Full-length portrait of the Albina Hellships basketball team posing in two rows. In the front row, from left are Lothsteich, Wintermute, Butterworth, and O’Connell. In the back row, from left, are Morrie Helser, Stremich, Oberg, and Roy Helser. Names supplied by cataloger based on player identifications from negative Nos. 375A0512, 375A0513, 375A0514, 375A0515, 375A0516, 375A0517, 375A0518, 375A0519, and 375A0521. Image note: The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships in midair, holding the ball with his arms outstretched above him. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 28 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Oberg” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Jack Butterworth, facing to the right and passing the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Butterworth” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships shooting a layup. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that may be “Jackson” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image. The player is probably Lloyd Jackson. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, facing to the right and passing the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “O’Connell” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in December 1943, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships dribbling a ball. He is facing to the right. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that could be “Stremich” or “Stremel” is written on the negative, but the handwriting is unclear. The player may be Maurie Stremich. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player, probably Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, shooting the ball. He is in midair with one arm extended and the ball in his outstretched hand. He is wearing an Albina Hellships uniform with the number 22 on the chest. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Wintermute” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player, probably Morrie Helser, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right and looking toward the left. He is wearing an Albina Hellships uniform with the number 24 on the chest. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “M Helser” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing basketball players during a game between the Vanport Sheriffs and the Albina Hellships. The players are clustered at the basket and are looking toward the ball, which is in midair. An Albina player is in midair with his arms outstretched. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Marks on negative at top center.

Photograph showing basketball players during a game between the Vanport Sheriffs and the Albina Hellships. The players are watching the ball, which is in the air above the basket just after a shot. One player, No. 26 for Albina, is in mid-jump. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Marks on negative at top center.

Photograph showing players under the basket during a basketball game between the Vanport Sheriffs and the Albina Hellships. Two players are lying on the ground, one holding the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Photograph showing players under the basket, jumping for the ball, during a basketball game between the Vanport Sheriffs and the Albina Hellships. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Marks on negative.

Photograph showing basketball players under the basket, some reaching for the ball, during a basketball game between the Vanport Sheriffs and the Albina Hellships. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The note “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44 [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Full-length portrait of a teenage boy on a baseball field. He is posing as though he has just thrown the ball. He is wearing a cap and baseball uniform. The text “Sayles - Wash Hi” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

Portrait of two unidentified baseball players wearing caps and shirts with the words “Wine Barons” on the chest. They are standing outside a building, probably the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. Also see image No. 370A0095. Image note: Damaged negative.

Portrait of two unidentified baseball players wearing caps and shirts with the words “Wine Barons” on the chest. They are standing outside a building, probably the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. Also see image No. 370A0096. Image note: Damaged negative.

Portrait of three unidentified men standing in a row outside a building, probably the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. The man in the center is wearing a suit, collared shirt, and tie; the men at left and right are wearing caps and jerseys with the word “Cooperage” on the chest.