University Union Club was having their annual "Stag and Doe" party in January of 1947. They were featuring a smorgasbord style buffet with traditional Scandinavian cuisine. They had a committee in charge of all arrangements and they would be wearing Scandinavian costumes for the event. View of roasted pig surrounded by candlelight and committee members (from left): Leslie E. Jensen, Mrs. Cleve N. Olson, Dr. Cleve N. Olson, Mrs. Leslie E. Jensen, E.R. Fetterolf and Mrs. Lawrence Ghilarducci. (T. Times, 2/1/47, p. 9).

Costumes--Scandinavian; Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Jensen, Leslie E.; Jensen, Leslie E.--Family; Olson, Cleve N.; Olson, Cleve N.--Family; Fetterolf, E.R.; Ghilarducci, Lawrence--Family;

Smorgasbord dinner at University-Union Club, Quentin Schmitt, University-Union Club. The University-Union Club held their 5th annual smorgasbord April 19, 1948. The planning committee wore Scandinavian costumes and a native accordianist played. The committee is standing behind the buffet that beautifully displayed the Scandinavian foods. Names listed. (T.Times, 4/17/1948, p.9; 4/24/1948, p.9)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Costumes--Scandinavian; Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Committee of eight ladies for visit of Supreme Worthy High Priestess, Mrs. L.D. Whitney. The current and past high priestesses of Mizpah Shrine No. II, White Shrine of Jerusalem, met at the University Union Club to complete arrangements for the July 29 visit of Mrs. Zelma M. Kah, the supreme worthy high priestess of the order, from Middletown, Ohio. L-R are Mrs. O.H. Ridgway, Mae F. Williams, Olive (Mrs. Frank R.) Hibbard, Stella (Mrs. Lee D.) Whitney, Avis G. (Mrs. Warren C.) Gilman, Emma L. (Mrs. Herbert F.) Love and Mrs. William Jones Rogers seated around a table set in the corner windows overlooking Commencement Bay. (TNT, 7/24/1949, p.D-8)

Hats--1940-1950; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950; White Shrine of Jerusalem (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

University Union Club's 15th annual St. Patrick's Day Stag Steak Fry. Club members joined together at this event to don Chefs' attire and cook their own steaks. The kitchen is really crowded as the Club members line up in their pristine personalized aprons and sparkling clean Chef's hats to grill their beef to their own personal taste. The capacity for the dinner at the Club was 300 and it was usually full. After dinner, the Club would offer games and a "great show." (TNT 3/16/1955, pg.8)

Saint Patrick's Day--Tacoma; Cookery--Tacoma; Cooks; Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Aprons--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Three costumed men participate in a skit during the Tacoma Printers Association's banquet held at the University-Union Club on December 2, 1952. Two masked men clad in white coats and wearing "Steilacoom" hats are escorting a rather disheveled looking individual in a straitjacket through an open doorway. Although the masked men are unidentifiable, the man in the straitjacket is believed to be longtime Tacoma Public School faculty member Robert C. Evans. Mr. Evans taught English, as well as working with music and drama students. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Printers Association.

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Physical restraints--Tacoma; Tacoma Printers Association (Tacoma); University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

ca. 1942. Marjorie Cain, right in photo, the wife of Tacoma Mayor and later US Senator Harry P. Cain, with other swankily dressed ladies at a club or committee meeting in the basement of the University - Union Club. ALBUM 13

Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Union Club's 50th anniversary reunion was held on September 22, 1938. Nine members of the "Old Guard" are pictured, left to right: Frank Hale, W. R. Nichols, William H. Miller, John S. Baker, John Dempsey, Alexander Baillie, William Virges, Ralph Metcalf, and Arthur Grafton. The "Old Guard" was organized at a dinner 32 years prior. The Union Club was formed in 1888 to further the business interests of young Tacoma. (T. Times, 9/24/38, p.18)

Union Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Reunions--Tacoma; Hale, Frank; Nichols, W.R.; Miller, William H.; Baker, John S.; Dempsey, John; Virges, William; Metcalf, Ralph; Grafton, Arthur; Baillie, Alexander, 1859-1949;

ca. 1937. National Guard Dinner at the Union Club. Eight National Guard men handcuffed in pairs on the interior stairs.

Union Club (Tacoma); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Uniforms--Washington National Guard--1930-1940;

On August 9, 1939, Emory Reagan Sr., a flagpole painter, used a "bos'n's chair" to ascend the 150 foot flagpole at the University Union Club at 539 Broadway. The pole took 5 1/2 hours to paint, during which time Reagan remained aloft. His young sons Duane, 8, and Emory, Jr., 11, kept him supplied with paint and brushes, sent up by a rope and pulley. Mr. Reagan was 35 at the time of this picture and lived with his wife and family at 5020 6th Ave. (T.Times 8/10/1939 p.1) cropped enlargement of D8738 image 2

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Painting; Reagan, Emory; Flagpoles;

Six men are posed near architectural drawings of display booths for the Unit Masonry Association's 1960 home show. It appears that James Martin Harris has won the first place award. Architects Wilson, Hocking and Waring were also commended.

