Aerial photograph of part of the steamship Laurel after it wrecked on a sandbar near the North Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River. According to reporting in the Oregon Journal, the steamer, carrying a load of lumber, encountered high seas from a gale as it left the river on Saturday, June 15, 1929. Around 2:30 or 3 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, the ship struck a sandbar and broke in two. One crew member, Russell Smith, died when a wave swept over the ship and he was washed overboard. Rescue boats retrieved the remaining crew members on June 16 and June 17, except for the captain, Louis Johnson, who initially refused to leave. He was rescued on Wednesday, June 19. A photograph similar to this one was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 18, 1929, under the headline "All Hands Off But the Skipper -- And He's Still There." That photograph had the following caption: "In this remarkable air view of the wrecked hulk of the steamship Laurel lying in the breakers off North jetty beach the figure of Captain Louis Johnson shows near the rail as he waved goodbye to The Journal plane which circled over him Monday afternoon. The plane, piloted by Dick Rankin of the Rankin System, Inc., carried Ralph Vincent, Journal staff photographer, who took the picture, and Dick Rummel of The Journal staff." The photograph accompanied two articles about the Laurel shipwreck, one titled "Gale Balks Effort to Rescue Skipper; Seas Pound Laurel," and another titled "Journal Men Get Air View." Image note: The text "S. S. Laurel" is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Photograph, taken Monday, January 13, 1936, of the top of the steamship Iowa’s mast after the ship wrecked on Peacock Spit, near the mouth of the Columbia River. The ship wrecked during a storm early on the morning of Sunday, January 12. All 34 people aboard the Iowa were killed. A similar photograph, 371N3179, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 14, 1936, under the headline “Waveswept Masthead of the Iowa, Bleak Marker of Grim Sea Disaster.” The photograph accompanied two stories: one about the wreck, headlined “Rain, Seas Stall Hunt for Bodies,” and another about the photographer’s experience, headlined “Journal Cameraman Finds Iowa Trip Exciting.”

Photograph, taken Monday, January 13, 1936, of the top of the steamship Iowa’s mast after the ship wrecked on Peacock Spit, near the mouth of the Columbia River. The ship wrecked during a storm early on the morning of Sunday, January 12. All 34 people aboard the Iowa were killed. A similar photograph, 371N3179, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 14, 1936, under the headline “Waveswept Masthead of the Iowa, Bleak Marker of Grim Sea Disaster.” The photograph accompanied two stories: one about the wreck, headlined “Rain, Seas Stall Hunt for Bodies,” and another about the photographer’s experience, headlined “Journal Cameraman Finds Iowa Trip Exciting.” Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph, taken Monday, January 13, 1936, of the top of the steamship Iowa’s mast after the ship wrecked in a storm near the mouth of the Columbia River on Sunday, January 12. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 14, 1936, under the headline “Waveswept Masthead of the Iowa, Bleak Marker of Grim Sea Disaster.” The photograph had the following caption: “Closeup of visible remains of the sturdy States’ line steamer, pounded into the sands of Peacock Spit, taking lives of 34 men on board early Sunday morning. Photograph taken by Ralph Vincent, Journal cameraman, from the 38-foot lifeguard boat from Fort Canby coast guard station which braved gigantic swells Monday to search for bodies near the wreck.” The photograph accompanied two stories: one about the wreck, headlined “Rain, Seas Stall Hunt for Bodies,” and another about the photographer’s experience, headlined “Journal Cameraman Finds Iowa Trip Exciting.” Image note: Damaged negative.

Photograph of a print of image No. 371N3179, showing the top of the steamship Iowa’s mast after the ship wrecked on Peacock Spit, near the mouth of the Columbia River. The ship wrecked during a storm early on the morning of Sunday, January 12, 1936. All 34 people aboard the ship were killed. The original photograph was taken by Oregon Journal photographer Ralph Vincent on January 13, 1936. A cropped version of it was published on Page 1 of the Journal on Tuesday, January 14, under the headline “Waveswept Masthead of the Iowa, Bleak Marker of Grim Sea Disaster.” The photograph accompanied two stories: one about the wreck, headlined “Rain, Seas Stall Hunt for Bodies,” and another about the photographer’s experience, headlined “Journal Cameraman Finds Iowa Trip Exciting.”

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).

Photograph showing the North Head Lighthouse in Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington. The Pacific Ocean is in the background. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer. Second stamp on the back reads, "From Publicity Dept., S.P.&S. Ry., Portland, Oregon."

Photograph showing the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse in Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington. A gun battery and ammunition storage area are visible in front of the lighthouse. The Pacific Ocean is in the background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Nor Beach." Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Platinum print of waves at Long Beach, Washington. Handwritten inscription on the back of the print reads, "Long Beach - Pacific Ocean." A stamp in the lower left corner of the print reads, "Copyright 1903(?) Will H. Walker.

Two maps of Fort Canby in the Washington Territory. The first shows the U.S. Military Reservation at Fort Canby at Cape Disappointment and the second shows a closer look at buildings and facilities in Fort Canby. The first map's legend provides context about the establishment of Fort Canby and describes the environment and conditions. The second map's legend describes various facilities in Fort Canby in detail, including the hospital, reading room and school, and military barracks. Watercolor sketches of Fort Canby and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse are included.

Aerial photograph of Long Beach, Washington and Willapa Bay, looking north. The Pacific Ocean is visible on the left and there are clouds in the sky.

Aerial photograph of Long Beach, Washington and Willapa Bay, looking south. The Pacific Ocean is visible on the right and some clouds are visible on the left.

Aerial photograph of North Head, Washington and the Columbia River Jetties, looking south. The caption on the photograph reads, "-300 - M. C. R. Looking south across Cape Disappointment, entrance and south jetty, June 10, 1935. 1:15 P. M. gage at Fort Stevens 1.8."

Aerial photograph of Baker Bay and Sand Island, looking west.

Pencil landscape drawing of Cape Disappointment viewed from Baker Bay.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Margaret B. Krausse was conducted by Charles Digregorio at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on January 26, 1977, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library. Hildreth H. Lupton was also present and occasionally contributed to the interview.

In this interview, Lupton reads from Krausse's memoir. Krausse then discusses her family background and early life in the King's Hill area in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland. She also talks about spending summers in Long Beach, Washington.