On May 21, 1942, all eyes were on Ida (Mrs. Murray W.) McCarty as she taught a Red Cross Home Nursing class at the home of Charles Ingram, 414 No. 7th St. As the war raged, the prominent women of Tacoma marshalled their forces to help with the war effort; the social season and its parties were put on a back burner. Pictured seated, left to right, Mrs. L.B. MacDonald, Aida (Mrs. Charles) Ingram, Mrs. M. McElroy, Mrs. John Hewitt, Mrs. Fred P. Dravis and Mrs. Ralph Schaeffer. Standing: Mrs. Stevens Sanderson and Mrs. Raymond T. Mallery. (T. Times 5/23/1942 p.5)

Ingram, Charles--Homes & haunts; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Medical aspects--Tacoma; Nurses; Ingram, Aida; McCarty, Ida;

Lt. Wallers, ivory carver from Fort Lewis. Lt. Wallers is carving small figurines from an ivory tusk. (T. Times)

Ivory carving; Ivory;

On June 17, 1942, a Junior League member, believed to be Helen Hurley, helped to register blood donor Mrs. Gene Courtney (left). The club women were serving as receptionists at Tacoma General Hospital and St. Josephs Hospital as a blood drive took place to build up the plasma stores for US Armed Forces. Tacoma had registered 640 volunteer donors. The goal was 2,000 across the county. (T. Times 6/24/1942, pg. 10)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Medical aspects--Tacoma;

Women from Tacoma's Junior League served as receptionists at Tacoma General and St. Joseph's Hospitals during a few weeks beginning at the end of June 1942. They were assisting in the volunteer blood drive for the US Armed Forces. When volunteers went to the hospitals to donate, the Junior League ladies would greet, assist and direct them to the doctors. Pictured left to right are Martha Gonyea, Charlotte Rowland, Helen Hurley, Jean Marion, Kathryn King and Jessie McCormick. Over 640 persons had registered as blood donors; the goal was 2,000. (T. Times 6/24/1942 p.10)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Medical aspects--Tacoma; Gonyea, Martha; Rowland, Charlotte; Hurley, Helen; Marion, Jean; King, Kathryn; McCormick, Jessie;

On June 17, 1942, three members of Tacoma's Junior League volunteer as receptionists for a blood drive. They are, left to right, Kathryn King, Charlotte Rowland and Jean Marion. The blood donated will be used for the US Armed Forces. Junior League volunteers were receiving and caring for donors at both Tacoma General and St. Josephs. The county goal was 2,000 donors. (TNT 6/24/1942, pg. 1)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Medical aspects--Tacoma; Rowland, Charlotte; Marion, Jean; King, Kathryn;

Casual wedding portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick James Lacey Jr. The couple was married February 28, 1942 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Utterback at Olympic Heights, Dash Point. The bride was the former Virginia Leona Schreuders of Ashford. The groom, originally from Puyallup, was serving with the US Coast Guard and was stationed at Port Angeles. The bride wears her "going away" outfit of a beige wood dress covered by a brown fur coat and orchid corsage. The groom proudly wears his uniform. The couple was departing for a 10 day motor trip on Hood Canal. (T. Times 3/7/1942, pg. 4; TNT 3/1/1942, pg. B-4 (announcement))

Lacey, Frederick James; Schreuders, Virginia Leona--Marriage; Weddings--Dash Point--1940-1950;

On December 18, 1941, members of the Tacoma Garden Club kicked off their three day garden sale with the proceeds earmarked for the Pierce County and Tacoma branches of the Red Cross. Pictured above are left to right, Margaret Long (at table). Helen (Mrs. L.T.) Murray and Lucile (Mrs. Darcy) Dayton. The temporary shop on Broadway offered an array of Christmas wreaths, door swags and centerpieces. A traditional holiday doorway decoration is displayed of the Madonna and Child framed in a Della Robia wreath of fruit and greens. (T. Times 12/19/1941, pg. 10)

Long, Margaret; Murray, Helen; Dayton, Lucile; Tacoma Garden Club (Tacoma); Christmas decorations; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On the evening of June 15, 1942, the sawmill at the Henry Mill & Timber Co. was fully engulfed in flames. The fire department managed to save the planer plant, warehouse and offices, but the sawmill was a complete loss. The owners swore to rebuild immediately. However, after the fire, the company's business began to consist mostly of prefabricated items for the military. (T. Times 6/16/1942, pg. 1)

