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Red-breasted sapsucker

Manuscript that features excerpts from "Red-breasted sapsucker." The author explains that Jennings Lodge has been a preferred winter home for some of these birds as they are acquainted with many of the species of trees in the area. The author ponders how detrimental the birds are to these trees as they suck up one of the most important parts of these trees.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Broadside of Western Defense Command instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry

Broadside printed in green text detailing the provisions of Civilian Exclusion Order No. 46 issued by General J. L. Dewitt. It is directed towards Japanese Americans living in Clackamas and eastern Multnomah Counties. The notice reads that "all persons of Japanese ancestry, both alien and non-alien, will be evacuated from [all of Clackamas County and Multnomah County east of 122nd Avenue] by 12 o'clock noon, P.W.T., May 12, 1942." The notice contains instructions for how Japanese Americans should report to the Civil Control Station located on the Gresham Fairgrounds "to receive further instructions" between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on either May 7th or May 8th, along with guidelines of what possessions they may or may not bring with them.

United States. Army. Western Defense Command

Bust of John McLoughlin

Photograph, taken from the front, showing a bust of John McLoughlin. The bust is mounted on top of a boulder. A plaque on the front of the boulder has the text “Dr. John McLoughlin / ‘Father of Oregon’ ” at the top, followed by a timeline of McLoughlin’s notable activities. The bust is located at the Willamette Falls scenic overlook on McLoughlin Boulevard in Oregon City. Image note: The number 2270 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image.

Willamette River distress

Manuscript that recollects when Governor Clarence D. Martin called out Portland's mayor at the time, Mayor Carson, on the pollution being dumped into the Willamette River. The document goes on to point out how this is a violation of state law. Portland was not the only area affected.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Late nesting of bobwhite quail

Manuscript that relays the discovery of a bobwhite quail's nest in January, which is fairly late in the nesting season. The remaining content describes the value of the bird on farms.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Skiers at Winter Sports Carnival

Two women next to one another in the snow, with a wooden building in the background. One woman is wearing skis and has a ribbon pinned to her shirt (negative 2 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival participants

People lined up in front of a microphone at the Winter Sports Carnival on Mount Hood. Several women are wearing matching wool suits and boots. “Standard Oil” logos can be seen throughout the frame (negative 4 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival awards

A smiling man and woman hold an award topped by a ski jumper. Next to them is another smiling man and other onlookers. In the background is a wood paneled wall topped by other awards (negative 6 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival court

Three women wearing wool suits and hats look downward. A blanket is draped over their laps, and several men can be seen standing behind (negative 7 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival court

People seated on a bench wearing matching wool suits and hats, draped in blankets. Several men stand in the background behind the seated group (negative 10 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival Queen

A woman in a wool suit and hat stands next to a table of seated people, also wearing matching outfits (negative 11 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ski jumper at Winter Sports Carnival

Skiers look on as Leif Flake, a Seattle Ski Club jumper, extends his arms in midair. A large crowd can be seen at the base of the ski run, with trees and snow in the distance (negative 12 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival court

Members of the Winter Sports Carnival court line up on a snowy road. The court members are wearing matching jackets, hats and shoes. Skiers walk along the side of the road, with parked cars and a snow-covered building in the background (negative 8 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival court

Three women wearing wool suits and hats seated with a blanket draped over their laps. Other people can be seen standing in the background (negative 9 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Winter Sports Carnival Queen

A woman stands in front of a microphone with onlookers. She is wearing a crown and a wool suit, with the patches “Oregon” and “Queen 1937” affixed to the arm. On the microphone is a “S.O.C.O. Standard Oil Company of California” logo (negative 3 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Hawley Pulp and Paper mill, Oregon City, Oregon

Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing the Hawley Pulp and Paper Company mill on the Willamette River in Oregon City, Oregon. The view is toward the southeast. Willamette Falls is partially visible at upper left. At right, on the opposite side of the river, is the Crown Willamette Paper company mill in West Linn. The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. This photograph may be related to image No. 371N5709.

View of downtown Oregon City, Oregon

Photograph, taken from the bluff above the city, showing part of Oregon City, Oregon. At left are industrial buildings and stacks of lumber and other materials. At right are downtown Oregon City and the Oregon City Bridge over the Willamette River. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. This photograph may be related to image No. 371N5706.

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