Aerial photograph of widespread flooding during the Vanport Flood. Several apartment buildings float in the floodwater after having been lifted from their foundations. Taken by an unidentified student at the Northwest School of Photography. This print is from the same negative or take as OrgLot762_B1F7_001.

Aerial photograph of widespread flooding in Vanport during the Vanport Flood. Several apartment buildings float in the floodwater after having been lifted from their foundations. In the foreground, Denver Avenue and Vanport ramp are visible. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 31, 1948 by a someone named "Vail." Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Aerial photograph of widespread flooding during the Vanport Flood. Several apartment buildings float in the floodwater after having been lifted from their foundations. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 31, 1948 by a someone named "Vail." Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Aerial photograph of widespread flooding during the Vanport Flood. Several apartment buildings float in the floodwater after having been lifted from their foundations. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 31, 1948 by a someone named "Vail." Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Aerial photograph of widespread flooding during the Vanport Flood. Several apartment buildings float in the floodwater after having been lifted from their foundations. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 31, 1948 by a someone named "Vail." Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Aerial photograph of widespread flooding during the Vanport Flood. Several apartment buildings float in the floodwater after having been lifted from their foundations. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 31, 1948 by a someone named "Vail." Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Article discussing William Finley's involvement as a representative on the Migratory Bird Advisory Board. Program for the 14th Annual Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners Conference is included.

Photograph showing part of the Wildwood Golf Course. Visible in the image are a fairway, a tee-off area, a building, and cars. The text “Wildwood” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the right side of the image.

Willa Ida Jackson-Williams and Rev. O.B. Williams (seated) of the Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church in Portland met with local and associate ministers in 1966.

Head and shoulders photograph showing William Gibbs McAdoo looking to the left and smiling. The photograph was taken on Sunday, April 20, 1924, when McAdoo, who was campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination, stopped briefly in Portland on his way to speak in California. See related image No. 373G0126. Image note: The name “McAdoo” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the right side of the photograph. Light leak on negative.

Head and shoulders photograph showing William Gibbs McAdoo facing front and smiling. The photograph was taken on Sunday, April 20, 1924, when McAdoo, who was campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination, stopped briefly in Portland on his way to speak in California. See related image No. 373G0120. Image note: The name “McAdoo” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the right side of the image.

Men with a sign at Willamette Iron & Steel Corporation (Works?) in Portland. One man is holding a hammer up to the sign, which reads “Our Schedule is 7 Engines Per Mo., Let’s Make it Eight “We Can Do It.” Months are painted on the sign, with numbers (negative 1 of 1).

Workers at Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation in Portland, kneeling on the ground and holding puppies. The puppies are in hard hats, and an adult dog is being held by a man at the back of the group. In the background train tracks and other workers (negative 7 of 11). Original sleeve title: War industry workers - Marine Electric Company, Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Taken from the west side of the Willamette River, and looking east across the river to the St. Johns neighborhood. Black smoke rises into the air from an area in St. Johns behind the bridge. The Portland Tug and Barge Co. is visible in the foreground. The image is framed by tree leaves on the left and right. Handwriting on negative reads, "Willamette River - St. John's (sic) Bridge - Oregon. Christian 586."

Photograph looking south, showing docks and a boat on the Willamette River, with the Ross Island Bridge in the distance. On the dock (barge) is “Diesel Towing Co.” (negative 12 of 25). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Hawthorne Ave.

Photograph looking towards to the west, showing a barge and tug boat on the Willamette River. The Hawthorne Bridge is visible to the right, and numerous buildings along the waterfront can be seen. Written on the negative is "50-471."

Manuscript that recollects when Governor Clarence D. Martin called out Portland's mayor at the time, Mayor Carson, on the pollution being dumped into the Willamette River. The document goes on to point out how this is a violation of state law. Portland was not the only area affected.

A flooded Willamette River in Portland. Two wooden buildings and several boats are surrounded by water and logs, while downtown and the second Morrison Bridge can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 2 of 3).

A flooded Willamette River in Portland, taken under the Morrison Bridge, and looking towards the Burnside and Steel Bridges. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 3 of 3)

A flooded Willamette River in Portland, flowing under the second Morrison Bridge. Looking west, downtown Portland can be seen at the other side of the water, including the Jackson Building. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 1 of 3).

Photograph of a flooded area of the Willamette River in an industrial area of Portland, Oregon during the Vanport Flood. Taken from the east side of the river. There are several ships docked in the Willamette. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 31, 1948. Taken by an unidentified student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Photograph of a flooded area of the Willamette River during the Vanport Flood. In the foreground, a train is surrounded by water as the railroad is flooded. Taken from the east side of the river. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 31, 1948. Taken by an unidentified student at the Northwest School of Photography.

A photograph of five people gathered on the observation deck of a passenger train car. One of the men wears a conductor's uniform. The man at the center wearing a suit is identified as Willem Van Hoogstraten. There are also three women wearing fur coats. A group of people wave from the train platform. Signs on the railing of the train car read, "North Coast Limited," and, "Great Northern Empire Builder." A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "On observation deck, next to conductor: Willem Van Hoogstraaten (sic.), conductor, Portland Symphony Society. Photo - 1929."

Portrait of an unidentified young girl taken by William Henry Towne.

Back of a cartes-de-visite of an unidentified young girl showing the stamp for W. H. Towne’s studio. Transcription from back: “Mabel.”

A man (likely William Bjorkman) holds a potted cactus while standing next to a table with a variety of other cacti. He appears to be in a greenhouse, likely at 333 SE 82nd Avenue (negative 12 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

Cactus plants in a greenhouse building, likely at 333 SE 82nd Avenue. Cactus can be seen on tables throughout the space, with several large varieties next to a window. Outside, a tavern building can be seen (negative 13 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing livestock judge William Coats looking at a chicken standing on a bale of hay next to him. The photograph was taken at the 1939 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.