Negative of a photographic postcard showing Crater Lake in Oregon. Note on envelope states this was taken from Mount Scott. Handwriting on negative reads, "Christian 11-553." The top of the negative is discolored.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Wizard Island in Crater Lake, Oregon. The rim of Crater Lake and the island are reflected in the water. Handwriting on negative reads, "Wizard Island - Crater Lake, Oregon. Christian 11-712."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the southeast end of Crater Lake. The Phantom Ship island is visible in the lake. Meadow and trees in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crater Lake, Oregon. Christian 11-713."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of Crater Lake, Oregon and Wizard Island. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crater Lake, Oregon. Christian 11-724."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a mountain on the edge of Crater Lake, Oregon. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crater Lake, Ore. Christian 11-725."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the western end of Crater Lake, Oregon, including Wizard Island. View looking south. A person stands on the edge of the rim in the foreground, leaning on a stick. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crater Lake, Oregon. Christian 11-771."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of Crater Lake, Oregon, taken from the Phantom Ship island. Rock formations of the Phantom Ship are in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crater Lake from Phantom Ship. Christian 11-779." The negative is discolored.

The cliffs that surround Crater Lake. The surface of the lake is visible at the bottom of the photograph.

Children and young adults during a swimming class at Blue Lake, outside Portland. A teacher stands on a wooden dock with her arms extended, demonstrating to the students. Several lifeguard chairs have been attached to the dock (negative 2 of 11).

Children and young adults during a swimming class at Blue Lake, outside Portland. The shore and a wooden building can be seen at the edge of the water. Water is splashing through the air (negative 5 of 11).

Report discussing the declining waterfowl populations due to European carp, agriculture, and hunting.

Photograph showing a large stream of water exiting a pipe and flowing towards the camera. In the background are several hills of dirt and rock, as well as a cement bridge. Written on the negative is "56-254."

Photograph showing Timothy Lake looking north towards Mount Hood. A recreation sign is in the foreground with "Picnicking" and "Overnight Camping" directions. To the left of the sign, a woman stands on the shore of the lake with a small child. Cut stumps and dirt can be seen at the edge of the water and in front of the woman and child. Written on the negative is 57-284.1."

Photograph showing a man and woman looking towards Timothy Lake and Mount Hood. They are both seated on a picnic table, with an RV, fishing poles, and a fire visible. Dirt and stumps can be seen next to the water.

Photograph showing a young child holding a fish in each raised hand. He is smiling, wearing a life-vest and is seated on a boat with Timothy Lake visible in the background. A fishing pole lays across his lap.

Photograph looking across Elk Lake, showing Mount Beachie and adjacent ridgelines. On the right side of the image is a large area of burned trees, leading up to Battle Axe Mountain. Written on the negative is “Looking up Elk Lake from outlet – Mt Beachie in the center, 11-6-20” and “E309.09-O-9.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-21).

Photograph of a dirt road on the edge of Summer Lake in Central Oregon. There are mountains in the distance. Writing on print reads, "Summer Lake, Central Oregon. No. 525, O. Hedlund, Madras, Ore."

Photographic postcard showing people in a cabin next to East Lake in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument in the Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. This building is likely part of the health resort which operated at the hot springs of East Lake from 1915-1923. Handwriting on the back of the postcard reads, "One of the buildings at hot springs resort at East Lake. Looking northward across East Lake. It is about 2 miles across. View taken in early morning."

Manuscript detailing lake trips. Document goes on to describe physical characteristics such as length and plant life, as well as detailing the search for white herons. The author is disappointed to learn that the area was one of the most popular plumage hunting sites.

People swimming at a dock at Devils Lake on the Oregon coast. The women are wearing swim caps, as two stand on the dock looking downward at the water. The far shore of the lake can be seen in the distance (negative 10 of 19).

A teenager water skiing at Devils Lake on the Oregon Coast. He holds a towline with one hand while the other hangs at his side. The far shore of the lake can be seen in the distance (negative 11 of 19).

Article describing a trip to Wallowa Lake to observe the current problem of the lake's fish being land locked.

Story about an ornery horse at Poole's Ranch.

Article authored by William Finley discussing visits to Ladd's Pond before it became Laurelhurst Park.

Documents focusing on Lower Klamath Lake, including drainage and proposed reflooding. Other topics include homesteading on Steens Mountain and effects of agriculture on the Clear and Tule Lake Refuges.

Photograph showing a cement dam structure at Timothy Lake before water release. A dirt road curves through the frame and crosses the dam structure. A dense forested area can be seen in the background along the edge of the excavated area.