Marcella Hays and Wilma Burrows work next to a wall lined with cans at a warehouse at Kaiser Company, Vancouver. One woman is standing on the edge of a shelf, holding a can with one arm with another stands below holding the same can. A cart with cans of enamel and industrial finishes is next to the shelf. This photograph was published in page 1C of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 7, 1943 (negative 1 of 1).

Winifred Reynolds and Maude Eva Best, wearing work wear, stand in a hallway at Kaiser Company, Vancouver. Two cropped photographs were published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 28, 1944 (negative 7 of 7).

The exterior of temporary war worker homes, constructed inside a stable at Bagley Park in Vancouver. Clothes lines and automobiles are in front of the building, in grassy area. The walls and roof appear to be in poor repair (negative 2 of 8).

The interior of a temporary war worker home, constructed inside a stable at Bagley Park in Vancouver. A wood burning stove is next to an open window, and the walls appear to be covered in thick paper. A chair and bed can also be seen in the room (negative 1 of 8).

The exterior of temporary war worker homes, constructed inside a stable at Bagley Park in Vancouver. Automobiles are parked next to the building, and several people can be seen standing outside an open doorway. The walls and roof appear to be in poor repair (negative 7 of 8).

Three workers at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard, kneeling next to a cement block. Written on the block is “Here Lies Hitler” with an arrow pointing downward. Metal scaffolding can be seen in the background (negative 3 of 3).

Three workers at Kaiser Vancouver shipyard, standing on the edge of a metal ledge. One man is standing below the other two, wearing a hard hat and holding a lever. A metal beam is behind him. Wooden scaffolding can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 3).

People gathered on Main Street in Vancouver for the Cenaqua parade. On the left side of the street is a child dressed as a cowboy, standing next to other children laying on the ground and watching the parade in the distance. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 13, 1950 (negative 7 of 12).

Two men with a wheeled trash can, on Main Street in Vancouver during the Cenaqua parade. A sign affixed to the front of the can reads “Amboy St. Dept. “ The two men are wearing fake noses, and one appears to be kicking the other. A crowd lines the street in the background. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 13, 1950 (negative 9 of 12).

People gathered on Main Street in Vancouver for the Cenaqua parade. A tractor pulls a trailer down the middle of the street, while others walk behind. The National Bank of Commerce building can be seen at the right side of the street. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 13, 1950 (negative 2 of 12).

A parade float for Washington Grange #82 drives down Main Street in Vancouver during the Cenaqua parade. A military jeep is pulling a trailer, on which is built a wooden cabin. A crowd can be seen at the other side of the street. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 13, 1950 (negative 8 of 12).

A view of the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. A ship, named “Seaglamor” can be seen at a loading dock, on top of which is a large warehouse building. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway bridge over the river is in the distance (negative 8 of 17).

Convicted murderers Turman (left) and Utah Wilson, handcuffed together and wearing coveralls, arrive at the court of Judge Eugene Cushing to hear their sentence. Turman and Utah were sentenced to hang for the murder of 18-year-old Jo Ann Dewey, whose body was later found on the Wind River in Skamania County. They were hung on January 3, 1953. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, July 19, 1951 (negative 3 of 4).

Members of the United States Army load tires from the back of a military truck at a Quartermaster Training Center in Vancouver, Washington. Two men are kneeling on on the truck, with its side propped open, while another stands on the ground holding part of a tire (negative 8 of 13).

Members of the United States Army march on a dirt road at a Quartermaster Training Center in Vancouver, Washington. The men are wearing metal helmets, long jackets, and carrying rolled blankets (negative 13 of 13).

Army trucks on a rail car at a Quartermaster Training Center in Vancouver, Washington. Three men are standing next to the truck, one with his hands in his pocket and looking towards the camera (negative 5 of 13).

A United States Army soldier, holding a gun and hiding in a hole at the Vancouver Barracks (negative 9 of 28).

A train driver, in stripped overalls and hat, leans out the window of a train at Kaiser Shipyard in Vancouver (negative 6 of 14). Original sleeve title: War industry workers - University war worker apartments; trailer camp; Kaiser Co., Vancouver.

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).

Photograph showing the S.S. George Vancouver traveling on the Columbia River, under than open Interstate Bridge, after being launched from the Vancouver Shipyard. A river boat can be seen next to the larger ship, and people watch from the short along the bottom of the frame (negative 9 of 10).

Photograph showing the S.S. George Vancouver, the first ship built at Vancouver Shipyard, before being launched. A raised platform has been set up at the front of the ship, and people can be seen standing along the top. Two United States flags also hang from the ship (negative 5 of 10).

Two solders in uniform hold rifles tipped with bayonets at Vancouver Barracks. They are in an open field area, behind which can be seen tree and a building. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 7 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Groups of soldiers in uniform and metal helmets sit on the ground next to tripod artillery guns. Other soldiers stand between the groups, watching. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 15 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

A group of soldiers, in uniforms and metal helmets, kneels next to a artillery gun at Vancouver Barracks. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 22 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Three soldiers, in uniforms and metal helmets, sit on the ground next to a tripod artillery gun. In front of them is a dirt road and trees. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 21 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Soldiers, wearing uniforms and metal helmets, kneel in tall grass with a artillery gun. One man is holding binoculars to his face and looking towards the camera. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 23 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Soldiers wearing metal helmets kneel behind a rolling artillery gun at Vancouver Barracks. They appear to be in a forested area, with trees visible in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 6 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Four soldiers at Vancouver Barracks look at a tree surrounded by cement pillars and a chain. A sign in front of the tree reads “The Oldest Apple Tree in the Northwest, grown from seed brought from London, England, planted in 1826 by Hudson Bay Company.” Beyond the tree is a field and two-story building. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 20 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”