A blueprint map of the shipyard for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. The Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation was a shipyard managed by Kaiser Shipbuilding Corporation during World War II. The shipyard built Liberty and Victory ships for the U. S. Maritime Commission between 1941 and 1944. The plans are dated Dec. 14, 1944 with revisions noted March 14, 1945. The document is a blueline print mounted on cloth.

Photograph, taken from a distance, showing a parking area and buildings at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, in North Portland. Several large cranes can be seen around the buildings, with the Willamette River and forested hills in the distance (negative 1 of 10).

Photograph, taken from a distance, showing a parking area and buildings at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, in North Portland. “Plate Shop” is written across the top of a large building, and cranes can be seen throughout the area. The Willamette River and forested hills are in the distance (negative 4 of 10).

Photograph, taken from a hill above Linnton, looking east across the Willamette River. At the other side of the water is the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in North Portland. Industrial buildings can be seen along both sides of the river. Along the water on the east side, several ships are being built, surrounded by scaffolding (negative 1 of 6).

Photograph, taken from a hill above Linnton, looking east across the Willamette River. At the other side of the water is the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in North Portland. Industrial buildings can be seen along both sides of the river. Along the water on the east side, several ships are being built, surrounded by scaffolding (negative 4 of 6).

Photograph showing two ships on the Willamette River. A riverboat with “Henderson of Portland Ore.” painted on it is facing towards the larger “Star of Oregon.” A group of people can be seen standing at the back of the Star of Oregon, looking downwards towards the riverboat. An industrial building can be seen in the background. The Star of Oregon was sunk by a German submarine October 30, 1942 (negative 1 of 15).

Photograph showing the liberty ship “Star of Oregon” after its launching on the Willamette River. To to the larger ship is a smaller tug boat, “James W. of Portland Ore.” People can be seen standing along the front of the ship. In the background are industrial buildings, likely in front of the west hills (negative 3 of 15).

Photograph showing a crowd gathered on the shore of the Willamette River, on the occasion of the launching of liberty ship “Star of Oregon.” The Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation facility can be seen behind the crowd, and shipbuilding scaffolding is on the right side of the frame (negative 5 of 15).

Photograph showing the “Star of Oregon” in a scaffolding area at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, on the occasion of its launching. Flags are strung along the top of the ship, and several other shipbuilding bays can be seen on either side of the Star of Oregon (negative 8 of 15).

Photograph showing a woman welder, laying on a welding cart, at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. She is wearing a face shield, flipped up, and appears to be holding a welding gun. She is wearing dirtied work-wear and gloves (negative 1 of 5). See negative 449-5.

Photograph showing a man with a cigarette, standing next to a stork figurine, in the plate shop at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. His right arm is extended and is holding a cloth bundle, which is tied to the stork’s mouth (negative 2 of 5).

Photograph showing two women welders, standing in front of a desk with a seated man, at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. The women are wearing dirtied work-wear, and flipped face shields. One woman is holding a piece of paper (negative 3 of 5).

Photograph showing a woman welder, laying on a welding cart, at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. She is wearing a face shield, and is holding a welding gun to a metal surface above her (negative 5 of 5). See negative 449-1).

Photograph showing Fred Meyer and employees, standing next to a raised stone surface at what appears to be a bank window (?). Three women are standing behind the counter, while two men in suits are in front. Photographed are: Larry Hilaire, Irma Boon, Mrs. Pearl I. Pond, Fred Meyer, Frederick Greenwood, manager, Bank of California (negative 1 of 2).

Photograph showing a smiling man at the Civilian Public Service Camp #21 at Wyeth, in Cascade Locks. He is standing along the side of a dirt road, and is leaning downwards with a pick ax. Snow is on the ground behind the man (negative 12 of 22).

Photograph showing a carved wooden sign at the Civilian Public Service Camp #21 at Wyeth, in Cascade Locks. The sign reads “Columbia River Civilian Public Service Camp No. 21.” Buildings and a forested hillside can be seen in the background (negative 14 of 22).

Photograph showing people in costume at the Civilian Public Service Camp #21 at Wyeth, in Cascade Locks. Likely performing in a skit, the group is standing in front of a long serving window for the mess hall kitchen. One man is leaning down towards the ground while reaching towards an object (negative 18 of 22).

Photograph showing people in a mess hall at the Civilian Public Service Camp #21 at Wyeth, in Cascade Locks. A man wearing overalls is standing and holding a book, while other people are seated at picnic tables throughout the room. In the back is a line of men wearing kitchen staff hats and uniforms (negative 2 of 22).

Photograph showing worker at the Civilian Public Service Camp #21 at Wyeth, in Cascade Locks. Men are standing next a wall, being constructed from stones. A muddy road can be seen next to the group, and buildings and trees can be seen in the background (negative 4 of 22).

Photograph looking through a serving window, showing mess hall workers at the Civilian Public Service Camp #21 at Wyeth, in Cascade Locks. A serving counter can be seen at the bottom of the window, with stacks of dishes. People wearing cook uniforms can be seen in the kitchen, while a man in a stripped shirt stands in front of the serving window, with a bowl in his hand (negative 5 of 22).

Photograph showing what appears to be a library space at the Civilian Public Service Camp #21 at Wyeth, in Cascade Locks. Two men are seated at a at table, looking downwards at a book and piece of paper. Behind them is a bookshelf (negative 6 of 22).

Photograph showing buildings at the Civilian Public Service Camp #21 at Wyeth, in Cascade Locks. Two shingled buildings are at the base of a forested hillside, with snow on the ground. Groups of men walk through a courtyard outside of the buildings. A sign reads “Civilian Public Service Camp No.21, Brethren Service Committee, Mennonite Central Committee” (negative 8 of 22).

Photograph showing people in a dormitory at the Civilian Public Service Camp #21 at Wyeth, in Cascade Locks. A group of men are sitting at a picnic table with stacks of books and magazines. A man is laying on his side in a bed at the front of the frame, facing towards the table. Other beds and closets can be seen in the background (negative 9 of 22).

Photograph showing two women, likely Mrs. Ernest Haycox (sponsor) and Mary Ann Haycox at the launching of a submarine chaser ship built by Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. They are both holding bouquets of flowers and standing in front of a ship launching bay on the Willamette River (negative 1 of 3).

Photograph showing a ship being launched into the Willamette River at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. Wooden scaffolding can be seen along the sides of the launch bay, where workers are standing and watching the ship. Across the river are several buildings and docks (negative 2 of 3).

Photograph showing Donna Dahlke, age 3, handing a small rubber doll to Captain W.A. Tyler of the Sunshine Division. On the floor is a wooden barrel, with a sign reading “Scrap Rubber, Tide Water Associated Oil Company.” Portland civilians were asked to salvage and ration rubber as part of the World War II efforts at home (negative 1 of 1).

Photograph showing a cooperative bus at Oregon Shipyards in Portland, with “Corn Huskers” painted on the side. The vehicle appears to be at a parking area at Oregon Shipyards, with the west hills visible in the distance. Likely taken at Kaiser’s Oregon Shipbuilding Company northwest of St. Johns (negative 1 of 16).

Photograph showing workmen walking through an open area at Oregon Shipyards in Portland. Beyond a metal fence are several buildings, with “Rigging Loft” and “Sheet Metal Ship” written on them. On the metal fence is a sign that reads “No Work Today for E Men.” Likely taken at Kaiser’s Oregon Shipbuilding Company northwest of St. Johns (negative 10 of 16). Also see: negative 567-16.