Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Item
Title
D36536-3
Date(s)
- 1948-11-20 (Creation)
Extent
Name of creator
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
Social dancing was just one of the many activities offered at the Tacoma Council of Churches Youth Center, 821-23 Pacific Avenue, in November of 1948. Founded in July of 1946, by 1948 the center had become a popular spot for young people in Tacoma to socialize. It was especially popular with the young servicemen who were brought to Tacoma from all over the United States by the peacetime draft. Reverend Irvin N. Morris took over as supervisor and chaplain for the center in September of 1948. The center was open seven days a week and offered billiards, ping pong, bowling, a snack bar, and a music room with a dance floor.
Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Young adults--Tacoma; Dance--Tacoma; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Couples--Tacoma; Military uniforms; Military personnel--Tacoma; Tacoma Council of Churches (Tacoma);