These women were chosen as officers of the Rebekahs, auxiliary womens' organization of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, during the Rebekahs' annual three-day session held in Tacoma in early June of 1933. From left to right are: Mrs. E.B. North of Tacoma, treasurer; Mrs. Edith Osborn of Yakima, vice-president; Mrs. Bernice Hornibrooke of Vancouver, warder; Mrs. N. M. Knoff of Seattle, secretary; and Mrs. Maude Boone of Puyallup, president of the district association. The ladies were photographed in front of the I.O.O.F. Temple at Sixth and Fawcett. About 2,500 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs had arrived in Tacoma on Saturday, June 3rd for their annual session of the grand lodge, grand encampment and Rebekah assembly. This was the 44th annual session of the Rebekah assembly. (TNT 6-5-1933, p. 1-article; TNT 6-5-1933, p. 1-article; TNT 6-7-1933, p. 10)

Meetings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rebekah Lodge (Tacoma); Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Boone, Maude; Hornibrooke, Bernice; Osborn, Edith; North, E.B.--Family; Knoff, N.M.--Family;

Four women wearing heavy winter coats stand at entrance to Odd Fellows Temple. They are part of the group of pioneers and others who support the construction of a highway over the old "Immigrant Trail" through the Naches Pass. The women are, left to right, Mrs. May Burglehaus and Mrs. Margaret Bow of Sumner, Mrs. Nellie DeCoursey of Puyallup and Eva Bigelow (Mrs. William P.) Bonney of Tacoma. The proposed all weather cutoff would be 50 miles shorter than the present road that strays into Rainier National Park and crosses the Cascades at Chinook Pass. (T. Times 1/10/1935, pg. 6) (WSHS)

Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma); Bonney, Eva Bigelow;

Washington pioneers and others who have joined in the movement for the construction of a highway over the old "Immigrant Trail" through Naches Pass. Eight men, including Mr. William P. Bonney at far left, stand at entrance to Odd Fellows Temple. The men are, left to right, Bonney, Frank Spinning of Sumner, John Adams of Tacoma, Al Benson of Seattle, Frank Ross & George Talcott of Olympia, Leland J. Athow, Fern Hill, and D.H. White of Tacoma. The projected road would begin near the confluence of the White and Green Water Rivers on the present highway, follow an easterly line through the Pass and down the Naches River to intersect the present highway, saving about 50 miles for the traveler. (T. Times 1/10/1935, pg. 6) (WSHS)

Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Bonney, William P.; Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma);

Group of 51 men at I.O.O.F. Temple for Standard Oil. Men are seated along two long tables. They have notebooks open in front of them. Posters and samples of products line the walls.

Standard Oil Co. of California (Tacoma); Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Tacoma);

United Woodcraft and Drill team. This is possibly the Juveniles of Tacoma Circle Neighbors of Woodcraft Club. They were planning a meeting, Barbara Gustavson would conduct the business portion of meeting and Doris Porter was in charge of the social hour. They were meeting at the Odd Fellows Temple, view of Rainier Lodge IOOF plaque in background (T. Times, 1/3/47, p. 10).

Evening gowns--Tacoma; Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Neighbors of Woodcraft (Tacoma); Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma);

Members of the Phoenix Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen presented a skit during their 50th Anniversary celebration held at Odd Fellows Temple. They are dressed in costumes ranging from clowns to pioneers. (TNT, 2/5/1952, p.5)

Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Auxiliary (Tacoma); Anniversaries--Tacoma;

The officers of the Phoenix Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen posed for this group photograph during their 50th Anniversary celebration. They are, standing, L-R, Mary Woods, Irene Drahos, Tina Mitchel, Inez James, Mamie Stolzman and Theresa Foubert. Seated are Helen O'Brien, president, Evelyn Crelling, Mary Francis Borden, Katherine Grubbs and Martha McLean. (TNT, 2/5/1952, p.5)

Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Auxiliary (Tacoma); Anniversaries--Tacoma;

The Phoenix Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen celebrated their 50th Anniversary in Odd Fellows Temple. The group was organized by twenty wives, sisters and daughters of railroad men in Tacoma. Their first meeting was January 1, 1902. Pins and flowers were presented to six 40-year members and a large group received their 20-year pins. (TNT, 2/5/1952, p.5)

Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Auxiliary (Tacoma); Anniversaries--Tacoma;

Six members of the Phoenix Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen stand behind a counter ready to serve refreshments during the organization's 50th Anniversary celebrations at Odd Fellows Temple.

Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Auxiliary (Tacoma); Anniversaries--Tacoma;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie, standing center front, has joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Tacoma for their 1951 State Convention. Governor Langlie spoke in recognition of the good works of the Odd Fellow orders in the state. Annual I.O.O.F. scholarships were presented by him to Miss Bette Jean Borell and John Harlan. Ordered by the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, Mr. Waldbillig. (TNT, 6/28/1951, p.1)

Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Tacoma); Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966;

Mrs. Irene Hamilton, of Boise, Idaho (left), international president of the department association of the Ladies auxiliary, Patriarch Militant, and Mrs. Rose Paulk of Olympia, vice president of the Washington association, are seen during the Odd Fellow-Rebekah state convention held in Tacoma. They are resplendent with gold-lined purple capes over white frocks. (TNT, 6/28/1951, p.17 & 18)

Rebekah State Assembly (Tacoma); Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma); Ladies Auxiliary Patriachs Militant (Tacoma);

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 801, held an Armistice Day dinner in the Odd Fellows Temple. Members with 40+ years of service were honored with pins. View of engineers and guests in November, 1951, photograph. (TNT 11-12-51, p. 19)

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 801 (Tacoma); Banquets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Group portraits--1950-1960; Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma);

Installation of the new 1951 officers of the Eureka Rebekah Lodge #1 on January 11, 1951 at the Odd Fellows Temple. (TNT 1/7/1951, pg. D-8)

Eureka Rebekah Lodge No. 1 (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma);

Installation of new officers of the Rainier Lodge #11, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at the Odd Fellows Temple on January 11, 1951. (TNT 1/7/1951, pg. D-8)

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Rainier Lodge #11 (Tacoma); Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma);