Afifi parade in June of 1936. Men lined-up in lodge regalia on old Tacoma street. Streetcar tracks in foreground, motorcycle at end of line, numerous late 1800s houses in background. (filed with Argentum)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940;

In June of 1936, Eugene Linden, the Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra conductor, boarded a train at Tacoma's Union station for a trip to Salzburg, Austria. Linden, 24, had received the coveted Salzburg Mozarteum Academy scholarship and was going to Salzburg to study under conductors Bruno Walter, Arturo Toscanini and Felix Weingratner. He was the only full-scholarship student that season at the Academy. The scholarship was awarded by the Institute of International Education in New York City and was open to all American conductors under 30 years of age. Mr. Linden attended the seven week course of study and returned to the U.S. in September to begin rehearsals for the Orchestra's opening concert in October. (TDL 4/23/1936; TNT 6/15/1936)

Tacoma Philharmonic Orchestra (Tacoma); Linden, Eugene; Conductors; Arrivals & departures--Tacoma--1930-1940; Travel--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Greek picnic held by the Order of Ahepa and its affiliated organizations, the Maids of Athens and Sons of Pericles, at Five Mile Lake. Group of men dancing outdoors in a circle. Two men are wearing a fez. Crowd and automobiles in background. The Order of Ahepa, a national society of Americans of Greek descent, was holding its annual district convention in Tacoma at the Hotel Winthrop. Over 1500 delegates attended. Sunday was highlighted by special services at St. Nicholas and this lively picnic at Five Mile Lake. (T. Times 6/26/1936, pg. 18)

Order of Ahepa (Tacoma); Greek Americans--Tacoma; Folk dancing; Ethnic groups--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Bryant Elementary School, 6A Class. Approximately 45 boys and girls in front of wood and stone school building. (filed with Argentum)

Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Bryant Elementary School (Tacoma);

House at 1940 So. "L" St. Photograph is of a small cottage with a hedge. The home belonged to Sigrid Johnson. (WSHS)

Johnson, Sigrid--Homes & haunts;

Members of the 116th Observation Squadron of the Washington National Guard work in the darkroom on an enlarger. They are taking part in "Camp Wesley Lloyd," the 1936 encampment of the Guard. The Squadron is made up of photographers and lab technicians who use photography to gather information.

Photographic apparatus & supplies; Photographic studios; Darkrooms--1930-1940; Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

This 35 foot cutter, the White Cloud, moored at the Tacoma Yacht Club, was Tacoma's only entry in the Los Angeles (actually Santa Monica) to Honolulu trans Pacific sailing race beginning July 4th, 1936. Skipper Radner R. ("Rad") Pratsch felt confident about his entry although his sailboat was just over the minimum size limit. He posed on his sailboat June 1, 1936 with his daughter Carol prior to leaving for Seattle to pick up his crew and continue down to California for the beginning of the race. Pratsch was a veteran sailor and a rear commodore of the Yacht Club. He was also the owner of the Realart Theatre at 5415 South Tacoma Way and a 25 year Tacoma resident. (T. Times 6/1/1936, pg. 1)

Sailboats; Sailboat racing; Yachts; Pratsch, Radner R.;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Mock retreat. Large group of soldiers wearing outrageous outfits and holding "Men at work" sign.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Mock retreat. Officers walk past the strangely attired troops, wearing uniforms fastened backwards. The troops carry shovels and brooms instead of guns. One guardsman leans lazily on his broom. Another wears his uniform jacket, several hats and not much else.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley LLoyd." Special troops putting up tents.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Tents; Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

In June of 1936, Lt. Ellsworth C. French, of the 116th Observation Squadron, demonstrated for the Tacoma Times the size and heft of an air camera. The camera was used to take ground pictures from an airplane. The 116th Observation Squadron was made up of photographers and lab technicians. They took photographs that were used to train units, especially in maneuvers into strange territories, and to map unfamiliar areas. The camera was really five cameras in one and shot separate frames that were then pieced together later. It used a 70 foot roll of 9 1/2 inch film. (T. Times 6/24/1936, pg. 4)

Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Cameras--1930-1940; Photographic apparatus & supplies; French, Ellsworth;

National Guard Review. 148th Field Artillery men marching with colors. Large unit of men standing at attention in open field, parade grounds. Six one-story wooden buildings with clerestories are in background. The 1936 annual encampment of the National Guard was held at Camp Murray and named Camp Wesley LLoyd, after the late congressman. Although the first week of camp was held in a downpour, the rain had ceased in time for the annual review by Governor Martin and military officials.