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma); Fires--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Judges Banquet at Univ.- Union Club. Each year state supreme court judges gathered for a banquet; the November 21, 1941, dinner at the University-Union Club would have been the 34th. Also invited were Pierce County superior court judges and judges of the federal courts. Reno Odlin, Tacoma banker, was the toastmaster. Mayor Harry P. Cain is standing, extreme right; seated in the center is Chief Justice John Robinson, flanked by Supreme Court justices John F. Main and George B. Simpson. U.S District Court Judge Lloyd T. Black is seated, extreme right. ALBUM 12. (T.Times 11-19-41, p. 10)

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Judges--Tacoma; Robinson, John; Main, John T.; Simpson, George B.; Black, Lloyd T.;

Tacoma's business leaders held a "Defense Rally for Business Men" at Jason Lee Junior High on March 31, 1942, to boost War Bond sales. $170,000 was pledged. Mayor Harry P. Cain is pictured reading to an attentive group which included: E.H. Forbes, C.A. Erdahl, Mayor Harry P. Cain, John Jewett, F.T. Treichel, Jack Shapiro, W.G. Pinches, Al Copp, C.G. Jennings, Ted Brown. A enormous portrait of General Douglas A. MacArthur looms over the men. This is a cropped picture of D12650-1. (T. Times 4/1/1942, pg. 1) ALBUM 13.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jason Lee Junior High School (Tacoma);

Eleanor Wilson McAdoo, center, daughter of the late President Woodrow Wilson, with two unidentified women at Winthrop Hotel. Mrs. McAdoo was in Tacoma for a Bond rally held on June 10, 1942 at Jason Lee Junior School. She was the regional advisor on women's activities to the Treasury Department's War Savings Stamp and Bonds staff. She had served in World War I as Chairman of the Liberty Loan Drive under her father. During the Tacoma appearance, she spoke about women's activities in the war bond drives and helped form Tacoma's chapter of the Women's League for War Savings. (T. Times 6/9/1942, pg. 2; 6/11/42, pg. 11)

McAdoo, Eleanor Wilson; Wilson, Woodrow--Family; War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma;

On January 11, 1942, Edna Kathryn McGraw and Dr. John Hanson were wed in the chancel of the Christ Episcopal Church. The pair is pictured in their automobile as they leave for the reception or for their Palm Springs honeymoon. The former Miss McGraw was a graduate of the University of Washington and a member of the AAUW, Altrusa Club and St. Cecilia Club. Dr. Hanson was a doctor of dentistry, a graduate of the University of Southern California and a member of the Yacht Club. (T. Times 1/12/1942, pg. 9- article only) see T. Times 1/24/1942, pg. 5 for wedding portrait

McGraw, Edna--Marriage; Hanson, John; Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Wedding clothing & dress;

On October 30, 1941, all the stores downtown closed in the morning as Tacoma turned out for a massive parade of pre World War II military might. Over 10,000 men from the 3rd Infantry Division of Fort Lewis marched as well as a parade of mechanized strength. One of the most impressive sights was the mobile kitchens where military cooks prepared food as they moved down Broadway during the two hour parade. Here soldiers receive coffee in the early morning hours prior to the parade kick off.

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On October 30, 1941, over 10,000 soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division of Fort Lewis marched down Broadway in a tremendous military spectacle, the largest Army parade ever seen in Tacoma. The men march in step in mass formation, suggesting the enormous military power of the US. (T. Times 10/30/1941 p.1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On October 30, 1941, the Army parades showing its military muscle. This was the greatest military spectacle to date in the Northwest. On the left is the Cameo Theater, 1128 Pacific Avenue.

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Men and artillery wait patiently for their turn to parade on October 30, 1941. The Fort Lewis show of military might was over 6 miles long and took two hours to pass.

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On October 30, 1941, people stride across the ground liberally scattered with papers at the military parade, composed mostly of the 3rd Infantry from Fort Lewis and their tanks and fire power.

