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Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998 Oregon Children With digital objects
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Young Boy with Dog

Two-year-old Larry Mills sits on the ground next to his black dog named Mutt. They sit on a rug in front of a sofa. A doll lies on the ground near Mills. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Larry Mills, age 2, and dog, Mutt, who went along when Larry wandered from home at 1223 N.E. Killingsworth at 5am - dog's license tag provided clue to boys identity" (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woodstock Methodist Church, movies for children

Children gathered for a movie at Woodstock Methodist Church in Portland. Chairs have been arranged facing towards one side of the room, which is filled with children dressed in warm clothing and family members (negative 1 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woodstock Methodist Church, movies for children

Children gathered for a movie at Woodstock Methodist Church in Portland. Chairs have been arranged facing one side of the room, which are filled with children wearing jackets, while two others stand at the front using yo-yos (negative 4 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woodstock Methodist Church, movies for children

Children gathered for a movie at Woodstock Methodist Church in Portland. An unidentified man stands at the front of the audience with one arm raised. The children are dressed in warm clothing (negative 6 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woman with children, Pendleton Round-Up

A woman and child, wearing hats, stand with a young indigenous child at the Pendleton Round-up. The woman looks at the camera while the children look toward one another. Tipis can be seen in the background (negative 2 of 21).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woman Walks with Child at the Lipman Wolfe Style Show

A woman and child walk amongst tables in a banquet hall. They are likely models in the Lipman Wolfe style show. This negative has a double exposure and much of the left side is obscured. The caption on negative sleeve reads, "Lipman Wolfe style show" (negative 6 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woman Looks at Child at the Lipman Wolfe Style Show

A woman in a dress stands next to a table in a banquet hall. She looks down at a child sitting on her mother's lap. The child looks back at her. The woman is likely a model in the Lipman Wolfe style show. In the background are additional guests seated at tables. The caption on negative sleeve reads, "Lipman Wolfe style show" (negative 5 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woman and child at Meadow Lark Village camp for war workers, Portland

A woman holds a puppy towards a child in front of a house at Meadow Lark Village, an independent war production housing camp in the Portland area. The pair are on a covered porch in front of a make-shift wooden house. A planter box with flowers can be seen along one side of the porch. A photograph from this series was published on page 4D of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 25, 1944 (negative 4 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Washington County Fair Centennial parade, Hillsboro

Two children watch a parade during the Washington County Fair Centennial, most likely in Hillsboro. They stand next to a parking meter, as a man in a kilt can be seen walking down a commercial street (Main Street?) (negative 6 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Washington County Fair Centennial cake, Hillsboro

Children stand outside a bakery during the Washington County Fair Centennial, most likely in Hillsboro. A large multi-tiered cake is displayed in a window, with frosting that reads “100th anniversary, Washington County Fair, ‘Pioneers on Parade’” (negative 8 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

War workers - Housing in trailer camps

People sit outside a trailer home at a temporary camp for war workers in the Portland area. A woman stands in a doorway next to a child wearing a hat, while men sit on a makeshift wooden porch holding other children. Next to the trailer is a automobile, with a man sitting on a fender (negative 7 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

War workers - Housing in trailer camps

A family at their home in a temporary trailer camp for war workers in the Portland area. The child is seated in a highchair next to a table, next to a man and a woman who smile down at her. A box of cereal and milk bottles are on the table (negative 5 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport flood evacuees at First Baptist Church, Portland

Flood evacuees from Vanport at First Baptist Church in Portland. A woman in an American Red Cross uniform, Mrs. Ray Hausler, leans on a table while chatting with a family, while several children play with toys. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 5, 1948 (negative 1 of 1).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport children on a flat bed truck during a trip to the beach

Vanport children pose on the back of a flat bed truck, while on a field trip to the coast. Several of the children are waving at the camera, while a man wearing a hat and overalls stands in the open door on the truck. A story for this series was published on the front page of section 2 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 16, 1943 (negative 4 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport children leaving for beach trip

