Servicemen and United States employees stand on the deck of a ship after arriving in Portland. Many of the men are waving at the camera (negative 1 of 7).

A shingled home at a shipyard trailer camp at N.E. 2nd avenue and N.E. Glisan Street in Portland. The Willamette River can be seen through a tree next to the house (negative 2 of 2).

A wreck scene after a collision between a freight and passenger train on the S.P. & S railroad in Portland, at Willbridge. A crowd of people stand next to a damaged steam engine, that has fallen to one side of the train track. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 11, 1945 (negative 1 of 10).

A two-story “Crystal Laundry” building at the corner of Sandy Boulevard and N.E. 2nd Avenue in Portland. A “Help Wanted” sign is posted on the outside of the building (negative 1 of 2). Original sleeve title: Portland - war time conditions.

The U.S.S. Bronx, sliding down a ways into the Willamette River upon its launching from the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Wooden scaffolding can be seen at either side of the ways. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 8).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, mostly likely at S.W. Yamhill Street at S.W. Broadway, celebrating the end of World War II. Trash litters the street, and a sign for the Orpheum Theatre can be seen. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 40).

Photograph taken from a high angle, looking downward at a parade in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. The Portland Hotel can be seen on the right side of the frame (later becoming Pioneer Courthouse Square). People line either side of the street, watching a procession of automobiles. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 4 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. A young man and woman kiss on the hood of a car, while several other young people look on. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 5 of 40).

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. A woman and a young child sit on a curb, next to several other people who are standing. Paper litters the ground. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 6 of 40).

A night photograph of people gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Illuminated signs for “KOIN,” “Paramount, “ and “Broadway” can be seen along the street. The Journal building can also been seen in the distance (Southwest Yamhill Street and Southwest Broadway). Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 9 of 40).

Motorists look downward at a tire and inner tube while standing next to two automobiles, shortly after the end of gas rationing during World War II. One man appears to be changing a tire, while another holds the inner tube and two women watch (negative 1 of 4).

A diver in mid-air, after leaping into a pool at an Active club meet at Jantzen Beach Amusement Park on Hayden Island. People stand along the side of the pool, and another pool and building can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is “Willa Worthington” (negative 2 of 7).

Photograph showing logs and timber being used to construct raised decks at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Logs can be seen laying on the ground throughout the frame (negative 1 of 16).

A man stands in front of a “P.F.D.” truck, holding a small Labrador puppy on his leg. He is wearing a collared shirt, tie, and has one hand resting on the puppy (negative 10 of 22).

A cat stands on a book, which is on a desk at a Portland Fire Department firehouse. Behind the cat is what appears to be switchboard. A small sign against the far wall reads “fire permit” (negative 16 of 22).

A terrier sits on its hind legs in the driver seat of a fire engine vehicle. Its front paws are on the steering wheel, and two fire fighter helmets can be seen behind the dog, with “17” painted on them. Likely taken at Portland Fire Station No. 17 (824 NW 24th Avenue) (negative 17 of 22).

A terrier stands on a ladder, with its head looking back towards the camera. The ladder is leaning against a brick building, which is Portland Fire Station No. 17, at 824 NW 24th Avenue (negative 20 of 22).

Photograph, shot through a chain link fence, showing baseball players on the field at Vaughn Street Park during a Portland Beavers game. A pitcher can be seen in the middle of the field, and a ball is in midair heading towards a batter. Spectators can be seen at the far end of the field, sitting on bleachers next to several large advertisements, including one for “Sears, Roebuck and Co” over the scoreboard. At the left side of the frame is a tower for “American Can Company” (negative 2 of 15).

Photograph showing three Portland Beavers team members, in uniform. “Beavers” can be seen across the front of the uniform, with a beaver on the left sleeve. Two of the players are sitting on a trunk with “Portland Baseball Club” painted across the front. They appear to be in a locker room. One of the players is holding a baseball bat and a hammer (negative 7 of 15).

Photograph showing a rose show at the 1941 Rose Festival, at civic auditorium. Two young women face one another and stand next to a table holding vases of roses (negative 11 of 11).

Photograph showing painted numbers (hopscotch?) on the deck of the S.S. President Jackson. The bottom of a lifeboat can be seen on the deck (negative 15 of 15).

Photograph showing a bar aboard the S.S. President Jackson, being made ready for conversion into troop transport. An etched mirror next to the bar shows a fish and bottle, and another mirror with empty shelves can be seen behind the bar. Also on the bar is a cash register (negative 3 of 15).

Photograph showing two children on a seesaw at an unidentified Portland city park. One child is sitting in front of the other, and the seesaw end is in the air. In the background is a sidewalk and trees (negative 10 of 26). See negative 330-22.

Photograph showing people seated at a tiki-style bar in Portland. Bamboo and woven mats can be seen on the bars and walls, and a woman in a floral shirt is standing at the right side of the frame (negative 6 of 26).

Photograph showing people dancing at an anniversary party for Town Club in Portland. Couples are dancing on a raised wooden floor, beyond which tables and seated people can be seen (negative 1 of 16).

Photograph showing two men next to a demolished building on Southwest Front Avenue. One man is at the top of a ladder, which is leaning against a stone pillar. The other man is standing on top of a large piece of stone. The side of the building and piles of bricks can be seen in the background. The Willamette River is in the distance (negative 3 of 17).

Photograph showing the Hawthorne Bridge, on the west side of the Willamette River, during the razing of Southwest Front Avenue. A set of stairs is being built from ground level, to the bridge. A cement ramp extends towards the right side of the frame, with decorative railings and embellishments (negative 9 of 17).

Photograph showing two young people wearing period costumes, and clasping hands. One is wearing a dress with loose sleeves and a waist tie, while the other is wearing a long jacket and knee-length pants (negative 2 of 2).