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Navigating a Canoe Through Willamette Falls Locks at Oregon City

Two young men sit in a canoe and paddle through a small opening of the Willamette Falls Locks on the Willamette River in Oregon City. The man who sits in front in the canoe wears a sweatshirt that reads, "Oregon." The canoe has the word "Willamette" written on the side. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "University of Oregon students on canoe trip from Eugene to Portland - going through locks at Oregon City" (negative 4 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Widespread Flooding, Columbia River

Photograph of a helicopter flying over flooding on the Columbia River near The Dalles. Same flooding that caused the Vanport Flood down river. In the background, a flooded building is completely surrounded by water in the Columbia River. In the foreground, railroad tracks disappear underwater. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken by someone named "Dixon" for the PM Advanced Portrait class. Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Widespread Flooding, Columbia River

Photograph of flooding on the Columbia River, very likely near The Dalles. Same flooding that caused the Vanport Flood down river. Photograph looks up the Columbia River, and shows a flooded railroad yard on the south bank of the river. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 30, 1948 by someone named "Foster." Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Fishing for steelhead from beach on Sauvie Island

William Schurman (left) and F.M. Garrison on a beach at Sauvie Island for steelhead fishing. Garrison holds a Chinook jack salmon and steelhead while kneeling next to Schurman, who is seated on a log. Another fish lays on a mat in front of the pair. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 26, 1953 (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Oregon Trunk Railway Tracks in the Deschutes River Canyon, Oregon

Photograph showing the railroad tracks of the Oregon Trunk Railway running alongside the Deschutes River in the Deschutes River Canyon in Wasco County. Taken from a ridge partway up the canyon. Handwriting on the back reads, "Oregon Trunk Railway, Deschutes River Canyon, 1910." Stamp on the front indicates a 1910 copyright by Kiser Photo Co.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

River Boats in Rogue River Riffles

Negative of a photographic postcard showing 3 boats on the Rogue River. The first boat in the foreground descends a small rapid while the 2 boats behind approach the rapid. The river passes through a canyon. Handwriting on negative reads, "River Boats in Rogue River Riffles." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1959.

Rogue River from Guest Cottage, Singing Springs Ranch

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the deck of a cottage at the Singing Springs Ranch on the Rogue River. There are 2 chairs on the deck, facing the river which flows past on the right. Handwriting on negative reads, "Rogue River from Guest Cottage - Singing Springs Ranch." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1960.

John Day River - Columbia River, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the confluence of the John Day River and the Columbia River. Two bridges cross the John Day River, a highway bridge and a railroad bridge on the right. A sign at the bridge reads, "County Line: Entering Sherman County." Handwriting on negative reads, "John Day River - Columbia River - Ore. Christian 11-922."

Christian (Photographer)

Bend and New Riverside Motel - Bend, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing several buildings of the Bend and New Riverside Motel next to the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. The river is in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Bend and New Riverside Motels - Hwys. 97 and 20 - Bend, Oreg." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1958. The top of the negative is damaged.

Detroit Dam Construction - Detroit, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the construction of the Detroit Dam in Detroit, Oregon. Taken from a nearby hillside, the view looks down on a dam that is halfway built across a river. A construction crew works on the dam. Handwriting on negative reads, "Detroit Dam Construction - Detroit, Ore. Christian S-129."

Christian (Photographer)

Crooked River Bridge, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Crooked River High Bridge spanning the Crooked River Gorge. The Crooked River flows through the bottom of the gorge. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crooked River Bridge - Oregon. Christian S-273."

Christian (Photographer)

McNary Dam construction

An overhead view of construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The structure is built of wood, rebar, and cement, with the water visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 23 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction workers on ferry

A ferry on the Columbia River, carrying workers during the construction of the McNary Dam. Automobiles and people can be seen on the ferry, which appears to be docked on the river. Next to the ferry is another ship, the Betty Lou Russell. The far shore of the river can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 31 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

Construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen at the base of the spillway bays, with the dam structure in various stages of construction with wood and cement. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 5 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

People looking at lampreys, Willamette Falls

Two men stand on a cement wall at Willamette Falls in Oregon City. They look downward at the water and floating lampreys. A small boat is docked at the end of the wall. Rock walls can be seen at the far side of the water (negative 7 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Tex Rankin's demonstration of the Ercoupe to Mayor Earl Riley

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Front Avenue Public Market building and Morrison Bridge, Portland

Looking north towards S.W. Front Avenue in Portland. The Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge can be seen along the water, with the Steel Bridge in the distance. The Willamette River can be seen along the side of the road. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 5 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rogue River aerial view

An aerial photograph of the Rogue River, showing several docks, and what is likely the removed Savage Rapids Dam near Grants Pass (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rogue River aerial view

An aerial photograph of the Rogue River, in the Grants Pass area (negative 6 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rogue River aerial view

An aerial photograph of the Rogue River, in the Grants Pass area. A dirt road can be seen at the left side of the frame, following the river (negative 8 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Astoria

An aerial view of Astoria, showing the Columbia River, town, and numerous docks (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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