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Aerial View of Bonneville Dam

Aerial photograph of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Looking east, up the river. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Taken by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon. Please credit." Second stamp reads, "H.W.S. Apr 1, 1948." Third stamp reads, "Beaver Engraving Co." of Portland, Oregon.

United States. Bonneville Power Administration

Widespread Flooding, Vanport Flood

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.

Widespread Flooding, Vanport Flood

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.

Widespread Flooding, Vanport Flood

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.

Widespread Flooding, Vanport Flood

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.

Widespread Flooding, Vanport Flood

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.

Flooded Building and Debris, Vanport Flood

Aerial photograph looking down on flooded buildings and debris in Vanport during the Vanport Flood. Several apartment buildings float in the floodwater after having been lifted from their foundations. The cloverleaf roads in the bottom left corner are south of the Interstate Bridge. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 31, 1948 by someone named "Vail." Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Widespread Flooding, Vanport Flood

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 someone named "Dixon." Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography. This print is from the same negative or take as OrgLot762_B1F8_029.

USS Constitution under way on Columbia River off Wauna, Oregon, en route to Portland

Aerial photograph showing the frigate USS Constitution sailing on the Columbia River near Wauna, Oregon, en route to Portland on Wednesday, August 2, 1933. That day, a similar photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal under the headline “The Ship That Was a Navy When the Nation Was Young.” That photograph had the following caption: “The United States frigate Constitution in the Columbia River off Wauna on her way to Portland for a 20-day visit. The picture was taken Wednesday from the air by Ralph Vincent, Journal staff photographer, who flew to meet the veteran of the wars with the Barbary coast pirates and of 1812, in an airplane of Rasmussen-Meadows, Inc. The U. S. S. Grebe, mine sweeper, is towing the gallant old craft, while the river towboat Shaver acts as an auxiliary. Puget island is in the background [at upper left]. The ship was under the brow of scenic Clatsop Crest on the lower Columbia River highway when the picture was taken.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “Old Frigate Nears Berth In Portland.” Also see image Nos. 371N3703 and 371N3708.

Vincent, Ralph

Aerial view of Roseburg, Oregon

Aerial photograph showing buildings and streets in downtown Roseburg, Oregon. The view is toward the west. At top are the South Umpqua River and hills on the west side of the river. The view is partially obstructed by the struts of the aircraft from which the photograph was taken. See related image No. 371N5719. Image note: Light leaks on negative.

Aerial view of downtown Roseburg, Oregon

Aerial photograph showing buildings and streets in downtown Roseburg, Oregon. The view is toward the northeast. The intersection at bottom center is Stephens and Lane; the Hotel Rose is on the lower right corner of the intersection. At left center is the railroad depot. The wing and struts of the aircraft from which the photograph was taken are partially visible at top and right. See related image No. 371N5720.

Aerial view of Hood River, Oregon

Aerial photograph, looking east, showing the town of Hood River, Oregon. At lower right is Hood River High School (now Hood River Middle School) and the school’s athletic field. A cropped version of this photograph was one of 10 that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Looping the Loop by Air,” that recounted an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway and described the views from the air. The photographs had the following caption: “Glimpses of familiar scenery snapped by Roy Norr, Journal staff photographer, in ‘doing’ the Mont [sic] Hood Loop the air way.” This photograph had the following additional information: “Looking down on Hood River.” See image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5703, 371N5704, 371N5716, and 371N5717, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Also see image Nos. 371N5699, 371N5700, 371N5701, and 371N5702, which were taken during the same trip. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Aerial view of Troutdale, Oregon, and Sandy River

Aerial photograph, looking east, showing fields at bottom; the town of Troutdale, Oregon, and the Sandy River at center; and hills on the other side of the river at top. A cropped version of this photograph was one of 10 that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Looping the Loop by Air,” that recounted an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway and described the views from the air. The photographs had the following caption: “Glimpses of familiar scenery snapped by Roy Norr, Journal staff photographer, in ‘doing’ the Mont [sic] Hood Loop the air way.” This photograph had the following additional information: “Troutdale goes by below.” See image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5703, 371N5704, 371N5716, and 371N5721, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Also see image Nos. 371N5699, 371N5700, 371N5701, and 371N5702, which were taken during the same trip. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Aerial view of Hood River, Oregon, and Columbia River Gorge

