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History Mystery
Spring Into History Day organizers hope to find more information about 1940s photos recently discovered in a desk at the Camas paper mill
- By Heather Acheson
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April 1, 2014 12:00 am
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Life
Crown Zellerbach paper mill workers wait to start their shift sometime during the 1940s. The Coca-Cola sign in the background is attached to the building that now houses the Mill Corner Tavern at Northeast Fourth and Adams Street. The building the employees are sitting in front of no longer exists. Columbia River Paper Co. was incorporated in 1884 by Henry L. Pittock, publisher of The Oregonian. It became Crown Zellerbach following a merger in 1928, which it remained for 60 years.
A book negatives found in 2013 at GP included photos of servicemen that were likely taken in the 1940s during World War II.
A sign in front of the Camas paper mill during World War II encourages employees to "Back the Attack Buy More Bonds." War bonds, known as debt securities, financed military operations during war time. They were seen as a way to remove money from circulation as well as reduce inflation.
The 3 by 4 inch negatives found in the small album included pictures of Camas mill machinery, employees, events honoring servicemen returning from World War II, and other subjects including a women's bowling league team. "The problem is, not many people are living here now who recognize these former mill workers and their families," said Barb Baldus, organizer of an upcoming event celebrating local history. Downtown Camas Association officials are hoping to learn more about the people in the photographs.
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