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 a smiling man wearing a sweatshirt with the word “Jefferson” across the chest. The number 6 and the name “Lonard Gehrke” are written on the negative and are visible at the top of the image. The name on the negative is probably a misspelling of “Leonard Gehrke,” basketball coach at Jefferson High School. Gehrke is also pictured in image No. 371N4344.

Group portrait of unidentified Jefferson High School basketball players and Jefferson coach Leonard Gehrke (back row, second from right) posing on the steps outside a building. They are wearing matching sweatpants and sweatshirts with the word “Jefferson” on the chest. The player in the center of the front row is holding a basketball. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. Gehrke is also pictured in image No. 371N0911.

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, 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.

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.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 22 on the front. 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. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform. 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 in the lower right corner 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.

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 up at the ball, which is in midair. An Albina player is jumping with one arm 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.

Photograph showing players clustered near the basket during a game between the Albina Hellships and Oregon State College (now Oregon State University). Most of the players are looking toward the left, where No. 23 for Albina, who may be Roy Helser, is holding the ball in outstretched hands, and No. 22 for Oregon State is reaching for 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. See related image Nos. 375A0533, 375A0534, and 375A0535. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to negative damage.

Portrait of a football player posing in a crouch with his right hand in the dirt and his left hand on his hip. The player, a young man or teenage boy, is wearing a football helmet, striped jersey, football pants, and cleats. The former Washington High School in Portland is visible in the background. The number 29 and the name “Rus [sic] Acheson” are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image. A mark that may be the number 2 is also written on the negative and is faintly visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph of the ball carrier at the bottom of a pile of players during a football game on a dirt field, possibly at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. (Multnomah Stadium is now known as Providence Park.)

Photograph of the ball carrier (right) running during a football game at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. (Multnomah Stadium is now known as Providence Park.) The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower left corner of the photograph. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of a play during a football game at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. (Multnomah Stadium is now known as Providence Park.) Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a play during a 1927 football game at Multnomah Civic Stadium in Portland. (Multnomah Civic Stadium is now known as Providence Park.) Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of players reaching to catch the ball during a football game at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. (Multnomah Stadium is now known as Providence Park.)

Photograph of a picture of Franklin High School in Portland. Several football players are on the field in front of the school.

Portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified football player posing in a crouch on the field at Multnomah Civic Stadium in Portland. (Multnomah Civic Stadium is now known as Providence Park.) The player, a young man or teenage boy, is facing to the left and is wearing a helmet, sweatshirt, football pants, and cleats. The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified football player posing in a crouch near a building that may be the former Washington High School in Portland. The player, a teenage boy, is facing to the right and is wearing a helmet, striped jersey, football pants, and cleats.

Portrait of two unidentified men standing on the field at Multnomah Civic Stadium (now known as Providence Park) in Portland. Both men are wearing caps and sweaters; the man on the right may be wearing football pants.

Full-length portrait of four unidentified Franklin High School football players posing in a row on an athletic field. Each player is in a crouching position and is wearing a helmet, sweatshirt, pads, football pants, and cleats. The text “Franklin” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image.

Full-length portrait of four unidentified Washington High School players in a row on a field. Each player is facing front and posing in a crouch. The text “Wash.” is written on the negative and is partially visible in the upper right corner of the image.