Photograph, taken from a high vantage, showing burned buildings and debris in the main business district of Bandon, Oregon, after the town was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. A cropped version of this photograph was one of seven that were published in a spread on Page 13 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 29, 1936. The photographs were published under the headline “Photographs Vividly Portray Horror of Holocaust Which Completely Destroyed Beautiful Bandon-by-the-Sea.” This photograph had the following caption: “General view of the main business district from the top of the hill on which formerly stood the coast guard residence and headquarters. These few remaining concrete walls are today being blasted down, in the interest of safety, before the ruins are inspected.” Also see image Nos. 372A0724, 372A0725, and 372A0727, which were published on the same page as this photograph, and image No. 372A0722, which was published on the front page the same day. Image note: The text “x17” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph showing burned debris and walls still standing at the site of a building in Bandon, Oregon, after the town was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. At right is a street, and in the background are three buildings still standing along the street. A cropped version of this photograph was one of seven that were published in a spread on Page 13 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 29, 1936. The photographs were published under the headline “Photographs Vividly Portray Horror of Holocaust Which Completely Destroyed Beautiful Bandon-by-the-Sea.” This photograph had the following caption: “All that remains of the main business street in Bandon. Even concrete walls yielded to the fire. The old frame city hall in the background escaped destruction by some miracle. It will probably be used as temporary coast guard headquarters.” Also see image Nos. 372A0724, 372A0725, and 372A0728, which were published on the same page as this photograph, and image No. 372A0722, which was published on the front page the same day. Image note: The text “x 13” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph showing burned debris and walls still standing at the site of a building in Bandon, Oregon, after the town was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. The text “x7” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph showing burned fuel pumps and other debris at the site of a service station in Bandon, Oregon, after the town was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. A cropped version of this photograph was one of seven that were published in a spread on Page 13 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 29, 1936. The photographs were published under the headline “Photographs Vividly Portray Horror of Holocaust Which Completely Destroyed Beautiful Bandon-by-the-Sea.” This photograph had the following caption: “Typical of the destruction throughout the entire city is that of this filling station. And business men of the town are about as able to give service as is the mute sign in the foreground.” Also see image Nos. 372A0724, 372A0727, and 372A0728, which were published on the same page as this photograph, and image No. 372A0722, which was published on the front page the same day. Image note: The text “x8” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph showing a chimney and debris at the site of a U. S. Coast Guard building in Bandon, Oregon, after the town was destroyed by a wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. A cropped version of this photograph was one of seven that were published in a spread on Page 13 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 29, 1936. The photographs were published under the headline “Photographs Vividly Portray Horror of Holocaust Which Completely Destroyed Beautiful Bandon-by-the-Sea.” This photograph had the following caption: “Only a chimney and flagpole remain erect in the air, where once stood the fine headquarters of the Bandon United States coast guard.” Also see image Nos. 372A0725, 372A0727, and 372A0728, which were published on the same page as this photograph, and image No. 372A0722, which was published on the front page the same day. Image note: The text “x 15” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph showing clouds billowing from the remains of a building in Bandon, Oregon, as the wreckage is leveled for safety. The building was among those damaged when the town was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. A cropped version of this photograph was one of seven that were published in a spread on Page 18 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, September 30, 1936. The photographs were published under the headline “Tents Replace Ruined Homes as Bandon Citizens Prepare to Rebuild Where Fire Wiped Out City.” This photograph had the following caption: “Blasting ruins left tottering by the flames which swept over the city Saturday night.” Also see image Nos. 372A0719 and 372A0720, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Image note: The text “x10” and the number 8 are written on the negative and are visible in the bottom corners of the image.

Photograph showing unidentified people looking through debris at the site of a burned home in Bandon, Oregon, on Tuesday, September 29, 1936. The town was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. A cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 29, 1936, under the headline “Pitiful Sight in Fire-Ravaged Bandon.” The photograph had the following caption: “One of the hundreds of Bandon families today searching the ruins of their former homes, hoping to find something worth salvaging. The ruins have just cooled sufficiently to permit inspection. A few residents, with tear-stained eyes, are treading the ruins with extreme care, fearful they may step on the dead form of a missing relative.” Image note: The text “x12” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph showing a metal stove and chimney still standing at the site of a destroyed building in Bandon, Oregon, after the town was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. In the background are a wall, foundation, and debris. The text “x14” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph showing rows of tents and piles of building materials in Bandon, Oregon, after the town was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. Four unidentified people are standing at the door of one of the tents, and a wooden platform and frame are under construction nearby. A cropped version of this photograph was one of seven that were published in a spread on Page 18 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, September 30, 1936. The photographs were published under the headline “Tents Replace Ruined Homes as Bandon Citizens Prepare to Rebuild Where Fire Wiped Out City.” This photograph had the following caption: “Red Cross tent city springs up to care for homeless refugees at Bandon.” Also see image Nos. 372A0719 and 372A0723, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Image note: The text “x9” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph showing a group of people at the site of a burned home in Bandon, Oregon, after the town was destroyed by wildfire on Saturday, September 26, 1936. The building’s chimney remains standing at left. Just visible in the background is the roof of a building still standing. A cropped version of this photograph was one of seven that were published in a spread on Page 18 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, September 30, 1936. The photographs were published under the headline “Tents Replace Ruined Homes as Bandon Citizens Prepare to Rebuild Where Fire Wiped Out City.” This photograph had the following caption: “Mrs. O. W. Ransower inspects ruins in her ‘best’ house while the smaller one stands unharmed, the only home left in South Bandon.” Also see image Nos. 372A0720 and 372A0723, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Image note: The number 16 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph, looking to the north, showing a crowd of people on the sidewalk and in the street at Southwest Sixth Avenue and Southwest Yamhill Street in Portland. The spectators may be watching a parade; a band with is marching down Sixth Avenue at center right.

