River steamer Barry K. and a barge after they collided with another river steamer, Pennsylvanian. The Western Transportation Co. barge is partially submerged in the Willamette River. The Broadway Bridge can be seen in the distance (negative 4 of 12).

Several steam boats with paddle wheels on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Forested hills can be seen in the background (negative 32 of 37).

Photograph of the river steamboat Beaver beached and partially submerged in the Willamette River in Portland on November 24, 1931. To the left of the Beaver is the F. W. Mulkey, a harbor patrol tugboat. The Beaver was hit by an ocean steamer, the Admiral Farragut, while unloading cargo at the Admiral Line terminal. None of the Beaver’s crew were injured. A similar photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, November 24, 1931, with a story headlined “Ships Crash in River and One Beached.” Also see image Nos. 371N5191 and 371N5192.

Photograph of the river steamboat Beaver partially submerged in the Willamette River in Portland on November 24, 1931. To the left of the Beaver is the F. W. Mulkey, a harbor patrol tugboat. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, November 24, 1931, under the headline: “What Happened When ‘Signals Crossed.’ “ The photograph had the following caption: “Steamer Beaver of the Harkins river fleet resting on the beach below the Admiral terminal after she had been rammed by the steamer Admiral Farragut. The Beaver was lying at her dock when the Farragut, heading into the dock, struck the smaller vessel. Her pilot beached the sinking boat.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “Ships Crash In River and One Beached.” None of the Beaver’s crew were injured. Also see image Nos. 371N5190 and 371N5192.

Photograph of a group of unidentified men sitting on the beach near the partially submerged river steamer Beaver on November 24, 1931, in Portland. The men may be members of the Beaver’s crew. The boat was hit by an ocean steamer, the Admiral Farragut, while unloading cargo at the Admiral Line terminal on the Willamette River. None of the Beaver’s crew were injured. The Oregon Journal published a front-page story about the boat collision on Tuesday, November 24, 1931, with the headline “Ships Crash in River and One Beached.” Also see image Nos. 371N5190 and 371N5191.

Photograph of the Cowlitz, a sternwheel steamboat, moored at a pier.

Photograph of a model of a sternwheel steamboat, the Daisy Ainsworth.

Photograph of a model of a sternwheel steamboat, the Harvest Queen.

Photograph of the sternwheel steamer N. R. Lang surrounded by ice. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of a model of the steamboat Lot Whitcomb.

Photograph of the steamboat, the Sierra Nevada, on the water.

Photograph of a picture of a crowd aboard the steamboat T. J. Potter. In the lower right corner of the original photo is the text: “GEO M WEISTER / 1901 COPYRIGHT.” Image note: Light leaks on negative; damage in upper left corner.

Photograph of a model of the steamboat T. J. Potter.

Photograph of five unidentified men (at upper left) standing in a row on the docked steamboat Umatilla. At lower right, cargo is being loaded or unloaded. Also see image No. 371N5204.

Photograph of an unidentified sternwheel steamboat partially submerged near a pier. Image note: Negative damage in upper left.

Photograph of a model of a sternwheel steamboat, the Wide West.

Photograph of a model of a sternwheel steamboat.

Photograph of two models of sternwheel steamboats.

Photograph of a model steamboat flying a Union Jack.

Steamboats "Telephone" and "Stranger" at The Dalles waterfront, 1907

Cased photograph of the steamboat Wallamet. The boat's captain can be seen behind the wheel and several other crew members pose on deck. A sign on the side of the boat reads, "U.S. Mail Wallamet." Typed label enclosed with the image reads, "Steamer Wallamet." Likely taken in Oregon on either the Willamette or Columbia Rivers. Case is made of wood and leather.

Cased photograph of the steamboat Multnomah in dock. Several crew members pose on the decks of the ship and on the dock. Handwritten label enclosed with the image reads, "Str. Multnomah." Legacy collection records indicate this dock was located at the foot of Alder Street in Portland, Oregon. The Multnomah operated on the Willamette and Yamhill Rivers. Case is made of wood and leather.

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a sternwheeler ship docked in Albany, Oregon. Dozens of people stand on the 3 decks of the ship. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Willamette River Steamboat Onward." Handwritten note on the envelope reads, "Sternwheeler (steam boat) Onward at dock in Albany, Oregon - June, 1861. On the occasion of a political meeting: 'I'm the death knell to slavery.'" Legacy collection records indicate the passengers are part of an antislavery party attending an abolitionists meeting. Case is made of wood and leather.

Photograph showing a frames image of the Vancouver Ferry on a body of water (likely the Columbia River). A smokestack on the ship releases steam into the air, and the shoreline can be seen in the distance. People can be seen on the front and back of the ship, as well as an automobile.

This photograph depicts an unknown beach along the Oregon coast. A large steamship is visible in the background on the left, and a pier or jetty, a town, and several groups of people walking on the beach are visible in the distance on the right. A caption written on the negative reads, "The Beach, A. F. 10-20-22 [?]"

This photograph a longshot of Battle Rock, located on the beach near Port Orford, Oregon. Several large rock formations are visible in the distance on the left, and a steamboat is visible in the background at right. A large tank is partially buried in the sand in the foreground, possibly remains of a shipwreck.

View of a boat on the Willamette River in front of the house at Jennings Lodge, taken from the study window.

Crowds of people on the deck of the steamer boat, Bailey Gatzert, as it goes through the locks on the Columbia River. Taken on the Pearson trip.