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On April 6, 1942, Tacoma was host to the first wartime parade through downtown Tacoma. It was held on the 25th anniversary of the U.S. war declaration of World War I (4/6/1917.) It also demonstrated the fitness and readiness of the Army and its equipment. The focus of the parade was a full regiment of infantry, completely equipped with steel helmets, packs and gas masks. In this photograph they are led by a military band and stretch out down the street as far as the eye can see. The Army Parade wound its way down Broadway and Pacific Ave. Missing were the usual photographers, news photographers were allowed to only take shots that were of no value to the enemy. (T. Times 4/6/1942, pg. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Soldiers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marching--Tacoma--1940-1950; Commercial streets--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel--Tacoma;

Studio portrait of Jane Miller (Mrs. Harry Miller). Mrs. Miller has an upswept hairdo and is dressed in dark clothing accessorized by a single-strand pearl necklace and glittering bracelet. She paid a visit to the Richards Studio on December 8, 1941.

Miller, Jane; Miller, Harry--Family; Hairstyles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jewelry--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Mrs. H.A. Anderson (left) and Mrs. J.L. M'Keenan posed at the home of Mrs. Espeland for a publicity picture for the Navy Wives Club. Mrs. Espeland is probably Elvira Espeland whose husband Berger was in the United States Navy. The two ladies pictured are co-chairmen of a card party to be given by the Club on June 30th at the Elks Club. The public was invited. (T. Times 6/27/1942, pg. 4)

Navy Wives Club (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma;

Simulating an air raid emergency on March 31, 1942, Emil Zatkovich, left, and W.G. Bott lift "patient" Robert Johnson, on a stretcher, into a North End Grocery & Market panel truck. The store's delivery truck was serving as a Civilian Defense Ambulance Corps substitute ambulance. At the rear of the vehicle is Ken Peters, laundry truck driver. Mr. Bott, the head of the Civilian Defense Ambulance Corps, had put out a call for panel vans and station wagons that the Corps could use as emergency ambulances. Arthur Olsen, whose North End Grocery & Market was at 4329 North 26th Street, was one of the Tacoma merchants who answered the call. The Corps at this time had the use of about 75 such vehicles, mostly laundry trucks. TPL-1973 (T. Times 3/31/1942, pg. 3)

North End Grocery & Market (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Ambulances; Emergency medical services; Zatkovich, Emil; Bott, W.G.; Peters, Ken;

Tacoma's new "C" Company was inducted into the Washington State Guard during public ceremonies held October 20, 1941 at the National Guard Armory at 715 South 11th Street. Mustering officer Lt. Col. George W. McKenzie is seen issuing orders to the new unit. 72 men had been recently recruited to replace Guardsmen assigned to active duty. They would be drilling once a week. (T. Times 10/21/1941, pg. 4; TNT 10-21-41, p. 4-article)

Oaths--Tacoma; Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; State Armory (Tacoma); Washington State Guard (Tacoma); McKenzie, George W.;

The Tacoma home office executives of the Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association hosted a luncheon on December 17, 1942 at the Tacoma Club for Ormond E. Loomis, Administrative Assistant to the Commissioner of the Federal Home Loan Bank System in Washington, D.C. Executives from Portland, Eugene, Bellingham, Seattle and Tacoma were on hand to confer with Loomis. Pictured left to right are, seated: B.E. Buckmaster, Tacoma President PFF, Loomis and C.E. Buckley, Vice President. Standing, left to right, Ivan Graybell (Portland), A.M. Banks (Bellingham), Chester Starks (Seattle), Roy E. Davison, Louis E. Larson and Frank Cashman (Eugene). (T. Times 6/18/1942,pg. 10-picture)

Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Buckmaster, B.E.; Loomis, Ormond E.; Buckley, C.E.; Davison, Roy E; Larson, Louis E.;

On June 17,1942, the executives of the Tacoma office of Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan held a luncheon for Ormond E. Loomis, administration assistant to the Commisioner of the Federal Home Loan Banks System, Washington D.C. Seated around a table conferring with Loomis are, left to right, A.M. Banks (Bellingham), Frank Cashman (Eugene), Ivan Graybell (Portland), Roy E. Davison, Chester Starks (Seattle), B.E. Buckmaster, Louis E. Larson, Ormand E. Loomis, and C.E. Buckley. (T. Times 6/18/1942, pg. 10)

Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Association (Tacoma); Buckmaster, B.E.; Loomis, Ormond E.; Buckley, C.E.; Davison, Roy E; Larson, Louis E.;

On January 22, 1942, the March of Dimes dedicated the recently completed therapy pool at the Pierce County Hospital. The pool was used in the treatment of infantile paralysis (polio) patients. The dedication was attended by county officials, hospital employees and members of the Pierce County Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Posed around the pool are, left to right, Mike O'Connell, Dr. Norman Magnusson, George M.V. Brown, Dr. Burton Brown, John Fishburne, Freeman Cochran, John Binns, Mrs. Genevieve Houston, William McIntosh, Mrs. Myrak T. Thayer and Miss Florence West. In the pool are Paul Curran and nurse Loretta Botto. The chair Curran is seated in was donated by the auxiliary of the Lumber and Sawmill workers, Local 284. The $15,000 pool was located in a sun room off the main floor and had an adjacent heated locker room. (T. Times 1/24/1942, pg. 5; TNT 1/23/1942, pg. 1)

Pierce County Hospital (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1940-1950; March of Dimes (Tacoma); National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (Tacoma); Poliomyelitis--Tacoma; Physical therapy--Tacoma;

Eleanor Roosevelt, Assistant Director of the Office of Civilian Defense, makes an impromptu address over Radio Station KMO from the Mayor Harry Cain's office at City Hall on December 13, 1941. Mrs. Roosevelt answered questions over the air as presented by civilian defense council members. She was reportedly very affable and willing to be photographed and interviewed. She urged all Americans to assist in civil defense, stating that "defense is not a question of one individual or one organization." She repeatedly stressed the importance of volunteer groups and the invaluable assistance they could render. (TNT 12-13-41, p. 1) ALBUM 1.

Presidents' spouses; Roosevelt, Anna Eleanor, 1884-1962; Visits of state--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Radio broadcasting--Tacoma; KMO Radio Station (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Communications;

On April 4, 1942, after several aborted attempts, the Northwest Hauling Company successfully raised a 150 foot smokestack at the new plant of Puget Sound Plywood located at 230 E. "F" Street. The huge steel stack weighed 13 tons and was constructed by Seattle Boiler Company. Once lifted into place on its 30 foot tall base, it jutted 180 feet into the air over the tideflats. The plant was expected to be fully operational in 30 days. The erection of the stack required several days of planning by the hauling company owned by Dan Cooney. Puget Sound Plywood, the first cooperative plywood plant in Tacoma, opened June 1, 1942. It had 298 members who each contributed $1,000 and received the same hourly pay and percentage of the company's profits. It was built on 3 1/2 acres at the mouth of the City Waterway. (T. Times 4/6/1942, pg. 2)

Puget Sound Plywood, Inc. (Tacoma); Plywood; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Northwest Hauling Co. (Tacoma); Smokestacks; Cooperatives--Tacoma;

Tacoma's Washington State College (now W.S.U.) alumni association borrowed two cougars from the Washington state game farm near Steilacoom and paraded them through the streets of Tacoma in December of 1941 to drum up excitement for the big W.S.C. - Texas A&M football game held on Saturday afternoon, December 6th. The big "cats" were housed in a cage mounted on a gaudily-painted truck. The "Evergreen Bowl" game, Tacoma's first brush with big time college football, was attended by 30,000 screaming fans who watched the Southwest Conference Champ Aggies defeat the Cougars 7-0. (T. Times 12/4/1941, pg. 13-alt. photo)

Pumas; Mascots; Football--Tacoma--1940-1950; Washington State College (Pullman)--Associated objects;

Miscellaneous views of property located at the Narrows. Ordered by Mr. Wiborg.

Real estate development--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clearing of land--Tacoma--1940-1950; Land subdivision--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Miscellaneous views of property located at the Narrows. Destroyed Narrows bridge in the distance. Ordered by Mr. Wiborg.

Real estate development--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clearing of land--Tacoma--1940-1950; Land subdivision--Tacoma--1940-1950;