In October of 1944 these six young people represented all the students in Tacoma and Pierce County at an awards ceremony for the "Schools at War" war savings program. Each of the six groups of schools represented by the students received a special citation for exceeding both the national and state goals for student contributions to the war effort. During the previous year's campaign, the students in Tacoma/Pierce County had raised an average of $38.13 per student to help finance the war. Pictured are: (standing, l to r) Andy Moe, Colleen Kelly, La Rae Andre and Thomas Miller; (seated, l to r) Ivar Pihl and Lorraine Danell. (T. Times, 10/12/44, p. 3).

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Children--War work--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma;

The "Schools at War" program for 1944-45 was launched in October, 1944, in the Tacoma. Every school, state and nationwide, took part in the war savings program, reporting to the War Finance Committee. Tacoma/Pierce County area students exceeded the national goal of $22 to $30 each the previous year by averaging just over $38 per student. Left to right are Lorraine Danell, Thomas Miller, Andy Moe, Colleen Kelly, Ivar Pihl and La Rae Andre who displayed upcoming war finance campaign posters. These students represented the Tacoma and Pierce County public, private and parochial schools. (T.Times 10-12-44, p. 3-alternate photograph)

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Children--War work--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; War posters; Danell, Lorraine; Miller, Thomas; Moe, Andy; Kelly, Colleen; Pihl, Ivar; Andre, La Rae;

On Saturday September 2, 1944 Virginia Greening officially became a WAVE, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emegency Service. In this photograph taken for the Tacoma Times she is shown holding four photographs of her brother Lt. Col. Charles Ross Greening, who was a prisoner of the Germans. He had been shot down on a mission over Italy. Both Virginia and her brother survived the war.(T. Times, 9/2/44, p. 1).

World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners of war; Military personnel; Greening, Virginia; Greening, C. Ross;

General construction, erosion and piling at Todd Pacific. Todd Pacific Shipyards Inc., formally known as Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp., is currently going through rapairs and construction. They are preparing for an expansion in order to fill larger contracts. Interior view of shipyard during expansion period (T. Times, 9/1/44, p. 22).

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Remodeling--Tacoma; Todd Pacific Shipyards, Inc. (Tacoma);

General construction, erosion and piling at Todd Pacific. Todd Pacific Shipyard is the largest shipyard in Tacoma, and the largest single war producing unit in Pierce County. Over 50 vessels have been built for the Navy. View of three unidentified men repairing shipyard facility (T. Times, 9/1/44, p. 22).

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Laborers--Tacoma; Todd Pacific Shipyards, Inc. (Tacoma);

General construction, erosion and piling at Todd Pacific. Todd Pacific is about to begin an expansion of their plant in order to fill a new contract. This expansion will allow them to hire 4,000 more employees, they currently employ 21,000 people. The new governement contract will total $250,000,000. View of unidentified shipyard workers working on expansion and repair project (T. Times, 9/1/44, p. 22).

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Laborers--Tacoma; Todd Pacific Shipyards, Inc. (Tacoma);

Two workers from Red Cross. The American Red Cross functioned primarily with women volunteers. Red Cross provides the community with food, shelter, clothing, medical care and training to protect the home front. View of unidentifed volunteer at American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter in August of 1944. This woman is also shown in #D30,050-2.

World War, 1939-1945--War work--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);

When we think of the Red Cross, we most often think of first aid and disaster assistance. During both World Wars, coffee and doughnuts were traditional items served by the Red Cross as part of their morale-building services, especially to troops overseas. In this picture from August, 1944 a smiling Red Cross volunteer, Pearl L. Sohlberg (Mrs. Joseph "Jack" E. Sohlberg) is serving coffee and doughnuts. In 1944 the headquarters for the Tacoma Pierce County Chapter of the Red Cross was at 702 Broadway. (T.Times 9/26/1944 p.6)

World War, 1939-1945--War work--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Doughnuts;

Fifth War Loan campaign. Community business men display a Fifth War Loan sales banner for the final week of bond sales. Last minute drives in order to meet quota for County are likely to increase war bond sales. War bond buyers will be receiving incentives, such as free movies for all war bonds purchased this week. View of Edna's Beauty Shop above War Loan banner.

