Automobiles and people in a rowboat navigate flood water in Eugene. In the background is a wooden building above the water. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 23 of 27).
A woman and child at an emergency shelter in the Eugene area, during a flood on the Willamette River. Both are tucked into the blankets of a small bed. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 4 of 27).
Extensive flood waters in the Eugene area, viewed from a high angle. Houses and trees can be seen in the distance, surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 7 of 27).
Rapidly moving flood waters from the Willamette River, in the Eugene area. A utility pole and building are surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 6 of 27).
A cow stands on a roadway, during a flooding event in the Eugene area. Water can be seen at the right side of the frame, in front of a house. The cow is standing behind an automobile, looking at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 8 of 27).
People stand on a roadway in Eugene, observing quickly moving food waters from the Willamette River at the Ferry street bridge. Several houses can be seen in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 1 of 27).
A flooded roadway in Eugene. Water is flowing past a wooden fence, next to a sign that reads “Horses Prohibited on Footpath.” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 10 of 27).
A woman stands in the doorway of a house, which is surrounded by high flood water, in the Eugene area. She holds a small dog through a screen door. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 13 of 27).
A flooded roadway in Eugene. Water is flowing past a wooden fence and extending into the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 14 of 27).
An automobile and two people in a rowboat navigate flood water in Eugene. The vehicle appears to be a military style jeep, and a billboard in the background reads “The Regular Army has a good job for you too!” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 24 of 27).
People stand on a raised roadway during a flooding event in Eugene. A road can be seen extending into the flood waters. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 25 of 27).
People at the far side of a room, setup with emergency cots during a flood in the Eugene area. Blankets are folded up on each cot. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 3 of 27).
Two children at an emergency shelter in the Eugene area, during a floor on the Willamette River. Both are under blankets on small beds and looking at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 5 of 27).
People in a flooded room of an Army Engineers headquarters in in Eugene. From left to right: Gene Herlocker, Karl F. Kruger, Allen Terry, and A.L. Huderberg. One man is seated at a small table holding a typewriter. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 9 of 27).
A woman stands next to a large wooden crate filled with metal safety hats at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, as the company ceases shipbuilding operations (negative 3 of 26).
A partially completed ship at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, photographed as the company ceases operations at the end of World War II. Wooden scaffolding can be seen around the ship (negative 15 of 26).
An Oregon Shipbuilding Building Corporation building, photographed as the company ceases operations at the end of World War II. Next to the entrance to the building is a sign that reads “United States Maritime Commission” (negative 5 of 26).
Workers walk along a building at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland, as the company ceases shipbuilding operations. The building runs along the right side of the frame, with a crane visible in the distance (negative 2 of 26).
Several steam boats with paddle wheels on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Forested hills can be seen in the background (negative 32 of 37).
Several industrial facilities along the southwest waterfront of the Willamette River in Portland. A long building has is painted with “Alaska Junk Co.” and “Schnitzer & Wolf Machinery Co.” along the roof. Ships can be seen docked on the water, with downtown Portland visible in the distance (negative 34 of 37).
A waterfront building on the Willamette River, in front of the St. Johns Bridge. “Floating Marine Ways Dry Dock, Boats Built and Repaired” is painted across the roof of the building, and a small ship “Delores” is docked (negative 4 of 37).
A view of buildings and docks on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. At the left side of the frame is the Centennial Mills (Crown Mills) building on what is now Northwest Naito Parkway (negative 1 of 37).
A shipbuilding facility on the Willamette River in Portland, shown from a high angle. Multiple ways, each holding a ship, can be seen along the water (negative 16 of 37).
Albina Engine & Machine Works, next to the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Numerous other industrial buildings can be seen along the river, with the west hills in the distance (negative 33 of 37).
A group of men take an oath, with right arms raised, at a military induction center in Portland (United States Army?). A uniformed soldier stands on a stage facing the group, also raising his right hand. Decorative chandeliers hang from the ceiling (negative 11 of 13).
A doctor, wearing a head mirror, examines a partially nude man, who is seated on a stool at a military induction center in Portland (United States Army?). The doctor is turning the man’s head, while two other enlistees can be seen through a doorway (negative 7 of 13).
A military inductee stands in front of an x-ray machine at an induction center in Portland (United States Army?). A soldier in uniform holds the younger man’s hands behind his back, while a woman stands on the other side of the machine (negative 9 of 13).