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• 401. [Image] 1894 Flood - Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co., Six Diamond Stack Locomotives, #380 - #382 - #316 - Unknown - Unknown - #1380, Note: Umatilla House and Columbia Hotel, Stacks of Wool Sacks

  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: 1894 Flood - Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co., Six Diamond Stack Locomotives, #380 - #382 - #316 - Unknown - Unknown - #1380, Note: Umatilla House and Columbia Hotel, Stacks of Wool Sacks Year: 1894 Title: 1894 Flood - Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co., Six Diamond Stack Locomotives, #380 - #382 - #316 - Unknown - Unknown - #1380, Note: Umatilla House and Columbia Hotel, Stacks of Wool Sacks Year: 1894 Close

• 402. [Image] Inundation of the Nile

  	The great Nile dam, at the head of the first cataract of the Nile, is 600 miles above Cairo. The dam was built 1898 - 1902 by the Egyptian government for irrigation, the water being utilized for that purpose ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Inundation of the Nile Year: 1900 The great Nile dam, at the head of the first cataract of the Nile, is 600 miles above Cairo. The dam was built 1898 - 1902 by the Egyptian government for irrigation, the water being utilized for that purpose between May and July, when the river is at its lowest and before the annual inundation begins in the middle of July. The dam is 1-1/4 miles across and is built of Assuan granite laid in Portland cement. On the dam are 180 sluices which have a capacity of emitting 15,000 tons of water per second. It holds 1,000,000,000 cubic meters of water. The dam is filled with the muddy flood coming down from the mountains, and opens again when the Nile is low. As the water lies in the dam, the mud sinks; but as the outlets are along the bottom, when the water goes out it carries the mud with it, and thus distributes it through the canals to farm after farm. The dam has now a maximum height of 130 feet, and at the base is 100 feet thick and 30 feet at the top. The summer rains in Abyssinia raises the level of the Nile in a great flood, the crest of the wave arriving in lower Egypt in October. As soon as the water recedes the grain is planted in the rich soil. The homes are built on the highest land beyond reach of the water. With the exception of the palm tree and the fringe vegetation along the river, there is an absence of the abundant plant life of the regions having suffered sufficient rainfall. Title: Inundation of the Nile Year: 1900 The great Nile dam, at the head of the first cataract of the Nile, is 600 miles above Cairo. The dam was built 1898 - 1902 by the Egyptian government for irrigation, the water being utilized for that purpose between May and July, when the river is at its lowest and before the annual inundation begins in the middle of July. The dam is 1-1/4 miles across and is built of Assuan granite laid in Portland cement. On the dam are 180 sluices which have a capacity of emitting 15,000 tons of water per second. It holds 1,000,000,000 cubic meters of water. The dam is filled with the muddy flood coming down from the mountains, and opens again when the Nile is low. As the water lies in the dam, the mud sinks; but as the outlets are along the bottom, when the water goes out it carries the mud with it, and thus distributes it through the canals to farm after farm. The dam has now a maximum height of 130 feet, and at the base is 100 feet thick and 30 feet at the top. The summer rains in Abyssinia raises the level of the Nile in a great flood, the crest of the wave arriving in lower Egypt in October. As soon as the water recedes the grain is planted in the rich soil. The homes are built on the highest land beyond reach of the water. With the exception of the palm tree and the fringe vegetation along the river, there is an absence of the abundant plant life of the regions having suffered sufficient rainfall. Close

• 403. [Image] Coaches and trainers, circa 1945

  	Front row left to right: Luke Gill (football); unidentified; Del Allman (trainer); Walt Adrian; and Dr. Waldo Ball (physician). Back row left to right: Clair Langton (P.E.); Ralph Coleman (baseball); Slats ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Coaches and trainers, circa 1945 Year: 1945 Front row left to right: Luke Gill (football); unidentified; Del Allman (trainer); Walt Adrian; and Dr. Waldo Ball (physician). Back row left to right: Clair Langton (P.E.); Ralph Coleman (baseball); Slats Gill (basketball); Al Cox (football); Lemon (Dean Lemon's son); and Ed Stevens (crew). Sitting on floor in front: Reg Flood (swimming). Title: Coaches and trainers, circa 1945 Year: 1945 Front row left to right: Luke Gill (football); unidentified; Del Allman (trainer); Walt Adrian; and Dr. Waldo Ball (physician). Back row left to right: Clair Langton (P.E.); Ralph Coleman (baseball); Slats Gill (basketball); Al Cox (football); Lemon (Dean Lemon's son); and Ed Stevens (crew). Sitting on floor in front: Reg Flood (swimming). Close

• 404. [Image] Articles discussing debate over Willamette Valley project and 3rd Annual Oregon Audubon Society Dinner

  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Articles discussing debate over Willamette Valley project and 3rd Annual Oregon Audubon Society Dinner Author: North Tillamook County News (Garibaldi, Or.); Oregon Journal (Firm); Oregonian (Firm) Year: 1940 Title: Articles discussing debate over Willamette Valley project and 3rd Annual Oregon Audubon Society Dinner Author: North Tillamook County News (Garibaldi, Or.); Oregon Journal (Firm); Oregonian (Firm) Year: 1940 Close

