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Unidentified man on bluff overlooking Oregon City, Oregon

Three-quarters portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified man standing on a bluff overlooking Oregon City, Oregon. He is facing to the left and is wearing a hat and overcoat. A blanket is lying on a rock next to him. See related image Nos. 379G0002, 379G0003, 379G0004, 379G0005, 379G0006, 379G0007, 379G0009, 379G0010, 379G0011, 379G0012, and 379G0017.

Camp Fire Girls weaving baskets at camp near Carver, Oregon

Photograph showing a group of unidentified Camp Fire Girls sitting on the ground and weaving baskets at camp on the Clackamas River near Carver, Oregon, in August 1921. A cropped version of this photograph was one of five, including image No. 373G0335, that were published on Page 6, Section 4, of the Oregon Journal on August 14, 1921, under the headline “Portland Camp Fire Girls Enjoying Camp Life on the Banks of the Clackamas.” This photograph had the following caption: “A lesson in basketry.” The photographs accompanied a story headlined “Camp Fire Girls Obey Seven Laws to Brighten Life.” See additional related image No. 373G0333.

Camp Fire Girls at camp near Carver, Oregon

Photograph showing a group of Camp Fire Girls gathered in a clearing lined with tents at their campsite on the Clackamas River near Carver, Oregon, in August 1921. A cropped version of this photograph was one of five, including image No. 373G0334, that were published on Page 6, Section 4, of the Oregon Journal on August 14, 1921, under the headline “Portland Camp Fire Girls Enjoying Camp Life on the Banks of the Clackamas.” This photograph had the following caption: “General view of the camp.” The photographs accompanied a story headlined “Camp Fire Girls Obey Seven Laws to Brighten Life.” See additional related image No. 373G0333.

Oswego Iron Works

A photograph of Oswego Iron Works, also known as Oregon Iron Company, in Lake Oswego. A body of water is visible, likely Oswego Creek.

Henrichsen, Lars C., 1839-1924

Old Station A during flood

Photograph taken during a flood in February of 1890, showing an old Station A building in Oregon City surrounded by moving water. In the foreground of the frame a wooden waterwheel is visible. An older paper frame can be seen around the edge of the photograph.

River Mill Dam

Photograph showing the left bank of the Clackamas River at the river Mill Dam, taken from the “island.” Near the center of the frame, two men in long jackets stand next to a surveying station. To the left, another man in a hat and jacket looks at the camera. In the distance, men can be seen working on the dam spillway. Written on the negative is “#70M. 11-28-10.”

River Mill, camp

Photograph showing the camp at the River Mill Dam site, taken from the top of the railroad bridge. Snow blankets the ground throughout the image, and numerous wooden buildings an be seen. Written on the negative is “82M.”

Big Sandy camp

Photograph showing a camp at Big Sandy Dam, made up of wooden buildings surrounded by trees. Electric lines and utility poles can be seen throughout the image. Written on the negative is “339 Big Sandy Camp.”

Big Sandy camp

Photograph showing a camp at Big Sandy Dam, made up of wooden buildings surrounded by trees. The buildings are in a row on a gradual incline, and piles of wood and cut trees can be seen. Written on the negative is “340 Big Sandy Camp.”

Rull Run, Big Sandy

Photograph of the Big Sandy Dam site (likely the Marmot Dam), showing a wooden flume with suited individuals standing in the foreground. At the top of the hillside, a wooden building and platform can be seen. Written on the image is #34, B.S dam site, looking down stream, Oct 14, 1911.” (Image note: glass negative broken at lower right corner).

Station B

Photograph showing a man standing next to a 500V vertical railway generator at Station B in Oregon City. The man is standing slightly to the right of the machine and is looking at the camera.

Station B

Photograph showing the interior of Station B in Oregon City. On the main floor are several large machines (generators?) with other electrical infrastructure visible near the ceiling. A small desk and chair can be seen near the center of the frame.

Station B

Photograph showing machinery wreckage at Station B in Oregon City. Several wheels and gear pieces can be seen throughout the image, broken off the main machinery mechanism. A man can be seen on the right side of the frame.

Marquam Public School

A photograph of nine young people standing in front of the Marquam Public School. Three additional people are visible standing on the porch of the school.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

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