ca. 1934. Mrs Blakesly's Garden Club. Women in garden next to rock pond. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma News Tribune. (filed with Argentum)

Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940; Gardens;

ca. 1934. Exterior view of unidentified shingled building with many stained glass windows used as a church. For Leybolt-Smith Shingle Company. (filed with Argentum)

Churches--1930-1940; Leybolt-Smith Shingle Co. (Tacoma);

ca. 1934. On September 3, 1934, Dr. Joseph Huggins of Philadelphia was photographed outside the old granary building located at the newly reconstructed Fort Nisqually, which had been moved to Point Defiance Park. Dr. Huggins, known as "little Joe" when he was growing up at the Fort, was the youngest son of Edward Huggins and lived in the Factor's House when his father ran the post. He remembered a childhood lived at a slower pace, with time after chores, reading, checkers and good conversation. Dr. Huggins, a dentist, was in town for the formal dedication of Fort Nisqually. He stayed for a month visiting with old friends. (E.T. Short's column T. Times 8-18-1934)

Parks--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Hudson's Bay Co. (Tacoma); Frontier & pioneer life--Tacoma; Fort Nisqually (Tacoma); Huggins, Joseph;

ca. 1934. College of Puget Sound football coach Roy Sandberg, also known as "Sandy." 1934-35 was Sandberg's fourth year as Logger Coach. (WSHS)

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Football--Tacoma--1930-1940; Sandberg, Roy; Coaches (Athletics)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Pioneer meeting, group portrait outside of the Steilacoom Town Hall, ca. 1934. The colonial style building was designed by Emanuel J. Bresemann, Architect, and dedicated in October of 1930. (filed with Argentum)

Steilacoom Town Hall (Steilacoom); City & town halls--Steilacoom; Pioneer Association (Steilacoom); Historical societies--Steilacoom;

ca. 1934. Pioneer meeting, group portrait outside of the Steilacoom Town Hall, ca. 1934. The colonial style building was designed by Emanuel J. Bresemann, Architect, and dedicated in October of 1930. Long time officer of the State Historical Society, W.P. Bonney, is in the front frow, second from left. (filed with Argentum)

Steilacoom Town Hall (Steilacoom); City & town halls--Steilacoom; Pioneer Association (Steilacoom); Historical societies--Steilacoom;

ca. 1934. Reunion of Old Timers. Six men, two sitting in wicker chairs, pose for portrait beside Tacoma Totem Pole. For Mr. Cook. (T. Times) (WSHS)

Tacoma Totem Pole (Tacoma); Totem poles--Tacoma;

ca. 1934. Four men on horses in front of Woodbrook Riding Academy barn. Each man has a long stick with round knob at end. (WSHS)

Woodbrook Riding Academy (Lakewood); Horses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Stables--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Advertising. Three bottles of "Scotch Whisky A Blend" imported in bulk and bottled by the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Bottles are labeled one, two and three seal and exhibit an image of George Washington. In March of 1934, the state took over the sale of alcohol from private companies.

Distilling industries--Tacoma--1930-1940; Alcoholic beverages; Whiskey;

Sonya (Mrs. Donald) Doud, left, and Gertrude (Mrs. Roger) Peck prepare to open the Junior League Thrift Shop for business. The shop is open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10 -4 p.m. Established in 1930, the proceeds of the store support the League's well baby clinic.

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940; Thrift shops--Tacoma--1930-1940; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Junior League Thrift Shop (Tacoma); Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Doud, Sonya; Peck, Gertrude;

Three women pose in front of the Junior League Thrift Shop. They are, left to right, Elizabeth Hailey, the Regional director of the Junior League from Portland, Aida (Mrs. Charles) Ingram, local president of the League and Letitia Fogg, head of the local League shop. Charles Ingram was the assistant general manager of the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. The window of the shop is decorated with a Christmas tree. The Shop was established in 1930, to support the charitable work of the League. TPL-10523

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940; Thrift shops--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Junior League Thrift Shop (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ingram, Aida; Hailey, Elizabeth; Fogg, Letitia;

ca. 1934. Annie Wright Seminary. A group of young girls in school uniforms, sailor dresses, pose in front of the fireplace in the school's "Great Hall." Building by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects, 1924. (filed with Argentum) (same group in photograph labelled series 888 image 3)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Russian Play at Annie Wright Seminary, circa 1934. The cast models their ornate costumes; while the teenage girls are standing and socializing and two young girls and a boy are sitting on the floor. (filed with Argentum)

