Debris from a plane crash surrounds a house west of Camas, Washington. Large pieces of the airplane lie on the ground. The house appears to be badly damaged and all of its windows are broken. There are 2 military vehicles in the background. This is the wreckage of an F-89 jet fighter plane that crashed on January 9, 1959 (negative 3 of 14).

Four unidentified men gathered at an airplane galley during a flight to Galena, Alaska. The flight departed from Larson Air Force Base, Washington to participate in "Operation Snowbird" a polar military training exercise (negative 4 of 12).

View from above an intersection of four streets in Vancouver, Washington. Several groups of people are crossing the street, while a number of cars and buses wait at stop lights (negative 2 of 12).

Sherwin the squirrel, owned by Art and Dorothy Pugsley of Vancouver. Sherwin is partially inside a boot laying on a shelf, while a hand holds a cherry in front of his face. A cropped version of the photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 26, 1949 (negative 1 of 7).

An unidentified man examines the interior of an automobile, likely used in the murder of Vancouver teenager JoAnne Dewey. Pillows and blankets can be seen on the floor and seat of the automobile (negative 6 of 6).

A fire fighter carries a tank and sprayer during a forest fire in the Mill Plain area. Flames can be seen leaping from a log, while the man sprays what appears to be water from the hand-held nozzle. Burned trees and smoke are in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 3, 1950 (negative 6 of 14).

A fire fighter uses a shovel to move burning embers during a fire in the Mill Plain area. Small flames can be seen in front of the man, with drifting smoke in the distance among burned trees. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 3, 1950 (negative 7 of 14).

A library building at the Vancouver Barracks. A woman stands under the arched entrance to a porch area (negative 3 of 15).

A two-story building at the Vancouver Barracks. A porch and railing can be seen on the upper floor (negative 8 of 15).

Pilot Tex Rankin and Portland Mayor Earl Riley, flying in an Ercoupe airplane over Portland and the Columbia River. Taken from another airplane, Mount Adams can be seen in the distance. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 28, 1946 (negative 2 of 6).

A burned building in North Bonneville Washington, taken at night. Beds, a sink, and other pieces of furniture can be seen in the building. A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 6 of 9).

A man uses a shovel to sort through debris after a fire at a gas station in North Bonneville Washington. Taken at night, the charred remains of gas pumps can be seen. A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 9 of 9).

An aerial view of a river in Woodland, Washington, possibly taken at the confluence of the Lewis and Columbia rivers. A beach and boats can be seen (negative 2 of 10).

An aerial view of the Columbia River salmon derby. Numerous boats can be seen on the river. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 31, 1947 (negative 1 of 9).

Four men holding salmon caught during the Ilwaco Mayor’s salmon derby contest. From left to right: Milt H. McGuire, John Dickson, Don Owen, Dr. Paul Raver. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 31, 1947 (negative 2 of 2).

Plane crash survivor Pfc. John Belmonte smiles at nurse Erma Ruddell at Barnes Hospital in Vancouver. Belmonte's arm is wrapped and elevated, and he is laying in a hospital bed. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, March 25, 1948 (negative 3 of 4).

A soldier in uniform uses a rifle mounted bayonet to attack a wooden training dummy at Vancouver Barracks. He is lunging forward with one leg out, leaning towards the wooden structure, which is wrapped with burlap and festooned with branches. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 16 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

A worker on a ladder leans up against a two-story wooden building at Vancouver Barracks. Scaffolding can be seen around the building, and other buildings can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 16 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

A band and conductor, wearing military uniforms, perform outdoors at Vancouver Barracks. The band members are seated in a semi circle, facing towards the standing conductor, who has one arm raised. A large tree and wooden buildings can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 19 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Soldiers gather in a dormitory at Vancouver Barracks. Several twin beds line the far wall, on which sit soldiers examining rifles. Clothing is hung on the wall behind each bed. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 24 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

A man is in mid-stride hitting a baseball, while a catcher and umpire stand behind him. The catcher is holding his hand to his mitt, while the umpire holds up his hands. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 4 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

A man wearing a hat and long coat poses with a test dummy, likely in Vancouver, Washington. The dummy is wearing a parachute and harness, and appears to be made of rope. Behind the man is an open field (negative 15 of 27).

Three men stand in a field, likely in Vancouver, Washington, lean down towards a dummy made of rope. The dummy is wearing a parachute harness for testing. Buildings and hills can be seen in the distance behind the field (negative 3 of 27).

Three workers at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard, kneeling next to a cement block. Written on the block is “Here Lies Hitler” with an arrow pointing downward. Metal scaffolding can be seen in the background (negative 3 of 3).

A group of women volunteering for rationing board work at Kaiser Company Vancouver, posing for a group photograph with four men in suits. They’re in front of a building with a signs reading “Kaiser Company” and “General Office” (negative 3 of 5).

A man, wearing a chef’s hate and apron, making bread at an Army Quartermaster Unit Training Center in Vancouver. A section of dough is in the air between his hands, while loafs of bread can be seen on baker’s racks (negative 2 of 4).

A man demonstrates meat cutting at an Army Quartermaster Unit Training Center in Vancouver. He is standing next to a butch table, using a knife to break down a piece of meat, while a seated audience watches. Next to the teacher is a visual chart showing a piece of beef (negative 4 of 4).

Two members of the United States Army hold a Quartermaster Corps flag. One man is kneeling and holding the base of a small flag pole, while another holds the flag. The pair is in front of a automobile, and other solders can be seen in the background (negative 12 of 17).