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."

Photograph showing a young child holding a fish in each raised hand. He is smiling, wearing a life-vest and is seated on a boat with Timothy Lake visible in the background. A fishing pole lays across his lap.

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 in a basket on the ground. A fishing pole is next to the basket. Handwriting on negative reads, "Trout. Christian 11-738."

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 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 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 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.

Article discussing a trip to the Deschutes National Forest for research and fishing.

Photograph showing 2 men and a child posing while holding a rod. Four fish hang off the rod. The 2 men kneel and the child stands between them. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Goldendale, Wash."

Photographic postcard showing a man holding a fishing pole in 1 hand and a fish in the other. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads, "Seaside." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "From Passenger Department, The North Bank Road, Portland, Ore."

Two unidentified men (Identified as possibly George B. and Roe?) skinning a small marine mammal (possibly a harbor porpoise) on the deck of the MV Westward.

A man (Identified as possibly George B.?) smoking a pipe while fishing off the deck of the MV Westward.

Two unidentified men standing on a dock with a Pacific spiny dogfish at their feet.

Two unidentified men (Identified as possibly George B. and Roe?) skinning a small marine mammal (possibly a harbor porpoise) on the deck of the MV Westward.

Two unidentified men (Identified as possibly George B. and Roe?) skinning a small marine mammal (possibly a harbor porpoise) on the deck of the MV Westward.

Field notes of William Alakangas, the chief engineer of the "Westward", documenting a trip along the coast of British Columbia, May 2-19, 1926. Included is an article draft by Alakangas, "It's a scream, but no fair laughing $5,000,000.00 reward for a suitable title." The article discusses a trip along the coast of British Columbia and southern Alaska with a group, including Arthur Pack and William Finley, July-August 1931. Activities described include hunting porpoises, fishing for salmon, and collecting bird specimens.

Three unidentified men standing on a river bank assembling fishing rods.

Photograph showing 5 men in a horse-drawn wagon. Two of them hold fishing poles. A boat is attached to the back of the wagon. One man stands on the wheel of the wagon to enter the boat. Another man stands in the boat holding a paddle. Everyone looks at the camera.

Photographic postcard showing 5 men standing on a dirt road, displaying a line holding dozens of fish. A dog sits on the right. Behind them, a group of people stand on a wooden walkway attached to a building. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads, "A record catch from Central Oregon lakes."

Photograph showing several men around an automobile. Three men stand in front of the automobile and display a line holding dozens of fish. Some of the men hold fishing poles. Behind them is a store owned by H.J. Eggleston. A sign indicates the store sells harnesses, saddles, implements and buggies.

Photographic postcard showing a river. A few people fish from the shore. Writing on bottom of postcard reads, "826, Clackamas Tavern Fishing Ground near Oregon City, Ore."

William L. Finley and Herman T. Bohlman fishing in a shallow stream.

William L. Finley and Herman T. Bohlman with several fish laid out on a bed of ferns beside their fishing poles.

Herman T. Bohlman walking down railroad tracks holding a fishing rod.

Mounted lantern slide of William L. Finley fishing off the bank of a river. Possibly on the Lewis River? Original negative: P202_series01_box01_0004.

Several gillnet boats on a river with docks on the shore in the background.