Photograph showing a group of men standing in a row at the North Bank train station in Portland on Tuesday, July 10, 1917. A cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal that day under the headline “Members of Belgian Commission Arrive in Portland, Are Greeted by Reception Committee.” The photograph had the following caption: “Picture of Belgian commissioners and some of the reception committee, taken at the North Bank station upon arrival of the commissioners: Left to right—Col. George S. Young, U. S. A.; Lieutenant Count d'Ursel; Major General Mathieu Leclercq; Governor [James] Withycombe; Baron [Ludovic] Moncheur, head of the mission; Mayor [George L.] Baker; Hugh Gibson, representing state department; Major [Leon] Osterieth [sic], battalion commander of First regiment of guides of the Belgian army, and Captain T. C. Cook, U. S. A. The photograph accompanied a story, headlined “Oregon Gives Hands to Men From Belgium.” It also had the following subheadings: “Shower of Roses Greets the Members of Commission From That Heroic Nation Crumpled in Onslaught / Baron Moncheur Steps Smilingly From Train / Own Hope Renewed, He Says, When American Nation Entered War.” According to the story, the mission’s visit to Portland included a visit to the Eastern & Western Lumber Company, a trip on the Columbia River Highway, an appearance at the National Education Association convention, and a public reception in the south park blocks. See related image No. 376G0209. Image note: The text “Belgian mission” is written on the negative sleeve. Major Leon Osterreith's name was misspelled in the Journal caption.

Photograph showing members of the Belgian mission to the United States on the train platform at North Bank station in Portland on Tuesday, July 10, 1917. At center is Major Leon Osterreith, holding the leash of dog sitting at his feet. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 11 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1917, under the headline “Belgium’s Story Stirs Portland.” The photograph had the following caption: “Baron [Ludovic] Moncheur [second from left], head of the Belgian mission to the United States; Hugh Gibson [third from left], representing the state department, and Major Osterieth [sic] with his celebrated trench dog “Nellie,” photographed on the occasion of their Portland visit Tuesday, which was featured by the unfolding of Belgium’s story before the delegates and visitors to the N. E. A. [Nation Education Association] convention assembled in the Auditorium.” The photograph accompanied a brief story describing the reaction to the mission’s address before the convention. See related image No. 376G0208. Image note: The text “Belgian mission” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph of Henrietta Chase Failing, seated with hands clasped on her lap. She is wearing a Reconstruction Aide uniform and a hat.

Full-length portrait showing the officers of the Oregon Military Police battalion standing in two rows next to a wall. A story and a cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 7 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 12, 1918, under the headline “Insurance Of Lives Of Military Police Planned.” The photograph had the following caption: “Commissioned officers of the new Oregon Military Police battalion, which is on active duty guarding Portland waterfront and shipbuilding plants. Front row, left to rgiht [sic]—Captain O. J. Hull, commanding third company, Salem; Captain Luther E. Beach, commanding second company, Portland; Major John B. Hibbard, A. G. D., adjutant; Major Richard Deich, commanding officer; Captain John K. Kollock, intelligence officer; Captain Roy M. Dobie, commanding first company, Portland; Captain Harry E. Williams, commanding fourth company, Eastern Oregon. Back row, left to right—Lieutenant John W. Kocker, fourth company; Lieutenant Walter F. Threlkeld, second company; Lieutenant Lewis P. Campbell, first company; Lieutenant George C. L. Snyder, third company.” The story reported the following: “Plans to insure the lives and health of the members of the Oregon Military Police battalion, are under consideration in the four companies of the unit, and the matter will be submitted to the general staff, Oregon National guard, for approval before it is referred to Governor [James] Withycomb. Insurance would be with the state industrial commission, and would cost each man in the battalion 30 cents a day for full protection. The state, at the same time, would pay about $7500 a year for protection of the force.” The story also reported that barracks to house the servicemen were being built or renovated at the shipyard they were guarding.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with John P. Meynink was conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. The interview was conducted in two sessions. A microphone issue during session one caused audio distortion to Meynink’s answers. In the first interview session, conducted on June 6, 1990, Meynink discusses his family background and early life in the Netherlands, including his education, dairy farming, and his favorite childhood memories. He also talks about his experience as a civilian in Europe during World War I. He then discusses his reasons for immigrating to the United States in 1923, finding work in Hood River, Oregon, and learning English as a second language. He talks about some of the jobs he held in Oregon, including owning several Texaco gas stations; and about starting a family later in life with Wanda Marie Meynink.

