside a storefront building. Next to the sidewalk is the back of a truck stacked with wooden crates, one of which is being held by a man with a tie. A banner in the storefront window reads “Children’s Christmas Party, Sponsored by Journal Juniors and Civic Organizations.” Several advertisements can be seen on a building in the background (negative 1 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Journal Christmas party

Women in coats and hate stand around a table. Several women hold sheer bags, which they appear to be filling from boxes (negative 3 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Book publishing at Binford & Mort

A man in an apron stands next to a large rotogravure printing machine. Several large sheets of paper with book pages can be seen in the machine (negative 2 of 11). Sleeve title: “Book publishing, ROTO, Binford and Mort.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Book publishing at Binford & Mort

A seated woman looks at a machine while holding folded pieces of paper. Another woman stands and is stacking bound pieces of paper to make into books (negative 3 of 11). Sleeve title: “Book publishing, ROTO, Binford and Mort.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Book publishing at Binford & Mort

A man stands next to a machine, looking downward at a printed piece of paper. Other pieces of paper are running through the machine, with a stack of blank papers (negative 6 of 11). Sleeve title: “Book publishing, ROTO, Binford and Mort.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Costume fitting at Portland Civic Theatre

A woman in a long dress faces towards a seated woman. The second woman is holding pieces of the dress. In the background is a sewing machine and cabinets (negative 6 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Child during Chinese New Years

A smiling child, wearing a silk hate and outfit, sits on a decorative alter. Chinese writing, intense sticks, and flowers are also on the alter. A pointing hand can be seen on the side of the frame (negative 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Men at shop during Chinese New Year

Five men stand next to a counter in a shop. Two of the men are behind the counter, standing in front of cabinets and shelves holding items. Chinese writing can be seen on numerous wall posters (negative 3 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A man in a hat and long coat stands on a sidewalk holding a newspaper, which reads “Icy Trap Snares Red Hordes” from the Oregon Journal. A newspaper filled stand is behind the vendor, and a streetcar train can be seen in the background. Two men stand near the edge of the frame facing towards the vendor (negative 1 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A woman in a hat and long coat stands on a sidewalk holding a newspaper. Other newspapers can be seen on a bench next to the woman, who is wearing an apron printed with “Telephoto Pictures.” In her hand is an Oregon Journal newspaper with “Red Hordes” visible on the front. Behind her is a street and cars, with a sign for “Model Boot Shop” visible (negative 10 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A man in a robe sits in a chair next to a newspaper stand. He’s wearing a hat that says “Blind Ben”, and is positioned on a sidewalk in front of a building. Numerous magazines can be seen on the newspaper stand (negative 11 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A woman stands on a sidewalk wearing a long coat, coin dispenser, and newspaper holder. Oregon Journal newspapers can be seen in the holder, with the headline “Icy Trap Snares Red Hordes.” Next to the women is a small newspaper stand with doors, next to a decorative streetlight pole. A brick building can be seen in the background (negative 12 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A man wearing a long coat and hat stands on a sidewalk using crutches. He has a stack of newspapers in both hands, with visible headline “Jury Hits Relief” and is wearing an apron printed with “Telephoto Pictures, The Journal.” Next to the man is a small newspaper stand with doors (negative 16 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A man sits on a sidewalk in a folding chair, holding a newspaper with headline “Nazis Sink British Subs.” Behind him is a newspaper stand with doors, on which a cane hangs. Other magazines and newspapers can be seen on and inside the stand (negative 17 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A man with amputated legs sits on a sidewalk holding newspapers. He is wearing a coat and hat, and is photographed next to a stand with stacks of newspapers and magazines. Behind him is a city street and cars, and a building with a sign that reads “Union Pacific Ticket Office” (negative 19 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A man with dwarfism, wearing a hat and coin dispenser, sits next to a stand holding newspapers. On the stand are copies of Life Magazine and Colliers. A car, cart and people can be seen on the street in the background (negative 2 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A man man is seated in a wheeled cart with clothespins and newspapers strung along its roof. The seated man is an amputee, and is looking towards another man, who is using an air pump to inflate one of the cart tires. Piles of newspaper sit on a bench and a rolling cart. Cars and buildings can be seen in the background (negative 3 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A man in a hat and long coat stands on a sidewalk holding a newspaper. Behind him is a decorative stone railing. Held in his extended arm is an Oregon Journal newspaper with “Turned Back” visible on the front page (negative 5 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

News vendor

A man in a hat and long coat stands on a sidewalk holding a newspaper. Behind him is a stand with smoking pipes, books, cigars, and cameras. In his hand is an Oregon Journal newspaper with the headline “Allied Offensive Hinted” (negative 6 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Gatemen on Broadway Bridge

Two men stand on the Broadway Bridge looking west across the Willamette River. A large ship, “Bengaalis” is docked, and the “Crown Flour” building can be seen in the distance. The west hills are visible in the distance (negative 1 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Broadway Bridge

The Broadway Bridge crosses over the Willamette River, likely looking towards the west. A shoreline with bare dirt is in the foreground (negative 10 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Steel Bridge

The Steel Bridge crosses the Willamette River. Docks and buildings can be seen in the background (negative 11 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Steel Bridge mechanical house?

Several large gears and machines inside a building on the Steel Bridge in Portland. A man in a hat stands in front of a set of windows at the far side of the room (negative 14 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Foreman in Broadway Bridge gatehouse?

A man in glasses and a uniform sits in a chair with one leg crossed. Next to him is a large mechanical unit, in front of a window. “Foreman” is embroidered on his hat (negative 15 of 17). Original title: “Portland bridge gatemen, Broadway and Steel bridges.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

View looking east from Steel Bridge

Photograph showing a large mechanical wheel and steel cables on the Steel Bridge, looking east over the Willamette River towards the Burnside Bridge. A tug boat and large ship can be seen on the water. Warehouse buildings and an industrial area can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

View looking south from the Steel Bridge

Photograph showing metal beams and a walkway on the Steel Bridge. A woman is walking across the bridge. Below is the Willamette River and two boats. The Burnside Bridge can be seen in the distance (negative 3 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Broadway Bridge gateman

A man stands next to a large mechanical wheel and arm on the Broadway Bridge in Portland. The Willamette River and Portland can be seen in the background (negative 4 of 17). See 113-5.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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