ca. 1938. Seattle boxer Al Hostak, the "Savage Slav," and his manager Eddie Marino in a 1938 photograph. The 22-year-old Hostak defeated Tacoma's Freddie Steele for the United States and National Boxing Association middleweight title at Seattle's Civic Stadium on July 26, 1938, sending him to the canvas four times. A two-time champion, he finally hung up his gloves in 1949. Mr. Hostak later became a Deputy Sheriff as well as a successful businessman. (www.secondsout.com/legends; T.Times 6-25-38, p. 13)

Hostak, Al; Marino, Eddie; Boxers (Sports)--Seattle--1930-1940;

Seattle boxer Al Hostak (right), the "Savage Slav," and his manager Eddie Marino looked at the dilapidated stairs leading to the former location of Marino's Olympic Athletic Club, 917 Commerce St., on June 25, 1938. Eddie Marino had brought his boxer down to Tacoma to introduce him to his (Marino's) old friends and decided to visit the old building where his gym had been located on the second floor. The rooms were now vacant and the front door locked tight. Hostak would go on to defeat champion Freddie Steele and claim the middleweight title on July 26, 1938. (T.Times, 6-25-38, p. 13)

Hostak, Al; Marino, Eddie; Boxers (Sports)--Seattle--1930-1940; Olympic Athletic Club (Tacoma);

Earl W. Howe - poet, artist, philosopher, playwright, visits his brother. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times in August of 1938. (filed with Argentum)

Howe, Earl W.;

The Jackson Brothers Meat Market was one of two meat markets located within Mannings Market at 1102 Commerce Street in 1938. They were located on the north side of the market and had been there since the market was founded in 1920. Brothers Elmer, Walter, unidentified associate and Edwin Jackson (from left) are pictured behind the refrigerated showcases which are filled with sausages, weiners, and assorted cold cuts. Jackson Brothers was an authorized distributor of Swift's branded beef, whose hams are prominently displayed. The meat market remained at the same location until 1972 when the building was razed. (TNT 11-17-38, p. 8-article)

Jackson Brothers Meat Market (Tacoma); Butcher shops--Tacoma--1930-1940; Merchadise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Showcases; Meat; Jackson, Elmer; Jackson, Walter; Jackson, Edwin;

Alma Johnson, of Johnson-Cox Printing Co., holds a "freak of nature" fish caught by Doris Peterson in Deep Lake, Thurston County. The fish is 14 inches long, 6 inches wide and weighs two pounds dressed. It has the humped back and receding lower body of a perch, four catfish feelers and a round toothless mouth. Its scales are large like a carp and sparse. It is dark brown on the upper body and light bronze on the belly. Its meat is pinkish like a cutthroat trout. The fish was displayed at Vandes Tackle Shop. It was to be sent to the State Game Department afterwards and then to the University of Washington. (T. Times 6/1/1938, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)

Johnson, Alma; Fish; Curiosities & wonders; Vandes Co. (Tacoma); Fishing--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Old time American Legion leaders of the state are feted at the Edward B. Rhodes Post No.2 dinner and meeting on January 1, 1938. Photograph was taken at the Elks Club. Seated in the front are, left to right, Dr. Hinton D. Jonez, Tacoma, Department Commander 1924; Reno Odlin, Tacoma, Commander 1931; Murray W. McCarthy, Tacoma, Department Commander of Utah 1920-21 and National Executive Commander 1920-22. Standing, left to right, Lee Carter, Tacoma, last Department Vice Commander serving the state at large; Homer Jones, Bremerton, Department Commander 1934; Claude Snyder, Vancouver, Commander 1936; L.L. Thompson, Tacoma, Permanent Chairman of state legion convention at Seattle 1919. Their were 27 members present at the preceding dinner. (T. Times 2/1/1938, pg. 14)

Jonez, Hinton D.; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; American Legion Club (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Charles H. Manley stands beside his wood-carved Cigar Store Indian, "Chief Skookum." Manley owned a tobacco store at 9th and Pacific for 50 years. He was born in Constantine, Michigan, in 1857. He became interested in the rolling of cigars and at the age of 12 became an apprentice in Jamestown, New York. He set up his own business at the age of 15. He travelled west, setting up his own businesses in Cleveland, Minneapolis, Livingston, MT. and finally, in the late 1880's, in Tacoma. When Manley and Skookum opened for business, Pacific Avenue was a sea of mud with wood planks in the street and the first horse drawn streetcar had just begun operation. Manley died in 1947 at the age of 90. (T. Times, 6/10/38, p.15; TNT 1/7/1979) (filed with Argentum)

