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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

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation launching “Star of Oregon”

Photograph showing a crowd gathered on the shore of the Willamette River, on the occasion of the launching of liberty ship “Star of Oregon.” The Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation facility can be seen behind the crowd, and shipbuilding scaffolding is on the right side of the frame (negative 5 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation launching “Star of Oregon”

Photograph showing the “Star of Oregon” in a scaffolding area at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, on the occasion of its launching. Flags are strung along the top of the ship, and several other shipbuilding bays can be seen on either side of the Star of Oregon (negative 8 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mrs. Ernest Haycox with Mary Ann Haycox at Albina Engine & Machine Works submarine chaser launching

Photograph showing two women, likely Mrs. Ernest Haycox (sponsor) and Mary Ann Haycox at the launching of a submarine chaser ship built by Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. They are both holding bouquets of flowers and standing in front of a ship launching bay on the Willamette River (negative 1 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Albina Engine & Machine Works submarine chaser launching

Photograph showing a ship being launched into the Willamette River at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. Wooden scaffolding can be seen along the sides of the launch bay, where workers are standing and watching the ship. Across the river are several buildings and docks (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship rigging school

People stand around a board with pegs and rope at a ship rigging school, most likely in the Portland area. Rope is twined around the pegs in a pattern, which is being held by a man in a hat. Other rope can be seen throughout the room (negative 1 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rope making at ship rigging school

Two men sit on a bench while braiding rope. A rope splicing fid can be seen on the bench between them. Most likely in Portland area (negative 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship rigging school

Workers at a ship rigging school workshop in the Portland area. Several men are gathered around what appears to be a metal vise, while two others sit on the ground next to piles of rope (negative 3 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship rigging school

Three men stand around a vise grip mounted to a log, at a ship rigging school most likely in the Portland area. A leather wrapped wire appears to be in the grip (negative 4 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship rigging school

A worker at a ship rigging school sits in front of a frame with woven rope, likely in the Portland area (negative 7 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship rigging school

A worker at a ship rigging school holds a coil of steel cable, likely in the Portland area. He appears to be in a workshop area with other cable and tools (negative 8 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

War industry workers at Albina Engine & Machine Works

Workers at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland look downward at a schematic drawing. The drawing is laying on the ground, with people standing or squatting on the ground around it. A small building with a “Superintendent” sign over the doorway is next to the group (negative 3 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Shipbuilding at Albina Engine & Machine Works

A worker at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland uses a crane hoist to hold a large metal ship piece. The metal structure has been lined up with a flag pole, which is attached to a building in the distance (negative 3 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Launching of Liberty ship C.J. Jones, by Mrs. Charles L. McNary, Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

A group stands in front of shipbuilding scaffolding at Oregon Shipbuilding Company in Portland, after the launching of Liberty ship C.J. Jones. From left to right: Captain W. Wills, Mrs. Kathryn Jones Bedinger (sister of C.J. Jones), Charlotte McNary, and Mrs. Charles L. McNary (wife of Senator Charles McNary. This photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 15, 1943 (negative 2 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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