People stand on a raised roadway during a flooding event in Eugene. A road can be seen extending into the flood waters. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 25 of 27).

A woman and child at an emergency shelter in the Eugene area, during a flood on the Willamette River. Both are tucked into the blankets of a small bed. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 4 of 27).

Rapidly moving flood waters from the Willamette River, in the Eugene area. A utility pole and building are surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 6 of 27).

People at the far side of a room, setup with emergency cots during a flood in the Eugene area. Blankets are folded up on each cot. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 3 of 27).

Two children at an emergency shelter in the Eugene area, during a floor on the Willamette River. Both are under blankets on small beds and looking at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 5 of 27).

Extensive flood waters in the Eugene area, viewed from a high angle. Houses and trees can be seen in the distance, surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 7 of 27).

A cow stands on a roadway, during a flooding event in the Eugene area. Water can be seen at the right side of the frame, in front of a house. The cow is standing behind an automobile, looking at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 8 of 27).

People in a flooded room of an Army Engineers headquarters in in Eugene. From left to right: Gene Herlocker, Karl F. Kruger, Allen Terry, and A.L. Huderberg. One man is seated at a small table holding a typewriter. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 9 of 27).

An aerial view of downtown Eugene (negative 7 of 10).

An aerial view of Springfield, showing houses, fields, and a lumber facility (negative 3 of 6).

An aerial view of a football stadium at University of Oregon in Eugene, during a game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College. Players can be seen on the field, with spectators in the stands. The Willamette River can be seen in the distance (negative 1 of 3).

Football players on Hayward Field in Eugene during a game between the University of Oregon and University of Idaho. George Bell of Oregon holds the ball and runs through a line of Idaho players. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 25, 1949 (negative 1 of 10).

Puddles, the University of Oregon mascot, at a game against the University of Idaho in at Hayward field in Eugene. Oregon cheerleader Jim Crimson sits on the sidelines with puddles, wearing a hat. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 25, 1949 (negative 3 of 10).

A football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Taken from a high angle and looking downward, players can be seen running on the field, as one runs with the ball at the center of the frame. An annotated version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 25, 1951 (negative 2 of 12).

A football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College, at Hayward Field in Eugene. A player attempts to run with the ball, as an opposing player tackles him around the legs. Spectators can be seen at the far side of the field under a covered area. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 25, 1951 (negative 8 of 12).

A football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College, at Hayward Field in Eugene. A player jumps into the air towards the ball, as another player rushes him. Spectators can be seen in the stands at the far side of the field. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 25, 1951 (negative 1 of 12).