Manley, Charles H.; Skookum; Charles H. Manley Tobacconist/Cigar Store (Tacoma); Cigar store Indians--Tacoma;

Two of the 85 new city buses ordered by Tacoma Railway and Power Company to replace Tacoma's streetcars are parked beside the old car shops at 1301 A St. in this photograph from February 1938. The busses were due to completely displace the Tacoma street railway system by mid-summer. They were purchased from the Twin Coach Co. of Kent, Ohio. By replacing the steetcar system with busses, Tacoma was one of the first cities on the west coast to have an entirely modern transportation system - in tune with the times. (T. Times 2/8/1939 p.22)

Mass transit--Tacoma; Buses--Tacoma; Tacoma Railway & Power Co. (Tacoma); Bus terminals--Tacoma;

View of the Tideflats shrouded in fog. McCormick Steamship Company warehouse dominates the foreground. Looking across the City Waterway, the Associated Oil Company storage tanks and Port Industrial area can be seen.

McCormick Steamship Co. (Tacoma); Waterfronts; Cityscapes;

Model Bakery trucks photographed with their drivers for International Harvester in February of 1939. The delivery trucks have signs advertising the bakery's Star Loaf bread. (filed with Argentum)

Model Bakery (Tacoma)--Associated objects; Trucks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1939. Group of clubwomen taking part in "Philanthropic," photograph taken at Mrs. Thompson's in Steilacoom circa 1939. Left to right: Amy Lou Murray, Mrs. C. Fogg, Virginia Davis, Charlotte Dowd, and Margaret Ann Schaefer. (filed with Argentum) names from Richards Studio records

Murray, Amy Lou; Davis, Virginia; Dowd, Charlotte; Schaefer, Margaret Ann; Clubwomen--Tacoma;

James Bryant, wearing a colorful cowboy costume with hat, vest, and boots, sits on a window ledge as he plays an all-metal Dobro in this photograph from February 1938. The first Dobros were built in the 1920s by John Dopyera and his brothers. By adding a metal plate to the guitar top, they increased the volume of the guitar's sound so that it could be heard when played in a band.

Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bryant, James;

ca. 1938. National Bank of Washington, South 12th and Pacific Avenue. Sandstone renaissance style building designed by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects in 1920 for National Bank of Tacoma on site previously occupied by the Rudolph Knabel Bakery. The structure is listed on the National Registry. (filed with Argentum)

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

ca. 1938. National Bank of Washington, South 12th and Pacific Avenue. Sandstone renaissance style building designed by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects in 1920 for National Bank of Tacoma on site previously occupied by the Rudolph Knabel Bakery. (filed with Argentum)

National Bank of Washington (Tacoma); Banks--Tacoma;

Nursing graduates of 1938 pose on the steps of St. Joseph's Hospital in their uniforms without capes. The 24 graduates of the nursing program will receive their diplomas June 2, 1938 in St. Leo's auditorium. (T. Times 6/3/1958, pg. 5- see photo caption in paper for names) (filed with Argentum)

Nurses--Tacoma; Nursing--Tacoma; Nuns--Tacoma; Medical students--Tacoma; Medical education--Tacoma; St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma);

ca. 1938. Nurses who formed an orchestra at St. Joseph's hospital, circa 1938. Portrait of six women in nurse's uniforms and three men in St. Joseph's Hospital sweaters, with instruments. (filed with Argentum)

Nurses--Tacoma; Nursing--Tacoma; St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma); Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Daisy (Mrs. George W.) Osgood, left, pours coffee from antique silver urn as Mrs. C. A. Rouse and Emily Rouse inspect heirloom dresses stored in metal chest. Items have been in the Osgood family for many years. (T. Times, 1/29/1938, p. 6).

Osgood, Daisy; Rouse, Emily; Antiques; Clothing & dress--1850-1860;

Park Lodge School; 4th & 5th grades, June 1938.

Park Lodge School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1930-1940; School children--Lakewood--1930-1940;

Peoples Department Store, Women's wear department. Dresses hang from racks, while sweaters are folded neatly on display tables.

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma;

Peoples Department Store, Cosmetic, Perfume and Toiletries Department.

