Photograph showing the railroad tracks of the Oregon Trunk Railway next to the Deschutes River at the base of the Deschutes River Canyon near Tuskan, Wasco County, Oregon. Taken from a hillside above the river. On the right, R.H. Crozier holds a walking stick and sits on the edge of a steep, rocky cliff. Crozier was an official with SP&S Railroad. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Deschutes River Canyon. Tuscon (sic), Ore. Oregon Trunk Railway, 1912. R.H. Crozier on cliff, right." Stamps on the front and back indicate a 1911 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

Photograph showing the railroad tracks of the Oregon Trunk Railway running alongside the Deschutes River in the Deschutes River Canyon near Oakbrook, Wasco County, Oregon. Taken from the side of the railroad track, looking across the river at the canyon. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Deschutes River Canyon and Oregon Trunk Ry. track. Down river of Mr. S. of Oakbrook, Oregon." Stamp on the front of the print reads, "Kiser Photo Co., Portland, Or."

View of Maupin, Oregon taken from the top of a rimrock. Railroad tracks for the Oregon Trunk Railway run along the Deschutes River at the edge of the town. The typed description on the back of the photograph reads, "Oregon Trunk Tracks, station, grain elevator, and Deschutes River at Maupin, Ore."

A bird's-eye view map of The Dalles with labeled streets and an index which highlights points of interest, including churches, the county courthouse, and schools.

Peck standing with a magpie perched on his extended arm.

Phoebe Katherine Finley drinking from a canteen while William Finley Jr. stands nearby. Pete the dog lays in the shade underneath the touring car parked in the sagebrush near Antelope in eastern Oregon.

A pen and ink map of the plan of Fort Dalles in the Oregon Territory. The map shows old buildings in blue and new buildings in black.

Porcupine in a juniper.

Porcupine in a juniper. Image note: cloud background, clear.

Porcupine in a juniper. Image note: large, blurred.

People stacking sandbags next to the Columbia River during a flood, most likely in the Dalles area. The line of sandbags cross a train track, with the river and several industrial buildings visible in the distance (negative 3 of 21).

Photograph of a ranch at 15 Mile Creek, taken November 18, 1946. A dry landscape surrounds a cluster of buildings and trees at the base of a hill. Handwritten note on back reads, "Nov. 18, 1946. 15 Mile Creek, app. 15 mi. east of The Dalles, so. of Celilo Falls."

Manuscript describing a trip. Highlights include the convenience of a machine that provides fuel, shelter, and the ability to cook. Observations of wildlife and the environment are also included.

View from Sherars Bridge with cattle in the background.

View of Sherars Falls from Sherars Bridge.

Steamboats "Telephone" and "Stranger" at The Dalles waterfront, 1907

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in The Dalles, Oregon. A sign reading, "Ferry," hangs above the street and points to the right. There is a 76 Union gas station on one corner, and a building with columns on another corner. The Hotel Dalles and 2 motels are in the background. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles, OR. 1953."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and signs are visible for the Cornet 5-10-25 Cent Store, First National Bank, Ray's Drugs, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street and one drives toward the camera. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - The Dalles, Ore. Ellis 8438." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1953.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. There is a service station on the corner, with the Mid-Columbia Motel and the Hotel Dalles further up the street. On the left, a sign reads, "Hurry back to The Dalles Auto Park." Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles. 1953."

A blueline print map of a survey of the Columbia River between Celilo and The Dalles. Relief is shown by contours and depth is shown by soundings. The map also shows the proposed route for the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company’s Oregon Portage Railroad extension.

A map of the Columbia River that shows the route of the river from The Dalles to Celilo. The map also shows the route of the Dalles and Celilo Railroad. Depths are shown by soundings.

View of businesses in The Dalles, Oregon, attributed to Lorenzo Lorain likely taken between 1856 and 1857. Businesses on the street include J. Conser & Sons Flour & Feed, Metzger & Buch., and the Globe Hotel. There are several horses with carts and wagons on the dirt street in front of the buildings and several men stand in front of the buildings. A handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads, "The Dalles, 1864." A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "From Mrs. S. A. Brown, 1830. Lorenzo Lorain photo, 1856."
Image note: Lorain was not longer in Oregon in 1864. If Lorain was the photographer, this image was likely taken in 1856-1857.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Columbia Theatre, the Granada Theatre, Elite Studio, The Dalles Furs, and more. The marquee at the Columbia Theatre advertises the movies "Roses are Red" and "The Stranger from Ponca City." A banner hanging over the street advertises the upcoming Fort Dalles Centennial Days celebration. There are several automobiles on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "The Dalles, Oregon. Christian 11-861."

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882.

Photograph of a derailed train on the Oregon Trunk Railroad on the Deschutes River near Maupin, Oregon. One railroad car hangs over the bank of the river in the background. Several people observe the damage near a wrecking crane. This train derailed on January 31, 1954 when it hit a rock slide. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Derailment on Oregon Trunk at M.P. 56, January 31, 1954." Stamp on the back for George Lindsay, 212 Federal Street, The Dalles, Ore. February 1, 1954." [The Oregonian published a story about this train accident on February 2, 1954. It features another photograph of the accident taken by George Lindsay.]

Photograph of a derailed train on the Oregon Trunk Railroad on the Deschutes River near Maupin, Oregon. One railroad car is partially submerged in the river while another hangs over the bank of the river. Several people observe the damage. This train derailed on January 31, 1954 when it hit a rock slide. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Derailment on Oregon Trunk at M.P. 56, January 31, 1954." [The Oregonian published a story about this train accident on February 2, 1954. It features another photograph of the accident taken by George Lindsay.]

Transcription from front: “S. Baden Store on Second St. Where the Bank Hotel now is.”