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Banners--Tacoma;

Fifth War Loan campaign. Community business men display a Fifth War Loan sales banner for the final week of bond sales. Last minute drives in order to meet quota for County are likely to increase war bond sales. War bond buyers will be receiving incentives, such as free movies for all war bonds purchased this week. View of banner placed between Edna's Beauty Shop, above, and Paradise Confectionery, below.

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Banners--Tacoma;

Armory civilian fire trucks. The State Armory also participated in assisting Pierce County reach the Fifth War Loan Drive goal of $22,000,000 by exhibiting Army equipment. View of Army/Civilian Defense fire trucks on display at State Armory.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma;

Central School Board for war finance. Tacoma School District contributed $110,000 to the Fifth War Loan Drive. Left to right view of Bartlett Rummel, President of School Board, Ernie Wetherell, Secretary of the School Board, Melvin J. Eklund, Chairman of the 5th War Loan Drive, and Howard R. Goald, Superintendent of the Schools (T. Times, 6/28/44, p. 5).

World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; Tacoma Public Schools (Tacoma);

Fifth War Loan campaign. McChord Field ceremony allowed the public to visit the Army base and view the parade. Over 15,000 spectators attended this Fifth War Loan Campaign "Kick-off" event. Six dignitaries including Reno Odlin, second from left, Governor Wallgren, far right, and two military officers who participated in the McCord Field events. Military orchestra in background (T. Times, 6/12/44, p. 1).

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Military personnel--Tacoma;

Fifth War Loan campaign. McChord Field ceremony allowed the public to visit the Army base and view the parade. Over 15,000 spectators attended this Fifth War Loan Campaign "Kick-off" event. A Fifth War Loan banner "Back the Attack!" hangs in front of stage where three unidentified men, dressed in fife and drum regalia, perform traditional American songs for the public (T. Times, 6/12/44, p. 1).

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War posters; Fife & drum music;

In June of 1944, you could get a free hat at Tryfon's Hat Shop, 944 Commerce St., if you purchased $1,000 or more in war bonds. The Greek community in Tacoma had set a sales quota of $400,000 in bonds. Tryfon's was the headquarters for the Greek war bond committee. (l to r) Sam Bulldis, Chairman of the Greek War Bond Committee, George B. Cicozh, first $1000 war bond buyer at Tryfon's, and John Tryfon holding $1,000 war bond hat. (TNT 6/19/1944 p.9) TPL-9359

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Hat industry--Tacoma; Tryfon's Hat Shop (Tacoma); Bulldis, Sam; Cicozh, George B.; Tryfon, John;

Fifth War Loan Campaign. Members of the Tacoma Advertising and Sales Club gathered for a luncheon at the Hotel Winthrop, where they were able to preview displays and receive an explanation of the techniques to be used in advertising and displaying the Fifth War Loan Campaign. Reno Odlin is in the middle with two other unidentified individuals previewing pamphlets. (T.Times, 5/25/44, p. 12).

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Tacoma Advertising & Sales Club (Tacoma); Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979;

Fifth War Loan Campaign. Members of the Tacoma Advertising and Sales Club gathered for a luncheon at the Hotel Winthrop, where they were able to preview displays and receive an explanation of the techniques to be used in advertising and displaying the Fifth War Loan Campaign. View of three unidentified individuals previewing printed materials (T. Times, 5/25/44, p. 12).

War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Tacoma Advertising & Sales Club (Tacoma);

Scrap Iron Acres, located next to the Pacific Match Company plant, 3223 So. Union. Scrap metal gathered in the Pierce County scrap drives was left here. Different organizations volunteered their time to sort through the metal and find what was able to be recycled for the war effort.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Group portraits--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Soldiers taking exam. 235 soldiers taking exams after completing a specialized training course at College of Puget Sound. Many will then be transferred to a highly mechanized combat organization for basic training. Major L. E. Darlington is commander of group.

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Soldiers taking exam. 235 soldiers are completing testing as they wrap up their specialized training courses at College of Puget Sound. Many will then be transferred for basic training. Major L. E. Darlington is commander of the group. Two unidentified men and R. Franklin Thompson, President of C.P.S., center, wait for testing to end in front of John M. Kittredge Hall.