16mm camera reversal original shot by Doug Brazil on location in Florence, OR on the occasion of a sperm whale being blown up by dynamite. Paul Linnman reports.
Shot List:
0:00:00 - Aerial view of beach shot from helicopter, several people stand around dead sperm whale on beach.
0:00:22 - Wide shot of whale on beach, beachgrass in the foreground.
0:00:41 - Three men in hard hats stand around body of dead sperm whale pointing. One is George Thornton, Oregon State Highway Division engineer. Shot pans to driftwood further up the beach.
0:00:58 - Close up shot of two men in hard hats.
0:01:05 - Men in hard hats walk around the body of dead sperm whale on the beach.
0:01:17 - Close up shot of George Thornton, Oregon State Highway Division engineer.
0:01:23 - Body of dead sperm whale on the beach.
0:01:25 - Seagulls fly above ocean waves, Shot pans down to whale carcass.
0:01:34 - Whale carcass on beach. No audio.
0:01:40 - Whale carcass on beach, shot pans up and zooms in to seagulls flying overhead.
0:01:56 - A group of people stand in front of whale carcass.
0:01:59 - A woman sits on a driftwood log with a pair of binoculars, she has a camera and tripod.
0:02:02 - A person standing on the beach.
0:02:06 - Four men wearing hardhats walk in a line down the beach, one is holding a blasting machine.
0:02:13 - Several people congregate around the whale carcass, men on a bulldozer drive towards it.
0:02:15 - A group of men approach a bulldozer.
0:02:22 - Close up shot of cardboard boxes of dynamite being stacked.
0:02:28 - Shot of nose of dead sperm whale.
0:02:30 - A bulldozer digs sand around whale carcass, two men in hard hats look on.
0:02:39 - Bulldozer digging sand around whale carcass, shot pans to stacks of dynamite boxes.
0:02:51 - A man packs sticks of dynamite into a box.
0:02:55 - Two men walk with a spool of wire up the beach. As they reach the top of the dunes camera pans to follow the wire down to the whale carcass. Where people are digging.
0:03:27 - Bulldozer digging around whale carcass.
0:03:42 - Man sets charges on dynamite, then walks towards stack of dynamite boxes.
0:03:54 - Close up shot of hands tying wire around a stick of dynamite.
0:03:59 - Close up shot of a pile of explosives in the bucket of a bulldozer. A man is sitting on the pile of boxes.
0:04:13 - Police officer walks up beach towards two onlookers sitting in the grass.
0:04:24 - Two people watching the scene from the beachgrass. One is holding a camera.
0:04:28 - A man sitting on a driftwood log drinks from a mug.
0:04:32 - Shot of whale from behind two people seated watching from a driftwood log.
0:04:40 - Shot of people watching from the dunes.
0:04:47 - Bulldozer and men working around dead whale.
0:05:04 - People watch from the dunes.
0:05:33 - Shot of dead whale.
0:05:39 - Close up of whale tail. Child pokes it with his foot.
0:05:48 - Shot of George Thornton, Oregon State Highway Division engineer, facing away from the camera in front of whale.
0:05:52 - Shot of an oldsmobile convertible with a collapsed roof, people survey the damage.
0:06:03 - A Bulldozer pushes remaining carcass of exploded whale.
0:06:05 - Paul Linnman and Doug Brazil stand with George Thornton.
0:06:08 - Closer shot of Bulldozer pushing remaining carcass of exploded whale.
0:06:13 - Shot pans up from bulldozer tracks to people following bulldozer moving towards dead whale.
0:06:19 - Shot of dead whale on beach, pans up towards flying birds.
0:06:29 - Paul Linnman interviews George Thornton.
0:06:40 - Man in hardhat carries box of explosive to whale carcass.
0:06:49 - Two people watching the scene from the beachgrass. One is holding a camera. Police officer walks towards them.
0:07:01 - Shot of grassy dunes, pans across beach.
0:07:11 - Shot from dunes at smoke in the air above the beach. Audio reaction from onlookers of explosion.
0:07:22 - A man leans over dead whale carcass. A child walks behind him holding his nose.
0:07:31 - A small crowd on the beach.
0:07:34 - Dead whale carcass.
0:07:40 - Shot of Paul Linnman and George Thornton talking. Camera is behind them, whale in the background.
0:07:43 - Men with shovels.
0:08:01 - Boy stands holding his nose.
0:08:04 - Close up shot of boxes of explosives. Followed by shot of men walking with blasting machine.
0:08:14 - Paul Linnman interviews George Thornton. Followed by shot of sea birds flying over waves, camera pans to whale.
0:08:37 - Distant shot of whale carcass on beach. Whale explodes. Audio of crowd reactions while chunks of whale fall.
0:09:03 - Shot of vehicles, car with crushed roof covered in broken glass.
0:09:19 - Bulldozer pushes remains of whale.
0:09:35 - Report from Paul Linnman.
0:09:54 - Reaction interviews cut with scenes of whale explosion.

Three men pushing supplies from the open door of an airplane, during an Explorer Scout supply drop at Horse Lake, in the Deschutes National Forest. They sit on the floor of the plane, appearing to use their legs to push the supplies out the door (negative 12 of 13).

An aerial view showing the location for an Explorer Scouts supply drop on the shore of Horse Lake, in the Deschutes National Forest. A large X has been painted (?) into a clearing, with the lake visible at the right side of the frame (negative 5 of 13).

An Aerial view of the Three Sisters volcanoes in central Oregon. South Sister can be seen on the right side of the frame, with Middle Sister and North Sister to the left. The photograph was taken during a supply drop to Explorer Scouts at Horse Lake to the west of the Sisters (negative 9 of 9).

An airplane releasing a supply drop for Explorer Scouts on the shore of Horse Lake, in the Deschutes National Forest. The plane can be seen at the center of the frame, with a small parachute falling behind it towards the ground. A ridge line with trees and a scree slope is in the background (negative 7 of 13).

An aerial view showing the location for an Explorer Scouts supply drop on the shore of Horse Lake, in the Deschutes National Forest. A large X has been painted (?) into a clearing, with the lake visible above (negative 8 of 13).

Photograph taken from a dirt road, looking towards canyons and mountains in the distance. On the horizon, Middle Sister, South Sister, and Black Crater can be seen. To the left of the canyons is flat area and what appears to be farmland.

A portrait of Jap (Jasper) Hills' daughter in a fur coat.

Jap (Jasper) Hills' daughter on a horse wearing a fur coat.

Jap (Jasper) Hills' son standing in heavy snowfall with a sled.

Jap (Jasper) Hills standing on the front porch of his house with his wife, daughter and son. Heavy snowfall.