Photograph of a garden and several tents at a hot springs in Carson, Washington. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Carson, Wn., Mineral Springs."

Photograph of a garden and several tents at a hot springs in Carson, Washington. A dirt path cuts through the garden. Several people on the path stand looking toward the camera. Handwriting on back of print reads, "At a Mineral Springs Camp, Carson, Wn." Stamp on back for Sandvall Engraving Co.

Photograph showing a distant view of Pasco, Washington, taken from an agricultural field on the outskirts of the town. The Franklin County Courthouse is visible on the left. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Pasco, Wash."

Photographic postcard showing 3 men on an American railroad ditcher belonging to SP&S Railway. The ditcher is on a flat railway car as it moves dirt from the train onto the side of the railroad track. Likely taken in Oregon or Washington. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads, "McRyan(?) Collection."

Photograph of an unidentified farm near Washougal, Washington. A cow stands on the horizon in the distance. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "In the foreground, land cleared ready for the plow in the mid distance farm buildings and in the distance is (sic) great stretches of rolling meadow. Near Washougal and Camas, Wn."

Photograph showing a cluster of buildings including a farmhouse, barn and other structures at a dairy farm near Washougal, Washington. The buildings are surrounded by agricultural fields. A second farm is visible in the distance. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "A type of Dairy farm near Washougal Washington, Fortunes are being made in the dairy business in this favored section along the North Bank Railroad."

Photograph showing rolling hills of farmland near Washougal, Washington. A few farms are scattered across the wide, open fields. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Farm Lands lying north of Washougal Washington. No better land can be found in the world and no better climate exists for the perfect growth of grain grasses and fruit. Potatoes on these lands produce tremendous crops, Cabbage and other vegetables grow finely and of the best quality. Nearly all the farmers in this vicinity have more land than they can cultivate, and are cutting their large holdings into smaller tracts for the new comers who prefer to buy improved land. The prices of these lands are very low compared to that asked in other parts of the country. These lands are contiguous to the great North Bank road."

Photograph of three men hauling wheat to be shipped via train from Goldendale, Washington. They are using a Holt Caterpillar tractor to pull two wooden wagons full of wheat on a dirt road.

Photograph showing 5 men in a horse-drawn wagon. Two of them hold fishing poles. A boat is attached to the back of the wagon. One man stands on the wheel of the wagon to enter the boat. Another man stands in the boat holding a paddle. Everyone looks at the camera.

Photograph showing a farmhouse and barn near Washougal, Washington. There is a crop field in the foreground. An orchard is visible in the background. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Fruit farm in the Washougal Valley, two miles from Washougal, Wash."

Photograph showing a farmhouse and barn near Washougal, Washington. There are agricultural fields in the foreground. Behind the house, one large tree grows in an open hillside. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Grain and dairy farm three miles east of Washougal, Wash."

Photograph of a man examining the branches of a small tree in an orchard in Washtucna Valley, Washington. The tree is a little taller than the man. The trees in the orchard are bare. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Washtucna Valley, Adams County, Wash."

Photograph of 2 people picking pears from a tree in an orchard in Klickitat Valley, Washington. The person on the left stands on a ladder while reaching for a pear high in the tree. The person on the right stands on the ground and reaches for a pear. Both carry pails labeled, "The Barnett Fruit Picking Pail." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Klickitat Valley, Wn."

A farmhouse, barn, and agricultural outbuildings at Daybreak Farm and Stock Ranch in Clark County, Washington. A sign reading, "Daybreak Farm," hangs above the barn entrance in the center of the photograph. A handwritten description on the back of the photograph reads, "Daybreak Stock Ranch - newly developed enterprise in Clarke [sic] County, Wa."

An unidentified man and child standing in front of a garage alongside a dirt road in Clark County, Washington. A small fruit orchard and a large residence are visible in the background. A power pole is present in the front right corner of the image. A handwritten description on the back of the photograph reads, "Clark Co, Wa." The same residence is pictured in OrgLot78_B1F9_004.

Several buildings along the Columbia River in Clark County, Washington. A sign above the building in the center reads, "North Bank Canning Co." A Handwritten description from the back of the photograph reads, "Simmion's [?] Place, Clark Co., Wa."

Photograph of a long porch at a hot springs in Carson, Washington. People sit and stand on the porch. Tents are visible to the left of the porch. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Carson, Wash. Shipherd's Spring." Stamp on back for Beaver Engraving Co.

Photograph showing a wide area of farmland near Washougal, Washington. There is a structure in the distance. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Typical farm lands along the upper level of the Columbia River Valley. Here are seen farms and burnt over tracts that are easily made ready for the plow, and such lands are unsurpassed for fruits, especially Apples Prunes and Strawberries. The finest wheat Clover and alfalfa land to be found. no need for irrigation. Abundance of pure, soft water at a depth of thirty feet. Such land may be had at from $60 to $100 an acre. This view was taken five miles from Washougal, Wn."

Photograph of cows in an open field in Granddalles, known today as Dallesport, Washington. A creek flows on the left. The cows look at the camera. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Spring in Granddalles Townsite Block 56." Handwritten note on the back indicates this is Washington state.

Photograph showing a tightly packed herd of sheep grazing in an area that has been logged. In the middle of the herd, an adult and child can be seen leaning against a rock. There are scattered tree stumps across the scene.

A dammed pond and barns on a farm in Clark County, Washington. The Columbia River appears to be faintly visible in the distance. A handwritten description from the back of the photograph reads, "Clark Co., Wa."

Photograph showing the North Head Lighthouse in Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington. The Pacific Ocean is in the background. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer. Second stamp on the back reads, "From Publicity Dept., S.P.&S. Ry., Portland, Oregon."

Photograph of a female employee sitting at a telegraph machine in an office. She sits on the left side of the photograph and several white lines mask off this portion of the image. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mrs. WK Wingfield, SP&S Telegraph Operator, Vancouver, Wash." A torn piece of an engraving order from a newspaper is glued to the back of the print. Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Photograph of a long street with a median in Longview, Washington. Flowers, plants, and an American flag are displayed on the median. The Hotel Monticello is partially visible at the end of the street. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Photograph of a group of railroad construction workers working on a railroad track. They stand between the track and a pile of rocks and dirt. Several carry shovels. Most of them look at the camera. There is a train on the right. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Photograph of Spirit Lake and Mount Saint Helens in Washington. Taken from the shore of the lake. The lake is in the foreground and the mountain is behind it, reflected in the water. Handwriting on the back reads, "Mt. St. Helens Spirit Lake." Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Photograph showing the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse in Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington. A gun battery and ammunition storage area are visible in front of the lighthouse. The Pacific Ocean is in the background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Nor Beach." Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Photograph of Mount Saint Helens in Washington. Taken from a nearby peak. There are forested hills and a lake in the foreground. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Mt. St. Helens." Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.