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Wheat field in Central Oregon

Photograph showing a vast wheat field in Central Oregon. A person stands in the waist-high wheat on the left, with their back turned to the camera. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Powell Butte region, wheat field, E.A. Bussett." The words "Pilot Butte" are crossed out. Stamp on the front of the print for Kiser Photo Co. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "From Passenger Department, North Bank Road, Portland, Ore."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Welded Rails for Railroad Tunnel Construction, Kentucky

Photograph of 2 men standing on either side of a railroad track. In the middle of the track are several rails to be used for railroad construction. Likely taken near Fort George Wright near Spokane, Washington. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Don Thomas, roadmaster on right. Conductor on Work Extra on left. Welded rails to be layed in tunnel just west of Ft. Wright. Please return to JvW." Stamp on the back reads, "W.J.C. Jul 20, 1953."

Waterfalls near Deschutes River

A railroad track runs alongside a river, likely the Deschutes River. To the left, several waterfalls run down the side of a canyon. Handwriting on back reads, "Oak Springs, Deschutes River." Stamp for Kiser Photo Co. on front of print.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Waterfall

Photograph of a wide waterfall on a river, likely in Central Oregon. Embossment on the lower right indicates a 1909 copyright notice by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Washing an SP&S Locomotive

Photograph of 2 men standing at a water pump station as water shoots out of various pipes onto an SP&S locomotive. One man holds onto a lever that controls the water pressure, while the other man looks on. Water comes out of 5 different pipes at various heights.

Visitation of School Teachers to SP&S Railway Company

Photograph of a group of approximately 30 people standing in front of a building. Most of the group are women. Everyone looks at the camera. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "No. 190 - Visitation of Vancouver, Wash. School Teachers to SP&S Ry. Co. Shops, Round house, Storerooms, and new Diesel Shop. Approximately 60 teachers were present. Picture shows one group of 30 teachers. Oct. 19, 1949."

Viewing Celilo Falls, Columbia River

Photograph of a Native American person standing on a rock overlooking Celilo Falls on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Large rapids flow past the rock and there is a cloud of mist above the water. The person wears a hat and their back is turned to the camera as they face the river. Taken looking towards the mountains on the Washington side of the river. Stamp at the bottom of the print indicates a 1907 copyright notice for Benjamin A. Gifford. Stamp on the back reads, "Photo Copyright R.I. Gifford."

Gifford, Benjamin A.

View of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, Oregon

Photograph showing a view through the trees of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon. A tree stump sits in the foreground. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Tillamook Light as seen from trail at end of Tillamook Head 1100 ft. above the ocean." Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer."

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

View of the Columbia River and Mount Hood

Photograph showing a view of Mount Hood across the Columbia River. Taken from the Washington side of the river and looking south toward Oregon. The sun shines down on Mount Hood. There is an island in the river in the foreground. Stamp on the front of the print indicates a copyright by Kiser Photo Co., for a date between 1900-1909. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Columbia River and Mt. Hood, Oregon."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

View of Rooster Rock in Columbia River Gorge

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.]

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

View of prune orchard near Washougal, Washington

Photograph showing a view of a prune orchard near Washougal, Washington. The Columbia River flows in the background. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Partial view of Prune orchard in bloom, and prune dryer on bank of Columbia River three miles east of Washougal Wash. on North Bank Road. The owner of this orchard says it has cleared him an average of one hundred dollars an acre for years. These Columbia river lands are ideal for prune growing, and this industry is becoming more profitable every year." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "5 1/2 acres cleared $900, 1910." Stamp on back for Hicks-Chatten Co., Photo Engravers.

View of Mount Hood from a Snowy Clearing

Photograph of five people in a snowy clearing with a view of Mount Hood behind them. Two people talk in the right foreground while 2 others carry their skis and walk through the snow away from the camera. A 5th person appears to be cross country skiing in the background. Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

View of Mount Hood Across the Columbia River

Photograph of a view of Mount Hood across of the Columbia River. Taken from the area around White Salmon and Underwood on the Washington side of the river, looking south toward Hood River, Oregon and the mountain in the background. There are trees on a steep embankment in the foreground. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Mt. Hood & Columbia River from White Salmon - Underwood, Wash. SP&S Ry."

