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D13014-4
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- 1942-06-20 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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In June of 1942, several soldiers prepare to enjoy a Sunday morning breakfast at the home of James and Zelma Garvin, 10 Mare Vista Terrace. The soldiers have been the overnight guests of the couple in a makeshift dormitory set up in the rec room. Fort Lewis and McChord were brimming with increased wartime personnel. Thousands of these soldiers would pour into Tacoma on the weekend, with no hope of finding anyplace to sleep overnight. Weekend housing was offered at several of the larger homes, as well as at area churches and the Tacoma Mission. (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. 1) TPL-10330
World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;