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Name and location of repository
Level of description
Item
Title
D53636-3
Date(s)
- 1950-10-26 (Creation)
Extent
Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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Scope and content
Tacoma formed a Civilian Defense force, proposed for a force of 150 individuals. Here, Tacoma City Clerk Josephine Melton, left, administered the oath of office to 30 auxilliary police. The men had completed a six-week training course, including first aid, police, and firearms courses. Names are listed in the newspaper. Ordered by Frank Evans. (TNT, 10/29/1950, p.15)
Korean War, 1950-1953--Civil defense--Tacoma; Melton, Josephine; People associated with health & safety;