View of Mount Hood

Photograph of a landscape dotted with farms and trees and a view of Mount Hood in the distance. Stamp on the back of the print indicates a 1912 copyright notice by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

View of Lost Lake and Mount Hood

Photograph showing a view of Lost Lake in the foreground and Mount Hood in the background. Two people fish on a rowboat in Lost Lake. Stamp on the bottom of the print indicates an 1899 copyright by Benj. A. Gifford. Typed writing on the back reads, "Mt. Hood and Lost Lake."

Gifford, Benjamin A.

View of Hood River Valley Orchards, Oregon

Photograph showing a view of several orchards and farms in the Hood River Valley at the base of Mount Hood. The mountain is covered in snow. Handwritten label on the bottom of the print reads, "Hood River Valley - Oregon. Home of Apple Grower Association Products." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mount Hood in Oregon from the head of Hood River Valley." Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

View of Hood River and White Salmon on the Columbia River

Photograph showing a view of Hood River, Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River and White Salmon, Washington on the north side of the river. Taken from a hillside above Hood River and looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. The Hood River Bridge crosses the Columbia River. Typed writing on the back of the print reads, "Looking down Columbia River Canyon - Hood River & White Salmon, Wash. - SP&S Ry." Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

View of farm, Central Oregon

Photograph showing a view of a farm surrounded by a desert landscape in Central Oregon. Large agricultural fields stretch out behind a farmhouse in the foreground. A harvest is underway in the fields. Two people ride horses on a dirt road in the foreground. Taken from a nearby hillside.

View of dairy farm

Photograph showing a view of a dairy farm. Cows roam in a dirt area in front of a large barn and silo. Agricultural crops grow in the foreground. Two handwritten notes on the back of the print have been crossed out. They read, "A successful dairy farm at Deer Island, Ore," and, "Model dairy." Third handwritten note reads, "Prosperous dairy farm in Western Oregon. Return to Publicity Dept. SP&S RR." Areas of the photograph have been whitened for publication. Stamp on the back for Angelus Photo Co. Second stamp on the back reads, "Oregonian Layout."

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

View of apple and peach orchard in Scappoose, Oregon

Photograph showing a view of the apple and peach orchards at the Glen Cove Orchard near Scappoose, Oregon. In the foreground, a wooden bridge crosses a creek. A barn and farmhouse are visible in the distant background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "A portion of the fifty acre Glen Cove apple and peach orchard near Scappoose. K3." Stamps on the front and back of the print indicate a 1911 copyright by Kiser Photo Co.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

U.S.S. Portland at the St. Johns Bridge, Portland, Oregon

Photograph showing the Navy ship U.S.S. Portland passing under the St. Johns Bridge on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Handwritten label on the print reads, "U.S.S. Portland. Angelus 74843." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "St. Johns Bridge, Portland, Ore. Cruiser in Willamette River."

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

U.S.S. Edward Luckenbach at Vancouver, Washington

Photograph showing the steamship U.S.S. Edward Luckenbach docked on the Columbia River at a port in Vancouver, Washington. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Port Terminals, Vancouver, Wn. and SP&S Railway Company grain elevators with bulk storage capacity of 2,852,000 bushels, leased to Archer Daniels Midland Company."

United Nations Victory Special Train, North Bonneville Station, Washington

Photograph of SP&S United Nations Victory Special Train at North Bonneville Station in the Columbia River Gorge, Washington. On the left, passengers walk down a ramp to the train. On the right, passengers stand outside beside the train. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "File 87-80. United Nations Victory Special Train at North Bonneville Station, SP&S Railway Company, June 29, 1945. Train carried over 200 delegates enroute home from the United Nations Conference held San Francisco April 25 to June 26, 1945."

Ordeman, Les T. (Leslie Thomas), 1906-1991

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