Architectural drawings; Unit Masonry Association (Tacoma);

ca. 1937. National Guard Dinner at the Union Club circa 1937. Eight National Guard men handcuffed in pairs on the interior stairs. The officer on the left, second man up, has been identified as William M. Adams. He retired after 44 years of service as a full colonel. (Identification provided by a reader)

Union Club (Tacoma); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Uniforms--Washington National Guard--1930-1940; Handcuffs; Adams, William M.;

On June 9, 1939, the unidentified University-Union Club doorman opened the automobile door for E. F. Cardin, Jr. and Lorain Cousins, in formal attire, to enter the Club under the canvas-covered awning. The doorman's elegant white uniform added glamour to the evening event, attended by 500 guests, celebrating the clubs' merger. By 1938, the Union Club had been located in the elegant building at 539 Broadway for 50 years. In 1939, a decision was reached by the Union Club and the University Club to merge into one, the University-Union Club, at this location. The membership for the joint club was full at 450 members. Mr. Cardin was a trustee for the new organization. (T. Times 6/7/1939, pg. 11; 6/3/1939, pg. 5- articles only)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Cardin, E.F.; Cousins, Lorain;

Union Club and University Club charter members hang a new charter over the 1888 fireplace for the merger of the two clubs into the University Union Club. L. to r: Dr. Charles McCreery, Dr. William McCreery, Melville Pugh, John S. Baker, and George P. Fishburne. (T. Times, 6/71939, p. 20).

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); McCreery, Charles; Pugh, Melville; Baker, John S.; Fishburne, George P.; Charters; McCreery, William B.;

On August 9, 1939, Emory Reagan Sr., a flagpole painter, used a "bos'n's chair" to ascend the 150 foot flagpole at the University Union Club at 539 Broadway. The pole took 5 1/2 hours to paint, during which time Reagan remained aloft. His young sons Duane, 8, and Emory, Jr., 11, kept him supplied with paint and brushes, sent up by a rope and pulley. Mr. Reagan was 35 at the time of this picture and lived with his wife and family at 5020 6th Ave. (T.Times 8/10/1939 p.1)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Painting; Reagan, Emory; Flagpoles;

The small sons of Emory Reagan Sr. take a break from helping Dad paint the flagpole at the University Union Club. Emory Jr., 11, holds on to the rope that sends supplies up to Dad, eliminating the need for him to go up and down the pole repeatedly. Duane, 8, holds a paintbrush and Mickey, the family's two month old terrier. The senior Mr. Reagan remained aloft on the flagpole for 5 1/2 hours completing his paint job. The boys resided with their mom and dad at 5020 6th Ave. (T. Times 8/10/1939, pg. 1)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Painting; Reagan, Emory; Reagan, Duane;

March, 1942, publicity for St. Patrick's Stag Night at University-Union Club. L to R: Back; H.L. Blangy, Ed Richards, Warren Hull, Mayor Harry P. Cain, Fred Hansen, A.L. Lee. Seated: J. Corning Todd, Joseph Gordon, John Schlarb, Jr., William A. Johnson, William Buchanan, P.Scheibler, Irving Thomas and E.M. Wetherell. All the men are wearing chef's hats, obviously practicing for preparing their own meal at the annual St. Pat's steak fry. ALBUM 13. (T. Times 3/16/42, pg. 12)

Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Richards, Ed;

In a time honored tradition, the men of the University Union Club prepared their own steaks at the Stag Dinner held on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1942, . From the look of their butchering methods, the dinner was in some danger of being delayed by a trip to the emergency room. Seven club members watched as Ed Richards held a large chuck of beef and J. Corning Todd maneuvered a large carving knife. After dinner, the club members participated in games and watched seven acts of vaudeville.

Hats--1940-1950; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Meat cutting--Tacoma; Butchers--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Richards, Ed;

Dinner honoring Nancy Hewitt at University Union Club on June 26, 1939. Party was probably in honor of her upcoming marriage on June 28, 1939. (filed with Argentum)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Hewitt, Nancy;

Annual Judges Banquet at University-Union Club. Seated are Govenor-elect Arthur B. Langlie (center), Mayor Harry P. Cain (perched on arm of chair) and U.S. District Court Judge Lloyd T. Black. Others in the November 21, 1940, photograph include State Supreme Court justices William J. Steinert, C.G. Jeffers, Samuel R. Driver, George B. Simpson, John T. Robinson and retired justice William D. Askew. The 33rd annual dinner for state supreme court judges was held on Thanksgiving Eve, November 20, 1940, with 271 men in attendance. Mayor Cain acted as Toastmaster. Mr. Langlie had been involved in a very close gubernatorial race with Spokane Democrat and former U.S. Senator C.C. Dill who refused to concede weeks after the election. Mr. Langlie would be the only GOP candidate to win a major office in Washington State in 1940. TPL-4586. (T.Times, 11-21-40, p. 9, 11-22-40, p. 18) ALBUM 10, ALBUM 12.

