The Tacoma Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony Orchestra and Olympia Symphony have just consolidated their talents and formed the new Pacific Northwest Symphony Orchestra. The first concert of a series of four was followed by a reception at the Bonneville Hotel. The first concert featured the talented Eugene Linden as the conductor. Portrait of Johanna and Chauncey Griggs at the reception following the performance printed with sepia tone. (T. Times, 12/3/47, p. 5).

Receptions--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Reception rooms--Tacoma; Bonneville Hotel (Tacoma); Griggs, Chauncey L., 1909-1989--Family; Griggs, Chauncey L., 1909-1989; Griggs, Johanna;

A reception was held after the first concert by the newly formed Pacific Northwest Symphony Orchestra at the Fireside Room in the Bonneville Hotel. The new orchestra is a combination of the previous Tacoma, Seattle and Olympia groups. View of board members and guests enjoying the reception held at the Bonneville Hotel after the first concert, Chauncey L. Griggs (second from right) and his wife Johanna, right (T. Times, 12/4/47, p. 15).

Receptions--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Reception rooms--Tacoma; Bonneville Hotel (Tacoma); Griggs, Chauncey L., 1909-1989--Family; Griggs, Chauncey L., 1909-1989; Griggs, Johanna;

The first Symphony concert proved to be a brilliant success, it was well attended by hundreds of music lovers. Officers of the Tacoma Philharmonic Association and of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra along with board members from the newly formed Pacific Northwest Symphony were present at the reception held at the Bonneville Hotel. The board members and officers greeted the guests and welcomed in the new season (T. Times, 12/3/47, p. 5).

Receptions--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Reception rooms--Tacoma; Bonneville Hotel (Tacoma); Pacific Northwest Symphony (Tacoma);