Photograph showing a side view of the S.S. President Jackson. A large eagle insignia can be seen on the side of the ship’s funnel, under which are lifeboats and a deck. A gangplank runs from the ship to a wooden dock, where a truck is parked with “Oregon Transfer Co.” written on the side (negative 10 of 15).

Photograph showing people moving a couch to or from the S.S. President Jackson, using a ramp. A truck for “Oregon Transfer Co.” is parked at the base of the ramp. At the top of the ramp is a group of men holding the couch, which is tied with a piece of rope (negative 11 of 15).

Photograph showing painted numbers (hopscotch?) on the deck of the S.S. President Jackson. The bottom of a lifeboat can be seen on the deck (negative 15 of 15).

Photograph showing a moving truck parked on a dock, next to the S.S. President Jackson. The back of the truck is open and filled with furniture. A ramp leading from the ship is holding a cabinet and lamp, which is held by a rope (negative 14 of 15).

Photograph showing a man standing on a ladder aboard the S.S. President Jackson. Below him is a painted mural, and a lower set of windows. He appears to be looking at a curtain rod set near the ceiling (negative 12 of 15).

Photograph showing the dining room aboard the S.S. President Jackson, being made ready for conversion into troop transport. Behind the tables is a wall, with decorative wallpaper showing monkeys and trees (negative 2 of 15).

Photograph showing a bar aboard the S.S. President Jackson, being made ready for conversion into troop transport. An etched mirror next to the bar shows a fish and bottle, and another mirror with empty shelves can be seen behind the bar. Also on the bar is a cash register (negative 3 of 15).

Photograph showing a chalkboard sign aboard the S.S. President Jackson, being made ready for conversion into troop transport. Written on the sign is “President Jackson” with “Sails for Portland” and “Friday, June 27th, 2PM” (negative 4 of 15).

Photograph showing a man in a Navy uniform aboard the President Jackson. He is holding a tray with glassware, canned goods, and slices of bread. A life preserver behind him reads “S.S. President Jackson” (negative 6 of 15).

Photograph showing two men in Navy uniforms, standing next to what appears to be an empty swimming pool aboard the S.S. President Jackson. A ladder leads into the empty pool, next to a depth ruler with numbers (negative 7 of 15).

Photograph showing the S.S. President Jackson, docked in Portland. A gang plank extends from the boat to the wooden dock, where people can be seen standing. In the distance is a truck with “Oregon Transfer Co.” written on the side (negative 8 of 15).

Photograph showing the S.S. President Jackson, docked in Portland, taken from a high angle and looking across the ship. Masts and rigging can be seen throughout the frame, and industrial buildings and a bridge are in the distance (Hawthorne Bridge?) (negative 9 of 15).

The U.S.S. Amsterdam in arriving in Astoria with passengers. An airplane (likely from the United States Navy) can be seen flying by as people line the deck of the ship. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 2 of 19).

Roy Dowd, returning to Portland on the U.S.S. Barrow, holds a copy of the new testament. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, October 18, 1945 (negative 2 of 14).

The U.S.S. Amsterdam in arriving in Astoria with passengers. A man is brought down a walkway on a litter before being placed in a medical vehicle. People can be seen crowding the deck of the ship, as well as on the dock looking towards the Amsterdam. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 3 of 19).

The U.S.S. Amsterdam, docked in Astoria shortly after its arrival with passengers. “Astoria” is painted across the hull of the ship, and people can be seen crowding its deck. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 6 of 19).

Mrs. W. H. Caplan throws copies of the Oregon Journal to returning United States Navy men aboard the U.S.S. Barrow. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, October 18, 1945 (negative 3 of 14).

A United States Navy ship travels under the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, during Navy week. A sign on top of a waterfront building reads “Portland Tug & Barge Co.” (negative 2 of 5).

Navy members standing on the deck of the U.S.S. Scania, on its return to Portland. One man appears to be holding a homemade bow in both hands (negative 1 of 15).

The U.S.S. Scania on the Willamette River, after its arrival in Portland with returning Navy members. People can be seen lining the deck of the ship, with the west hills visible at the far side of the river (negative 2 of 15).

Navy members standing on the deck of the U.S.S. Mormacsea during its arrival to Portland, with returning troops (negative 1 of 12).

Three returning United States Navy members, arriving in Portland aboard the U.S.S. Mormacsea. Two of the men are seated on bags while a third stands behind (negative 3 of 12).

Navy members standing on the deck of the U.S.S. Lyon during its arrival to Portland, with returning troops (negative 3 of 4).

Navy members standing on the deck of the U.S.S. Douglas during its arrival to Portland, with returning troops (negative 2 of 6).

Four women hold paper banners reading “Come Home Oddy,” on the occasion of the U.S.S. Gage returning to Portland (negative 2 of 11).

People stand behind a roped area, waiting for the U.S.S. Gage upon its return to Portland with United States Navy troops (negative 9 of 11).

United States Navy members look downward at a copy of the Oregon Journal newspaper, on the occasion of their return to Portland aboard the U.S.S. Sea Runner. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 20, 1945 (negative 1 of 5).

Returning servicemen stand on the deck of the U.S.S. Saugus, upon its return to Portland. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, December 24, 1945 (negative 4 of 9).