Photograph of a grassy area and a gazebo on the Deschutes River, probably the property of Alexander M. Drake. There are several trees and a mountain is visible in the distance. Handwriting on the back of print reads, "Near Bend." Stamp on front indicates 1911 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. while stamp on back indicates 1909 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

Photograph of the back head of the boiler in a steam locomotive cab. Hoses and gauges are attached to the side of a machine. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "S-1924 #10, S.P.&S."

A view of several municipal terminals on the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. Two ships are on the river. Washington state is visible on the other side of the Columbia.

Graphic design image of 5 diesel electric locomotives, numbered 500 through 504, side-by-side on separate railroad tracks. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "This fleet of 4,000 horsepower diesel-electric locomotives will pull Great Northern's streamlined Empire Builder on a daily 45-hour schedule between Chicago, the Twin Cities and the Pacific Northwest. The power units already have been delivered to Great Northern. Construction of the five 12-car all-accomodation trains is under way with delivery scheduled for the last quarter of 1946, barring construction delays. Exterior colors of the new Empire Builder will be orange and green. From: Public Relations Dept. Great Northern Railway, St. Paul 1, Minn." Stamp on the back of the print for Hedrich-Blessing Studio in Chicago.

Photograph showing the Great Northern Railway's engine #5700. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "The Great Northern Railway's no. 5700, a diesel-electric locomotive developing 2,700-horsepower, and in passenger and freight service between the Twin Cities and Duluth. The unit weighs 220 tons, is 96.5 feet long and had a maximum speed of 85 miles and hour. Return to: Charles W. Moore, Great Northern Ry., Executive Department, St. Paul, Minn. Bull-2--41"

A photograph of a drawing depicting old Fort Astoria in 1845. An American flag flies over the fort. The back identified the artist as Henry J. Barre, but the correct name is likely Henry J. Warre. Handwritten note on back of print reads, "Old Fort Astoria 1845 by Captain Henry J. Barre, British Army." Photograph of drawing taken by Arthur M. Prentiss.

Photograph of a steep rock cliff overlooking a canyon in a desert landscape in central Oregon. The Crooked River, flows through the canyon. Mount Jefferson is visible in the distance. Stamp on back of print indicates a 1911 copyright notice by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

Photograph of the Portland Zoo Railway station at the 1959 Oregon Centennial Exposition grounds in North Portland. Today, this is the site of the Portland Expo Center. A sign on top the building reads "Oregon Railroads" and there are smaller signs for Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry., Northern Pacific Railway, Union Pacific Railroad and other rail lines. A small portion of the Zooliner train is visible on the left. The Oregon state flag flies above the building.

Photograph showing 6 people sitting in a row in the snow on Mount Adams in Washington. They smile at the camera. The man on the right is likely Martin Gorman. He holds a walking stick. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing a line of approximately 50 mountaineers hiking up a snow field on a mountain, likely Mount Adams in Washington. Clouds are visible in the background below the group. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas." Stamp on the back of the print for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Photograph showing a group of approximately 30 people walking on a wide dirt trail. One woman in the back turns her head and smiles at the camera. A portion of a mountain is visible in the background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing a line of approximately 35 mountaineers hiking on a trail. The area behind them is flat and contains several wooden structures. Those in front of the line look to the left. Taken from an area above the mountaineers, looking down at them. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing 2 mountaineers standing on the edge of a body of water below the summit of Mount Adams in Washington. Adams Glacier is visible behind them. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing a view of the summit of Mount Adams in Washington. Taken from an open, snowy area below the summit. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing 4 mountaineers in the snow on the peak of Mount Adams in Washington. Three of them kneel near a pile of rocks. One stands and puts his hand on his hat. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing 2 female mountaineers preparing to traverse a creek at the base of a waterfall. They wear long dresses and hats. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing a group of mountaineers lining up to enter a mess tent. A few people in line hold plates. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing a group of approximately 50 mountaineers sitting around a campfire. A tent is strung up between 2 trees on the left. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing 5 mountaineers posing on the snow-capped peak of Mount Adams in Washington. Four of them carry walking sticks. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mazamas, Mt. Adams."

Photograph showing a view looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. Rooster Rock is in the foreground and the Rooster Rock Cannery is visible through the trees on the lower right. Taken from a nearby hillside. Stamp on the back for Kiser's Studio. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Lower Columbia River near Westport, Ore. SP&S Ry." [This note is incorrect. This image portrays the Columbia River Gorge, not Westport, Oregon.]

Photograph of a street scene in Eugene, Oregon. There are pedestrians, people on bicycles, and one person on horseback. Streetcar rails go up the middle of the street. Businesses line both sides of the street and signs are visible for Burgess Optical Co., Western Union Telegraph, and more. Banners hanging above the street advertise Kit Carson's Buffalo Ranch Wild West show. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Willamette St, Eugene. Willamette Avenue, Eugene. Either 1907 or 1912."

Photograph showing a sitting room or dining area on a ship. This is likely a room on a steamboat operated by the SP&S Railway. Chairs and tables are positioned throughout the room.

Photograph showing a portion of a deck on a ship. This is likely a deck of a steamboat operated by the SP&S Railway. The lower deck features a covered sitting area.

Photograph showing the interior of a room on a ship. This is likely a parlor on a steamboat operated by the SP&S Railway. The room is furnished and features a desk, a couch and several chairs.

Photograph showing a sitting room on a ship. This is likely a room on a steamboat operated by the SP&S Railway. Chairs are positioned throughout the room.

Photograph looking down a covered deck of the S.S. Great Northern. A lifeboat sits on the roof of the deck. This ship was built by the Great Northern Pacific Steam Ship Company for the SP&S Railway. It served to transport passengers and freight between terminals in Astoria, Oregon and San Francisco, California.

Photograph showing a fireplace inside a room on a ship. This is likely a parlor on a steamboat operated by the SP&S Railway. Two benches face each other on either side of the fireplace.

Photograph of members of the Oregon Agricultural College's cadet band on the deck of a ship. They are dressed in uniform and a few hold their instruments. Today, the Oregon Agricultural College is known as Oregon State University. Note at the bottom of the print reads, "Kiser." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Flavel, Or."