• 405. [Image] Water - A primary natural resource

  	Manuscript by Kenneth Reid, Executive Secretary of the Izaak Walton League of America. The document is in two parts. The first section gives evidence to man's negative influence on water. Reid advocates ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Water - A primary natural resource Author: Reid, Kenneth A. Year: 1910 Manuscript by Kenneth Reid, Executive Secretary of the Izaak Walton League of America. The document is in two parts. The first section gives evidence to man's negative influence on water. Reid advocates that these resources would be better served by returning them to their natural purpose in order to prevent further disaster. The second part of the document focuses on how irrigation also negatively affects natural water resources. Reid believes that many of the problems of irrigation may be solved by consideration for the water rights of others. Another concern Reid shares is the inadequate work of the federal agencies in regards to irrigation. Title: Water - A primary natural resource Author: Reid, Kenneth A. Year: 1910 Manuscript by Kenneth Reid, Executive Secretary of the Izaak Walton League of America. The document is in two parts. The first section gives evidence to man's negative influence on water. Reid advocates that these resources would be better served by returning them to their natural purpose in order to prevent further disaster. The second part of the document focuses on how irrigation also negatively affects natural water resources. Reid believes that many of the problems of irrigation may be solved by consideration for the water rights of others. Another concern Reid shares is the inadequate work of the federal agencies in regards to irrigation. Close

• 406. [Image] Along the Columbia River, Hercules Pillars

  	Sepia image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground is a winding road that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles alongside ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Along the Columbia River, Hercules Pillars Sepia image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground is a winding road that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles alongside the road. Trees line the riverbank, which has been eroded by the flooded river. Rocks, trees and utility poles are partially submerged in the river. In the distance can be seen tree-covered slopes or hillsides. Title: Along the Columbia River, Hercules Pillars Sepia image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground is a winding road that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles alongside the road. Trees line the riverbank, which has been eroded by the flooded river. Rocks, trees and utility poles are partially submerged in the river. In the distance can be seen tree-covered slopes or hillsides. Close

• 407. [Image] Along the Columbia River, Hercules Pillars

  	Sepia image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground is a winding road that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles alongside ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Along the Columbia River, Hercules Pillars Sepia image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground is a winding road that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles alongside the road. Trees line the riverbank, which has been eroded by the flooded river. Rocks, trees and utility poles are partially submerged in the river. In the distance can be seen tree-covered slopes or hillsides. Title: Along the Columbia River, Hercules Pillars Sepia image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground is a winding road that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles alongside the road. Trees line the riverbank, which has been eroded by the flooded river. Rocks, trees and utility poles are partially submerged in the river. In the distance can be seen tree-covered slopes or hillsides. Close

• 408. [Image] Bridge over the muddy Chickahominy

  	This is a photograph of the insignificant stream that figured so largely in the calculations of the opposing generals before Richmond. Under the effect of the almost tropical rains, in a day luxuriant ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Bridge over the muddy Chickahominy Year: 1911 This is a photograph of the insignificant stream that figured so largely in the calculations of the opposing generals before Richmond. Under the effect of the almost tropical rains, in a day luxuriant meadows would become transformed into lakes, and surging floods appear where before were stagnant pools. Thus it became doubtful in June whether the struggling Union army could depend upon the little bridges. It was said by some of the Union engineers that it was only the weight of the troops passing over them that held some in place. One was swept away immediately after a column had crossed. The muddy banks show more plainly than words that the little Chickahominy could do when it was thoroughly aroused. Title: Bridge over the muddy Chickahominy Year: 1911 This is a photograph of the insignificant stream that figured so largely in the calculations of the opposing generals before Richmond. Under the effect of the almost tropical rains, in a day luxuriant meadows would become transformed into lakes, and surging floods appear where before were stagnant pools. Thus it became doubtful in June whether the struggling Union army could depend upon the little bridges. It was said by some of the Union engineers that it was only the weight of the troops passing over them that held some in place. One was swept away immediately after a column had crossed. The muddy banks show more plainly than words that the little Chickahominy could do when it was thoroughly aroused. Close

• 409. [Image] Pillars of Hercules and Columbia River. (On the Road of the O. R. R. & Nav. Co.)

  	Colored image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground are winding train tracks identified as the "O. R. R. & Nav. Co. Road" that passes ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Pillars of Hercules and Columbia River. (On the Road of the O. R. R. & Nav. Co.) Colored image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground are winding train tracks identified as the "O. R. R. & Nav. Co. Road" that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles paralleling the tracks. Trees line the riverbank, which has been eroded by the flooded river. Rocks, trees and utility poles are partially submerged in the river. In the distance can be seen tree-covered slopes or hillsides. Title: Pillars of Hercules and Columbia River. (On the Road of the O. R. R. & Nav. Co.) Colored image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground are winding train tracks identified as the "O. R. R. & Nav. Co. Road" that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles paralleling the tracks. Trees line the riverbank, which has been eroded by the flooded river. Rocks, trees and utility poles are partially submerged in the river. In the distance can be seen tree-covered slopes or hillsides. Close

• 410. [Image] Pillars of Hercules and Columbia River. (On the Road of the O. R. R. & Nav. Co.)

  	Colored image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground are winding train tracks identified as the "O. R. R. & Nav. Co. Road" that passes ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Pillars of Hercules and Columbia River. (On the Road of the O. R. R. & Nav. Co.) Colored image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground are winding train tracks identified as the "O. R. R. & Nav. Co. Road" that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles paralleling the tracks. Trees line the riverbank, which has been eroded by the flooded river. Rocks, trees and utility poles are partially submerged in the river. In the distance can be seen tree-covered slopes or hillsides. Title: Pillars of Hercules and Columbia River. (On the Road of the O. R. R. & Nav. Co.) Colored image. Seen from above, the Pillars of Hercules rock formation faces the Columbia River. In the left foreground are winding train tracks identified as the "O. R. R. & Nav. Co. Road" that passes between the Pillars. There are four utility poles paralleling the tracks. Trees line the riverbank, which has been eroded by the flooded river. Rocks, trees and utility poles are partially submerged in the river. In the distance can be seen tree-covered slopes or hillsides. Close