A woman stands next to container of welding rods at an industrial facility in the Portland area (Albina Engine and Machine Works, Kaiser Swan Island, or Columbia Aircraft Corporation). A rod holder appears to be in her other hand, and a welding helmet is flipped up above her head (negative 1 of 8). Original sleeve title: War workers - Albina Engine and Machine Works, Kaiser Swan Island, Columbia Aircraft Corp.

A seated man is using a rope splicing fid on a large rope, at Albina Engine and Machine Works, Kaiser Swan Island, or Columbia Aircraft Corporation in the Portland area. Tools and rope can be seen in the background (negative 5 of 8). Original sleeve title: War workers - Albina Engine and Machine Works, Kaiser Swan Island, Columbia Aircraft Corp.

Two men sit on a bench while braiding rope. A rope splicing fid can be seen on the bench between them. Most likely in Portland area (negative 2 of 8).

Three men stand around a vise grip mounted to a log, at a ship rigging school most likely in the Portland area. A leather wrapped wire appears to be in the grip (negative 4 of 8).

A ship rigger at Commercial Iron Works in Portland. He’s holding a cigarette and large coil of rope in his hands (negative 1 of 2). Original sleeve title: War industry workers - Commercial Iron Works, ship rigger.

The S.S. James Duncan, being launched from the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland (sponsored by Mrs. Thomas Ray). The ship is sliding from a ramp into the Willamette River, with United States flags visible on its deck (negative 2 of 3).

A blind war industry worker weaving a net at N.E. 73rd Avenue and N.E. Glisan Street, Portland. A woven piece of is on the man’s lap, with other lengths of rope laying on the ground next to his chair. The man is wearing a hat and round glasses (negative 3 of 3).

A night shot of workers building a ship at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. Wooden scaffolding has been built around the ship structure, and light from welding torches can be seen (negative 17 of 25).

Three men look downward at an issue of the Albina Subchaser at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. One man is pointing at the paper while another holds his hand to his head (negative 3 of 25).

A security worker at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. Wearing a hat, badge, and gun, he’s standing next to a metal gate with one arm holding a post (negative 4 of 25).

A carpenter at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. He’s using a plane on a piece of wood (negative 6 of 25).

A group of war workers at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. They’re sitting or standing on a rack holding lengths of metal pipe (negative 7 of 25).

Workers in a woodshop at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. One man, holding a plane, stands next to another man looking downward a wood piece. Chisels and other tools can be seen along the far wall (negative 19 of 25).

Workers in a shop window at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. The shop area appears to hold tools, such as work lights and brooms. A man is standing outside the window, holding a broom handle. A sign outside reads “Miscellaneous” (negative 25 of 25).

War industry workers at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland, seated around a table. Plates and cups cover the surface of the table while the men look downward (negative 3 of 25). See negative 624-12.

People playing chess at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. The chess board and pieces are sitting on the a table, with people sitting or standing and looking at the board (negative 2 of 25).

A worker at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland, driving tractor-like vehicle. The man is sitting in the drivers seat, which is under a metal pole awning (negative 4 of 8).

Workers at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland, chasing a ball. The men appear to be on a dirt road, which is next to a warehouse building, along which people sit. On the left side of the frame is a walking man in a uniform (negative 8 of 8).

Two women welders at Albina Engine & Machine works in Portland, likely displaying work wear fashion. One of the women is wearing welding googles on her head, while another has a flipped face shield (negative 5 of 7).

African American war industry workers gathered in a room. Several men are sitting on bed. The workers photographed most likely relocated from New York to work in Kaiser shipyards in the Portland and Vancouver area? (negative 6 of 10). Possibly shot by Monner for the New York Daily News? Original sleeve title: War industry workers - for N.Y. Daily News - New Yorkers at home, negros at meeting.

Three workers at Willamette Iron and Steel Works in Portland, working on a steel unit. The men are wearing hats and looking downward (negative 10 of 24).

Workers at Commercial Iron Works in Portland, seated at long tables and filling out pieces of paper. The tables are arranged in two rows, and other men are standing near the far wall in front of a door (negative 1 of 6).

Two men using a machine to bend metal at Commercial Iron Works in Portland. A piece of bent metal can be in the machine, with a sign on top that reads “HANDS OFF” (negative 6 of 6).

Workers at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland watch seagulls outside a warehouse building. Two men are sitting on top of a dumpster, while another, likely holding pieces of bread, stands with a bag (negative 4 of 9).

A worker at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland drives a beat-up vehicle, while another man wearing a hard hat stands next to him on the ground. A metal plate with an American flag and “USA” is on the side of the vehicle (negative 6 of 9).

A woman, wearing glasses and a handkerchief, uses a scraper on a piece of metal. She is smiling and leaning downward (negative 5 of 6).

Two women warehouse workers at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. One is holding a dolly cart piled with burlap sacks, while the other holds a clipboard (negative 2 of 4).

Two carpenters in a woodshop at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. A wooden structure can be seen on the table, where a man is using a plane. Work benches and tools can be seen against the far windows (negative 2 of 37).