Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in The Dalles, Oregon. A sign reading, "Ferry," hangs above the street and points to the right. There is a 76 Union gas station on one corner, and a building with columns on another corner. The Hotel Dalles and 2 motels are in the background. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles, OR. 1953."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing City Hall in The Dalles, Oregon. The building is on a corner and a few automobiles are parked in front and on the side of the building. There is a dentist's office across the street. A clock tower is visible in the left background. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "City Hall. The Dalles. OR. 1953"

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and signs are visible for the Cornet 5-10-25 Cent Store, First National Bank, Ray's Drugs, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street and one drives toward the camera. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - The Dalles, Ore. Ellis 8438." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1953.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Wasco County Courthouse in The Dalles, Oregon. Several automobiles are parked in the street. Handwritten note on envelope states this was taken in 1953.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. There is a service station on the corner, with the Mid-Columbia Motel and the Hotel Dalles further up the street. On the left, a sign reads, "Hurry back to The Dalles Auto Park." Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles. 1953."

Photograph of flooding on the Columbia River near The Dalles. Same flooding that caused the Vanport Flood down river. In the background, a flooded building is completely surrounded by water in the Columbia River. In the foreground, railroad tracks disappear underwater. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 30, 1948, by someone named "Foster" or "Lofie." Possibly Lafayette “Lafie” Leonard Foster who was likely associated with the Northwest School of Photography and later a photographer for The Dalles Chronicle.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Columbia Theatre, the Granada Theatre, Elite Studio, The Dalles Furs, and more. The marquee at the Columbia Theatre advertises the movies "Roses are Red" and "The Stranger from Ponca City." A banner hanging over the street advertises the upcoming Fort Dalles Centennial Days celebration. There are several automobiles on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "The Dalles, Oregon. Christian 11-861."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of the east end of the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from a hill on the Oregon side of the gorge, looking across the Columbia River toward Washington. Parts of a town, possibly The Dalles, are visible through the trees at the base of the hill. Handwriting on negative reads, "View from The Dalles Scenic Drive. Christian 11-929."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of a small town, possibly The Dalles, on the Oregon side of the Columbia River. Taken from a hill overlooking the town. Handwriting on negative reads, "View from The Dalles Scenic Drive. Christian 11-918." The top right of the image has been cut off.

Full-length portrait of a group of people standing in front of a biplane in a field. Several are wearing American Legion garrison caps. The fourth person from left, wearing a dark jacket and holding a hat, is Charles H. Martin; the others are unidentified. Written on the negative is text that could be either “S. O. at The Dalles” or “S. A. at The Dalles.” See related image No. 372A1105.

Full-length portrait of six men standing in front of a biplane in a field. Several of the men are wearing American Legion garrison caps. The second man from left is Charles H. Martin; the other men are unidentified. Written on the negative is text that could be either “S. O. at the Dalles” or “S. A. at the Dalles.” See related image No. 372A1106.

Letter from Judd S. Fish, manager of the Hotel Dalles, requesting Japanese workers. Fish notes that the workers would receive $32.50 per month, and would prefer a husband and wife.

Platinum print of rock formations at the Dalles of the Columbia. Handwritten inscription on the back of the print reads, "In the Dalles of the Columbia." Signed, "Lily E. White," in the lower right corner of the print.

A bird's-eye view map of The Dalles with labeled streets and an index which highlights points of interest, including churches, the county courthouse, and schools.

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Items 2/94 and 2/95 are duplicate stereographs on different mounts. Alternate caption on stereograph 2/95: "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Col. River Scenery, Oregon."

Stereograph of the Oregon Railway & Navigation Co.'s railroad tracks and railroad car, east of The Dalles, Oregon on the Columbia River Gorge, circa 1882. The white cart on the platform behind the railroad car contains Carleton Watkins's photographic supplies.

Stereograph of the Oregon Railway & Navigation Co.'s railroad tracks and railroad car, east of The Dalles, Oregon on the Columbia River Gorge, circa 1882. The white cart on the platform behind the railroad car contains Carleton Watkins's photographic supplies.

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882.

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882.

Several tents set up at a Chinese labor camp overlooking the Columbia River at the Head of the Dalles, Watkins Stereograph, New Series.

Several tents set up at a Chinese labor camp overlooking the Columbia River at the Head of the Dalles, Watkins Stereograph, New Series.

Several tents set up at a Chinese labor camp overlooking the Columbia River at the Head of the Dalles, Watkins Stereograph, New Series. Image note: discoloring on print.

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Items 2/94 and 2/95 are duplicate stereographs on different mounts. Alternate caption on stereograph 2/95: "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Col. River Scenery, Oregon."

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Items 2/94 and 2/95 are duplicate stereographs on different mounts. Alternate caption on stereograph 2/94: "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Columbia River, Or."

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Items 2/94 and 2/95 are duplicate stereographs on different mounts. Alternate caption on stereograph 2/94: "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Columbia River, Or."

Stereograph of the Oregon Railway & Navigation Co.'s railroad tracks between The Dalles, Oregon and Celilo, just east of Five Mile rapids, circa 1882.