Jeanette Bourdeau, welder at Kaiser Company, Vancouver, looking in a mirror. She is wearing a bath robe and head wrap, and is holding both hands to her hair. This photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal’s “Picture Parade” section on Sunday, June 6, 1943 (negative 1 of 14).

People attend a luncheon (at Columbia house?) to celebrate the launch of the S.S. Ernie Pyle, from Kaiser Company shipyard, Vancouver. The ship sponsor, Babette Johnson, niece of Ernie Pyle, attended. Behind the upper table is a background showing soldiers holding up an American flag. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 26, 1945 (negative 7 of 16).

Babette Johnson breaks a bottle on the hull of the S.S. Ernie Pyle, on the occasion of its launch from Kaiser Company shipyard, Vancouver. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 26, 1945 (negative 11 of 16).

The S.S. Ernie Pyle sliding down a ways into the Columbia River, at the Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. Shipyard workers stand among wooden scaffolding while watching the ship. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 26, 1945 (negative 2 of 16).

Two men toasting sandwiches over a small stove at Kaiser Company, Vancouver. They have the sandwiches on metal sticks in an industrial shop area (negative 1 of 1).

Children standing in cribs at the Kaiser Company, Northern Permanente Hospital, Vancouver shipyards. This photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 10, 1944 (negative 1 of 1).

People working in a mold loft at Kaiser Company, Vancouver, using C-4 templates. The men are kneeling on the ground and looking at wooden templates placed on the ground. (negative 1 of 2).

A striped cat at a mold loft at Kaiser Company, Vancouver (negative 2 of 2).

Winifred Reynolds and Maude Eva Best, wearing work wear, stand in a hallway at Kaiser Company, Vancouver. Two cropped photographs were published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 28, 1944 (negative 7 of 7).

A welding crew with a high attendance score at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. From left to right: (front) Foreman Archie Hodges, Vannie Feyereisen, Carm Feyereisen, Leadman Gilbert Pepper, A.E. Pollard; (back) C.S. (“Flash”) Gordon, A.E. (“Andy”) Anderson, J.N. Richardson, J.R. Bastian, C.A. (“Red”) Sexton, L.D. Erickson. This photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 11, 1944 (negative 1 of 2).

Myrtle Croner (left) and Mrs. Carl Ernest (right), wearing work wear, stand in front of an industrial area at Kaiser Company, Vancouver. Two cropped photographs were published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 28, 1944 (negative 6 of 7).

People laying out shapes at a mold loft at Kaiser Company in Vancouver. Wooden beams can be seen across the top of the large room (negative 1 of 2).

Workers at Kaiser Company, Vancouver, pull a large cable from a wooden spool. Painted on the side of the spool is “General Cable.” From left to right: Wed Waldron, assistant superintendent of marine electricians, and cable crew members John Nimmo and Arthur Johnson. The Kaiser cable crew set a world record on December 30, 1943, for pulling 81,948 feet of cable. This photograph was published on page 1D of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 16, 1944 (negative 2 of 2).

Marcella Hays and Wilma Burrows work next to a wall lined with cans at a warehouse at Kaiser Company, Vancouver. One woman is standing on the edge of a shelf, holding a can with one arm with another stands below holding the same can. A cart with cans of enamel and industrial finishes is next to the shelf. This photograph was published in page 1C of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 7, 1943 (negative 1 of 1).

Four people gathered in front of a desk, as part of a plate production shop competition at Kaiser Vancouver. Two people are seated, holding pencils and paper, while two other stand behind and look downward. Paper litters the top of the desk (negative 1 of 1).

Jeanette Bourdeau, welder at Kaiser Company, Vancouver, walking on a dirt road. She is holding a lunch box. This photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal’s “Picture Parade” section on Sunday, June 6, 1943 (negative 9 of 14).

Jeanette Bourdeau, welder at Kaiser Company, Vancouver (second from right), with coworkers during a lunch break. One woman is pouring coffee from a thermos, while two others appear to be holding something up to a male coworker. A similar photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal’s “Picture Parade” section on Sunday, June 6, 1943 (negative 5 of 14).

Jeanette Bourdeau, welder at Kaiser Company, Vancouver, using a welding rod. “Jan” is written across the back of her jacket, and she is wearing a face shield as she looks downward at her work. Another woman, face shield up, looks toward Bourdeau. This photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal’s “Picture Parade” section on Sunday, June 6, 1943 (negative 10 of 14).

Portrait of Jeanette Bourdeau, welder at Kaiser Company, Vancouver. Her face shield is flipped upward and she is looking towards her left (negative 12 of 14).

A group of women volunteering for rationing board work at Kaiser Company Vancouver, posing for a group photograph with four men in suits. They’re in front of a building with a signs reading “Kaiser Company” and “General Office” (negative 3 of 5).

A train driver, in stripped overalls and hat, leans out the window of a train at Kaiser Shipyard in Vancouver (negative 6 of 14). Original sleeve title: War industry workers - University war worker apartments; trailer camp; Kaiser Co., Vancouver.

People spraying water on a fire at the Hudson House dormitories at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. They’re holding a hose and spraying upward towards an electrical line. A brick chimney can be seen in the flames (negative 7 of 10).

Burned cars at the Hudson House dormitories at Vancouver shipyard, after a fire. A man in a long coat is standing on the pavement and looking towards the cars (negative 8 of 10).

People silhouetted in front of a fire at the Hudson House dormitories at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. Flames and smoke can be seen rising from the fire (negative 2 of 10).

Flames leap from a fire at the Hudson House dormitory at the Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. Beds can be seen in the wreckage (negative 3 of 10).

A “Men’s Dormitory” sign in front of smoke and flames, during a fire at Hudson House dormitory at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard. Flames and smoke leap into the air, and a brick fireplace can be seen in the wreckage (negative 10 of 10).

People and cars in a parking lot at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard, with a visible fire at the Hudson House dormitory for workers. Smoke is rising from the fire, and people are gathered in groups watching (negative 1 of 10).

Three workers at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard, kneeling next to a cement block. Written on the block is “Here Lies Hitler” with an arrow pointing downward. Metal scaffolding can be seen in the background (negative 3 of 3).