Washington National Guard, 148th F.A. (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Fathers' Day. Harold A. Allen and sons, Harold Jr. and Arthur, seated on an Adorondak chair. (T.Times 6/20/1936, pg. 11)

Allen, Harold A.; Allen, Harold; Allen, Arthur; Fathers & sons--Tacoma--1930-1940; Allen, Harold A.--Family;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Lt. Col. Wright and Capt. Van Rooy observing through instruments. Officers using binoculars and site equipment to observe artillery.

Binoculars; Optical devices--1930-1940; Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Dr. Samuel M. Cresswell, physician, reading a book to his daughters Nancy, on his lap, and Jane. The room is lit by the glow of the fireplace in this Father's Day portrait. (T.Times 6/20/1936, pg. 11)

Cresswell, Samuel; Cresswell, Nancy; Cresswell, Jane; Fathers & children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fireplaces; Reading;

An unidentified soldier opens wide for Sgt. George Wilson, a dentist with the Washington National Guard, in this photograph from June of 1936. The annual encampment of the Washington National Guard took place during the last two weeks of June in 1936 at Camp Murray. Camp Murray dates to 1903 when the state purchased 220 acres of land south of American Lake to be used as headquarters for the Military Department of Washington and the Washington National Guard.

Dentistry; Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wilson, George; Camp Murray (Wash.);

In June of 1936, members of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union collected food for their striking brothers in Omak, Wa. The first load of food was being loaded into a truck and shipped from the District Council's headquarters at 748 Market St. It would be followed by two more truck loads dispatched on June 27th. The local union had emerged from their own bitter and extended battle in 1935 victorious. The workers in Omak had been on strike since early May. The strike was dangerous with the plant heavily guarded and guards and strike breakers armed. The plant had the support of Omak area merchants and the strikers were suffering greatly. TPL-2452 (Tacoma Labor Advocate 6/12/1936, pg 4; 6/26/1936, pg. 1- picture & pg. 2 story)

Labor unions--Tacoma; Lumber & Sawmill Workers Local 2633 (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940;

An unidentified soldier opens wide for Sgt. George Wilson, a dentist with the Washington National Guard, in this photograph from June of 1936. The annual encampment of the Washington National Guard took place during the last two weeks of June in 1936 at Camp Murray. Cropped version of D1108 image 22.

Dentistry; Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wilson, George; Camp Murray (Wash.);

In June of 1936, Tacoma hosted the state Fire Chiefs Convention and the first ever Northwest Fire College. Pictured are a few of the veteran firemen in Tacoma for the college. Front row, left to right, Chief Henry J. Quane from Anaconda, Mt.- a well known character who hands out calling cards of pure gold, silver and copper; Chief G. W. Dewar of Havre, Mt.; Ass't. Chief J. Blamey and Chief W.P. Payne of Spokane and Chief Emory N. Whitaker of Tacoma. Back row: Chief William Sanborn and Capt. B.C. Harwood of Sprague, Wa. and Capt. Joe Cook of Seattle, drill instructor. The men are posed for a portrait beside a fire engine. The Washington State Fire Chiefs Association met on June 17th and the Northwest Fire College ran June 18-20, 1936. The Hotel Winthrop served as the location and attendees included all paid and volunteer chiefs in the state, as well as representatives from Montana, Idaho and British Columbia. (T. Times 6/19/1936, pg. 18)

Fire fighters--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--Tacoma--1930-1940; Quane, Henry J.; Whitaker, Emory; Fire fighting--Tacoma--1930-1940; Northwest Fire College (Tacoma);

Over 51 fishermen took part in the Poggie Club - Junior Chamber Salmon Derby in June of 1936; 24 landed a salmon. The first place winner was Oscar F. Harting, front row 6th from the right, (between the man in sweater and tie and the man in a hat) who caught an 18 pound salmon. First prize was $150 in cash, 2nd was a boat with outboard and third prize was an outboard motor. All successful fishermen were awarded steel fishing knives. Merle Murphy and George Murphy are in the front row, 3rd and 4th from the left, respectively. Les Davis, founder of the Les Davis Fishing Tackle Co., is 2nd from right in the white shirt. Davis began manufacturing tackle in the 1920s in the garage of his home at No. 34th & Stevens. He died in 1983 at the age of 78. Oscar Harting died in Tacoma on February 7, 1992; he retired after 22 years of service with Metropolitan Parks as the Point Defiance Boathouse manager and concession operator. (T. Times 6/15/1936, pg. 11) TPL-9857

Poggie Club (Tacoma); Children fishing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Contests--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fish; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Beaches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Harting, Oscar F.; Salmon; Davis, Lester;

