Photograph of a young man wearing a Navy uniform.

Letter addressed to Miss Anna G. Monroe, of Portland, informing her of the death of William Robertson Warren aboard the USS Indianapolis. Signed by "Chas. B. McVay, III," the letter details incident, which occurred on July 30, 1945, as a result of a torpedo.

Photograph showing five unidentified Portland entertainers, slated to perform at a Navy sponsored street dance on S.W. 6th Avenue in Portland. Three women in matching outfits are seated, behind which stand two men in suits, who are each holding one side of magazine (negative 1 of 3).

A United States Navy blimp from a navel air station at Tillamook, hovers over the Public Service (Pacific Power and Light) building in Portland. A large sign across the top of the building reads “Power.” A photograph from this series was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, October 27, 1943 (negative 2 of 8).

A United States Navy blimp from a navel air station at Tillamook, hovers over the Oregon Journal building in Portland. A “Journal” sign can be seen along the side of the building, with a large clock at the top. A similar photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, October 27, 1943 (negative 1 of 8).

A crowd gathers in front of the Portland Victory Center, celebrating Navy day. People can be seen seated on a stage at the front of the Victory Center, behind which is the Pioneer Courthouse (negative 6 of 6).