Aerial photograph, looking east, showing the town of Hood River, Oregon, at center right; the Columbia River; and the hills of the Columbia River Gorge. A cropped version of this photograph was one of 10 that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Looping the Loop by Air,” that recounted an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway and described the views from the air. The photographs had the following caption: “Glimpses of familiar scenery snapped by Roy Norr, Journal staff photographer, in ‘doing’ the Mont [sic] Hood Loop the air way.” This photograph had the following additional information: “Looking east up the Columbia Gorge airway.” See image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5703, 371N5704, 371N5717, and 371N5721, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Also see image Nos. 371N5699, 371N5700, 371N5701, and 371N5702, which were taken during the same trip. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Aerial view, Mount Hood Loop Highway and Government Camp, Oregon

Aerial photograph showing the Mount Hood Loop Highway and the Government Camp area southeast of Mount Hood. The landscape is mostly snow-covered. Government Camp is at center. At lower right is part of the wing of the plane from which the photograph was taken. A cropped version of this photograph was one of 10 that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Looping the Loop by Air,” that recounted an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway and described the views from the air. The photographs had the following caption: “Glimpses of familiar scenery snapped by Roy Norr, Journal staff photographer, in ‘doing’ the Mont [sic] Hood Loop the air way.” This photograph had the following additional information: “Government Camp in a white landscape.” See image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5704, 371N5716, 371N5717, and 371N5721, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Also see image Nos. 371N5699, 371N5700, 371N5701, and 371N5702, which were taken during the same trip.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Obstructed aerial view of Mount Hood

Aerial photograph of Mount Hood, predominantly obstructed by a strut of the airplane from which the photograph was taken. This photograph was taken in 1932 during an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway. A story and 10 related photos from the trip were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The story was headlined “Looping the Loop by Air.” See related image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5699, 371N5700, 371N5701, 371N5703, 371N5704, 371N5716, 371N5717, and 371N5721.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Aerial view, southeast face of Mount Hood

Aerial photograph, looking northwest, showing the southeast face of Mount Hood. This photograph was taken in 1932 during an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway. A story and 10 related photos from the trip were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The story was headlined “Looping the Loop by Air.” See related image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5699, 371N5700, 371N5702, 371N5703, 371N5704, 371N5716, 371N5717, and 371N5721. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Aerial view, south face of Mount Hood

Aerial photograph, looking northwest, showing the south face of Mount Hood. The wings and struts of the plane from which the photograph was taken are visible at left. This photograph was taken in 1932 during an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway. A story and 10 related photos from the trip were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The story was headlined “Looping the Loop by Air.” See related image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5699, 371N5701, 371N5702, 371N5703, 371N5704, 371N5716, 371N5717, and 371N5721.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Aerial view, south and east faces of Mount Hood

Aerial photograph showing the south and east faces of Mount Hood. Part of the airplane from which the photograph was taken is visible on the right. This photograph was taken in 1932 during an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway. A story and 10 related photos from the trip were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The story was headlined “Looping the Loop by Air.” See related image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5700, 371N5701, 371N5702, 371N5703, 371N5704, 371N5716, 371N5717, and 371N5721.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Aerial view, east face of Mount Hood

Aerial photograph showing the east face of Mount Hood. The wing of the airplane from which the photograph was taken is visible at lower left. A cropped version of this photograph was one of 10 that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Looping the Loop by Air,” that recounted an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway and described the views from the air. The photographs had the following caption: “Glimpses of familiar scenery snapped by Roy Norr, Journal staff photographer, in ‘doing’ the Mont [sic] Hood Loop the air way.” This photograph had the following additional information: “Getting chummy with Mont [sic] Hood.” See image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5703, 371N5704, 371N5716, 371N5717, and 371N5721, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Also see image Nos. 371N5699, 371N5700, 371N5701, and 371N5702, which were taken during the same trip. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Aerial photograph of Riverside Golf Club, Portland

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is an aerial photograph showing the Riverside Golf Club (now the Riverside Golf & Country Club) in Portland and the surrounding area. Written at the bottom of the original photograph is the text “#6 Riverside Golf Club Pvt. Columbia Slough Dist.”

Aerial photograph of Rose City Golf Course, Portland

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is an aerial photograph showing the Rose City Golf Course in Portland and the surrounding area. Written at the bottom of the photograph is the text “#10 Rose City Golf Course Municipal E 62nd St + Sacramento St.” East 62nd Street is now Northeast 62nd Avenue and Sacramento Street is now Northeast Sacramento Street. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Aerial View of Morrison Bridge Construction in Portland, Oregon

Aerial view of the Willamette River flowing through Portland, Oregon. Four bridges are visible. From left to right, they are the Steel Bridge, the Burnside Bridge, the Morrison Bridge (under construction) and the Hawthorne Bridge. A wing of the plane is also visible on the lower right (negative 3 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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