American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO), Tacoma. Worker directing activity of a large crane constructed over railroad tracks at the edge of Commencement Bay. Ships were loaded and unloaded at this point. The mechanical crane could carry 5 tons of ore on each dip into the hold. For J. Gius, reporter.

American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Smelters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Copper industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Industrial facilities--Tacoma;

American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO), Tacoma. Arrival of a European ship delivering ore from Russian mines to the smelter. Close-up view of ship with workers and rigging at smelter dock. To the left can be seen the outline of the giant mechanical crane used to unload the ships. At this time, Russian lacked the technology and infrastructure to process the ore themselves. In 1934, Russia produced 15.6% of the world's gold. Russian production was second only to Africa.

American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Smelters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Copper industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Industrial facilities--Tacoma;

In January of 1935, 9,600 tons of gold bearing ore were removed from the holds of the Soviet freighter "Brandon" by huge iron buckets at the ASARCO refinery in Ruston. In 1935, The Soviet Union did not have a large enough smelter of its own to process the tons of ore being extracted from its mines. The "Brandon" had come from Leningrad. The American Smelting & Refining Company expected to receive 100,000 tons of gold rich ore from The Soviet Union in 1935. Mr. S. Raiz, a representative of the Soviets, was sent to Tacoma to keep a close eye on the process - and the gold. Photograph ordered by the American Smelting & Refining Co. (ASARCO) (TNT 1-15-35, p. 1-article; TNT 1-23-35, p. 1-article) TPL-807

American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Smelters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Copper industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Industrial facilities--Tacoma;

American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO), Tacoma. Worker, with foot in trough, working under steel beams at glowing industrial oven. For J. Gius, reporter.

American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Smelters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Copper industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Industrial facilities--Tacoma;

ca. 1935. Ted Brown Music Store; interior of newly remodeled store. The facility underwent a $4500 remodel to accomodate the music company. The staircase leads to offices and practice rooms on the mezzanine. Columns support two-story ceiling in customer area where pianos, radios, and sheet music are displayed. Cases surround the room. Plans called for the second floor to contain soundproof music studios and a recital hall. (T. Times 11/29/1934, pg. 5; 1/1/1935, pg. 9) (WSHS)

Ted Brown Music Store (Tacoma); Music stores--Tacoma--1930-1940; Pianos;

Four women wearing heavy winter coats stand at entrance to Odd Fellows Temple. They are part of the group of pioneers and others who support the construction of a highway over the old "Immigrant Trail" through the Naches Pass. The women are, left to right, Mrs. May Burglehaus and Mrs. Margaret Bow of Sumner, Mrs. Nellie DeCoursey of Puyallup and Eva Bigelow (Mrs. William P.) Bonney of Tacoma. The proposed all weather cutoff would be 50 miles shorter than the present road that strays into Rainier National Park and crosses the Cascades at Chinook Pass. (T. Times 1/10/1935, pg. 6) (WSHS)

Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma); Bonney, Eva Bigelow;

Washington pioneers and others who have joined in the movement for the construction of a highway over the old "Immigrant Trail" through Naches Pass. Eight men, including Mr. William P. Bonney at far left, stand at entrance to Odd Fellows Temple. The men are, left to right, Bonney, Frank Spinning of Sumner, John Adams of Tacoma, Al Benson of Seattle, Frank Ross & George Talcott of Olympia, Leland J. Athow, Fern Hill, and D.H. White of Tacoma. The projected road would begin near the confluence of the White and Green Water Rivers on the present highway, follow an easterly line through the Pass and down the Naches River to intersect the present highway, saving about 50 miles for the traveler. (T. Times 1/10/1935, pg. 6) (WSHS)

Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Bonney, William P.; Odd Fellows Hall (Tacoma);

ca. 1935. Liquor store interior for Washington State Liquor Board. On March 24, 1934, the Washington State Liquor Control Board took over the sale of hard liquors in the state of Washington from private dealers. The first state owned liquor store in Tacoma opened its doors March 31, 1934 at 1009-15 A St. The store consisted of two long counters behind which the liquor was kept on racks and shelves. All purchases were wrapped by the cashier, and were required to remain wrapped until the purchaser arrived home. Public drunkenness was not tolerated. Against one wall was a large glass display case with samples of the 500 available brands of liquor. (TDL 3/20/1934, pg. 1; TDL 3/31/1934, pg. 1)

Washington State Liquor Control Board (Wash.); Liquor stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;Alcoholic beverages; Government regulation--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. An unidentified employee at one of Tacoma's new Washington State Liquor Stores stands looking at the bottles of alcohol on display in the store's glass-fronted display cases. On March 23, 1934, the Washington State Liquor Control Board took over the sale of hard liquors from private dealers in Washington. All sales would now go through the state, enriching the state's coffers. The first state owned liquor store opened in Tacoma on March 31, 1934, ending a week long "dry" period between the two dates. Prices were reported to be moderate. The store arrangement was two long counters behind which the liquor was retrieved from the shelf for the purchaser, taken to the cashier and delivered to the purchaser wrapped and sealed. These glass fronted display cabinets showed all of the 500 brands of liquors available at the store. (TDL 3/20/1934, pg. 1; TDL 3/31/1934, pg. 1)

Washington State Liquor Control Board (Wash.); Liquor stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;Alcoholic beverages; Government regulation--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Liquor store interior for Washington State Liquor Board. On March 24, 1934, the Washington State Liquor Control Board took over the sale of hard liquors in the state of Washington from private dealers. The first state owned liquor store in Tacoma opened its doors March 31, 1934. The store consisted of two long counters behind which the liquor was kept on racks and shelves. (TDL 3/20/1934, pg. 1; TDL 3/31/1934, pg. 1)

Washington State Liquor Control Board (Wash.); Liquor stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;Alcoholic beverages; Government regulation--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Liquor store exterior for Washington State Liquor Board. On March 31, 1934, Washington State's first liquor store in Tacoma opened its doors at this location. On March 24th, 1934, the Washington State Liquor Control Board had taken over supervision of beer and wine establishments and the sale of hard liquor. Tacoma saw a dry week after the close of private dealers and before the state's store was stocked and open. The store offered 500 brands of whiskies, brandies, cordials, gins, liquors, wines and oriental sake on their shelves. Hours were 10am to midnight from Monday- Saturday, closed on Sunday. A permit was required to purchase liquor and wine with the permits available for 50 cents at the store and good through the end of the year. The take over of liquor sales greatly increased the coffers of the state. (TDL 3/20/1934, pg. 1; TDL 3/31/1934, pg. 1)

Washington State Liquor Control Board (Wash.); Liquor stores--Tacoma--1930-1940;Alcoholic beverages; Government regulation--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Postcard tacked on bulletin board reads "Greetings from the Elephants and Me, Ray Gamble" and shows Mr. Gamble surrounded by many elephants from his vast collection kept at his home. See series 924, image 5 for the photograph. In addition to being a collector, Mr. Gamble was also a traveler, magician and millionaire businessman. He died in 1972 at the age of 86. During his lifetime, his good luck charm elephants enhanced his "rags to riches" story, helped along by hard work on his part. He arrived in Tacoma in 1892 in a box car with 82 cents in his pocket. He worked at odd jobs, as well as grueling labor at St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co., the Shelton lumber camps and Olympia Oyster Beds. In 1913, he opened a fish market. While working at hauling sawdust for the local mills, he discovered that spread on his floor, the dust absorbed the fish odor. Later, the "wood flour," sawdust, was found to be the perfect stabilizer for explosives. Today it is used in a myriad of consumer products. Mr. Gamble helped to develop the "wood flour" industry. (filed with Argentum)

Gamble, Ray, 1886-1972; Collectors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Elephants; Christmas cards;

ca. 1935. Ray Gamble illusions. Girl in glass case, Mr. Gamble with drape. Tacoma businessman and an avid magician, Gamble entertained such luminaries as Houdini's wife. Mr. Gamble later served as president of the Pacific Coast Magicians' Association, an organization that he was instrumental in the formation of. His love of magic helped him form a bond of friendship with Hollywood luminaries Orson Welles, Edgar Bergen, Cecil B. DeMille and Will Rogers, all amateur magicians. Mr. Gamble died in 1972 at the age of 86 and was mourned by the fraternity of magicians.

