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Airplane in flight over northwest Portland near Montgomery Ward

Photograph showing a monoplane in flight above a field in northwest Portland. The plane was the "Cloud Buster Jr." build by William Bidwell at Bidwell-Yale Air Service, Guild's Lake Airport. In the background is the Montgomery Ward building on Northwest Vaughn Street. A cropped version of this photograph was used in the May 24, 1931 issue of the Oregon Journal. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative. Light leak on negative at lower right. See related negatives 374N0272 and 374N0274.

Vincent, Ralph

Downtown Portland in snow

This photograph depicts an urban street with rail tracks, a "Globe" banner, and plowed snow. The Hotel Nortonia sign is visible in the background. Hotel Nortonia had two locations- first located at 1337 SW Washington Street (now Hotel Rampano). Later the owner, Mrs. A.B. Norton, used the name for the second hotel she managed, located at 409 SW 11th Avenue (now Mark Spencer Apartments). It is unclear from the image where this photo was taken.

Man seated on porch swing

This photograph depicts a man seated on a porch swing outside Adalbert G. Bettman's residence located at 2247 Northwest Kearney. The man wears a dark suit and shoes, and is holding a dark hat on this lap. To the right are potted plants and vines growing up the side of a trellis.

Parlor Grocery, Northeast Fremont Street, Portland

Photograph showing the exterior of the Parlor Grocery on Northeast Fremont Street near Northeast 47th Avenue in Portland. Produce is displayed in the store window at center. On the windows are signs advertising prices for Ivory Soap; Royal Gelatin and Royal Pudding; Calo pet food; Pillsbury pancake flour; Lipton’s tea; Oxydol; Fontana’s macaroni spaghetti noodles; Linit starch; Leslie salt; Chase & Sanborn coffee; and Kellogg’s Pep. Stacked cans of Franco-American Spaghetti and Campbell’s Soup are seen in the window on the right. See related image No. 371N5613.

John Geisel family headstone

This photograph depicts a headstone of the Geisel family. The headstone inscription notes "In memory of John Geisel, also his three sons John, Henry and Andrew, who were massacred by Indians Feb 22, 1856, aged 45, 9, 7, 5 yrs. Also wife and mother died Sept. 20, 1899, aged 75 years." A grave fence surrounds the site.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Roy Bower and Jack Chambers Memorial Marker

This photograph depicts a memorial marker in Depot Bay for Roy Bower and Jack Chambers. The marker is a rectangular stone plinth erected on a cliff overlooking the ocean. It has two brass plaques which are illegible in the photograph, but which read, "In Memoriam / From this harbor - in storm - departed - Roy Bower and Jack Chambers fishermen of the trolling fleet October 4, A.D. 1936 on a mission of rescue." and, "It is not true. Life is not slain by death. The vast, immortal sea shall have her own, shall garner to her this expiring breath, shall reap where she has sown." Seaweed is draped over the top of the marker and there are fresh flowers laid at the base.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Shark Rock monument

This photograph depicts a rock monument sitting on top of a cement base. Two dates are etched in the rock: "The Shark was lost Sept 10, 1846." "The industry was lost March 16, 1865. Lives lost 17, saved 7." Dates refer to the shipwrecks of The Shark, a U.S. Naval schooner, and The Industry, an American trader ship. An inscription on the photo notes "Shark Rock in Astoria."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Church in Walker, Oregon

Photograph of a church in Walker, Oregon. The foreground of the photograph depicts a wire fence running through a meadow. A power line runs across the right side of the image. The church is visible among trees in the distance at the far side of the meadow. The handwritten caption from the back of the photographs reads, "The Little Country Church, Walker, Ore."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

First regatta at Devils Lake, Oregon

This photograph depicts the First Regatta held at Devils Lake near Lincoln City, Oregon. Several men in uniforms and women wearing straw hats are seated on a stage wrapped in bunting.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

First regatta at Devils Lake, Oregon

This photograph depicts the First Regatta held at Devils Lake near Lincoln City, Oregon. Several men in uniforms and women wearing straw hats are seated on a stage wrapped in bunting. At the center of the stage, a man is handing a small trophy to a woman.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

First regatta at Devils Lake, Oregon

This photograph depicts the First Regatta held at Devils Lake near Lincoln City, Oregon. Several men in uniforms and women wearing straw hats are seated on a stage wrapped in bunting.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Astoria Cannery

This photograph depicts the Hanthorn Cannery pier in Astoria, Oregon. A note on the back of a corresponding print reads, "Old wharves on Columbia River. Astoria in distance."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Schooner docks

This photograph depicts several docked schooners. A note on the back of a corresponding print reads, "Fishing Fleet and Wharves at Astoria."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Longshot of Astoria, Oregon

This photograph depicts a longshot of Astoria, Oregon. An inscription on the photo notes "Astoria, west from the Columbia towards the mouth of the Columbia River and bar."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Oregon Coast sawmill

This photograph depicts a sawmill along the Oregon Coast. Planks of stacked wood are visible in the foreground on the left.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

The Look-Out at Cape Foulweather

This photograph depicts the Look-Out at Cape Foulweather in Newport, Oregon. An inscription on the photograph notes "'Ye Looke-Oute' on Otter Crest. Chateau, Newport, Ore."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Boats docked in Yachats, Oregon

This photograph depicts several boats docked in Yachats, Oregon. The town of Yachats is visible in the background.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Beach cabins and dunes

This photograph depicts beachside cabins near dunes along the Oregon Coast. A hand painted sign on the left advertises "Pacific Coast Tracts, 20 Tracts at $20."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Car driving through flooded area

This photograph depicts two vehicles (one in the background) driving through a flooded area of land. A measuring pole is visible to the left of the road, indicating the height of the rising water.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Fishing in Yachats, Oregon

This photograph depicts several people fishing along the coast in Yachats, Oregon. An inscription on the photograph notes "Fishing for tomcod. Yachats, Ore."

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

Building in Yachats

This photograph depicts two people standing outside what appears to be a business. A hand-painted, wooden sign for "Yachats" is visible, with steps leading up to the building.

Wiggins, Donegan Reeder, 1888-1950

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