Negative of a photographic postcard showing a crowd of people fishing on the bank of the Sandy River in Troutdale, Oregon. Many of them hold fishing nets. A bridge is partially visible above the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Smelt fishing - Troutdale, Ore."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing crowds of people fishing on both banks of the Sandy River in Troutdale, Oregon. Many of them hold fishing nets. One man stands in knee-high water with his net in the foreground. On a bridge above the river, people are lined up, looking at the scene below. Handwriting on negative reads, "Smelt fishing - Sandy River, Ore. Christian 11-687."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing two men standing on the beach, facing the ocean with their backs to the camera. Waves crash in the background. There is a shadow from a finger at the top of the image. Handwritten note on label reads, "Surf Fishing - Oregon Seacoast. Ellis 560." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1951.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing 3 boats on the Rogue River. There are 3 people in each boat. Most of the people are smiling at the camera. One woman is fishing. Handwriting on negative reads, "Grants Pass to the Sea on Famous Rogue River." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1959.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a boat on a river. Two people fish from the boat. Handwriting on negative reads, "McKenzie River - Oregon. Christian S-364."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing several dead fish spread out on a rock next to a body of water. A pile of fishing supplies sit next to the fish. Handwriting on negative reads, "Pride of the Northwest. Christian 11-691."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing several dead fish in a basket on the ground. A fishing pole is next to the basket. Handwriting on negative reads, "Trout. Christian 11-738."
Two children sit on the bank of a river with their feet over the water. One is holding a fishing pole with an attached line, which is hanging over the water (negative 1 of 13).
A child and adolescent, both wearing hats, stand on a bridge looking downward. The child in the foreground is holding fishing line and a branch. Behind them is a dirt road, trees, and a field (negative 2 of 13).
A man with fishing gear kneels on a log next to a river. He is holding a small trout next to an open creel. Several fish and a pole lay next to him on the log. A river can be seen in the background (negative 5 of 13).
A man with fishing gear kneels on a log while holding a handled net. He is leaning down towards the water and using the net to pick up a fish while holding a pole in his other hand (negative 7 of 13).
A man in a hat stands next to the water while holding a trout and pole. Other people can be seen at the other side of the river, and one is standing on top of a bridge crossing the water (negative 9 of 13).
A man kneels on a pebbled beach holding a fish. In front of him are more fish and a pole. The ocean and a hill can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 15).
A man stands on a rocky outcrop with a fishing pole in an unidentified Oregon coastal location. Other rocky outcrops can be seen across the water (negative 5 of 15).
A composite photograph showing a small man sitting on the rim of a milk pitcher at Albina Engine and Machine Works, Portland. He is holding a fishing pole, and the glass pitcher appears to have been placed on cement in front of plants. Photograph of a photograph (negative 14 of 23). Original negative sleeve title: Albina Engine and Marine Works, photos for Al Lake.
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).
E.A. Schlecht holding a 20-pound salmon during the Ilwaco Mayor’s salmon derby contest. From left to right: Mayor Norman Howerton of Ilwaco, Schlecht, Mayor George J. Buri of Long Beach, Mayor Walter T. Foelker of Aberdeen. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 31, 1947 (negative 1 of 2).
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).
Four men kneel down in front of salmon caught during the Astoria salmon derby. From left to right: George Schmidt, Johnny Wright, Eric Schmidt, and T.J. Schmidt. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 7, 1947 (negative 1 of 1).
Craig, son of Oregon Journal artist Bob Fassett, standing in front of Fassett’s fishing locker. He smiles while holding a fishing pole. A boat motor, oil cans, rifles, and jackets can also be seen in the locker (negative 1 of 3)
Two teenagers fishing on a dock at Devils Lake on the Oregon coast. One holds a fishing pole and sits next to an open tackle box. The far shore of the lake can be seen in the distance (negative 7 of 19).
Glen Berry (7005 S.W. Virginia) standing with a dog, most likely before fishing on the Willamette River. He holds a fishing pole in one hand, while resting his other on the dog, as he walks barefoot along a dirt path (negative 1 of 3).
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).
Unidentified fisherman on a beach at Sauvie Island for steelhead fishing. The men closest to the camera are seated in beach chairs, set next to fishing poles. Other people can be seen further down the beach with set poles. Several boats are on the river. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 26, 1953 (negative 2 of 10).
An unidentified fisherman on a beach in Sauvie island during steelhead season. The man is mid-cast, holding the pole towards the small waves on the beach. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 26, 1953 (negative 3 of 10).
Phillip E. Jenovich, holding a fish and beach chair during steelhead season at Sauvie Island. He holds the wooden beach chair over one shoulder and is wearing a set of waders. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 26, 1953 (negative 6 of 10).