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with John P. Meynink was conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. The interview was conducted in two sessions. A microphone issue during session one caused audio distortion to Meynink’s answers. In the second interview session, conducted on June 20, 1990, Meynink discusses his reasons for immigrating to the United States in 1923, his journey to New York, and adjusting to life in the United States, including learning English as a second language. He talks about some of the jobs he held in Oregon, including owning the State Hotel in Astoria and an ice cream shop in Newberg. He discusses his marriage to Wanda Marie Meynink and talks about becoming an accountant later in life. He then talks about working as a tour guide in downtown Portland after retiring in the 1970s and his interest in cast iron architecture. He closes the interview by discussing the changes in Portland over the decades, as well as return trips to the Netherlands beginning in the 1960s and the changes he noticed in that country since he left in 1923.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with John P. Meynink was conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. The interview was conducted in two sessions. A microphone issue during session one caused audio distortion to Meynink’s answers. In the first interview session, conducted on June 6, 1990, Meynink discusses his family background and early life in the Netherlands, including his education, dairy farming, and his favorite childhood memories. He also talks about his experience as a civilian in Europe during World War I. He then discusses his reasons for immigrating to the United States in 1923, finding work in Hood River, Oregon, and learning English as a second language. He talks about some of the jobs he held in Oregon, including owning several Texaco gas stations; and about starting a family later in life with Wanda Marie Meynink.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with John P. Meynink was conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. The interview was conducted in two sessions. A microphone issue during session one caused audio distortion to Meynink’s answers. In the first interview session, conducted on June 6, 1990, Meynink discusses his family background and early life in the Netherlands, including his education, dairy farming, and his favorite childhood memories. He also talks about his experience as a civilian in Europe during World War I. He then discusses his reasons for immigrating to the United States in 1923, finding work in Hood River, Oregon, and learning English as a second language. He talks about some of the jobs he held in Oregon, including owning several Texaco gas stations; and about starting a family later in life with Wanda Marie Meynink.

Tape 4, Side 1. This oral history interview with John P. Meynink was conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. The interview was conducted in two sessions. A microphone issue during session one caused audio distortion to Meynink’s answers. In the second interview session, conducted on June 20, 1990, Meynink discusses his reasons for immigrating to the United States in 1923, his journey to New York, and adjusting to life in the United States, including learning English as a second language. He talks about some of the jobs he held in Oregon, including owning the State Hotel in Astoria and an ice cream shop in Newberg. He discusses his marriage to Wanda Marie Meynink and talks about becoming an accountant later in life. He then talks about working as a tour guide in downtown Portland after retiring in the 1970s and his interest in cast iron architecture. He closes the interview by discussing the changes in Portland over the decades, as well as return trips to the Netherlands beginning in the 1960s and the changes he noticed in that country since he left in 1923.

Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with John P. Meynink was conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. The interview was conducted in two sessions. A microphone issue during session one caused audio distortion to Meynink’s answers. In the second interview session, conducted on June 20, 1990, Meynink discusses his reasons for immigrating to the United States in 1923, his journey to New York, and adjusting to life in the United States, including learning English as a second language. He talks about some of the jobs he held in Oregon, including owning the State Hotel in Astoria and an ice cream shop in Newberg. He discusses his marriage to Wanda Marie Meynink and talks about becoming an accountant later in life. He then talks about working as a tour guide in downtown Portland after retiring in the 1970s and his interest in cast iron architecture. He closes the interview by discussing the changes in Portland over the decades, as well as return trips to the Netherlands beginning in the 1960s and the changes he noticed in that country since he left in 1923.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with John P. Meynink was conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. The interview was conducted in two sessions. A microphone issue during session one caused audio distortion to Meynink’s answers. In the first interview session, conducted on June 6, 1990, Meynink discusses his family background and early life in the Netherlands, including his education, dairy farming, and his favorite childhood memories. He also talks about his experience as a civilian in Europe during World War I. He then discusses his reasons for immigrating to the United States in 1923, finding work in Hood River, Oregon, and learning English as a second language. He talks about some of the jobs he held in Oregon, including owning several Texaco gas stations; and about starting a family later in life with Wanda Marie Meynink.

Tape 5, Side 1. This oral history interview with John P. Meynink was conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. The interview was conducted in two sessions. A microphone issue during session one caused audio distortion to Meynink’s answers. In the second interview session, conducted on June 20, 1990, Meynink discusses his reasons for immigrating to the United States in 1923, his journey to New York, and adjusting to life in the United States, including learning English as a second language. He talks about some of the jobs he held in Oregon, including owning the State Hotel in Astoria and an ice cream shop in Newberg. He discusses his marriage to Wanda Marie Meynink and talks about becoming an accountant later in life. He then talks about working as a tour guide in downtown Portland after retiring in the 1970s and his interest in cast iron architecture. He closes the interview by discussing the changes in Portland over the decades, as well as return trips to the Netherlands beginning in the 1960s and the changes he noticed in that country since he left in 1923.