A.A.U.W. member Mrs. O.F. Gloystein assists Seattle writer Sarah Truax Albert with her tea at the second annual Authors Tea on November 19, 1950. The event was held at Tacoma's Bonneville Hotel and was presented by the Tacoma Public Library and the Tacoma chapter of the American Association of University Women (A.A.U.W.) . Standing by Ms. Albert's side is former Tacoma journalism teacher, Dr. U.N. Hoffman. Ms. Albert is the author of "Woman of Parts," and was one of 50 Northwest authors in attendance. (TNT 11-19-50, A-6 - article; TNT 11-22-50, p. 8)

Authors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gloystein, O.F.--Family; Albert, Sarah Truax; Hoffman, U.N.;

Mrs. Robert Hall, Mrs. Hunter Kennard, and Dr. Louis Hopkins at Authors Tea. The Tacoma Public Library and the Tacoma branch of the American Association of University Women (A.A.U.W.) honored 50 Northwest authors at a Sunday tea in the Bonneville Hotel on November 19, 1950. The event is an annual one and provides an opportunity for readers and authors to meet. This would conclude the library's celebration of National Book Week. (TNT 11-19-50, A-6 - article; TNT 11-22-50, p. 8)

Authors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hall, Robert--Family; Kennard, Hunter--Family; Hopkins, Louis;

50 Northwest authors were invited to attend the second annual tea sponsored by the Tacoma Public Library and the A.A.U.W. on Sunday afternoon, November 19, 1950, at the Bonneville Hotel. It would be a chance for authors and readers to meet and would conclude the library's celebration of National Book Week. The trio above are: Ray Penney, Rita McCarty and Dorothy Sechler. (TNT 11-19-50, A-6 - article; TNT 11-22-50, p. 8)

Authors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960; Penney, Ray; Sechler, Dorothy; McCarty, Rita;

Thomas J. Porro, Tacoma Public Library Board president, is pictured on November 19, 1950, with some of the guests attending the second annual Authors Tea held at the Bonneville Hotel. The library, along with the Tacoma chapter of the American Association of University Women (A.A.U.W.), sponsored the tea honoring 50 Northwest writers; it would conclude the celebration of National Book Week. From L-R are: Emile Louise Michel of Grapeview, A.A.U.W. Tacoma chapter president Mrs. Robert B. Chamberlin, Tacoma writer Ruth Derby, Mr. Porro, and Port Ludlow author Patricia Campbell. Ms. Michel's children's book, "Tales from the Elves Forest," had been released last spring while Ms. Campbell's "The Dove & the Dart" rolled off the presses only a few days ago. (TNT 11-19-50, A-6 - article; TNT 11-22-50, p. 8)

Authors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tea parties--Tacoma--1950-1960; Porro, Thomas J.; Michel, Emile Louise; Chamberlin, Robert B.--Family; Derby, Ruth; Campbell, Patricia;

The new 1951 Chevrolets were available at South Tacoma Motor Company. The new models featured fresh styling. Design improvements accentuated a longer, lower appearance. Radiator grills had been simplified, the decorative body moulding lowered and the rear fender crowns raised. Soldiers are checking out the interior while a young couple tries to make a decision near the trunk. (TNT, 12/9/1950, p.13)

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma); Chevrolet automobile;

South Tacoma Motor Company. View of dealership in rain. 1951 Chevrolets in showroom, neon sign at corner, banner promoting "America's Largest and Finest Low-Priced Car" on transom, painted footprints bearing word "Chevrolet" on sidewalk, man on bicycle.

Automobile dealerships--Tacoma--1940-1950; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma); Chevrolet automobile;

Studio portrait of Major H. K. Clark and wife, Fort Lewis. Major Clark is in his dress uniform in this November 24, 1950 photograph.

Clark, H.K.; Clark, H.K.--Family; Military personnel--Fort Lewis; Uniforms;

This photograph of the west side of the 900 block of Pacific Avenue, looking south, was taken for a full page ad that ran in the December 13, 1950 Tacoma News Tribune. Sponsored by the Pacific Avenue Progress Club and the merchants of Pacific Avenue, the advertisement extolled the virtues of their street and stores for Christmas shopping. Many of the stores stayed open until 9 p.m. every evening from December 15 through the 24th. Pacific Avenue offered one-level shopping with "no hills to climb." Except for the Rust Building on the corner, all the buildings in the 900 block were torn down in the 1960s and replaced with a parking lot. (TNT 12/13/1950 p.B-1)

Commercial streets--Tacoma--1950-1960; Rust Building (Tacoma);

Fritz and Georgia Glenewinkle's Collie dog presented the family with 9 puppies. When the puppies were old enough, the Glenewinkles placed them in dish towels, or diapers, and hung them from a clothesline strung across their kitchen. Perhaps, this photograph, taken in December, was for the family's holiday greeting cards.

