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Mary Equi, pilot

Portrait of Mary Equi wearing an aviator’s cap and goggles, a jacket, a collared shirt and tie, and a vest. The name “Mary Equi” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image. This image was published in the January 3, 1932 issue of the Oregon Journal with the caption "Pilot at 16, and a excellent one according to Dick Rankin, is Mary Equi, who celebrated New Year's day by performing her first flight from Rankin Field."

Ann Bohrer, student at Rankin School of Flying, sitting on airplane

Photograph of Ann Bohrer, a student at the Rankin School of Flying in Portland, sitting on a Rankin School plane. She is wearing a jumpsuit, sweater, and aviator’s cap and goggles. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the March 25, 1928 issue of The Oregon Journal in a photo spread of women pilots under the heading "Grease and oil take place of powder and paint as girls learn art of flying".

Air Force pilots at Portland Air Base

Two Air Force pilots in the process of entering the cockpit of a jet at Portland Air Base. The words, "Vagabond Fury, U.S. Air Force," are painted on the side of the aircraft (negative 2 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Colonel Marion Carl in Portland

Pilot Marion Carl standing on the side of a jet while visiting Portland. He’s wearing a flight helmet and has one arm over the cockpit of the jet. Carl broke the record for the fastest speed in a conventional aircraft in 1947 (negative 5 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Tex Rankin's demonstration of the Ercoupe to Mayor Earl Riley

Pilot Tex Rankin and Portland Mayor Earl Riley, flying in an Ercoupe airplane over Portland and the Columbia River. Taken from another airplane, Mount Adams can be seen in the distance. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 28, 1946 (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Pilot Gladys O’Donnell with airplane

Three-quarters portrait of a woman, pilot Gladys O’Donnell, with a two-seater monoplane. She is standing next to the plane, facing front, and resting one arm on the rear seat. The name “Gladys O Donnell” and number 7 are written on negative. See related image No. 374N0287.

Geiser

Head and shoulders portrait, taken outdoors, of a man facing front and smiling. He is wearing a collared shirt and is in front of the wing of an airplane. The name “Geiser” is written on negative and is visible on the right side of the image. See related image No. 374N0255.

Russian flyers at Vancouver after flight over North Pole

Men and women stand around an airplane, which is parked on a grassy field. They are grouped towards the right side of the frame, where a man in a long coat and hat holds a box (negative 1 of 16). On sleeve: Pilot - Valery Chkalov (killed later in a test plane crash); Co-pilot - Georgy Bayduko; Navigator - Alexander Belyakov

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Photograph of Lieutenant Alexander Pearson

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is a head and shoulders portrait of Lt. Alexander Pearson facing slightly left and wearing a United States Army uniform. Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, was named for Pearson, a pilot, in May 1925, after his death in an aircraft accident in September 1924. The text “Pearson, Alexander” is written on the negative sleeve.

George L. Baker and four unidentified people

Photograph of five people, four men and a woman, standing in a row outdoors, possibly near an airplane. The man at left is George L. Baker. Next to him is a man in a United States military uniform. The two men at right are wearing West Coast Air uniforms with the word “pilot” embroidered on their jacket pockets.

Pilot Virginia Ogden with airplane

Half-length portrait of a woman, pilot Virginia Ogden, with a two-seater monoplane. She is facing the plane, resting one hand on the rear seat, looking back over her shoulder toward the camera, and smiling. The name “Virginia Ogden” and the number 4 are written on the negative and are faintly visible in the image.

Householder, pilot

Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing front. He is wearing a jacket, a collared shirt, a tie, and an aviator’s cap with headphones attached. On the pocket of his jacket is a pin in the shape of wings. The name “Householder” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. See related image No. 374N0273.

Edna Christofferson, pilot

Half-length portrait of a woman, pilot Edna Christofferson, standing outdoors near an airplane. She is facing front, looking to the left, and carrying an overcoat. She is wearing an aviator’s cap and goggles, a dress, and a scarf. The name “Mrs Edna Christoferson [sic]” and the number 8 are written on the negative.

Smith, pilot

Half-length portrait of a man facing front. He has a mustache and is wearing a heavy flight suit, an aviator’s cap, and goggles. The name “Smith” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. See related image 374N0285.

Pilots Frank M. Hawks and Tex Rankin at Swan Island airport, Portland

Photograph showing pilot Frank M. Hawks and pilot Tex Rankin standing next to Hawks’ plane at Swan Island airport in Portland on Saturday, November 28, 1931. The photograph was taken after Hawks arrived from San Francisco for a brief stay in Portland. A story about Hawks and three related photographs, image Nos. 374N0276, 374N0278, and 374N0299, were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 29, 1931.

Pilots Frank M. Hawks and Tex Rankin shaking hands at Swan Island airport, Portland

Photograph showing pilot Frank M. Hawks smiling as he shakes hands with pilot Tex Rankin at Swan Island airport in Portland on Saturday, November 28, 1931. In the background is Hawks’ plane. The photograph was taken after Hawks arrived from San Francisco for a brief stay in Portland. A cropped version of this photograph was one of three that were published on Page 3 of the Oregon Journal’s city edition on Sunday, November 29, 1931. The photographs were published under the headline “Three Hours From San Francisco.” They had the caption: “Captain Frank M. Hawks said his exact time from San Francisco to Portland Saturday was three hours and five minutes. But at that, he wasn’t trying for speed—just jogging along.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Hawks and his big smile.” The photographs accompanied the continuation of a front-page story about Hawks. Also see image Nos. 374N0276 and 374N0278, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 374N0300.