Private schools--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Raynor Chapel, Annie Wright Seminary. Women's choir and organist in chapel. The choir and organist all appear to be wearing a robe and mortarboard. (filed with Argentum)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Raynor Chapel (Tacoma);

ca. 1934. Bishop Lemuel H. Wells. One of the earliest missionary priests, the Rev. Lemuel H. Wells, established 23 missions in the late 19th century and became the first Bishop of Spokane in 1892. He was the rector of St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Tacoma from 1882-89 and Trinity Church from 1889-92. He retired to the Franke Tobey Jones home in Tacoma. (WSHS)

Wells, Lemuel H.; Clergy; Bishops;

ca. 1934. Elmer E. Hemrich residence at Lake Steilacoom. One-and-one-half story stucco Tudor cottage. View from street side, three people sitting in lawn chairs.

Hemrich, Elmer E.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Lakewood;

ca. 1934. Illustrated Historical Map of Washington up to 1889. Designed and Drawn by Ralph Bishop of Tacoma.

Maps;

ca. 1934. Faculty group portrait in front of Jones Hall, College of Puget Sound. Front row: Leonard C. Jacobsen (Piano), James Rodenberg Slater (Biology), Frank G. Williston (History & Political Science), Frederick A. McMillin (Chemistry & Geology), Ellery Capen (Business Administration.) Back row: John Paul Bennett (Music), Walter A. Eichinger (Music theory and Pipe Organ),Christian Miller (Registrar), John I. Chickanzeff (Violin.) (WSHS) (1934 Tamanawas)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Teachers--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Play presented by the Dramatic Art Department at the College of Puget Sound, circa 1934. The Department's motto was "Development of Personality through Drama." The department gave more than 150 students the chance to appear before an audience in a wide variety of plays. (WSHS) ( 1934 Tamanawas)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Actresses; Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Actors;

ca. 1934. Exterior of ivy-covered brick and half-timbered Tudor-style house, residence of William E. and Pearl T. Weeks. Built in 1926, contractor W. G. Clark. Woman standing on lawn in front of house. Address formerly was 3716 No. Mason Ave.

Weeks, William E.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Entrance to brick and half-timbered Tudor-style house. Unusual roofing material which appears to be multiple, varigated sizes of wood shingles. Residence of William E. and Pearl T. Weeks. (Argentum)

Weeks, William E.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1934. Sepia portrait of Tacoma Mayor George A. Smitley at (Old) City Hall. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mr. Smitley was a traveling salesman for the Majestic Manufacturing Co. for twelve years. He came to Tacoma in 1905 and worked for the C.E. Horton Furniture Co. for nine years. While in Tacoma, Mr. Smitley joined the Elks Club, eventually becoming the secretary and manager. His association with many civic and social groups, including the Elks, Masons, Lions, Tacoma Gun Club and Shriners, may have assisted him when he made a successful bid in 1934 for the mayor's seat. He had held no previous political office prior to becoming mayor. During his tenure as mayor, Fort Nisqually Reconstruction was officially dedicated and President Roosevelt whistlestopped in Tacoma. ALBUM 11, ALBUM 16.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956;

ca. 1934. Portrait of Tacoma Mayor George A. Smitley in his office at (Old) City Hall. Mr. Smitley succeeded two-time mayor, Melvin G. Tennent, as the city's chief executive. Formerly a traveling salesman, furniture company manager and Elks secretary/manager, Mr. Smitley won election in March, 1934, despite never holding a political office. During his administration, Franklin Roosevelt visited Tacoma on a brief stopover and Fort Nisqually's reconstruction efforts took place. ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956;

ca. 1934. Portrait of Mayor George A. Smitley in his office at (Old) City Hall. In this 1934 sepia photograph, Mr. Smitley is wearing a three-piece suit; he has one hand resting on the mayor's desk. Having held no previous political office, he succeeded two-term mayor Melvin G. Tennent. A former salesman, furniture company manager and Elks Club secretary/manager, and well known in Tacoma, Mr. Smitley was mayor for one four-year term. He was married in 1930 to Mrs. W.C. (Isabel) Bowen. ALBUM 11.

Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956;

ca. 1934. A man in a diving suit climbs onto the deck of the "Paddy Craig." There is a sign on the side of the boat's cabin that says - "Norma Shearer - Riptide - NOW Roxy"

Diving--Tacoma--1930-1940; Diving suits--1930-1940;