Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Transportation - Water |
Date |
ca. 1945 |
Description |
Flood scene, probably in Glenwood along the Willamette River in the 1940s, showing fleet of several rowboats used for rescue purposes. John West, McKenzie River guide, stands in prow of one boat and waves a bottle at the camera. Sign in front of him reads "Prepare to meet thy God." Four other men, one of them pretending to drink from a bottle, augment the rescue crew. Business buildings in background are surrounded by high water. |
Photographer |
unknown |
Medium |
b/w |
Collection |
Photograph Collection |
Catalog Number |
GN8995 |