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; John M. Kittredge Hall (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Bill Edwards plays the piano for Irish tenor Gabe Keith in this photograph from January 1944. Edwards and Keith were two of the performers in a series of shows put on by the employees of the Seattle-Tacoma Ship Building Corp. to support the Fourth War Loan drive. Although most of their performances were to entertain their fellow workers during lunch periods for the first and second shift, they were also invited to perform for the Young Men's Business Club at the Hotel Winthrop. (T.Times, 1/21/1944, p.3; 1/27/1944, p.10)

War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Pianists--Tacoma--1940-1950; Entertainers--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Eagles receive visit from National President. Four men stand on stage behind a large Honor Roll plaque listing names of many men. The plaque states, "A star by a name indicated missing in action". The Eagles' National President, Robert W. Hansen, reviews the names from below the stage. (T.Times, 1/10/1944, p.12; 1/18/1944, p.18)

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma;

Eagles receive visit from National President in January of 1944. Large group portrait of men, those in front wearing uniforms, and several on stage behind and beside an Honor Roll plaque. Eagles' National President, Robert W. Hansen, is the man on the far right in the back row. (T.Times, 1/10/1944, P. 5; 1/18/1944, P.18)

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Fraternal Order of Eagles (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hansen, Robert W.;

Traveler's Aid and USO at Union Depot. Two enlisted men talk with two women behind the counter at the Traveler's Aid station at Union Depot in January of 1944. A telephone booth with a blackboard hung along side for messages is seen in the background. All Tacoma USO's held open houses celebrating their 3rd anniversary. The Union Station USO was also called the "Troops-in-transit Lounge." (T.Times, 2/4/1944, p.8) TPL-10331

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Travelers Aid (Tacoma);

Army recruit, Dorothy Lowler. Dorothy H. Lowler takes the oath of enlistment given by Lt. Jean Holzhauer. Ms. Lowler is the first WAC to take the oath of enlistment in Tacoma. She will take basic training in Ft. Des Moines, Iowa, and afterwards will be assigned to an army air base either in the states or overseas. (T.Times, 1/24/1944, p.1)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma;

St. Joseph's nurses. Nine young women received nurses' diplomas from St. Joseph's Hospital. They will soon be on their way to new duties, possibly Army hospitals in Europe and the South Pacific. Front row, L-R, Dicksie Mapes, Esther Weaver, Muriel Daun and Bonnie Martin. Back row, L-R, Margaret Rhyner, June Seymour, Beverly Adams, Ardis Hojem and Margaret Good. (T.Times, 1/20/1944, p.10)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Nurses--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Lincoln Heights War Housing. The exterior of one of the buildings with several automobiles and a delivery truck with signs for Lucky Lager, Rainier Beer and Double Cola signs parked in the parking lot. A sign for a barber shop hangs on the side of one of the doorways.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln Heights Housing Project (Tacoma);

Lincoln Heights War Housing. The exterior of several single story buildings. The ends of the closest building are wider at the top than the bottom and the windows along the long side are in a row towards the top. Lincoln Heights project includes 400 units, 120 acres. There is a community building, grocery store. It is between Lincoln and South Tacoma, near business districts. All units are permanent. (TNT 4/27/1943)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Buildings; Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln Heights Housing Project (Tacoma);

In 1943, C.F. "Cliff" Arney and Dick Perkins opened Arney's Saveway No.3 grocery and market at 2225 So. 38th St. near the Lincoln Heights housing project. The store was superbly stocked with every imaginable item in the way of groceries, fresh meats, produce, and fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. They advertised that even though there was rationing, because of the war, they had a wide selection of "hard to get merchandise". This building stood close to what is now the 38th Street exit for I-5. (TNT 6/10/1943 p.6)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Grocery stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln Heights Housing Project (Tacoma);

Lincoln Heights War Housing. Single family residences just around the corner from Arney's Saveway Grocery Store. Newly planted shrubs line the new streets and curbs. TPL-6419

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln Heights Housing Project (Tacoma);