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Airplane in flight over northwest Portland near Montgomery Ward

Photograph showing a monoplane in flight above a field in northwest Portland. The plane was the "Cloud Buster Jr." build by William Bidwell at Bidwell-Yale Air Service, Guild's Lake Airport. In the background is the Montgomery Ward building on Northwest Vaughn Street. A cropped version of this photograph was used in the May 24, 1931 issue of the Oregon Journal. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative. Light leak on negative at lower right. See related negatives 374N0272 and 374N0274.

Vincent, Ralph

Airplane outside hangar

Photograph showing a monoplane parked outside a hangar. The bottom portion of a logo and the words “AIR SERVICE INC.” are painted on the plane’s fuselage behind the wing. On the plane’s tail is a number that may be “NR278V.”

Airplane, the City of Portland

Photograph of an airplane, the City of Portland, parked on the ground near a building. A group pf people is standing near the plane. The number 3 is written on the negative and is partially visible in the upper left corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to negative damage.

Airplanes flying in formation

Photograph, taken from below, of nine airplanes flying in groups of three above a building or other structure. The words “Quesada” and “Andagoya” are visible on the structure. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Al Eckelman

Head and shoulders portrait of a seated man looking to the right. He is wearing a hat, suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. A button and ribbon are affixed to his lapel. The name “Al Eckelman” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image.

Al Fausett going over Willamette Falls in canoe

Photograph showing daredevil Al Fausett going over Willamette Falls sideways in a canoe on March 31, 1928. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on April 1, 1928, under the headline “Dare-Devil Falls Jumper and His Narrow Squeak at Oregon City.” This photograph had the following caption: “ ‘Canoe dropping at crest of falls.” According to an accompanying story, headlined “Leaps Falls; Death Close,” Fausett was attempting to shoot Willamette Falls in a specially designed canoe, but the craft went over the falls sideways and resurfaced upside down. Fausett was rescued and was uninjured. See related image Nos. 371N0823, 377N0376, and 377N0377. Image note: Photograph shows extensive discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Al Fausett in bed after attempt to shoot Willamette Falls

Portrait, taken from the front, showing daredevil Al Fausett in bed, holding a cup and saucer, after an attempt to shoot Willamette Falls in a specially designed canoe on March 31, 1928. The Oregon Journal published photos and a story about the attempt on the front page on April 1, 1928. According to the story, headlined “Leaps Falls; Death Close,” Fausett’s specially designed canoe went over the falls sideways and resurfaced upside down. Fausett was rescued and was uninjured. See related image Nos. 371N0823, 371N5708, and 377N0377. Image note: Photograph quality is poor due to extensive deterioration of the negative.

Al Fausett in bed after attempt to shoot Willamette Falls

Portrait, taken from the side, showing daredevil Al Fausett in bed, holding a cup and saucer, after an attempt to shoot Willamette Falls in a specially designed canoe on March 31, 1928. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on April 1, 1928, under the headline “Dare-Devil Falls Jumper and His Narrow Squeak at Oregon City.” This photograph had the following caption: “Close-up of Fausett in bed after being pulled from water at end of locks near west shore.” According to an accompanying story, headlined “Leaps Falls; Death Close,” Fausett’s canoe went over the falls sideways and resurfaced upside down. Fausett was rescued and was uninjured. See related image Nos. 371N0823, 371N5708, and 377N0376. Image note: Photograph quality is poor due to extensive deterioration of the negative.

Al Fausett's overturned canoe below Willamette Falls

Photograph of an overturned canoe floating in rough water below Willamette Falls, near Oregon City. It has the words “Al Fausett’s canoe” on the side. The photograph was taken March 31, 1928. A cropped version of this photograph was one of four published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on April 1, 1928, under the headline “Dare-Devil Falls Jumper and His Narrow Squeak at Oregon City.” This photograph had the following caption: “ ‘Bottoms up’ at foot of falls, with Fausett underneath.’ ” According to an accompanying story, headlined “Leaps Falls; Death Close,” Fausett was attempting to shoot Willamette Falls in a specially designed canoe, but the craft went over the falls sideways and resurfaced upside down. Fausett was rescued and was uninjured. See related image Nos. 371N5708, 377N0376, and 377N0377.

Al French

Head and shoulders portrait of a smiling man facing front. He is wearing a suit jacket and vest, a collared shirt, and a tie. The name “Al French” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Al Moore, football player

Portrait of a football player posing with his hands on his knees. He is facing to the left and is wearing a helmet, sweatshirt, and football pants. A building is partially visible in the background. The name “Al Moore” and the number 2 are written on the negative and are visible on the left side of the image.

Albert B. Reynolds

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing slightly right and looking toward the front. He is wearing glasses, a suit jacket and vest, a collared shirt, and a bow tie. On his lapel are a rosebud and a ribbon are attached to his lapel. The name “Albert B Reynolds” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Albert D. Glibert, killer of mill superintendent John W. Bevis

Head and shoulders portrait of mill worker and murder suspect A. D. Glibert. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on February 28, 1931, and again on March 1, 1931. On February 28, the photograph was published on the Journal’s front page under the headline “Grudge Leads to Murder.” The photograph had the following caption: “Albert D. Glibert, who today shot and killed John W. Bevis, superintendent of the Inman Poulsen mill, because he blamed Bevis for his discharge. Glibert then turned his weapon on Bevis’ assistant, George W. Martin, and inflicted serious injury.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “Mill Boss Slain, Aide Badly Shot.” On March 1, the photograph was published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal with image No. 371N3218, depicting a note that Glibert wrote before the shooting. On that day, this photograph had the following caption: “Taken by a Journal staff cameraman a few minutes after Glibert was overpowered by fellow employees.” Later, on July 30, 1931, the Journal reported that Glibert had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. The Journal reported that the plea followed a trial on first-degree murder charges in which the jury was unable to agree on a verdict. Image note: The name “A. D. Gilbert [sic]” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the photograph. Image note: The photograph shows discoloration from deterioration of the negative.

Albert Hill family

A group portrait of Albert Hill's family. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are in the middle and their eight children surround them, including the youngest sitting on Mr. Hill's lap. The school age children are Evelina, Alfred, Ernest, and Henry. The baby is Johnnie.

Pottsmith, Marie Holst, 1882-1980

Albert Hill home

A photograph of the Albert Hill home, where Marie Holst Pottsmith boarded while teaching. Six people are visible on the porch, including three children on the steps. The home is surrounded by a picket fence and trees.

Pottsmith, Marie Holst, 1882-1980

Albert Spalding playing violin

Half-length portrait of violinist Albert Spalding facing front and looking to the right as he plays his instrument. He is standing outside a building and is wearing a suit and tie. The name “Spaulding [sic]” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. See related image No. 371N2393.

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