Photograph of a bus operated by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, parked on a hillside highway. Two people stand in an area across the highway, looking at a waterfall in a ravine. The bus is likely traveling on Highway 30 in Clatsop County above the Columbia River. Handwritten notes on the back of the print read, "Lower Columbia" and "Angelus."

Photographic postcard showing a crowd on the Gearhart Golf Links golf course in Gearhart, Oregon. They watch as a golf player kneels and extends his club toward a hole. Handwritten label on the bottom of the postcard reads, "Golf Links - Gearhart, Ore. Prentiss 2349."

Photograph showing a group of people posing at the wreck of the ship Peter Iredale on a beach in Warrenton, Oregon. Today, this is located in Fort Stevens State Park. Handwritten note at the bottom of the print reads, "Wreck Peter Iredale near Ft. St." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Printed on Artura Ransford 312-13 Stock Ex., Portland, Ore."

Photograph showing the wreck of the ship Peter Iredale on a beach in Warrenton, Oregon. Today, this is located in Fort Stevens State Park. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Wreck, Peter Iredale, Clatsop Beach, Kiser #4609, SP&S." Stamp on the back of the print indicates a 1909 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Ry.

Photograph of the S.S. Great Northern on the Columbia River near Flavel, Oregon. This ship was built by the Great Northern Pacific Steam Ship Company for the SP&S Railway. It served to transport passengers and freight between terminals in Astoria, Oregon and San Francisco, California. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "S.S. Great Northern, Gt. Nor. Pac. S.S. Co. Docking at Flavel, Mar. 15, 1915. First arrival at mouth of Columbia River. Fred A. Kiser Photo." Second handwritten note on the back reads, "Return to SP&S Ry. AJ(?) Crosbie, SPA, Portland, Ore."

Photograph of members of the Oregon Agricultural College's cadet band on the deck of a ship. They are dressed in uniform and a few hold their instruments. Today, the Oregon Agricultural College is known as Oregon State University. Note at the bottom of the print reads, "Kiser." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Flavel, Or."

Photograph showing a group of men standing next to an SP&S steam locomotive no. 54 in Seaside, Oregon. The men appear to be employees of SP&S, as some wear train conductor or engineer uniforms. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "SP&S train with Eng. #54 at Seaside, Oregon."

Photograph showing a Great Northern railroad refrigerator car in front of S. Schmidt & Co. Fish Packers, likely in Astoria, Oregon. A sign on a pole in the foreground reads, "Stop. Look out for the train." Handwriting on the bottom of the print reads, "?. First car of salmon taken from Columbia River year 1910. ? Copenhagen ?.

Photograph showing crowds of people standing on a platform next to a train in Astoria, Oregon. The train station is on the Columbia River and the town of Astoria is visible in the background. Two men in the locomotive look up at the camera. Handwritten label on the front of the print reads, "First train to Portland, A&C RR, May 16, 1898." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Astoria R.R. Depot, First train to Portland, May 16, 1898." Stamp on the back for Woodfield Photo Studio and Gift Shop.

Photograph showing a herd of cows grazing in a field near the Lewis and Clark River in Clatsop County, Oregon. The river is on the far left. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Ranch of J.W. Reith, Lewis and Clarke (sic) River, Clatsop County - Ore."

A view of downtown Astoria, Oregon and the Columbia River. There are signs for Montgomery Ward, the Bank of Astoria, and other businesses. Washington state is visible on the other side of the Columbia. Handwritten note on the back of the print indicates this was taken in 1935. Stamp on the back of the print for Beaver Engraving Co. in Portland, Oregon.

A view of downtown Astoria, Oregon and the Columbia River. Several ships are in the river, and Washington state is visible across the river. Handwritten note on the back of the print indicates this was taken in 1935.

A view of several municipal terminals on the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. In the background, a bridge crosses a bay.

The Astoria Column in Astoria, Oregon.

The Hotel Astoria, also known as the John Jacob Astor Hotel, in Astoria, Oregon. Automobiles are parked on the street in front of the hotel.

View of a lightship floating on water. Several people on deck look toward the camera. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Light ship - Astoria, Oregon. A&CR RR."

Photographic postcard showing several men and horses on a beach, likely on the Columbia River. The horses are outfitted to haul material out of the water. The men appear to be seine fishing.

View of cranberry bogs near Astoria, Oregon. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Cranberries. Woodfield, Astoria."

View through the trees of the beach and ocean at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Stamp on the front of the print indicates this was taken by Kiser Photo Co. Stamp on the back is for Angelus Commercial Studio.

View of Haystack Rock, taken from the beach in Cannon Beach, Oregon. The rock is reflected in the water of the Pacific Ocean. Stamp on the back of the print indicates this photograph was copyrighted by Kiser's Inc., authorized photographer Fred H. Kiser.

Photograph showing several empty chairs on the wooden porch of the Warren Hotel in Cannon Beach, Oregon. There is a view of Haystack Rock and the coastline in the background. Embossment on lower right for Kiser.

Photograph of people lying on the beach in Seaside, Oregon. Behind them, people walk along the Seaside Turnaround and Promenade, in front of the Hotel Seaside. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer. Handwritten note on the back indicates this was taken circa 1936.

Photograph of a group of people on the beach in Seaside, Oregon. Their backs are to the camera, and they look up at an airplane flying in the sky. Three children on donkeys face the camera to the right of the photograph. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Photograph of a child digging a hole in the sand on a beach in Oregon. Another child stands next to the hole with a shovel. In the background, people stand or play in the ocean.

Photograph of five young women in bathing suits sitting on the ground and posing next to a sign advertising the Lewis and Clark Festival in Seaside, Oregon. This photograph was published in the Oregonian newspaper on June 4, 1949. The women are (left to right): Rosetta Clark, Maureen Luthe, Nancy Woodcock, Lynn Luthe, and Alene Sanders. Each is a candidate for the title of Miss Seaside at the festival. A label taped to the bottom of the print reads, "Lewis & Clark Festival, Seaside, Oregon." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "May be used for reprint or publication if credit given - Montag Film Shop - Seaside, Ore."

Photograph of five young men and women in bathing suits, standing on the beach in Seaside, Oregon. They smile and pose for the camera. The man in the middle wears a shirt that reads, "Life Guard." Writing on the bottom of the print reads, "71513 Angelus." Handwriting on the back of the print indicates this was taken in 1936.

Photograph of a 2-story house. A woman sits on the steps of the front porch while a second person sits in a hammock on the porch. There are trees on either side of the house and a fence in front of the house. Typed label on the back of the print reads, "A Seaside Cottage Among the Spruce Trees, Seaside, Ore." Stamp on the back reads, "From Passenger Department, The North Bank Road, Portland, Ore."

Photograph of the Lewis and Clark Salt Works in Seaside, Oregon. The salt works are surrounded by a metal railing. A sign behind the railing is partially visible, showing the words, "Clark" and "Cairn." Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Lewis & Clark Salt Cairn, Seaside, Ore." Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.