Red Cross activities, Mrs. Strong. Fourteen women, seated and standing, hold envelopes, ready to begin the Red Cross 1944 fund-raising campaign. They hold packages of stickers and pins. Back row, L-R, Grace M. Davies, four unnamed women, Lula M. Shank, unnamed, Nettie E. Paulsen. Front row, L-R, Hazel D. Slater, unnamed, Lunella McMaster, unnamed, Frances M. Goodman, and unnamed. (T.Times, 2/29/1944, p.1)

Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On December 14, 1944, Red Cross volunteers could barely be seen behind the mountain of wrapped Christmas gifts destined for military patients at the Madigan General and McChord Field Station Hospitals. The Pierce and Thurston County chapters of the Red Cross coordinated the gift program. Surveys were conducted to find out what the servicemen wanted most for Christmas and among presents included in the gift packages were packs of cigarettes and books. Hundreds of local clubs and organizations responded with donations and help including the Mary Ball chapter of the D.A.R., the Junior Red Cross, the Council of Jewish Women and the Franklin PTA. (TNT 12-24-44, p. 1-various photographs & article)

Christmas presents; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

The Madigan Gray Ladies were hosting an afternoon tea at the Pierce County Chapter house, to honor three new officials. Doreen Hopper was the new Chairman of Volunteer Special Services, Marjorie Tibbs was appointed the Field Director at Madigan and J. O. Wiek was the new manager of the Pierce County Chapter. Ada E. Rolstad, Head of the Madigan Gray Ladies was directing the entertainment for the event (T. Times, 10/24/47, p. 13).

Nurses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Nursing--Tacoma; Uniforms; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Red Cross Pierce County Chapter house was planning a Christmas celebration with decorations and gifts for the patients at Madigan and American Lake Hospitals. The Gray Ladies visit regularly and have regular holiday activities, the Junior Red Cross volunteers would be assisting with the holiday festivities. View of Red Cross volunteers with Christmas greens and Christmas gifts that they will be taken to the hospitals. Names appear in newspaper (T. Times, 12/24/47, p. 11).

Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Christmas decorations; Christmas presents; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Junior Red Cross volunteers can be seen working in the Production Program of the Red Cross. The Production Program made hospital garments and children's clothing for disaster and overseas needs. Junior Red Cross volunteers were receiving guidance and training from Edith Ackerman and Irma Hagen. View of group sewing for Red Cross, young children are being fitted for pajamas.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sleepwear; Children dressing--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

View of Pierce County Red Cross Chapter's "Articles of Incorporation of Red Cross Society of Tacoma, Washington", the document was signed on June 20, 1898. The organization was formed to provide relief to those in need, due to war, flood, fire, famine, or any other calamity. This chapter was affiliated to the American National Red Cross. The document also mentions the officers which should be involved in the organization. The original document was signed by fifteen people. (See also C33888-1, C33888-3, C33888-4 and C33888-5).

Documents; Recording & registration--Tacoma; Archives--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

View of Pierce County Red Cross Chapter's Incorporation documents, signed on June 20, 1898. This document was signed by Will D. Jenkins, Secretary of State of the State of Washington. This document was officially signed and the State Seal was placed on the document in Olympia, Washington on June 28, 1898. (See also C33888-1, C33888-2, C33888-3 and C33888-5).

Documents; Recording & registration--Tacoma; Archives--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Red Cross. Well over 1,000 Christmas gifts have been wrapped and are placed on tables. Thirteen Red Cross workers and volunteers pose in the upper center.

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Gifts; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Red Cross. Six girls wrapping candy, nuts and raisins. These would be gifts for patients at Madigan Hospital where wounded service men and women were recovering. (T.Times, 11/22/1945, p.5)

Teenagers--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Gifts; Packaging; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Red Cross was about to begin their annual fund raising campaign. Red Cross volunteers would do a mass mailing, requesting donations and also a door-to-door solicitation of funds. Businesses and individuals were being asked to contribute. View of Red Cross volunteers getting pamphlets and other Red Cross information ready for their campaign (T. Times, 2/20/47, p. 5).

Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Pamphlets; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Red Cross had just started their annual fund raising campaign. The organization was asking all families, individuals and community members and business to contribute. View of Red Cross window display featuring a campaign poster "Your Red Cross Must Carry On", Red Cross flag, Red Cross photos of their various departments and other information.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Window displays; Posters; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Three men scrutinize planning for the United Way, formerly known as the United Good Neighbors Fund, on April 12, 1972 at United Way headquarters, 702 Broadway. Pointing to the blackboard is Joseph P. Lassoie, president of United Way. Looking on is United Way director Howard Boyle (r). The campaign for funds for the Pierce County organization would once again be headed by Robert P. Mallon who had been chairman in 1971. Photograph ordered by United Way.

United Way (Tacoma); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fund raising--Tacoma--1970-1980; Community service--Tacoma--1970-1980; Lassoie, Joseph P.; Boyle, Howard;

American Red Cross women are at work in the sewing room of the Red Cross building. One woman is crocheting at the very front. One woman in the back is ironing. The tables are built to run several sewing machines at each table.

Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Sewing--Tacoma; Sewing machines; Crocheting;

Entire nursing class in action at Chapter House, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomson. Ten women sit and stand around a table learning to fold newspapers into a specific shape. Two Red Cross nurses are leading this project. The volunteers all wear name tags and have glasses filled with cotton balls in front of them.

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; Nurses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Junior Red Cross volunteers can be seen working in the Production Program of the Red Cross. The Production Program made hospital garments and children's clothing for disaster and overseas needs. Junior Red Cross volunteers were receiving guidance and training from Edith Ackerman and Irma Hagen. View of group sewing for Red Cross, young children are being fitted for pajamas.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sleepwear; Children dressing--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Two Red Cross volunteers are transporting materials using their "Woody" truck. One woman holds several baskets and the other is wheeling a large beverage container on a dolly.

American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950;

View of Pierce County Red Cross Chapter's "Articles of Incorporation of Red Cross Society of Tacoma, Washington", the document was signed on June 20, 1898. The organization was formed to provide relief to those in need, due to war, flood, fire, famine, or any other calamity. This chapter was affiliated to the American National Red Cross. The document also mentions the officers which should be involved in the organization. The original document was signed by fifteen people. (See also C33888-2, C33888-3, C33888-4 and C33888-5).

Documents; Recording & registration--Tacoma; Archives--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

The American Red Cross was moving towards expanding the Junior Red Cross programs. Red Cross workers felt school age children could help determine the needs of children throughout the world. The Pierce County chapter was working diligently at getting children of all ages involved in local Red Cross programs. View of Red Cross volunteers and group of children who appear to be learning how to knit.

Knitting--Tacoma; Crocheting; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); School children--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Red Cross had a Motor Service program with volunteer drivers that transported Red Cross volunteers to hospitals and they assisted patients with medical appointments and hospital visits. Patients were taken on sightseeing trips and other fun activities in these two Red Cross station wagons as well. View of Red Cross Motor Corps volunteers and two of their vehicles.

Mobile health units--Tacoma; Ambulances--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Red Cross had a Motor Service program with volunteer drivers that transported Red Cross volunteers to hospitals and they assisted patients with medical appointments and hospital visits. Patients were taken on sightseeing trips and other fun activities in these two Red Cross station wagons as well. View of Red Cross Motor Corps volunteers and two of their vehicles.

Mobile health units--Tacoma; Ambulances--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Red Cross pictures. In August 1944 Red Cross celebrated its 80th anniversary. The first recorded notice of Red Cross activities in Tacoma date back to October 1898. In July 1916 Tacoma became an official chapter and in 1931 it was renamed the Pierce County Chapter. View of Red Cross volunteers by Red Cross vehicle, outside of new building.

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Two workers from Red Cross. The American Red Cross functioned primarily with women volunteers. Red Cross provides the community with food, shelter, clothing, medical care and training to protect the home front. View of unidentifed volunteer at American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter in August of 1944. This woman is also shown in #D30,050-2.

World War, 1939-1945--War work--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

When we think of the Red Cross, we most often think of first aid and disaster assistance. During both World Wars, coffee and doughnuts were traditional items served by the Red Cross as part of their morale-building services, especially to troops overseas. In this picture from August, 1944 a smiling Red Cross volunteer, Pearl L. Sohlberg (Mrs. Joseph "Jack" E. Sohlberg) is serving coffee and doughnuts. In 1944 the headquarters for the Tacoma Pierce County Chapter of the Red Cross was at 702 Broadway. (T.Times 9/26/1944 p.6)

World War, 1939-1945--War work--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Doughnuts;

The daffodil jars were collected by Junior Red Cross members. The daffodil program was organized by the camp and hospital services of the Red Cross. The Easter morning deliveries are expected to bring cheer and sunshine into wards, recreation halls, mess halls and chapels of military hospitals in Pierce County. View of two Red Cross Volunteers arranging daffodils (TNT, 3/25/45, p. 1).

Daffodils--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Flower pots; American Red cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

Red Cross activities, Mrs. Strong. Registered nurses donate their time as instructors in home nursing. Red Cross classes are provided to train over three million people in home nursing to ease the doctor and nurse shortage due to the war. (T.Times, 2/16/1944, p.6), (TNT, 2/27/1944, p.1).

Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Health education; Nursing; Medical equipment & supplies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Red Cross activities, Mrs. Strong. Seven women are knitting and two other women are working at a typewriter and desk. A roll of paper is on a stand at the end of one of the tables ready to assist in wrapping packages. Money alone would never complete the tremendous task the Red Cross has in helping people in need. Over four million Red Cross workers sew garments for hospitals and refugees and knit sweaters. (T.Times, 2/29/1944, p.1)

Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Knitting; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Red Cross had various Christmas activities planned for the 1948 Holiday Season. View of Annabel Wall Meyers, holding an African American doll, she is handing out Christmas presents to servicemen's children. The Christmas tree in background was just decorated by the servicemen's children and Junior Red Cross volunteers. The first Christmas gift celebration was held at the Pierce County Red Cross Chapter house (T.N.T., 12/23/48, p. 2). TPL-8106

Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas--Tacoma; Toys; Christmas presents; Christmas trees--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Children playing with toys--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);