Costumed publicity photographs for the "Saga of the West" presentation for the Golden Jubilee. Six young women wearing satin gowns and headdresses with stars pose for the portrait, sitting on the ornate railing of the Spanish Steps outside the Elks Temple. They are part of the "one hundred glorious girls" who will act as the Jubilee Queen's princesses in the finale of the pageant. The girls are, left to right, Anita Sherman, Bettianne Wasserman, Pat Brandt, Betty Anger, Thelma Dean Swift and Lucille Clark. (T. Times 7/18/1939, pg. 1)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Historical pageants--Tacoma; Elks Temple (Tacoma); Sherman, Anita; Wasserman, Bettianne; Brandt, Pat; Anger, Betty; Swift, Thelma Dean; Clark, Lucille;

A young man in formal wear, with a shiny stripe down the sides of the pants and shiny lapels, bow tie askew, brings his hat to his heart in the presence of these two elegantly attired young ladies. The publicity photograph is for the "Saga of the West" historical pageant planned for the Golden Jubilee. The trio are posed on July 3, 1939 outside the Elks Temple. The young man who's gone a courtin' is Herman Huesby; the 1860's belles are, left to right, Floralla Milleson and Leva Atkins. (T. Times 7/14/1939, pg. 10)

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Historical pageants--Tacoma; Elks Temple (Tacoma); Huesby, Herman; Milleson, Floralla; Atkins, Leva;

Two men in top hats and tails hold an animated conversation in front of a bemused woman in an off the shoulder ball gown in this publicity photograph for the "Saga of the West." The theatrical presentation is planned for the Golden Jubilee celebration. She is seated, possibly on a railing, between two stone pillars supporting stone urns planted with nasturtiums.

Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939--Tacoma; Historical pageants--Tacoma; Elks Temple (Tacoma);

ca. 1939. Photograph taken at the Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, showing attendance. (filed with Argentum)

Elks Temple (Tacoma); Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

Group of people, including children, on stage at the Elks Temple. This photograph was taken on July 1, 1940.

Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Elks Temple (Tacoma); Stages (Platforms);

Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes gestures to diners attending the sold-out Elks Club banquet on September 5, 1941 where Secretary Ickes was the principal speaker. He had been vacationing with his wife on the Olympic Peninsula before arriving in Tacoma on Friday, the 5th. Secretary Ickes spoke on the subject of "Public Power and National Defense" before a crowd of 562. His speech was carried nationwide for the benefit of those unable to attend. Harold Ickes was to serve 13 years as Secretary of the Interior, most of which was during the Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration. While Secretary, he also served as director of the Public Works Administration. (T.Times, 9-4-41, p. 1-article)

Ickes, Harold L.; Cabinet officers--United States; Guests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Public speaking--Tacoma--1940-1950;

A group of six teenagers posed on the Spanish steps at the downtown Elks Temple. These young people have been chosen by the War Chest, a branch of the Community Chest, to represent their schools and to speak at fund raising functions throughout the community. Pictured left to right are Jack Brouwer (Mason), Bud Cairns (Gault), Gloria Swanberg (Jason Lee), Kathryn Hultgren (Stadium), Bud Berland (Stewart) and Frank Rossiter (McCarver). (TNT 10/14/1942, pg. 14; T. Times 10/14/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Students--Tacoma; Hultgren, Kathryn; Cairns, Bud; Rossiter, Frank; Swanberg, Gloria; Berland, Bud; Brouwer, Jack; Elks Temple (Tacoma);

This group of churchwomen standing at the foot of the Spanish steps, near the Elks Lodge, have volunteered to prepare and serve lunches to workers in the War Chest fundraising campaign. They are standing on the steps at the entrance to the Elks Ballroom where the daily campaign report lunches will be served. The campaign is scheduled to begin October 19th. The women represent a variety of churches. (T. Times 10/9/1942, pg. 13- names in caption)

Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma);

V for Home and World Victory was the slogan of the War Chest of Tacoma, a branch of the Community Chest in 1942, during WWII. These boys and girls gave a spirited victory sign as they stood on the Spanish steps next to the Elks Club at 565 Broadway. Their spirit helped to get them chosen to represent their schools as speakers at community functions such as P.T.A. meetings and civic group luncheons. Left to right are: Kathryn Hultgren, Stadium High School; Bud Cairns, Gault Intermediate; Frank Rossiter, McCarver; Gloria Swanberg, Jason Lee; Bud Berland, Stewart; and Jack Brouwer, Mason. (T. Times 10/14/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Students--Tacoma; Hultgren, Kathryn; Cairns, Bud; Rossiter, Frank; Swanberg, Gloria; Berland, Bud; Brouwer, Jack;

On October 20, 1942, a "pay your own way" report lunch was held in the ballroom of the Elks Lodge at 565 Broadway. The purpose of the lunch was for workers in the fund raising campaign to report back with how much money they had raised.

Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Frank Taylor, center, one of the leaders in the payroll division of Tacoma's War Chest Campaign cheerfully accepts $66,000 worth of pledges collected at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard. They were collected by John Wyckoff, right, and Homer "Chips" Ferris, left, and presented to Mr. Taylor at the October 22, 1942 "report luncheon" at the Elks Lodge. Mr. Wyckoff was an engineer in the hull department but he also served as the editor of the yard's paper "The Rudder" and the recreational director at the yard. Mr. Ferris was a foreman in the maintenance department. (TNT 10/23/1942, pg. 1)

Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma); Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma)--People; Taylor, Frank; Wyckoff, John; Ferris, Homer;

Tacoma's Own Quiz Kids pose on the Spanish steps at the Elks Lodge in October of 1942. The ninth graders from Mason Intermediate School had written and prepared a script that discussed the various agencies and functions of the War Chest of Tacoma. With the upcoming War Chest fund raiser, the students were available to speak at public functions. Pictured left to right are Jack Brouwer, Claire Duerfeldt, Jean McCrae, Janet Hufford, Marshall Day, David Curtis and Pat McCarthy, holding the script. The Quiz Kids was a popular radio program that originated in June of 1940 on NBC radio from Chicago. On the program children chosen for their high IQs were asked "general knowledge" questions covering all manner of subjects. (TTimes 10/8/1942 p.2 - alt. photograph)

Mason Junior High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brouwer, Jack; Duerfeldt, Claire; McCrae, Jean; Hufford, Janet; Day, Marshall; Curtis, David; McCarthy, Pat; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Tacoma's Own Quiz Kids had all the answers as they posed at the top of the Spanish steps near the Elks Lodge at 565 Broadway in October of 1942. The ninth graders from Mason Intermediate School had written a script that explored the various agencies and functions of the War Chest. As the Agency prepared to enter its annual fund raising blitz, the group of students were available to attend functions and answer any questions. Pictured are, left to right, Jack Brouwer, Pat McCarthy, Marshall Day, Janet Hufford, Claire Duerfeldt, Jean McCrae and David Curtis. (T. Times 10/8/1942, pg.2)

Mason Junior High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brouwer, Jack; Duerfeldt, Claire; McCrae, Jean; Hufford, Janet; Day, Marshall; Curtis, David; McCarthy, Pat; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma);

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Welders and Helpers Union #568 presented a check for $350 to the Elks to be used in their December 1942 Christmas party for needy children. Fred Humbert is pictured emptying a money bag of donations into the big Elks Stocking Fillers cash register outside the Elks Temple, 565 Broadway. Watching him are Elks and union members including Harry J. Lynch, chrm. of the Elks Christmas committee (at front - left) and Erling O. Johnson, Elks secretary-manager (at extreme right.) Other names are listed in the News Tribune article dated 12-22-42. Thanks to the generosity of these union members and other caring Tacomans, 650 children enjoyed a happy Christmas morning filled with fun and gifts. (TNT 12-22-42, p. 7-alt. photograph; TNT 12-26-42, p. 9-article on party)

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Welders and Helpers Union #568 (Tacoma); Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Holidays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gifts; Cash registers; Lynch, Harry J.;

Members of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Welders and Helpers Union #568 collected $700 from members to help locally during the 1942 Christmas season. The donated money was divided equally between the Elks Stocking Fillers and the Tacoma Orthopedic Association. Here a night deposit sack containing $350 is presented to the Elks to help pay for their annual Christmas morning party for needy children. Gathered around the big Stocking Fillers cash register are, from left according to the News Tribune: Harry J. Lynch, Erling O. Johnson, Fred Humbert, Carl Webb, Harry T. Salle, Carvel Leighton, Verne Johnson, Raymond T. Tarr, Paul Drake, Merrill C. Thompson and A.T. "Skipper" Delplaine. (TNT 12/22/1942, pg. 7)

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Welders and Helpers Union #568 (Tacoma); Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Holidays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gifts; Cash registers;

Initiation of SeattleTacoma Shipbuilding Corporation employees at Elk's Club. Ten men on stage with ship's wheel. [Also dated 03-29-1943]

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Elks Club (Tacoma);

Initiation of SeattleTacoma Shipbuilding Corporation employees at Elk's Club. Man at microphone on stage. [Also dated 03-29-1943]

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Elks Club (Tacoma);

Initiation of Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation employees at Elk's Club. Man on stage playing accordion. [Also dated 03-29-1943]

Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Elks Club (Tacoma);

Fifty two members of area law enforcement agencies took part in the American Red Cross first aid class held in the Elks Temple Auditorium at 565 Broadway on February 20, 1945. Over seventy people participated in the class led by Gordon "Red" Tatum, Tacoma's safety engineer (standing, far right), including Tom Ross the Tacoma Chief of Police (front row, center) who is practicing his first aid technique on Safety Commissioner Einar Langseth.(T. Times, 2/21/45, p. 3) TPL-7972