Peoples (Tacoma); Department stores--Tacoma;

The Red Pig, located one-half mile beyond Fife on the Tacoma-Seattle Highway (Highway 99), opened in May of 1937. Operated by Earl Smith, it had a 100% union staff, and a completely modern "all electric" kitchen. The list of electric devices found in the Red Pig included a heavy duty electric range, a 100 gallon electric hot water tank, an electric refrigerator and freezer, and a wide selection of electric appliances. They even had an electric cash register - and a jukebox. This photograph was taken in January of 1938. The restaurant re-opened in October of 1938, under the new management of Joe and Bernice Fox. (TDL 5/23/1937 p.B-9; T. Times 10/26/1938, pg. 7)

Red Pig Restaurant (Fife); Restaurants--Fife--1930-1940;

ca. 1938. "Red Pig," under new management of Joe, behind counter left, and Bernice, right, Fox. It's about eight minutes to twelve and the counter seats are filled with customers being waited on. The "Red Pig" has recently reopened under new management after being remodeled. It is located on the Tacoma-Seattle Highway, about 1/2 mile east of Fife. (T. Times 10/26/1938, pg. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Red Pig Restaurant (Fife); Restaurants--Fife--1930-1940; Restaurant workers; Fox, Bernice; Fox, Joe;

ca. 1938. The "Red Pig" restaurant's kitchen is the scene for this photograph. The restaurant was under new management. The management team was composed of Joe Fox, at the grill, and Bernice Fox, getting food from the refrigerator. The restaurant was located on (now) Hwy. 99, about half a mile past Fife. It was noted for its modern "all electric" kitchen. The specialties of the house were steak and chicken dinners, although the new management was emphasizing hamburgers. (T. Times 10/26/1938, pg. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Red Pig Restaurant (Fife); Restaurants--Fife--1930-1940; Restaurant workers; Fox, Bernice; Fox, Joe;

Barbara Ann Reed and her mother, Gertrude (Mrs. William B.) Reed, go over the Beethoven composition that Barbara Ann will be performing in concert soon with her violin. Mrs. Reed plays a difficult portion on the piano while Barbara Ann observes in this November, 1938, photograph.

Reed, William B.--Family; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940; Reed, Gertrude; Reed, Barbara Ann; Violins; Pianos;

Barbara Ann Reed, daughter of William B. and Gertrude Reed, was preparing for an upcoming concert with the help of her mother in November of 1938. She stands close to a piano while holding her violin. Mrs. Reed is seated at the piano with one hand on the keys. The Reeds resided at 3409 North 21st St. in Tacoma.

Reed, William B.--Family; Reed, Gertrude; Reed, Barbara Ann; Violins; Pianos; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Max Frolic's, a distinctively modern "Dreamhouse" diner opened on May 26, 1938, on old Highway 99 in Lakewood. Max Frolic and William Thornburg, owners of the popular Art-deco-style roadside restaurant, provided service 24-hours a day. Frolic, a violinist and orchestra/band leader, decorated the interior with autographed photographs of show business and sports stars. Current owners call the place "Maxie's". Ordered by Johnson Cox Company. (TNT, 5/25/1938, p. 9). (filed with Argentum)

Restaurants--Lakewood--1930-1940; Max Frolic's Restaurant (Lakewood);

Capps' Baseball Team from Stanley School. Large group of boys holding baseball bats, baseball gloves, and balls. Coach is in the center of the group with team mascot dog in front of him. Photograph taken in March of 1938. (filed with Argentum)

School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Group portraits; Stanley Elementary School (Tacoma); Baseball--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Dogs--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1939. Drum and Bugle Corps, "Daughters of United Spanish War Veterans." (filed with Argentum)

Spanish-American War, 1898--Veterans--Family; Daughters of United Spanish War Veterans (Tacoma);

Society pictures from a tea honoring graduating seniors and hosted by Miss Louise Purdy at the Woman's Clubhouse. Group of four girls pictured at table, one girl is pouring tea, three others watching her. The girls are, left to right, Lucille Decker, Louise Purdy, Irene Doten and Dorothy Purdy. Miss Doten and Miss Decker presided at the tea service. (T. Times 6/4/1938, pg. 9)

Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Decker, Lucille; Purdy, Louise; Doten, Irene; Purdy, Dorothy;

Lincoln High School Class of 1938 graduation at the Armory. A girl is standing at the microphone in front of graduates delivering a speech. (filed with Argentum)

Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); State Armory (Tacoma);