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Bill Blackgoat and Gerry Thomas metalworking at Chemawa Indian School

Two boys, identified in the Oregon Journal as Bill Blackgoat and Gerry Thomas standing at a workbench hitting small sheets of metal on anvils with ball-peen hammers. Metal working tools hang on the wall behind them. This photograph was printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 2 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Children attend the Shriners Circus

Three children smile as they attend the Shriners Circus. This excursion was organized by the Valley Migrant League for the children of migrant laborers in the area of Salem, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.

Children in shoe store in Salem, Oregon

Kindergarten students sit in a row of chairs in a shoe store in Salem, Oregon. Two of the children are being fitted for shoes. Taken during a holiday excursion for the children, organized by the Valley Migrant League. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 17, 1965.

Children watch trapeze act at Shriners Circus

This file contains 2 images on 1 negative. In the image on the left, trapeze artists perform at the Shriners Circus. In the image on the right, a girl in the audience looks up at the trapeze performance (not pictured). This excursion was organized by the Valley Migrant League for the children of migrant laborers in the area of Salem, Oregon. These images were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 1, 1966.

Girl with Horse at the Oregon State Fair

A girl leads a horse by the reigns down a path next to a building that has the word "Livestock" painted on it. She is preparing for the Oregon State Fair (negative 8 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

House for R. E. Keinsarge

A photograph of a child and dog standing in front of a house. The print description for the photograph reads, "D. Salem, House for R.E. Keinsarge (Dr)."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Kee Yaaietso kneels next to a cow at Chemawa Indian School

A Navajo boy, identified in the Oregon Journal as Kee Yaaietso (16) kneels next to a cow. He is holding a sponge. This photograph was printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 9 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Marion Multine teaches how to write checks at Chemawa Indian School

A teacher, identified in the Oregon Journal as Marion Multine, instructs a group of Navajo girls how to write checks. She is standing pointing with a ruler at a board with monetary amounts listed. A group of seven girls sit around a table holding pencils writing in practice check books. This photograph was printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 14 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Navajo boy hammering shoe at Chemawa Indian School

A Navajo boy stands at a cobbler's anvil holding a hammer in one hand and a shoe in the other. In behind the anvil is a workbench with tools, and the other shoe. Some photographs from this series were printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 12 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Navajo boy repairing a radio at Chemawa Indian School

A boy reaches for a pair of pliers. He is seated at a desk in front of radio equipment, he has one hand on a disassembled radio. A man holding a screwdriver is standing behind watching him. Some photographs from this series were printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 3 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Navajo boys in kitchen at Chemawa Indian School

Two boys stand in a kitchen at Chemawa Indian School. They are wearing white shirts and aprons and eating muffins. Some photographs from this series were printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 1 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Navajo children holding handcrafted puppets at Chemawa Indian School

Four children standing with handcrafted puppets. Two boys are standing at the left of the frame holding a puppet of a figure on horseback, Two girls are standing to the right, one is holding a puppet in her hands while the other is holding a puppet by the strings. In front of them is a table with two puppets laying on it. This photograph was printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 6 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Navajo girls in nursing class at Chemawa Indian School

An instructor, identified in the Oregon Journal as Mrs. Leon Knopp assists a student holding a bottle and a baby doll. Four other students look on. This photograph was printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 13 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Three Navajo girls using a dictation machine at Chemawa Indian School

Three girls around a dictation machine. One is seated in front of the machine holding the microphone to her mouth, one is standing holding a knob on the machine, and a third is seater to the right of the frame watching. Some photographs from this series were printed in the February 12, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal under the headline "Training Navajo Youngsters for Northwest Living is Main Project at Chemawa" (negative 5 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998