Gamble, Ray, 1886-1972; Magicians; Magic--Tacoma;

ca. 1935. Ray Gamble at home with his collection of carved elephants arranged near the hearth of the Walker Cut Stone fireplace. So large and so valuable was the collection that his home became known as "The Elephant House." Original photograph is scored and greeting overlaid for greeting card. By 1965, his collection was considered to be the world's largest. He travelled all over the world hunting elephants with a checkbook and happiest when bargaining for a work of art. He felt that the elephants brought him good luck. He had arrived in Tacoma in 1892 with 82 cents in his pocket. By the time of his death in 1972, he was a millionaire who had lived a full life as a businessman, collector, builder and avid amateur magician. TPL-6694 (TNT 11-21-1965, 3-5-1972)

Gamble, Ray, 1886-1972--Homes & haunts; Gamble, Ray, 1886-1972; Collectors--Tacoma;

ca. 1935. United States Representative Wesley Lloyd buying tickets to a fight. An unidentified woman giving Rep. Lloyd a ticket that reads "St. Luke's Benefit Golden Gloves Tournament." Copy of drawing of the ivy-covered old St. Luke's is held by Rep. Lloyd. This was most probably a fund raiser for the relocation of St. Luke's Episcopal Church to 3601 No. Gove Street. The tournament, held on November 27, 1935, featured the Pierce County Amateur Athletic Club vs. the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club of Portland. Tickets were 40 cents apiece. Rep. Lloyd died suddenly January 10, 1936 of a heart attack while fulfilling his second consecutive term as representative for the 6th Congressional District. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (filed with Argentum)

LLoyd, Wesley; St. Lukes Episcopal Church (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Snow scenes in Tacoma, 1935. An unidentified woman, bundled up against the cold, gazes down at the swans at Wright Park.

Snow--Tacoma; Swans; Wright Park (Tacoma); Parks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Winter snow. Four outfitted women skiiers take advantage of the snow that covers the city. They appear to be in Wright Park.

Skiing--Tacoma; Snow--Tacoma;

ca. 1935. Snow scene in the city. Four unidentified women seek out the frozen lakes of Wright Park for an opportunity to ice skate. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (WSHS)

Parks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wright Park (Tacoma); Ice skating--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Miss Betye Martin (later Baker) on the left and an unidentified woman on the right. Knick-knacks, ornate wall shelf, clock, 3-drawer chest, and portraits form background. In Richards record book "Two girls by clock. 8x10" A cropped version of this photograph showing only Betye Martin appeared in the January 18, 1936 Tacoma Times with the caption that Miss Martin, Secretary treasurer of the Annie Wright Alumnae Association, would be assisting with the plans for the annual "Founder's Day" program and luncheon. (T. Times 1/18/1936)

Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baker, Betye M.; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Rows of Montag furnaces, circa 1935. Montag furnaces were manufactured by Montag Stove & Furnace Works in Tacoma. The company made warm air heating systems, air conditioning units and Montag oil furnaces. (filed with Argentum)

Montag Stove & Furnace Works (Tacoma); Furnaces;

ca. 1935. Better Homes Bureau, Mr. Howard Commissioner. Seven men sitting around a table with paperwork on the "National Housing Act." The men were not identified.

Better Homes Bureau (Tacoma);

ca. 1935. House and brick building at North Proctor and 27th Street, for Stanley Morrison. The address for the house is 3815 No. 27th St. and the brick building is the Gamble Building at 2705 No. Proctor.

Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Residential streets--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Exterior view of Ray Gamble Building, circa 1935, ordered by Stanley Morrison. The structure was built in 1929 by Ray Gamble. On the corner in the foreground was Nelson Drugs. The storefront to the left of Nelson Drugs was home to Ray Sowers Jewelry from 1929 until Mr. Sowers death in 1971. Mr. Sowers and his wife resided in the Proctor District their entire married life. Part of the ground floor portion of the Gamble Building is now home to Knapp's Restaurant. (filed with Argentum)

Gamble Building (Tacoma); Nelson Drugs (Tacoma); Ray Sowers Jewelry (Tacoma);

ca. 1935. The Junior League Play Committee works on costumes in a member's home for a upcoming presentation in 1935. Two women are seen attaching "stripes" onto tiger costumes worn by Betye Martin (later Baker), right, and another woman. The Junior League will be presenting the childrens' play "Little Black Sambo" February 23-23 at the Little Theatre. Betye and her fellow actress will be portraying royal tigers in the play. The wife of former News Tribune publisher Elbert H. Baker, Betye Martin Baker was well known for her public generosity and community involvement. The United Way Betye Martin Baker Human Services Center in Tacoma was dedicated in 1995. (photo taken for T.N.T. and Seattle Times)

Baker, Betye M.; Junior League (Tacoma); Costumes; Sewing; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1935. Publicity for President Roosevelt's Birthday Ball to benefit Infantile Paralysis (Polio) research. Two women and three little children, one on crutches, standing around a layer cake at the Model Bakery. Ordered by Mr. Seigaus. (filed with Argentum)

Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940; March of Dimes (Tacoma); Poliomyelitis--Tacoma; Bakeries--Tacoma--1930-1940; Model Bakery (Tacoma); Cakes--Tacoma--1930-1940; Orthopedic braces;

ca. 1935. Publicity for President Roosevelt's Birthday Ball to benefit Infantile Paralysis (Polio) research. Two women and three little children, one in leg braces, with a layer cake in front of the Model Bakery. Ordered by Mr. Seigaus.

Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940; March of Dimes (Tacoma); Poliomyelitis--Tacoma; Bakeries--Tacoma--1930-1940; Model Bakery (Tacoma); Cakes--Tacoma--1930-1940; Orthopedic braces;

ca. 1935. A drawing of a Bone-Dry manufactured work boot, used for advertising copy. Bone-Dry Shoes in Tacoma manufactured high quality work boots and sport boots. In the thirties, much of the shoe making was still done by hand by skilled artisans.

Bone-Dry Shoe Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma); Shoe industry--Tacoma; Shoemaking--Tacoma; Factories--Tacoma--1930-1940; Boots;

ca. 1935. Copy of oil portrait of Mrs. Helen Weyerhaeuser wearing a long dress with blousy sleeves and fancy belt and sitting on arm of chair, artist unknown. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (filed with Argentum)

Weyerhaeuser, Helen--Portraits;

ca. 1935. A large group of skiers stand on mounded snow in front of the Paradise Lodge in Mount Rainier National Park. The lodge is buried to the roof line. Mountain peaks can be seen in the background. What appear to be unused skis lie up against the smaller building to the right.

Skiers--1930-1940; Skiing--1930-1940; Winter sports--1930-1940; Mount Rainier National Park (Wash.); Snow; Paradise Inn (Wash.);

ca. 1935. Harry Snyder, head of district, behind desk talking to two patrolmen sitting to the left of him. The patrolman in the center is Cliff Tolson. The three are discussing the current "Equipment Check," during which patrolmen check cars to determine the condition of the brakes, lights, tires and windshield wipers. They also check the operator's license at the same time. The Washington State Patrol is planning to inspect every car in the district, passenger or commercial. (T. Times 9/23/1935, pg. 3)

Law enforcement officers--Tacoma--1930-1940; Washington State Patrol (Tacoma); Snyder, Harry; Tolson, Cliff;