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Judges; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Saint Patrick's Day Dinner and Stag Night at University - Union Club. Club members pose in chef's hats and aprons. Traditionally for this annual event, members would prepare their own meal.

Saint Patrick's Day--Tacoma; Cooks; Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Aprons--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

It was the tradition of the old University Club (newly reformed in 1939 as the University-Union Club) to entertain the Justices of the State Supreme Court at an annual dinner and entertainment. The 33rd annual event was held November 20, 1940 at the club with Mayor Harry P. Cain as toastmaster. The "entertainment" portion was turned over to the Tacoma Drama League. They are pictured portraying the Justices in rapt interest over the finer points of a divorce case. The "judges" are, left to right, J. Walley Showman (reading the Police Gazette), William L. Brown, E.E. "Bud" Bare Jr., J.K. "Jock" Gordon and Irving W. Thomas. (T. Times 11/20/1940, pg. 3)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Tacoma Drama League (Tacoma); Impersonation;

Birthday party at Union-University Club. Mrs. Charles Eckstrom. Eleven girls gathered for Carolyn Eckstrom's 10th birthday: L-R, seated; Suzanne Baker, Eileen Eckstrom (floor), Carolyn Eckstrom, Mary Rowland, Patty Reed, Margaret Graham (floor); standing; Joan Hansen, Anne Rowland, Joanne Treichel (arm of sofa), Patty Lynam and Elizabeth McAllister (seated in arm chair). (T.Times, 6/21/1947, p.12)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children's parties; Birthday parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eckstrom, Carolyn; Baker, Suzanne; Eckstrom, Eileen; Rowland, Mary; Reed, Patty; Graham, Margaret; Treichel, Joanne; Lynam, Patty;

This lovely orchid is from Hilo, Hawaii. The orchids were ordered by the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, during the recent visit to Hawaii as part of the Goodwill Tour. Stadium High School girls who attend the upcoming Orchid luncheon will receive orchid corsages. The hostesses' mothers will also be guests and receive beautiful larger orchid corsages (T. Times, 6/12/48, p. 9).

Orchids--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Stadium High School (Tacoma); University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

University-Union Club was celebrating their Ninth Anniversary, in 1939 the Union Club and University Club merged their organizations together and became the University-Union Club. University-Union Club officers and trustees are in charge of organizing the event. The event will include a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing, all club members are invited to attend. View of club members enjoying their formal dance (T.N.T., 6/5/48, p. 5).

Tuxedoes; Ball dresses; Commemoration--Tacoma; Couples--Tacoma; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

University-Union Club members and a chef admire the buffet of Scandinavian delicacies on display in late January of 1947 at the annual "Stag and Doe" party. A complete roasted pig was the highlight of the dinner. Club members above have been tentatively identified (from left) as Art Gunderson and Tony Hull at far right.

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pork; Cooks;

Ten year old Judith Turner greets guests at the door of the University Union Club at the Tea being given for her mother, Mrs. Bettina Turner, on January 6, 1951. Two hundred guests were invited to the Club Tea given in honor of Mrs. Turner's upcoming marriage to Benjamin Moore of Olympia at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Being greeted by the young girl are, left to right, Mrs. Stanberry Foster, Mrs. Zen Albertz, Mrs. Doane Brodie and Mrs. Dale Sweeney, all of Olympia. Centerpieces of gardenias and violets adorned by figures of nesting doves highlighted the decorations of green and pink. (TNT 1/9/1951, pg. 8)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Hats--1950-1960; Fur coats; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Turner, Judith;

Mr. Pirrett. The Tacoma Chamber of Commerce officials invited local business men to participate in the Pacific Northwest Advisory Board. This board would meet on a monthly basis with Governor Langlie. View of nine Tacoma business men, James E. Morris, Vice President of Weyerhauser Sales Co., is in the back row second from left. Photo ordered by Mr. Harrold R. Pirret, Sales Manager at Sperry Flour Co.

Tacoma Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Morris, James E.; Pirret, Harrold R.; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Smorgasbord at University Union Club. The University Union Club of Tacoma is hosting a traditional Swedish dinner, smorgasbord style. View of staff dressed in Swedish attire and anxiously awaiting a fun filled evening.

Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma; Costumes--Sweden; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

The 11th annual President's Anniversary Ball of the University-Union Club drew a large crowd on May 5, 1950. Two men, one older and one younger, wearing white dinner jackets and bow ties, stand behind the candy counter and in front of the cigarette and cigar display in the lobby of the club's building. Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana. (TNT, 5/14/1950, p.D-5)

Clubs--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Dinner parties--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Practicing Christmas carols for their upcoming performance at the University-Union Club, 539 Broadway, are (l to r) Charlie and Kathleen Thomas, Peggy Ann and Brick Hodge, George Teats, Jan Le Veque, and Bruce Teats. Under the direction of Delwen Jones, the seven children sang at the family Christmas party for the members of the University-Union Club.(T. Times, 12/12/48, p. 13).

Children singing--Tacoma; Caroling--Tacoma; Christmas carols; Christmas decorations; Holidays--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);