Dogs--Tacoma--1950-1960; Collies; Clotheslines; Clothespins; Children & animals--Pets; Glenewinkle, Fritz--Family;

A close up of one of the beer steins in the Columbia Breweries collection. It is made of solid ivory, 8 5/8 " high, with gilded banding. Beautifully simple, it is a first class example of 17th Century German art. It has an undulating wave relief repeating around is body. (TNT, 1/8/1952, p.B-3)

Drinking vessels; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma);

A close up of one of the beer steins in the Columbia Breweries collection. A metal stein with a pedestal foot and coin motifs over the body and lid.

Drinking vessels; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma);

A view of a case displaying part of the collection of steins at Columbia Breweries. The collection included all metal, combinations of metal and ceramic, and others that may be ivory and metal combinations.

Drinking vessels; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma);

A close-up view of one of the steins in a collection by Columbia Breweries. Jewels or stones are set into the base and first layer of decoration on the lid of this stein. Eve is depicted on the handle reaching past a serpent and other figures including two women, pan, a cupid and a dog are shown in an orchard around the body of the stein. A small faun sits on top of the lid with his arms reaching out.

Drinking vessels; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma);

A close-up view of one of the steins in a collection by Columbia Breweries. The foot and lid of this stein are made of metal as well as the rim of the body. The body is carved of ivory, stone or modeled of ceramic and depicts a bacchanalia with figuers of men, women and children. A stylized eagle's head tops the curve of the handle. Leda and the Swan are depicted on top of the lid. See the opposite side in photograph D54,000-60.

Drinking vessels; Columbia Breweries, Inc. (Tacoma);

A view of two styles of Kodex card catalogs used at the Washington State Unemployment Service office. A double folding case for cards in flipable sleeves is seen in the center. A single sided case is seen on the left. The counter has an ink stand, a calendar, and a typed list of clerical duties. This system could be used to match applicants with employment openings.

Washington State Employment Security Dept. (Tacoma); Office equipment & supplies; Offices--Tacoma--1950-1960;

In December of 1950 Sonia Sawyer, at the Washington State Employment Services office in Tacoma at 112 South 12th Street was photographed demonstrating the departments large Kardex card file. The system of file cards could be used to quickly match job applicants with employment openings. The Kardex system for storing and retrieving information goes back to the late 1890s.

Washington State Employment Security Dept. (Tacoma); Office equipment & supplies; Offices--Tacoma--1950-1960; Office workers--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Equipment installations, General Mills. A workman is ready to place another bag at the filling machine. One bag that has already been filled with Egg Mash and sewn shut is seen on the conveyor belt to the left of the sewing machine. Ordered by Mr. Meinecke.

General Mills, Inc., Sperry Division (Tacoma); Centennial Flouring Mills Co. (Tacoma); Flour & meal industry--Tacoma; Mills--Tacoma; Machinery; Mechanical systems--Tacoma; Sewing machines;

Wollander Far West Homes at Mountlake Terrace. A one-story house in the Mountlake Terrace housing development built of cement block is shown in December of 1950. The driveway is along the left side. The roof line has included a covered walkway to the front door.

Houses--Mountlake Terrace; Real estate business--Mountlake Terrace; Neighborhoods--Mountlake Terrace; Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma); Housing developments--Mountlake Terrace;

Wollander Homes. The front door of this recently completed home in Mountlake Terrace has been left open to show the use of the interior space. Two large windows face the street. An L-shaped room accomodates a living and dining area. Ordered by W.A. Wollander.

Interiors--Mountlake Terrace--1950-1960; Houses--Mountlake Terrace; Wollander Homes (Tacoma);

Thirty-six children in one of the lower grades at the Dupont School pose outdoors.

Schools--Dupont--1950-1960; School children--Dupont--1950-1960;

The interior of the Silver Dollar Tavern is being remodeled. The tavern was located at 1554-56 Jefferson Avenue in the Carlton Hotel. A tile floor with set-in designs and a border is shown. A large arched doorway leads to the exterior of the building. A counter with beer taps is standing on the floor in the right, center. Light fixtures hang from the tall ceiling. Ordered by Dorothy Harradine, owner of the new tavern and cafe.

Silver Dollar Cafe (Tacoma); Remodeling--Tacoma--1950-1960; Carlton Hotel (Tacoma);

Mayor John H. Anderson is shown here issuing a proclamation setting aside the period from January 14 to 21, 1951, as Junior Chamber of Commerce week. With him in his office are L-R, G. Hanley Barker, Jaycee director; Fred F. LeVeque, local president; Warner Matson, first vice president; Marc H. Miller, award chairman; and Howard Perkin, secretary. John H. Anderson was one of the partners in Anderson Construction Company. (TNT, 1/14/1951, p.A-4)

Anderson, John H.; Mayors--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Junior Chamber of Commerce (Tacoma); Barker, G. Hanley; LeVeque, Fred F.; Matson, Warner; Miller, Marc H.; Perkin, Howard;

