Three women wearing wool suits and hats look downward. A blanket is draped over their laps, and several men can be seen standing behind (negative 7 of 18).

Members of the Winter Sports Carnival court line up on a snowy road. The court members are wearing matching jackets, hats and shoes. Skiers walk along the side of the road, with parked cars and a snow-covered building in the background (negative 8 of 18).

Three women wearing wool suits and hats seated with a blanket draped over their laps. Other people can be seen standing in the background (negative 9 of 18).

Photograph showing the interior of a building at a flax grower in the Clackamas area. A man wearing overalls stands on a board at the base of a machine. On the right side of the frame appears to be a conveyor device holding flax. A large piles of flax can be seen to the left, held by a wooden platform, under which is a automobile (negative 2 of 7).

Photograph showing flax being harvested in a field in the Clackamas area. Laborers are standing among shaves of flax, which is being cut, tied, and places on the ground. In the background are heaped carts of flax (negative 1 of 7).

Photograph showing the interior of a building at a flax grower in the Clackamas area. A man wearing a protective mask and glasses stands next to a machine used to process flax. A large pile of flax can be seen on a wooden platform behind the man (negative 3 of 7).

Photograph showing flax being harvested in a field in the Clackamas area. Sheaves can be seen throughout the frame, next to three large piles of cut flax. A set of buildings are on the right side of the frame (negative 4 of 7).

Photograph showing laborers harvesting sheaves of flax in a field in the Clackamas area. Cut sheaves can be seen on the ground, and a man stands on top of a cart heaped with flax (negative 6 of 7).

Photograph showing a man and woman standing in a flax field in the Clackamas area. The woman is holding a sheave of flax, and the man appears to be using a tool to throw flax into the air (negative 7 of 7).

Photograph showing a man seated at a desk at J.R. Vinyard Grocery and General Merchandise, in Canby, Oregon. Stacks and cloth can be seen behind the desk and against the far wall. A stove and stovepipe are on the right side of the frame (negative 11 of 13).

Photograph showing the interior of J.R. Vinyard Grocery and General Merchandise, in Canby, Oregon. Brooms hang from the ceiling, and the walls are lined with boxes of merchandise (negative 1 of 13).

Photograph showing a cat laying on top of a pile of soap boxes, at J.R. Vinyard Grocery and General Merchandise, in Canby, Oregon. Stacks of boxes can be seen throughout the frame, from “Par”, “King White”, “Borene” and “Nu Bora” (negative 12 of 13).

Photograph showing shoppers and merchandise at J.R. Vinyard Grocery and General Merchandise, in Canby, Oregon. Stacks of merchandise can be seen throughout the scene, including canned goods, jars, and household items. Customers are facing towards a counter, behind which stand two clerks (negative 13 of 13).

Photograph showing the interior of J.R. Vinyard Grocery and General Merchandise, in Canby, Oregon. A woman stands next to an adolescent, who is holding a frying pan displayed on a wall. On the left side of the frame is a safe with a dial, with “Notice - This safe is NOT locked” written across the front.” Stacks of buckets are on the ground next to the safe (negative 2 of 13).

Photograph showing the exterior of the J.R. Vinyard Grocery and General Merchandise, in Canby, Oregon. Merchandise can be seen in the shop windows, and a neon sign is over the entrance. A cat can be seen on the front steps (negative 3 of 13).

Photograph showing a clerk with bolts of cloth at the J.R. Vinyard Grocery and General Merchandise, in Canby, Oregon. The man is facing away from the camera and is holding both arms over his head as he holds a bolt of cloth. At the far end of a long counter is a display of neckties. Other boxes of merchandise can be seen on shelves lining the walls of the room (negative 4 of 13).

Photograph showing a merchandise display at J.R. Vinyard Grocery and General Merchandise, in Canby, Oregon. Boxes of merchandise, mugs and plates are stacked on shelves (negative 5 of 13).

Photograph showing a cat outside J.R. Vinyard Grocery and General Merchandise, in Canby, Oregon. A screen door is open, and merchandise can be seen through the shop windows (negative 8 of 13).

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Monroe Sweetland was conducted by an unidentified woman on March 11, 2000. In this interview, Sweetland discusses moving to Milwaukie, Oregon, around 1949. He discusses his purchase of the Milwaukie Review newspaper, the houses he and his young family lived in, and life in the Island Station neighborhood. He talks about his children, their early education, their families, and their careers. He talks about his neighbors, including Milwaukie Mayor Joy Burges, as well as the changes in the neighborhood. He also speaks at length about growing lilacs and camellias. He talks about the livability of the Island Station neighborhood. Sweetland and the interviewer discuss the upcoming Milwaukie High School reunion. He goes on to talk about his wife, Lil Megrath, her involvement in progressive politics, and her government career. He also briefly discusses his family background. Sweetland then returns to discussing his children. He speaks at length about urban wildlife, particularly nutria, Canadian geese, and foxes, as well as Kellogg Creek in Milwaukie, particularly regarding its fish and clam populations.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Monroe Sweetland was conducted by an unidentified woman on March 11, 2000. In this interview, Sweetland discusses moving to Milwaukie, Oregon, around 1949. He discusses his purchase of the Milwaukie Review newspaper, the houses he and his young family lived in, and life in the Island Station neighborhood. He talks about his children, their early education, their families, and their careers. He talks about his neighbors, including Milwaukie Mayor Joy Burges, as well as the changes in the neighborhood. He also speaks at length about growing lilacs and camellias. He talks about the livability of the Island Station neighborhood. Sweetland and the interviewer discuss the upcoming Milwaukie High School reunion. He goes on to talk about his wife, Lil Megrath, her involvement in progressive politics, and her government career. He also briefly discusses his family background. Sweetland then returns to discussing his children. He speaks at length about urban wildlife, particularly nutria, Canadian geese, and foxes, as well as Kellogg Creek in Milwaukie, particularly regarding its fish and clam populations.

A women is kneeling on a blanket in the snow, while a man sets a crown on her head. People on bleacher seats can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 18).

A sawmill beside a river near Molalla. A man stands on a log and looks towards the shore, where a wooden ramp leads down towards the water. A chimney is visible above the sawmills, and piles of cut lumber are on a raised wooden deck. Logs can be seen floating in the water (negative 10 of 14).

A sign in a shop window advertises for the “Molalla Buckeroo.” On the sign is an illustration of a cowgirl and a rider on a bucking horse. Store merchandise and a refrigerator can be seen through the window (negative 14 of 14).

A woman sits at a picnic table among several tall trees near Molalla. Other tables and a trash can are in the background (negative 4 of 14).

Close-up of Teasel plants in a field. Small spines can be seen on the stalks (negative 6 of 14).

Two horse-drawn chuckwagons race on a dirt track during the 1940 Molalla Buckeroo. Men with long horse whips ride in the carts, kicking dust into the air. A crowd in bleachers can be seen along the sides of the arena (negative 1 of 3).

A man rides a bucking bull at the 1940 Molalla Buckeroo, while other riders and a large audience watch (negative 3 of 3).