First aid--Tacoma; Police--Tacoma; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma); Health care--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Bellarmine High School prom, hosted by the school's junior class, was held at the Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, in April of 1946. The prom theme was "Blossom Time." Music was provided by the Brad Bannon Orchestra which began playing at 9 pm and played until midnight. Co-chairmen for the event were Al Greco and Rufe Theriault. A large group of girls in evening gowns and Bellarmine students in suits and ties all face the camera with smiles. A "Farewell Seniors" banner hangs behind the orchestra. Photograph taken for the school annual. (Cage, 1946, p. 13-14). TPL-8443

Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ball dresses; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Elks Temple (Tacoma); Bellarmine High School (Tacoma);

Elks Club, publicity for Stocking Fillers. A new organization in the Tacoma Lodge of Elks is the F.K.S. Construction Company to rehabilitate the Elk's facilities and construction at the Temple. F.K.S. comes from the names of their three officers, L-R above, Max Frolic, Rinaldo Keasal and Walter Sutter. These men are studying plans submitted by the building committee which called for a $250,000 expenditure for a new addition and modernization throughout. (T.Times, 10/14/1946, p.8) TPL-9827

Elks Temple (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Architectural drawings; Blueprints; Frolic, Max; Keasal, Rinaldo; Sutter, Walter H.;

The "Hot Pops," (l to r) Jack Thomas, Lee Hodgert and Jack Brouillard, were one of the acts that performed at the second annual Elks Fathers and Daughters Night held on Friday March 7, 1947 at the Elks Temple, 565 Broadway. The night of fun and entertainment included local performers and three professional acts. The program's feature attraction was 6-year-old pianist, Margaret Kochendoerfer, from Portland, Oregon. (T. Times, 3/6/47, p. 13).

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Staffs (Sticks); Straw hats; Hats--1940-1950; Thomas, Jack; Hodgert, Lee; Brouillard, Jack;

The Tacoma Elks Club was having its annual merry making Father-Daughter Program in March of 1947. The main attraction was 6 year old pianist, Margaret Kochendoerfer. Top to bottom view of Elks arranging committee for the Father-Daughter Program and musical group "Hot Pops," Lee Hodgert, Jack Thomas and Jack Brouillard (T. Times, 3/6/47, p. 13).

Staffs (Sticks); Straw hats; Hats--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hodgert, Lee; Thomas, Jack; Brouillard, Jack;

On March 6, 1947, the audience at the Annual Elks Club Father-Daughter Program watched in awe as a local family of acrobats performed a series of stunts. Held in the Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, a large number of club members and their daughters and granddaughters performed in the program. The show's main attraction was a six year old pianist. (T. Times, 3/6/47, p. 13).

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Acrobatics--Tacoma; Acrobats; Audiences--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

The Elks Lodge was having their annual Father-Daughter program at the Elks Temple in March of 1947. Elks members and their daughters or granddaughters would be performing. The main attraction was 6 year old pianist Margaret Kochendoerfer of Portland, Oregon. View of five unidentified women attending the Elks show are admiring two cardboard cutouts of Li'l Abner and Daisy Mae in the lobby (T. Times, 3/6/47, p. 13).

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma); Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Elks Club was having their annual Father-Daughter program at the Elks Temple in March of 1947. A large number of club members and their daughters and granddaughters would be performing. The show's main attraction was a six year old pianist. View of two Elks club members doing a dancing cow puppet show act (T. Times, 3/6/47, p. 13).

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puppets; Puppet shows--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tacoma Lodge No. 174 (Tacoma);

Don P. Tyler and George Nischan, meat specialists from the National Livestock and Meat Board conducted a program for retail meat dealers in Tacoma at the Elks Temple. The Meat Packers of the Northwest sponsored the program with Karl J. Maxwell of Carstens Packing Company as chair. One man is pointing to a section of a hung back quarter of an animal. Three others look on. (T.Times, 5/6/1947, p.18)

Meat Packers of the Northwest (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Don P. Tyler and George Nischan, meat specialists from the National Livestock and Meat Board conducted a program for retail meat dealers in Tacoma at the Elks Temple. The Meat Packers of the Northwest sponsored the program with Karl J. Maxwell of Carstens Packing Company as chair. This view shows the more than 200 attendees at the exhibition. (T.Times, 5/6/1947, p.18)

Meat Packers of the Northwest (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Audiences--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stages (Platforms)

Don P. Tyler and George Nischan, meat specialists from the National Livestock and Meat Board conducted a program for retail meat dealers in Tacoma at the Elks Temple. The Meat Packers of the Northwest sponsored the program with Karl J. Maxwell of Carstens Packing Company as chair. A group of 35 people gather in front of the stage. (T.Times, 5/6/1947, p.18) TPL-8115

Meat Packers of the Northwest (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; Stages (Platforms);

Two men and a woman view a large cut of meat while a man describes the uses and additional cuts for this piece. A variety of cuts of meat cover a table in front of them. Don P. Tyler and George Nischan, meat specialists from the National Livestock and Meat Board conducted a program for retail meat dealers in Tacoma at the Elks Temple. The Meat Packers of the Northwest sponsored the program with Karl J. Maxwell of Carstens Packing Company as chair. (T.Times, 5/6/1947, p.18)

Meat Packers of the Northwest (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Meat; Meat cutting;