Grand opening of the Shell Oil station at Center and Union, Earl Moon's Shell Service, 3520 Center St. Three employees service a car in the right foreground, checking under the hood and cleaning windows. Another employee gases up a car at the pumps. The Shell oil delivery truck can be seen beside the station. A paneled station wagon is at the other side of the station. The skyline of residential Tacoma can be seen in the background. Owner Earl J. Moon ran an ad in the January 25, 1951 News Tribune the grand opening of his Shell Service Station. The ad promoted Goodyear tires and batteries, Shell gas and "Shellubrication." Free balloons and candy would be available for the kids and one prize of four free tires for adults. (TNT 1-25-1951, p. 28-advertisement)

Automobile service stations--Tacoma--1950-1960; Gasoline pumps--Tacoma--1950-1960; Automobiles--Tacoma--1950-1960; Trucks--Tacoma--1950-1960; Earl Moon's Shell Service (Tacoma);

Fire damage at Martinac Shipbuilding.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Fires--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Studio portrait of Joe Bowles, 325 Supply Squadron, AI 15432518, McChord Field. The young airman stopped by the Richards Studio on December 23, 1950 to have his photograph taken while in dress uniform.

Bowles, Joe; Military personnel--1950-1960; Military uniforms;

A 27 year old shed in King County, for the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co. The siding on this shed has never been painted. The nails are still in place and the siding has neither twisted nor split. This testimony to the durability of hemlock was featured in the TREE LIFE hemlock brochure by the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co.

Building deterioration--King County; Railroad tracks--King County; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma);

The Right Reverend Stephen Fielding Bayne, Jr., Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia (on the left) and the Reverend Canon Arthur Bell, Chaplain Annie Wright Seminary (on the right) in Raynor Chapel at the Seminary. The Annie Wright Alumnae sponsored a series of lectures by Bishop Bayne in 1951 on the topic "What the Bible means today." Proceeds from the lectures were donated to the Canon Arthur Bell scholarship fund which was set up by faculty and alumnae in recognition of Bell's long service to the school. (TNT 1/7/1951, pg. A-5)

Chapels--Tacoma; Raynor Chapel (Tacoma); Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Vestments; Bayne, Stephen Fielding; Bell, Arthur; Clegy--Tacoma--1950-1960;

On January 5, 1951, three unidentified Tacoma Athletic Commission members posed with tennis stars (in white, left to right) Pancho Segura, Pauline Betz Addie, Gertrude "Gussie" Moran and Jack Kramer at the Bobby Riggs Professional Tennis Show held in the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. TAC and the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club cosponsored the two singles and the doubles match offered in the nationally touring show. The most exciting matches were those of Kramer, who was top of the amateur field, and Segura, the flashy Latin player from Ecuador with the two handed forehand and backhand returns. "Gorgeous Gussie" Moran, consistently rated in the top 10 of this country, was better known for her fashion statements such as her ruffled tennis undies. Addie, who had worn the national women's crown for four years, was also known as a sharp dresser and the two women consistently tried to out dress each other. A portion of the evenings returns were donated to the March of Dimes. (TNT 1/5/1951, pg. 15)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Tennis players--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tennis rackets; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Segura, Pancho; Addie, Pauline Betz; Moran, Gertrude; Kramer, Jack;

Marie C. Hazen and Gerald L. Monahan prepare for a skiing adventure in this very original engagement picture. Miss Hazen, the daughter of the George E. Hazens of Tacoma, and Mr. Monahan, the son of the V.C. Monahans of Browns Point, planned a summer wedding, on July 1, 1951. The announcement was made at a party where violet nosegays were presented to each guest inscribed with the names of the engaged couple. Miss Hazen was a graduate of Puyallup High School and attended the State College of Washington where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Mr. Monahan was a graduate of Stadium and Hill Military Academy and was expected to receive his degree in forestry that summer. He was a member of Kappa Sigma. (TNT 1-28-1951, pg. D-1, for additional pictures see TNT wedding layout 5/9/1951, pg. C-4))

Couples--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hazen, Marie C.; Monahan, Gerald L.;

Those Tacomans wishing to dance their way into the new year on December 31,1950, could join Keppy's Orchestra at the Crescent Ballroom, 1304-12 Fawcett Ave. The first names of the band members are attached to their music stands. Abbie Keplinger, the leader of the group, is at the piano. The other players are (l tor) Tommie at the saxaphone, Alex on violin, Dee with his trumpet, Axel on the accordion and Bob with the sousaphone and base violin. Arthur E. Knight stands at the microphone. The drummer's name is not visible. In later years, the Crescent Ballroom became a rock music venue. Ordered by Abbie E. (Mrs. Ray) Keplinger.

Crescent Ballroom (Tacoma); Big bands--Tacoma--1940-1950; Accordions; Violins;Musicians--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pianos; Saxophones; Trumpets; Drums; Accordions; Stages (Platforms); Dance floors--Tacoma; Ballrooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;