Pilot Gladys O’Donnell and five unidentified women with airplane

Full-length portrait showing six women leaning against the wing of a biplane and facing front. The women at left and third from left are each wearing a ribbon on which the following text is visible: “AIR TOURIST / PACIFIC NORTHWEST AIR TOURS.” The second woman from left is pilot Gladys O’Donnell; the others are unidentified. See related image No. 374N0307 of O’Donnell. Image note: Light leaks on negative.

Unidentified man looking at document with Smith, pilot

Photograph of two men in an office. They are standing side by side next to two machines with keyboards and are looking at a document they are holding. The man at left is wearing a suit and tie. The man at right, probably a pilot, is wearing a heavy flight suit, gloves, and an aviator’s cap and goggles. He is identified as “Smith” on the negative for related image No. 374N0302. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Tex Rankin, Amelia Earhart, and Dorothy Hester

Photograph showing (from left) pilots Tex Rankin, Amelia Earhart, and Dorothy Hester sitting in a row on a couch. Rankin and Earhart are looking toward Hester. Earhart is holding a bouquet of roses. A cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, February 1, 1933. The photograph had the headline “Noted Aviatrix in Portland” and the following caption: “Amelia Earhart, internationally famous woman flier, arrived in Portland early Wednesday to lecture at the Masonic temple Thursday night. She was met at the Union station by local members of the Ninety-Nine club, women’s flying organization, who breakfasted with her at the Benson hotel, and Tex Rankin, governor of Oregon of the National Aeronautics association. In the group are Tex Rankin, Miss Earhart, and Dorothy Hester.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “Scribe Learns Miss Earhart is Very Feminine.” See related image Nos. 371N0768, 374N0282, and 374N0283.

Amelia Earhart and five unidentified women

Full-length portrait of pilot Amelia Earhart (front row, center) with five unidentified women. Earhart and two of the women are sitting on a couch; the other three people are standing in a row behind them. Earhart is holding a bouquet of roses. The woman in the front row at left is wearing a ribbon with the words “Portland Chamber of Commerce / Hospitality” on it. The photograph was taken on Wednesday, February 1, 1933, after Earhart arrived in Portland to give a lecture. That day, a story about Earhart and a related photograph, image No. 374N0284, were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal. See additional related image Nos. 371N0768 and 374N0282.

Amelia Earhart and unidentified woman

Photograph showing pilot Amelia Earhart (right) and an unidentified woman sitting on a couch, facing one another, and smiling. Earhart is holding a bouquet of roses. The woman at right is wearing a ribbon with the words “Portland Chamber of Commerce / Hospitality” on it. The photograph was taken on Wednesday, February 1, 1933, after Earhart arrived in Portland to give a lecture. That day, a story about Earhart and a related photograph, image No. 374N0284, were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal. See additional related image Nos. 371N0768 and 374N0283.

Pilot Leah Hing?

Head and shoulders portrait of a woman facing right and looking toward the front. She is wearing a hat, scarf, and jacket. She is unidentified but may be the pilot Leah Hing.

Pilots Frank M. Hawks, Dorothy Hester, and Tex Rankin at Swan Island airport, Portland

Photograph showing (from left) pilots Frank M. Hawks, Dorothy Hester, and Tex Rankin next to Hawks’ airplane at Swan Island airport in Portland. The photograph was taken on Saturday, November 28, 1931, after Hawks flew from San Francisco for a brief stay in Portland. A cropped version of this photograph was one of three that were published on Page 3 of the Oregon Journal’s city edition on Sunday, November 29, 1931. The photographs were published under the headline “Three Hours From San Francisco.” They had the caption: “Captain Frank M. Hawks said his exact time from San Francisco to Portland Saturday was three hours and five minutes. But at that, he wasn’t trying for speed—just jogging along.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Three famous fliers get together (from left), Hawks, Dorothy Hester, and Tex Rankin.” The photographs accompanied the continuation of a front-page story about Hawks. Also see image Nos. 374N0276 and 374N0299, which were published with this photograph, and image No. 374N0300.

Commander Richard E. Byrd and pilot Dorothy Hester

Photograph showing the aviator, explorer, and United States Navy officer Richard E. Byrd with pilot Dorothy Hester. They are standing side by side. Byrd is wearing a visor cap and an overcoat; Hester is wearing a hat, overcoat, collared shirt, and sweater. See related image Nos. 371N0389 and 371N0390.

F. V. Tompkins?

Head and shoulders portrait, taken outdoors, of pilot F. V. Tompkins facing slightly left and looking toward the front. The photograph was taken in June 1928 at Portland’s second annual air circus. The name “F. V. Tompkins” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. See related image No. 371N2516 and image Nos. 371N1902 and 371N5952, also taken at the event.

Lieutenant Vern U. Ayres, pilot

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is a head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing an aviator’s cap and goggles, a jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. He is facing front and looking to the left. Crop marks have been drawn on the picture. The name “Ayres, Lt. V. V. [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve.

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