A man stands outside a wooden building at the newly opened Camp Howard near Corbett, operated by the Catholic Youth Organization. The building appears to be a communal camp building (dining hall?). Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 14, 1953 (negative 3 of 16).

Children washing after dinner at Camp Howard near Corbett, operated by the Catholic Youth Organization. They stand in a line behind a long wooden table, which holds several wash basins. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 14, 1953 (negative 4 of 16).

Campers eating a meal in a dining hall at the newly opened Camp Howard near Corbett, operated by the Catholic Youth Organization. They sit at long tables set up in an open dining area, with some campers standing in front of a food counter at the far side of the room. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 14, 1953 (negative 5 of 16).

John S. Howland, of Brower Road in Corbett, stands next to a crib. He holds a blanket in one hand, which has been draped over a sleeping child. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 3 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

John S. Howland and four sons, standing in the kitchen of their Corbett home on Brower Road. Their clothes are visibly dirtied, and cracks can be seen in the wall behind them. Howland is wearing overalls and looking down at the children. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 5 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

Two children and several dogs, on the porch of the home of John S. Howland, of Brower Road in Corbett. One of the boys is leaning on a railing towards the camera, while the other is holding two dogs. The building shows visible deterioration and wear. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 6 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

Two children of John S. Howland, of Brower Road in Corbett, look through the glass window of a door. Two dogs are facing towards the boys. The building shows visible deterioration and wear. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 7 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

John S. Howland and Dorothy Howland stand with nine of their children in front of an automobile. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 11 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.” This photograph is a copy of a photograph taken at an earlier date, August 1948.

Children playing in a creek (Laughing Water Creek?) at the newly opened Camp Howard near Corbett, operated by the Catholic Youth Organization. A numbered “check board” is setup next to the water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 14, 1953 (negative 1 of 16).

Campers learning to swim in a creek (Laughing Water Creek?) at the newly opened Camp Howard near Corbett, operated by the Catholic Youth Organization. The group stands on the shore of the creek, while a teach demonstrates a swimming motion. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 14, 1953 (negative 13 of 16).

Four women wearing white button-down shirts and blue jeans holding mail and packages. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on August 5, 1955 with the following caption, "News brings smiles to these staffers, from left: Edna Tabino, crafts director; Mary Lee Shults, counselor; Bunny Murray, junior counselor, and Glennys Scarff, camp assistant and swim director." (negative 2 of 10).

John S. Howland and an unidentified man, possibly Walter Mattila of the Oregon Journal, face away from the camera walking toward the Howland residence on Brower Road in Corbett. A young boy walks slightly behind them. The ground is covered in snow. The building shows visible deterioration and wear. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 2 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

Campers playing in a creek (Laughing Water Creek?) at the newly opened Camp Howard near Corbett, operated by the Catholic Youth Organization. A swim teacher, standing, holds onto a swimmer, who has just emerged from the water. Other young women, wearing swim caps, stand around the group in the water. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 14, 1953 (negative 7 of 16).

Two children of John S. Howland, of Brower Road in Corbett, sit on the ground next to a wood burning stove. The boys are wearing dirtied cloths, and one appears to have dirt or soot on his face. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 4 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

John S. Howland stands on the porch of his residence on Bower Road in Corvett. The ground is covered in snow. The building shows visible deterioration and wear. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 9 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

Two young women stand next to a cabin at the newly opened Camp Howard near Corbett, operated by the Catholic Youth Organization. Both carry towels or aprons, as they appear to be having a conversation, with one woman standing in the doorway of the building. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 14, 1953 (negative 2 of 16).

A view of Mount Hood from near Camp Howard, in the Corbett area. Taken from a hillside, the peak can be seen in the distance next to one tall pine. The hillside below appears to be littered with debris. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, August 14, 1953 (negative 6 of 16).

John S. Howland and his son stand in front of their home on Brower Road in Corbett. Howland is holding an ax and facing towards the camera, while his son leans in a doorway. The building is deteriorating, with a broken window in the front. Snow is on the ground and roof. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 1 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

John S. Howland stands with his four sons and a dog in front of a wood burning stove. The children are identified from left as William, Robert, Ernest, and Richard. Laundry hangs from a line in the corner of the room. The wallpaper is peeling revealing boards and the building shows visible deterioration and wear. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 8 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”

A son of John S. Howland, of Brower Road in Corbett, holding a cow and standing outside a barn. Snow can be seen on the roof of the barn and the ground. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, December 29, 1948 (negative 10 of 11). Original sleeve title: “Poor family.”