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Melva Lillian Cole with serviceman and two boxers

Photograph showing four people standing in the ring at a boxing match. At left and right are two unidentified boxers. Second from right is an unidentified man in a military uniform. Second from left is Melva Lillian Cole of Fargo, North Dakota, who visited Portland from December 12, 1942 to January 8, 1943. Cole was visiting Portland to christen a ship, PC 816, a submarine chaser known as Hell Hornet, at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. Her husband, Navy serviceman Wilson Burnett Cole, was killed in a German submarine attack off Cape Hatteras in 1942. Image note: The number 32 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Launching / Hell Hornet / 1/8/43” is written on the negative sleeve. Also see image Nos. 375A0434, 375A0435, 375A0437, 375A0438, 375A0439, 375A0440, 375A0441, 375A0442, 375A0443, 375A0444, 375A0445, 375A0446, 375A0447, 375A0448, 375A0449, 375A0450, and 375A0451.

Two baseball players for Cooperage with man in suit

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.

Two baseball players for Wine Barons

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.

Two baseball players for Wine Barons

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.

Kenworthy, baseball player for Portland Beavers?

Full-length portrait of a baseball player holding a bat and posing as though he has just swung. He is on a field, possibly at Vaughn Street Park in Portland, and is wearing a baseball cap and uniform. The name “Kenworthy” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the right side of the image.

Morrie? Helser, basketball player for Albina Hellships

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.

Urgel? Wintermute, basketball player for Albina Hellships, shooting ball

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.

Maurie Stremich?, basketball player for Albina Hellships, dribbling ball

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.

Claude? O’Connell, basketball player for Albina Hellships, passing ball

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.

Lloyd Jackson?, basketball player for Albina Hellships, shooting layup

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.

Jack? Butterworth, basketball player for Albina Hellships, passing ball

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.

Oberg, basketball player for Albina Hellships, in midair with ball

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.

Oberg, basketball player for Albina Hellships

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing slightly left and looking toward the front. 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 [sic]” 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.

Lothsteich?, basketball player for Albina Hellships

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing left and is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 21 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. A name that may be “Lostich” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image; it could be a misspelling of “Lothsteich.” 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.

Maurie Stremich?, basketball player for Albina Hellships

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench, facing front, with his hands folded. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 25 on the front. 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.

Urgel? Wintermute, basketball player for Albina Hellships

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.

Roy Helser, basketball player for Albina Hellships

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, looking toward the front, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 23 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Roy 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. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Jack? Butterworth, basketball player for Albina Hellships

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Jack Butterworth, sitting on a bench and resting his elbows on his knees. He is facing left, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 27 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Butterworth” 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.

Claude? O’Connell, basketball player for Albina Hellships

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.

Roy Helser, basketball player for Albina Hellships, dribbling ball

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships running toward the right and dribbling a ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 23 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Roy 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.

Albina Hellships basketball player under hoop

Photograph showing an unidentified basketball player for the Albina Hellships in motion under the basket, looking upward at the ball, which is in the air just above the basket. The player is No. 25. An unidentified man is watching in the background. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. 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.

Lothsteich, basketball player for Albina Hellships, in midair

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships jumping in the air with his arms stretched upward. He is either throwing or catching the ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 21 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Lothsteich” 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 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.

Claude? O’Connell, basketball player for Albina Hellships, dribbling ball

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, running to the right and dribbling the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “OConnell” 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 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.

Al? Popick, basketball player for Albina Hellships, dribbling ball

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Al Popick, running toward the front and dribbling the ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 29 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Popick” 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 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.

Morrie Helser, basketball player for Albina Hellships, passing ball

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships facing to the right, with one arm extended, just after passing the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Morrie Helser” 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 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.

Football

Photographs of football players, coaches, and games, taken circa 1920-1940. The photographs are probably primarily of players and teams from Portland high schools; many of the people, teams, and games are unidentified. Portland teams represented in the collection include Benjamin Franklin High School, Clinton Kelly High School of Commerce, Jefferson High School, Lincoln High School, Roosevelt High School, Ulysses S. Grant High School, and Washington High School. Portland locations include the former Washington High School, Lincoln High School, and Multnomah Stadium (now Providence Park).

Oregon Journal (Firm)

Russ Acheson, Washington High School football player

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.

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