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Oral history interview with Al Monner

  • SR 1068
  • Collection
  • 1993-02-25 - 1993-03-04

This oral history interview with Al Monner was conducted by Donald J. Sterling at Monner's home in Portland, Oregon, from February 25 to March 4, 1993. The interview was conducted in two sessions.

In the first interview session, conducted on February 25, 1993, Monner discusses his family background and early life on a farm in Kaskela, Oregon, including his education, his sister, and his recreational activities. He then talks about moving to Portland in 1923, his high school education, and his early interest in photography. He speaks about working for a public library, attending Linfield College, and working as a developer and photographer for Brubaker Aerial Surveys. He discusses working for Photo Art Studio, his friendship with Ray Atkeson, and his involvement with the Wy'east Climbers.

In the second interview session, conducted on March 4, 1993, Monner revisits the topics of his family background, and working as a developer and photographer for Brubaker Aerial Surveys. He speaks about his early career as a photographer for the Oregonian newspaper and describes his photography equipment. He then discusses his career as a photographer for the Oregon Journal newspaper, his photography equipment, and some of his assignments. He also talks about his freelance work, as well as photography he did for himself; photographers he worked with, including Minor White; and his involvement with the Mazamas and mountain climbing. He speaks about his marriage to Catherine Elizabeth Gnadinger, and about his children, their careers, and their families. He speaks at length about photographing Portland's Romani community and Native Americans. He then talks about Catherine Elizabeth Monner's death in 1961 and his retirement activities. He closes the interview by discussing famous people and events that he photographed.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Train wreck

Train wreck

People stand around a train laying on its side. Behind the engine, several other train cars can be seen. One man stands on top of the train, while several others can be seen in front (negative 1 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Train wreck

Train wreck

People stand along tracks, next to the wreckage of a train. Another train can be seen on the tracks. Smoke is drifting throughout the frame, with trees and hills visible in the distance (negative 4 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Italian ship Feltre at dock in Portland

Italian ship Feltre at dock in Portland

Ships moored at a dock in Portland, next to a building at Pier No. 2. “Feltre” is painted on the larger ship, which is next to a smaller tug boat. Wooded hills can be seen in the background, behind the building (negative 8 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Spanish War veterans parade

Spanish War veterans parade

Photograph taken from above, showing people walking in a parade. Wearing suits and hats, the men walk in rows down a paved street. People are lined up and watching behind a rope fence (negative 5 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Spanish War veterans parade

Spanish War veterans parade

Photograph taken from above, showing cars in a parade. At the bottom of the frame, a car is flanked on two sides by police motorcycles. Next to the street is a “Shell” station, with people standing on the sidewalk (negative 9 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Skiers at Winter Sports Carnival

Skiers at Winter Sports Carnival

Two women next to one another in the snow, with a wooden building in the background. One woman is wearing skis and has a ribbon pinned to her shirt (negative 2 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival participants

Winter Sports Carnival participants

People lined up in front of a microphone at the Winter Sports Carnival on Mount Hood. Several women are wearing matching wool suits and boots. “Standard Oil” logos can be seen throughout the frame (negative 4 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival awards

Winter Sports Carnival awards

A smiling man and woman hold an award topped by a ski jumper. Next to them is another smiling man and other onlookers. In the background is a wood paneled wall topped by other awards (negative 6 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival court

Winter Sports Carnival court

Three women wearing wool suits and hats look downward. A blanket is draped over their laps, and several men can be seen standing behind (negative 7 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese adolescents tying hachimaki headwraps

Japanese adolescents tying hachimaki headwraps

A group of adolescents kneel in rows while tying their hachimaki headwraps. Several are wearing Kendo armor and bamboo swords can be seen on the ground (negative 11 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese adolescents kneeling

Japanese adolescents kneeling

A group of Japanese adolescents kneel around the perimeter of a mat (negative 12 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

People with Kendo armor and swords

People with Kendo armor and swords

Two lines of people hold crossed swords towards one another, while wearing Kendo armor and masks (negative 18 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese women holding fans

Japanese women holding fans

A group of Japanese women holding fans and cloth banners stand in two rows. The women in the back hold open fans over their heads, while younger children stand in front with banners showing Japanese writing. An older woman kneels in the front (negative 5 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Children with Kendo swords

Children with Kendo swords

Children stand in a line holding bamboo shinai swords. They are each wearing a hachimaki headwrap and long robes (negative 7 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Train wreck

Train wreck

People stand around the wreck of a railroad train. Two men can be seen on top of the wreckage, pointing. Smoke is drifting throughout the frame (negative 2 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Train wreck

Train wreck

People standing amid the wreckage of a train, visibly covered in dirt and ash. Debris can be seen throughout the frame, with smoke and trees (negative 8 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Train wreck

Train wreck

A group of people carry something covered in a tarp. Behind them, a train engine and other debris can be seen strewn across the ground. In the background, another group stands next to a crane and more debris (negative 18 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Man with artificial legs

Man with artificial legs

A man facing towards the camera while wearing artificial legs, fitted with shoes. A series of straps connects the limbs to a waste belt. He is wearing shorts and a tank top (negative 6 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Man demonstrating artificial leg

Man demonstrating artificial leg

A man leans downward and holds an artificial leg next to his body. A workshop can be seen in the background, with another man seated at a Singer sewing machine (negative 10 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival court

Winter Sports Carnival court

People seated on a bench wearing matching wool suits and hats, draped in blankets. Several men stand in the background behind the seated group (negative 10 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Two people hand-to-hand fighting

Two people hand-to-hand fighting

Two men spar on a mat, with one upside down and being held by the other. Japanese writing, a Japanese flag, and an American flag can be seen in the background (negative 13 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

People hand-to-hand fighting

People hand-to-hand fighting

Groups of men hand-to-hand fight on a mat. In the front, one man falls to the ground while holding the robe of his partner. Adolescents sit around the perimeter of the mat (negative 15 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Kendo partners fighting

Kendo partners fighting

Groups of people wearing Kendo armor and using shinai bamboo swords spar in a class. Seated people can be seen in the background (negative 16 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese women wearing kimonos

Japanese women wearing kimonos

A group of Japanese women are seated while holding fans or instruments. Most appear to be children, while an older women holds an open fan (negative 4 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Children with Kendo armor and swords

Children with Kendo armor and swords

Two adolescents wear kendo armor and masks, while holding shinai bamboo swords. They are wearing long robes under the armor (negative 6 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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