The backyard of the Weyerhaeuser home at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning, 6/1/1935, when newspapermen heard read an official statement from Mr. and Mrs. Weyerhaeuser that their son George had returned home after his kidnapping ordeal. The tall man next to the automobile, turning away from the crowd of reporters, is H. Marfield Bolcom of Seattle. Mr. Bolcom was a friend and confidant of the Weyerhaeuser family and served as unofficial spokesperson during the kidnapping. (T. Times 6/1/1935, pg. 8)

Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Weyerhaeuser, George H.--Kidnappings;

Reporters surround the Weyerhaeuser home at 420 No. 4th St. during the ordeal of the kidnapping of nine year old George Weyerhaeuser on May 24, 1935 and his release on June 1st. The story was covered nationally.

Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Journalists--Tacoma--1930-1940; Photojournalists--Tacoma--1930-1940; Weyerhaeuser, George H.--Kidnappings;

In May of 1935, police officers stand posted at the corners of the home of J.P. Weyerhaeuser Jr., 420 No. 4th St., keeping the press and the curious away while the family negotiates with their son's kidnappers. On May 24, 1935, nine year old George Weyerhaeuser was kidnapped from the grounds of the Annie Wright Seminary. Reporters from around the country camped outside the Weyerhaeuser home hoping to get a story. The Weyerhaeusers managed to move secretly, pay the ransom and obtain the freedom of their son. The boy was returned safely on June 1st. (T. Times 5/25/1935, pg. 1 plus succeeding days) (filed with Argentum)

Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Weyerhaeuser, John Philip--Homes & haunts; Weyerhaeuser, George H.--Kidnappings;

In May of 1935, police guard the home of J.P. Weyerhaeuser Jr., 420 No. 4th St., keeping the press and the curious away while the family negotiates with their son's kidnappers. On May 24, 1935, nine year old George Weyerhaeuser was kidnapped from the grounds of the Annie Wright Seminary. The ransom demand was for $200,000. Reporters from around the country camped outside the Weyerhaeuser home hoping to get a story. The Weyerhaeusers managed to move secretly, pay the ransom and obtain the freedom of their son. The boy was returned safely on June 1st. (T. Times 5/25/1935, pg. 1 plus succeeding days) (filed with Argentum)

Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Weyerhaeuser, John Philip--Homes & haunts; Weyerhaeuser, George H.--Kidnappings;

The La Gasa children pose with a vehicle. Photograph taken in connection with the kidnapping of George Weyerhaeuser and the resulting investigation and trial. The trio are most probably the children of Dr. and Mrs. James La Gasa. Photo ordered by the Seattle PI.

Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; La Gasa, James--Family; Weyerhaeuser, George H.--Kidnappings;

Close-up view of Annie Wright Seminary. Building by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects, 1924. Photograph taken for the T. Times in conjunction with the investigation into the kidnapping of George Hunt Weyerhaeuser. On May 24, 1935, George was kidnapped near noon from the grounds of Annie Wright. He had left his school, Lowell Elementary, and walked to meet his sister Ann at the seminary intending to ride home with her for lunch. The Weyerhaeusers were informed at around 3 p.m. that their son was missing. A ransom note, demanding $200,000 arrived around 6:30pm. that evening. (T. Times 5/26/1935, pg. 1 plus succeeding months.)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Weyerhaeuser, George H.--Kidnappings;

Steps and hedge at Annie Wright Seminary, one of the possible locations for the abduction of George Weyerhaeuser on May 24, 1935. He was kidnapped from the grounds of seminary, near the tennis courts, as he walked at noontime from Lowell Elementary to meet his sister at the seminary and travel home for lunch. The boy was held for $200,000 in ransom. (T. Times 5/26/1935, pg. 1 plus succeeding months.)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Weyerhaeuser, George H.--Kidnappings;

An investigator or reporter examines a rock wall at Western States Hospital where stones have been dislodged in a purported ransom attempt for kidnap victim George Weyerhaeuser. Fred Hipkins, a US postal service messenger, reported what he interpreted to be an ransom attempt. In the early hours, he saw a bright light suspended in a tall fir tree near Custer & Steilacoom Highways. Later, near Western States, he saw a sedan parked with its lights off and people inside. The following morning, tire tracks were found near this wall with dislodged stones indicating a possible ransom drop. The story dominated the May 31st, 1935 Tacoma Times paper, only to disappear in the next days, a probable dead end. (T. Times 5/31/1935, pg. 1)

Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Weyerhaeuser, George H.--Kidnappings; Stone walls;

The dislodged stone from the wall at Western States Hospital, possible ransom drop off spot in the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. In late May of 1935, US postal employee Fred Hipkins claimed that he had seen what he interpreted as an attempted ransom delivery. It consisted of a signal light high in a fir tree on Custer & Steilacoom Highways, a sedan parked near Western States with its lights off and people inside, and tire tracks and a dislodged rock the next morning in the stone wall surrounding the hospital. (T. Times 5/31/1935, pg. 1)

Kidnappings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Weyerhaeuser, George H.--Kidnappings;

Musical Festival at Jason Lee. Several young people are posed in antebellum costumes, including three in blackface.

