The University Union Club of Tacoma was busy planning their annual Father and Daughter Affair. Fathers and their daughters of all ages would gather together at the clubhouse and enjoy a fun filled evening. Interior view of club facilities; two fathers are with their daughters; one of them is selecting a beautiful flower to present to his daughter for the special occasion (T. Times, 3/10/49, p. 11).

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Members of the University Union Club held their annual "Turkey Hop" informal dance at the Club's building at 539 Broadway, on November 23, 1946. Members looked forward to the yearly event because many of them would be taking home a turkey to grace their Thanksgiving day table. Examining one of the turkeys that would be given away at the dance are: (l to r) James Ramsdell, Howard Lincoln, Hugo Metzler, A. Burwood Kennedy, and John Gilbertson, chair of the affair; Mr. Gilbertson is holding a lethal looking hatchet. (T.Times, 11/20/1946, p.6; 11/23/1946, p.3))

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Smorgasbord dinner at University-Union Club, Quentin Schmitt, University-Union Club. The University-Union Club held their 5th annual smorgasbord April 19, 1948. The planning committee wore Scandinavian costumes and a native accordianist played. The committee is standing behind the buffet that beautifully displayed the Scandinavian foods. Names listed. (T.Times, 4/17/1948, p.9; 4/24/1948, p.9)

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On August 9, 1939, Emory Reagan Sr., a flagpole painter, used a "bos'n's chair" to ascend the 150 foot flagpole at the University Union Club at 539 Broadway. The pole took 5 1/2 hours to paint, during which time Reagan remained aloft. His young sons Duane, 8, and Emory, Jr., 11, kept him supplied with paint and brushes, sent up by a rope and pulley. Mr. Reagan was 35 at the time of this picture and lived with his wife and family at 5020 6th Ave. (T.Times 8/10/1939 p.1) cropped enlargement of D8738 image 2

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