Photograph of an illustration of the Mt. Hood Skiway Tram. The aerial tram travels between a terminal in Government Camp, in the foreground, and Timberline Lodge, visible in the background on Mount Hood. Several skiers on the ground look up at the tram. The tram was operated by the Mt. Hood Aerial Transportation Company from 1951-1956. The illustration is signed by W. Weber. Stamps on the back for Columbia Studios Commercial Photographs, and Beaver Engraving Co.

Photograph of the Mt. Hood Skiway Tram as it approaches the terminal in Government Camp. Mount Hood is in the background, covered in snow. A large sign on the side of the terminal building reads, "Skiway to Timberline." Several automobiles are parked in a parking lot next to the terminal building. The tram was operated by the Mt. Hood Aerial Transportation Company from 1951-1956.

Photograph of Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. The lodge is in the foreground and the mountain is just behind it. The ground around the lodge and the mountain are covered in snow. Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio.

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.

Photograph of Sheridan Point on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, showing where Portland & Seattle Railway plans to construct a railroad. The Columbia River and the Oregon side of the gorge are visible on the right. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Sheridans Point, Columbia River, showing where the P&S Ry. is to be built.

Photograph of a man holding onto a branch of a tree in an orchard. Long rows of trees stretch out behind him. Mount Hood is in the background. Likely taken near Parkdale, Oregon in the Hood River Valley.

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.

Photograph of a large herd of sheep grazing in a field in front of Mount Hood in Oregon. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "No. 1027 - Sheep grazing on west slope of Mt. Hood in Oregon." Signature on the bottom of the print reads, "Gifford." Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Photograph of crops growing in a vast agricultural field near Sisters, Oregon. The Three Sisters mountains of the Cascade Range are visible in the background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Farming Country and the Three Sisters (from a point 7 mi. E of the town of Sisters.)" Stamps on the front and back of the print indicate a 1911 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

View of a distant Mount Hood, rising over the Columbia River. In the foreground, long fences encircle a property with several wooden structures. Taken from the south side of Government Island.

View of a distant Mount Hood, rising over the Columbia River. In the foreground, long fences encircle a property and a log cabin. Taken from the south side of Government Island. Loose, cropped duplicate plate in 5/1. Condition note: Exposure has faded and Mount Hood is barely visible. This plate is part of Carlton Watkin's "Sun Sketches of Columbia River Scenery" album.

A view of Hood River with Mount Hood visible in the distance. Loose duplicate plate in 5/5. This plate is part of Carlton Watkin's "Sun Sketches of Columbia River Scenery" album.

View of Mount Hood and the Columbia River taken from the head of the Dalles. Loose duplicate plate in 5/7. This plate is part of Carlton Watkin's "Sun Sketches of Columbia River Scenery" album.

View of Mount Hood and the Columbia River taken from the head of the Dalles. Condition note: Exposure has faded and Mount Hood is barely visible. This plate is part of Carlton Watkin's "Sun Sketches of Columbia River Scenery" album.

A view of the summit of Mount Hood, with the ascent from Hood River. Loose duplicate plate in 5/7. This plate is part of Carlton Watkin's "Sun Sketches of Columbia River Scenery" album.

Meeting minutes discussing sheep on the Wallowa Mountains. Ticket for William Finley's lecture on Alaskan wildlife is included.

Documents focusing on Lower Klamath Lake, including drainage and proposed reflooding. Other topics include homesteading on Steens Mountain and effects of agriculture on the Clear and Tule Lake Refuges.