ca. 1941. Army corporal sitting with young woman who is wearing a dress, his hat, and is saluting him, accompanied by a big smile. Neither was identified in this circa 1941 photograph, probably taken in Tacoma.

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Military personnel--Tacoma--1940-1950; Saluting--Tacoma;

Contraband cigarettes. Black market cigarettes were seized by State and Federal agents May 3, 1945, in an apartment over a tavern south of Tacoma. The cigarettes were stolen from Fort Lewis. (T.Times, 5/4/1945, p.3)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Cigarettes;

Contraband cigarettes. Black market cigarettes were seized by State and Federal agents May 3, 1945. Dwight Bunnell was in charge of the Tacoma office of the State Tax Commission. The cigarettes were seized because no State sales tax stamps were affixed. (T.Times, 5/4/1945, p.3)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Cigarettes; State Tax Commission; Bunnell, Dwight;

Telephone switchboard operators and clerks at the Public Telephone Center on Pacific Avenue are assisting sailors returning to the states at the end of World War II. Troop ships arrived each week at the Port of Tacoma bringing several thousand service men and women at a time. Army personnel were discharged or sent to other bases through the Fort Lewis Separation Center. Telephone centers at the Port and downtown overflowed with returning veterans who were anxious to call home.

World War, 1939-1945--Peace--Tacoma; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Tacoma); Public Telephone Center (Tacoma); Telephone operators; Telephone switchboards; Sailors; United States Navy;

The Semper Fidelis Club (Marine mothers). Seven women are wrapping presents. The Semper Fidelis Club, mothers of Marines, are again conducting a drive for funds to be used in sending Christmas boxes to Marines overseas. Last year's drive was very successful. They plan to send at least 1,500 boxes with an approximate value of $2.00 each. L-R, Mrs. George E. Hazen, Isabella D. Parker, Mrs. Stratton, Eileen M. Kronmiller, Mrs. Walter Richmone, Mrs. Howard Martin and Mrs. W.N. Koch.(T.Times, 9/5/1945, p.7)

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Women--Organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parker, Isabella D.; Kronmiller, Eileen M.; Koch, Sadie;

On August 15, 1945, thousands lined the streets of Tacoma to cheer marching troops in a parade celebrating the surrender of the Japanese and the end of the war in the Pacific. Receiving special applause were the members of the Women's Army Corps (WAC.) They marched smartly in straight lines in regulation uniforms, representing the 150,000 American women who served in this uniform during World War II. Two thousand marchers tramped the 18 block course, up Broadway and down Pacific. Taking part in the parade were men and women from all branches of the service, shipyard workers, veterans, members of fraternal lodges and Scouts. (T.Times 8/16/1945, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Victory celebrations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Co. workers line up to purchase War Bonds during the Second War Loan Drive, 4/12- 5/1/1943. In addition to long term investment in bonds (the Payroll Savings Plan), specific short term campaigns were also held. There were eight bond drives altogether during World War II. The War Finance Committees, responsible for the sale of bonds, sold a total of 185.7 Billion in securities during WWII, a feat that has never been equalled. By the end of the war, 8 out of every 13 Americans had invested in war bonds.

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Hard hatted workers line up at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Co. to purchase war bonds during the Second War Loan Drive held 4/12-5/1/1943. By the end of the drive, Americans had purchased 18.5 billion in war bonds, 5 billion over the 13 billion goal. This proceeds from this drive alone equalled over 90 % of the amount raised by the combined drives of World War I.

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

A long line of Civil Defense vehicles parked on Tacoma Ave. So. in front of the Mellinger Company Funeral Home and the Florence Apartments were captured on film during the March 21, 1943 Civil Defense drill. The ambulances belonged to a medical team from Fort Lewis that was assigned to Tacoma in the case of an emergency, such as a bombing.

World War, 1939-1945--Ambulances--Tacoma; Morgues & mortuaries--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma;

On March 21, 1943, Civil Defense units, public works, public utilities and a medical team from Fort Lewis all participated in a drill that simulated Tacoma being bombed by enemy planes. Such drills were common as Civil Defense units, especially in west coast cities, learned how to respond in case of emergency. White fire hoses snake across the ground where fire fighters fight a very real blaze set in an abandoned building. The fire had been purposely set for training reasons.

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma;

Medical units rolled out during a civil defense drill on March 21, 1943, passing the historic Fire Station No. 1 at 425 Tacoma Ave. So. The drill, which simulated bombs being dropped on Tacoma, involved Civil Defense units, public works, public utilities and a medical team from Fort Lewis that was assigned to Tacoma in case of bombing. The drill began on the quiet Sunday afternoon with a squadron of P-38's flying low over the city to lend realism to the event. Fire Station No.1 was built in 1919 and is currently on both the City and the National Historic Registry.