Photograph showing U. S. Secretary of War George Henry Dern and an unidentified Canadian veteran placing a wreath at the cenotaph at Multnomah Stadium in Portland on August 3, 1934. The photograph was taken during a ceremony in memory of Canadian soldiers killed in World War I. The cenotaph had been dedicated by the Canadian Legion in June. The Oregon Journal published an alternate photograph from the ceremony, image No. 372A0317, on Page 4 of the August 3, 1934 edition. The Journal reported that the ceremony was among the official events related to a visit by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who arrived in Portland later the same day.

Photograph showing three flight attendants from United Air Lines (later United Airlines) standing in a row next to an unidentified man who is sitting at a desk and holding an open book. All four people are raising their right hands. The women are (from left) Gladyce Putnam, Aletha Cabie, and Sarabelle Milne. The photograph was probably taken at a Portland Breakfast Club meeting at the Multnomah Hotel on March 10, 1936. Putnam, Cabie, and Milne attended the meeting, which was sponsored by United. See related image No. 372A0709.

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.

Three-quarters portrait of Kathryn York and Frank Tarsia, both age 10, who were selected as the Junior Rose Festival princess and prince from district 10 on April 28, 1947. York attended Guilds Lake school, and Tarsia attended Failing school. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Three-quarters portrait of Kathryn York and Frank Tarsia, both age 10, who were selected as the Junior Rose Festival princess and prince from district 10 on April 28, 1947. York attended Guilds Lake school, and Tarsia attended Failing school.

Half-length portrait of a man facing front. He is seated and is wearing glasses, a suit, and a tie. The photograph was taken during the 1935 Pacific Northwest Stationers Association convention. A convention button and ribbon are pinned to the man’s lapel. On the button is the name “Ed Wobber.” On the ribbon is the text “Stationers Association / Twenty-Sixth Annual Convention / Portland / August 16th-17th / 1935.” The name “Wobber” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image.

Full-length portrait of three unidentified men in a clothing store, probably a Joe Weiner’s store in Portland. The men at left and right are facing each other and shaking hands. The man in the center is standing between them with his arms around their shoulders. All three are wearing suits and ties. The text “Joe Weiners” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Full-length portrait of three unidentified men in a clothing store, probably a Joe Weiner’s store in Portland. Two of the men are sitting on a table and the third man is standing next to them. The man in the center is holding an open binder of documents. All three men are wearing suits and ties. The text “Joe Weiners” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing front. He has a mustache and is wearing an overcoat, collared shirt, and tie. He is standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. A name that could be either “Milton Swartwood” or “Milton Swaitwood” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man looking to the right. He has a mustache and is wearing an overcoat, collared shirt, and tie. He is standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. A name that could be either “Milton Swartwood” or “Milton Swaitwood” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing front and wearing a sweater, collared shirt, and tie. He is probably standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. The name “Carlo Sposito” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man looking toward the right. He is wearing glasses, a suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. He is probably standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. The name “Paul Spangler” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing left and looking toward the front. He has a beard and is wearing glasses, an overcoat, a collared shirt, and a tie. He is standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. A name that could be “D E Spain” is written on the negative, but the surname is unclear. The writing is visible at the top of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing left and looking toward the front. He has a beard and is wearing glasses, an overcoat, a collared shirt, and a tie. He is standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. A name that could be “D E Spain” is written on the negative, but the surname is unclear. The writing is visible at the top of the image.

Half-length portrait of P. J. MacAuley seated at a desk and Hugo Sonnenschein standing next to him. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 4 of the Oregon Journal on April 30, 1935, under the headline “Admen, New and Retiring.” The photograph had the following caption: “P. J. MacAuley (seated), retiring sales promotion and advertising director of Meier & Frank company, explains duties of the position to his successor, Hugo Sonnenschein of New York.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “Sonnenschein Assumed High Post in Store.” See related image Nos. 371A1661 and 372A0543. Image note: The names “Sonnenschein” and “McCawley [sic]” are written on the negative and are visible at the bottom of the image. Photograph shows speckling and discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Half-length portrait of a smiling man, Hugo Sonnenschein, seated at a desk and holding a telephone receiver. In a story headlined “Sonnenschein Assumed High Post in Store,” published on Page 4 of the April 30, 1935 edition, the Oregon Journal reported that Sonnenschein would succeed P. J. MacAuley as sales promotion and advertising manager of the Meier & Frank Co. See related image No. 371A1661, of MacAuley, and No. 372A0544, which was published with the Journal’s story. Image note: The name “Sonnenschein” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image.

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing front and wearing glasses, a suit jacket and vest, a collared shirt, and a tie. He is standing outside the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. The name “Clifford L. Smith” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image.