Children and adults boarding a school bus at Vanport, before departing on a trip to a coastal beach. A sign attached to a street sign for “N. Force Ave.” reads “Campers meet here.” People stand with luggage and blankets. A story for this series was published on the front page of section 2 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 16, 1943 (negative 3 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport children leaving for beach trip

Children and adults boarding a school bus at Vanport, before departing on a trip to a coastal beach. The people have formed a line outside an open school bus door. A similar photograph was published on the front page of section 2 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 16, 1943 (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport apartment

A woman and child stand in a kitchen area of an apartment in Vanport City. Shelves line the walls and a small hot plate sits on the counter (negative 7 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

United Fund Fundraiser Campaign with Children

Five children stand on different steps of a staircase, each holding up a sign with one word written on it. Beginning at the top of the staircase, the signs read, "Thank you for helping us." The children smile and look up at the camera. The photograph is taken at an angle, looking down at the children. They are kindergartners who attend the Volunteers of America day nursery for working mothers. This is part of a fundraiser for the United Way. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "United Fund Thank You stunt with children - Diane Hart, Wayne Michigami, Debra Cote, Bruce McKay, Debra Mayer." This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on October 30, 1958 (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Two Boys with Pumpkin Vine

Two boys stand under a pumpkin vine in the garden of a home in Portland, Oregon. The boy on the right reaches above his head and holds a pumpkin growing on a vine above him. The vine grows on a trellis that extends across the garden. Both boys look at the camera. They are surrounded by flowers and plants. The caption on the negative reads, "Pat and Mike Fagan with pat's large pumpkin vine - 2850 S.W. Fern" (negative 3 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Two Boys and a Woman Hold Bear in Yard

Two boys and a woman hold a bear. The 2 boys kneel on either side of the bear. They appear to be either holding him down or petting him. The woman stands above the bear, leans over and holds its head. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Bear, 5-months-old, and pet of Margaret, which escaped and frightened neighbors" (negative 3 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Tipis at the Pendleton Round-Up

An area of tipis at the Pendleton Round-Up. Two indigenous adolescents are on horseback on a dirt road, while other children watch (negative 5 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Tigner quadruplets, Portland

The Tigner quadruplets, born in Portland, holding a photograph (taken by Al Monner), of their mother and new twin siblings. In the photograph, Mrs. L.D. Tigner holds Donald (inside) and Daney (outside). Quadruplets are: Beatrice, Dee Jerry, Carol, and August, photographed at 30 months old. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 27, 1949 (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Tigner Quadruplets on Their 12th Birthday

Four children stand side-by-side and smile behind a table in the social room of the Holy Rosary Church in Portland, Oregon. There are cakes, flowers, and a bowl of fruit punch on the table. They are the Tigner quadruplets, and they are celebrating their 12th birthday. Pictured left to right are Dee Jerry Tigner, Carole Tigner, Beatrice Tigner and August Tigner. Dee Jerry and August wear matching suits and Carole and Beatrice wear matching dresses. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on August 23, 1958 (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Three Navajo girls using a dictation machine at Chemawa Indian School

Three girls around a dictation machine. One is seated in front of the machine holding the microphone to her mouth, one is standing holding a knob on the machine, and a third is seater to the right of the frame watching. Some photographs from this series were printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 5 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Tent caterpillars at home of Grace Hexon in Portland

A large hatch of tent caterpillars at the home of Grace Hexon, at route No. 2, box 409, Portland. Hexon's daughter M'Liss looks at a caterpillar covered swing, as she reaches her left arm towards it. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, May 19, 1954 (negative 3 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Swimming classes at Blue Lake

Children and young adults during a swimming class at Blue Lake, outside Portland. A teacher stands on a wooden dock with her arms extended, demonstrating to the students. Several lifeguard chairs have been attached to the dock (negative 2 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Swimming classes at Blue Lake

Children and young adults during a swimming class at Blue Lake, outside Portland. The shore and a wooden building can be seen at the edge of the water. Water is splashing through the air (negative 5 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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