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Ambulances--Tacoma--1940-1950; Emergency medical services;

During a practice "incident" on Sunday March 21, 1943, the fire fighters hook up to a hydrant to battle a real blaze purposely set in an industrial area. The "incident" was being staged as a civil defense practice; it simulated a bombing of Tacoma. The Fire Service also took this opportunity to test the new fully equipped pumping unit of Company 7 of the Auxiliary Fire Service. Companies 2 and 5 also responded to the incident. (T. Times 3/24/1943, pg. 18)

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fire fighters--Tacoma--1940-1950;

During a civil defense drill on March 21, 1943, members of Tacoma's Auxiliary Fire Service fought a fire that was deliberately set in the industrial district. The fire was started to give the Civil Defense fire fighters real life experience with their equipment. Taking part in the drill were Companies 2, 5 and 7. (TNT 3/24/1943, pg. 4)

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Fire fighters--Tacoma--1940-1950;

An unidentified couple poses in May of 1943 at the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Worker with oil can at Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company plant. After the war Penn Salt would return to manufacturing household and industrial goods: chlorine, hydrogen gas, caustic soda, sodium arsenate, sodium and potassium chlorate, and sodium hypochlorite. (T.Times, 2/23/43)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--1940-1950;

A man is working with machinery in May of 1943 at the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. "PennSalt" manufactured chemicals for use in other industries. During World War II, they stepped up production to include chemicals needed to make ammunitions.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1940-1950;

One of the business offices was photographed in May of 1943 at the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. "Penn Salt" manufactured chemicals used by other industries. During World War II, they increased production to included chemicals needed by the ammunitions industry.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In May of 1943, workers at Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. move barrels of chemicals on dollies. Many of these barrels will be shipped to the ammunitions industry.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Butter was in short supply in Tacoma in March of 1943. As soon as word leaked out that a merchant had received a shipment of butter, long lines of customers began to form. Two unidentified clerks behind the counter of one of the merchants in the Crystal Palace Market at 1101 Market Street had plenty of customers for their supply of butter on March 19th, within hours it had been snapped up. The unidentified man at the counter (far right) has just paid the clerk next to the cash register 56 cents, including 3 cents for a copy of that day's Tacoma News Tribune. The banner headline on the paper reads "Patton Gains 12 More Miles." (T.Times, 3/20/1943, p.1) TPL-3256

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Consumer rationing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Consumers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Markets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Crystal Palace Market (Tacoma);

Masons at "Scrap Iron Acres," Pierce County's salvage depot near the Pacific Match Co. at 3223 So. Union. Eleven men dressed in overalls and other work clothes sort scrap metal looking for materials that can be reused for active war purposes. Residences are seen in the background.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Scrap drives--Tacoma--1940-1950;

War Housing; Salishan project. In January of 1943, workers are photographed carrying sheets of plywood from a truck bed into the elevated doorway, the stairs had not yet been built, of an almost completed home at the Salishan development. The home is surrounded by a sea of mud. Salishan was designed to provide 2,000 + homes for area defense workers. The framework was up for the majority of them, and some like this one were ready for interiors. [Also dated 02-09-1943] (T.Times 2/25/1943, pg. 31)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Salishan Housing Project (Tacoma);

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" award during a May 15, 1943 outdoor ceremony. A woman wearing a corsage is pinning a ribbon on an African-American man wearing a suit with vest. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" award ceremony on May 15, 1943. Col. Arthur J. Ericcson, U.S. Army, is presenting "E" pins to employees. The Tacoma Times indicated that Ina Hagedorn and Thomas George James represented the employees in receiving "E" pins. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

The "E" Award ceremony at the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company was followed by a luncheon for 800 employees, family members and guests. Several military dignitaries smile brightly while holding their trays in the lunch buffet line. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" award on May 15, 1943. Luncheon was served to some 800 employees, their families and guests. The serving staff are shown in front of one of the company's buildings. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" pennant awarded the company during a noontime outdoor ceremony on May 15, 1943. Women are seated on the stage with two men standing behind them. The award was granted for efficiency in production of vital chemicals to serve war-time needs. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" pennant awarded to Penn Salt on May 15, 1943. L-R first is unnamed, Capt. James R. Tague, Col Arthur J. Ericcson, Col. Clarence R. Lober, Reno Odlin, Admiral Russell, Fred C. Shanaman and Warren G. Magnuson . (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Shanaman, Frederick Charles, 1901-1982; Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989;

National Bank of Washington employees, left to right, Buela Gabrielsen, Herta Ley, and Betty Burhe are burning cancelled ration stamps, in a furnace at Consumer's Heating Co., as mandated by OPA regulations. The sugar, coffee and gasoline stamps were turned in by local markets, service stations and stores where ration stamps are required. The day after World War II ended, gasoline, canned fruits and vegetables, fuel oil and oil stoves went off rationing. Sugar, meats, fats and oils, butter, shoes and tires remained under ration until the economy stabilized. (T.Times, 4/19/1943, p.1; TNT, 8/16/1945, p. 1).

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Consumer rationing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Coupons; Gabrielsen, Buela; Ley, Herta; Burhe, Betty; National Bank of Washington--People;

Three "Minute Maids" pose on and around a jeep with a young bond purchaser at a rally at the Liberty Center on May 1, 1943. The jeep is parked next to the sales booth. The Second War Loan Drive had ended the day before, but Tacomans were still making an all out effort to sell bonds.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War Finance Committee (Tacoma); Military vehicles--1940-1950; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jeep automobile;

Although the Second War Loan Drive had ended the day before, Tacomans were still busy buying stamps and bonds on May 2, 1943. A rally was held at noon time at the Liberty Center. One of the big purchasers was Mrs. M. J. Hunter, pictured center, whose brother was serving in the Armed Forces. She purchased a $1,000 series "E" War Bond for her daughter Beverly Joyce Hunter, right. In recognition of the purchase, a jeep at Fort Lewis would be named the "Beverly." The pair are posed in a jeep with the name Bud Hoag stencilled on the body. Mr. Hoag was a Tacoma man who bought a $750 bond the week before. (T. Times 5/3/1943, pg. 2)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War Finance Committee (Tacoma); Military vehicles--1940-1950; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jeep automobile; Hunter, Beverly; Hunter, M.J.--Family;