A large group of people listen to Mayor George Smitley's announcement of the prize winners over a megaphone at the Poggie Club- Junior Chamber Salmon Derby in June of 1936. The mayor, with cash in hand, is standing inside a log structure at Point Defiance. Several hundred spectators turned out to see the awards presented. First place was $150 in cash, 2nd a boat and outboard motor and third an outboard. Fifty one fishermen took part and 24 landed a salmon. (T. Times 6/15/1936, pg. 11)

Poggie Club (Tacoma); Contests--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fish; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Beaches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Awards;

Cutter "White Cloud" moored near the shore. On June 1, 1936, Skipper Radner R. ("Rad") Pratsch and his daughter Carol were preparing their sailboat, the cutter "White Cloud," for the annual July Santa Monica to Honolulu yacht race. At 35 feet, the sailboat was just over the minimum size limit. It represented the Tacoma Yacht Club as Tacoma's only entry in the race. Skipper Pratsch and his crew sailed the 2,566 mile race in approximately 30 days; a feat matched by Pratsch in a solo sail in December of 1939. (T. Times 6/1/1936, pg. 1)

Sailboats; Sailboat racing; Yachts; Pratsch, Radner R.--Associated objects;

On June 1, 1936, Skipper Radner R. ("Rad") Pratsch and his daughter Carol were photographed standing near their yacht, the cutter "White Cloud," that they were entering in the annual July Santa Monica to Honolulu trans- Pacific sailboat race. The 35 foot vessel was Tacoma's only entry in the race and was one of the smallest, just over the minimum size limit. Mr. Pratsch was a veteran sailor and a Rear Commodore of the Yacht Club. He was also the owner of the Realart Theatre in South Tacoma. (T. Times 6/1/1936, pg. 1)

Sailboats; Sailboat racing; Yachts; Pratsch, Radner R.; Pratsch, Carol;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Mock retreat. Officers walk past the zanily attired troops, wearing uniforms fastened backwards. The troops carry shovels and brooms instead of guns.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Mock retreat. Soldiers dressed in outrageous outfits.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Costumes;

Firefighters and equipment pictured at the Washington National Guard's annual encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." The Guard's encampment for training and exercises was being held at Camp Murray during the last 2 weeks of June in 1936. (T. Times 6/17/1936, pg. 1)

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940;

Lt. Ellsworth C. French, commander of the 116th Observation Squadron of the Washington National Guard, with a "air camera" photographed from the front. The camera is used to take ground pictures from great heights. These pictures are used to map unfamiliar territory. The 116th Observation Squadron is made up of photographers and skilled lab technicians. (T. Times 6/24/1936, pg. 4)

Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Cameras--1930-1940; Photographic apparatus & supplies; French, Ellsworth;

Lt. Ellsworth C. French, commander of the 116th Observation Squadron, works out a mathematical problem with Master Sgt. H. Miller Cowling (on right.) The 116th Observation Squadron is made up of photographers and skilled darkroom technicians. They specialize in aerial pictures used to map unfamiliar territory; but they also work with all sizes of cameras. The two are taking part in "Camp Wesley Lloyd," the 1936 encampment of the Washington National Guard. (T. Times 6/24/1936, pg. 4)

Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Photographic apparatus & supplies; French, Ellsworth; Cowling, H. Miller;

Retired in name only, Jacob W. Braman still reported to work everyday at the Braman Mill & Manufacturing Co. in Bremerton, the millworks that he ran with his son, J. W. Braman. He was photographed in June of 1936 measuring a corner knick-knack shelf on the counter of the shop. A cash register and wall calendars are in the background. He acted as business manager for the concern and its five employees, content not to put in a full eight hours a day during his retirement. He had spent more than 50 years in business; 30 of them in Bremerton operating millworks. He came to the city in 1906. (Bremerton Sun 7/18/1936, pg. 1).

Braman, Jacob W.; Braman Mill & Manufacturing Co. (Bremerton); Woodworking--Bremerton;

Druggist Ed R. Rowe was featured in the July 11, 1936 Bremerton Sun column "Around the Clock." He was the pharmacist and manager of Rowe's Pharmacy on Sixth St. and High Ave. in Bremerton. He was also a jack-of-all-trades at the corner drugstore, dividing his time between the cash register, preparing milk shakes and sodas at the soda fountain and mixing chemicals for prescriptions in the backroom. He was pictured standing at the soda fountain of his drug store, pouring liquid into a chemist's beaker. Soda fountain equipment, the drug store window, and neighborhood houses are visible. Pharmacist Rowe came to Bremerton in 1917 and had partnered in the Park Ave. Drug Co. with Henry Paulson. In 1932, he opened his own pharmacy and had recently moved to the pictured location. (Bremerton Sun 07-11-1936, pg. 1).

Rowe, Ed R.; Rowe's Pharmacy (Bremerton); Pharmacists--Bremerton; Drugstores--Bremerton;