Halfdan O. Stromsnes, a machinist at the Defiance Lumber Company, mastered fourteen trades in addition to being a musician. Here Stromsnes plays his one-man "Depression" band, a drum, horn, and guitar, which pleases his small dog Lobo, who sits-up and begs for more. (T.Times, 11/10/37, p16).

Musical instruments--Tacoma; Musicians--Tacoma; Stromsnes, Halfdan O.; Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Defiance Lumber Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Depressions--1929;

Halfdan O. Stromsnes, a master of 14 trades, plays his one-man band. His "depression band" includes a 5 gallon oil can drum, a guitar made from a grease can and a Ford fender, 5 harmonicas mounted on a coffee can, and cymbals. (T.Times,11/10/37, p.16)

Musical instruments--Tacoma; Musicians--Tacoma; Stromsnes, Halfdan O.; Defiance Lumber Co. (Tacoma)--Employees; Depressions--1929;