Music ensembles--Tacoma; Musical instruments--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Jason Lee Junior High School (Tacoma); Costumes;

ca. 1936. Unidentified older man sitting on steps of front porch. He is wearing a pointed felt hat with brim, suit and tie, and knitted sweater vest. (WSHS)

Older people--1930-1940;

In June of 1935, some of Annie Wright Seminary's earliest alumnae returned to the campus to help celebrate the school's 50th anniversary. The girls school opened in September of 1884 at 611 Division Ave. and these ladies were some of the first students. As a part of the anniversary celebration, they took part in a seminary pageant, modeling outfits from that opening year. Pictured seated are, left to right, Mrs. W.H. Dickson (Gertrude Holt,) Mrs. Frank Allyn (Flora Long,) Mrs. Alice Rector Watson (Alice Rector) and Miss Isabel Holt. Standing are Mrs. Bassie (Maud Burr) and Mrs. Warren Brown (Jennie Forbes.) Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (filed with Argentum) (T.Times 6/13/1938, pg. 10)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Dickson, Gertrude; Allyn, Flora; Watson, Alice; Holt, Isabel; Bassie, Maud; Brown, Jennie; Annie Wright Seminary--Alumni & alumnae; Private schools--Tacoma;

In July of 1935, George Manning posed for the Tacoma Times in honor of his upcoming 97th birthday on July 20, 1935. He stands by the rustic gate that he built at his home in Midland. Originally from Springfield Ill., as a child he was a neighbor to one of Illinois' favorite sons, Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Manning fought in the Civil War, prospected in the Rockies and owned a fruit farm on Vashon Island. At 62, he decided to settle down in Midland. (filed with Argentum)

Manning, George; Aged persons--1930-1940; Centenarians; Veterans--Tacoma;

This five generation photograph, taken by the Richards Studio, appeared on the front page of the Tacoma Times on Friday May 17, 1935. The picture shows Rodney Charles Cassidy, age 6 1/2 weeks, being held by his 87-year-old great-great grandmother Mrs. Anna Greco. The women standing behind them are, left to right: Mrs. Samuel A. Moceri, the grandmother; Mrs. Marie Carbone, the great-grandmother; and Antoinette (Mrs. C.F.) Cassidy, Rodney's mother. Rodney's father, Charles F. Cassidy, worked for the Tacoma Times Publishing Company; he went on to work for the News Tribune. (T. Times 5/17/1935, pg. 1)

Families--Tacoma--1930-1940; Greco, Anna; Cassidy, Rodney Charles; Carbone, Marie; Cassidy, Antoinette;

ca. 1935. Boy from Jason Lee Orchestra playing bassoon in front of school. The boy is probably Bruce Allen, a noted juvenile bassoonist, who would have been around 9 years old at the time of this picture. The bassoon is one of the most difficult wood instruments and is usually not attempted by such young players. By 1938, Bruce had been studying for over 2 years and played in the Tacoma Times Jr. Concert Band (formerly known as the Mickey Mouse Band.) He was placed first chair by the conductor of the Junior Orchestra at the 1938 high school music festival in St. Louis. (T. Times 1/8/1937, pg. 7; T. Times 5/20/1938)

Jason Lee Junior High School (Tacoma); Bassoons; Wind instruments; Allen, Bruce;

Sea Scout Band on stage, wearing Army-style uniforms. Perhaps a performance for the Seas Scouts. Series features Scout activities during event in Tacoma. (T. Times)

Military bands; Sea Scouts (Tacoma);

Sea Scouts, other young people and adults gathered around the statue of Francis W. Cushman, near the entrance to Point Defiance Park, apparently listening to speaker Regional Commodore Henry O. Foss. Francis W. Cushman was the Tacoma Congressman who helped get legislation passed for the federal government to give the City title to the land at Point Defiance. Approximately 400 Northwest scouts assembled in Tacoma for the "sail-in." (T.Times 5/13/1935, pg. 1)

Sea Scouts (Tacoma); Parks--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma);

Sea Scouts lined up for inspection at Point Defiance, dressed in "whites" and "blues." Over 400 scouts assembled in Tacoma for the "sail-in." (T.Times 5/13/1935, pg. 1)

Sea Scouts (Tacoma); Parks--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma);

Patrick Chapman with Adelphi

Aquila plug, aft. (L to R, M. Dick and "Griz").

Aquila plug, aft. (L to R, M. Dick and "Griz").

Jim Burba standing on keel of Aquila plug.

M. Dick with Aquila plug.

Jim Burba standing on keel of Aquila plug.

Jim Burba on Aquila plug.

Jim Burba grabbing leg of Sandra Marcy ("Breezy").

Sandra Marcy, CLK Yacht Crafters secretary, with Aquila plug in background.

Jim Burba working on rudder fin of Aquila plug.

Jim Burba working on rudder fin of Aquila plug.

Jim Burba working on rudder fin of Aquila plug.