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Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998 Oregonian (Firm)
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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

Slum kitchen interior

A shabby kitchen interior, with cabinets, sink, and stove. A large window can be seen in the far wall, and a chair rests along another wall. Various pots can be seen throughout the frame (negative 7 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Children playing near large pipe

Three children, with toys, stand next to the mouth of a large metal pipe. They’re wearing overalls, and two have leather helmets. Large rocks lay on the ground around the pipe (negative 6 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

People in slum kitchen

A group of adults and children stand in a shabby kitchen. One woman is holding a small child. A sink and cabinets can be seen in the background (negative 5 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Slum bedroom interior

A bed and crib inside a shabby room. Above the bed are shelves stacked with objects and paper (negative 4 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Slum kitchen interior

A shabby kitchen interior, with cabinets and a sink. Above the sink are two windows, with flowers on the windowsill (negative 3 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Slum bedroom interior

A bed and crib inside a shabby room. Above the bed are shelves stacked with objects and paper (negative 1 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Roy Rogers signing autographs

Western star Roy Rogers sits with a group of children while signing autographs. He wears a western hat and suit (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Roy Rogers with children

Photograph showing Roy Rogers, wearing a western hat and suit, posing with a group of children and adults. Most of the group have their arms raised. In the background, several hanging photo frames can be seen (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Cornerstone setting ceremony, East side post office - with James Farley, Leslie Scott, Governor Martin, Nan Wood Honeyman

Photograph showing the opening of the new United States Post Office building, at “East Portland Station - Portland Oregon,” located at the corner of S.E. Yamhill St. and S.E. 7th Avenue. A crowd of people stand in front of the building, looking towards a podium in front of the doors (negative 8 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Cornerstone setting ceremony, East side post office - with James Farley, Leslie Scott, Governor Martin, Nan Wood Honeyman

Two men wearing hats and long coats look downward at an engraved decorative stone, which is leaning against a stone wall. Three decorative metal cups and a trowel sit in front of the engraved stone. The names “Henry Morgenthau Jr.,” James Farley,” “Louis A. Simon,” “Neal A. Melisk,” and “[Gil]bert Stanley Underwood” are written on the stone, with the year 1936 (negative 1 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Children with shinai bamboo swords

Photograph looking downward, showing boys holding shinai bamboo swords and wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. Some of the children are also wearing Kendo armor (negative 9 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese people with robes and Kendo armor

Five people wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. All wear a shinai bamboo sword at their waist, while three of the individuals wear Kendo armor (negative 8 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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

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

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

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

Japanese women holding fans

Five Japanese women wearing decorative kimonos pose while holding fans. The two women at the front kneel, while the back individuals stand and face towards their right (negative 3 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese women wearing kimonos

A group of older and younger Japanese women wear kimonos and hold fans or traditional Japanese instruments (negative 2 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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

People hand-to-hand fighting

Two men spar on a mat. One is upside down, while the other lays on the mat kicking upward. Other men can be seen sitting around the perimeter or the mat, watching the pair (negative 17 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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

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

People hand-to-hand fighting

Groups of men hand-to-hand fight on a mat. In the front, one man is upside down in the air with his feet towards the camera. Adolescents sit around the perimeter of the mat (negative 14 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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

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

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

Two people hand-to-hand fighting

A young man and adult participate in hand-to-hand fighting on a mat. The older man is moving through the air towards, the ground, while the child grasps the man’s arm. More young men watch from the perimeters of the mat. Japanese writing can be seen on wall posters (negative 1 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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