On Friday evening, January 8, 1937, twenty five students in the Tacoma General Hospital nursing program took their first step toward graduating as nurses. The women received their caps, signifying that they had completed the preliminary four month basic course in theory and practice. The students will receive their full graduation honors when they complete their studies in May of 1939. Photograph of nurses congratulating one another. Left to right, Miss Sutherling congratulates Miss Baskerville, Miss Gibson and Miss Rembert, Miss Timmerman and Miss Phillips, Miss Harvey and Miss Barton, and Miss Pederson is congratulated by Clarence Cummings, superintendent of Tacoma General. (T.Times 1/7/1937, pg.. 4- picture; TNT 1/8/1937, pg. 2) (filed with Argentum)
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On Friday evening, January 8, 1937, twenty five students in the Tacoma General nursing program took the first step toward graduating as nurses. The women are lined up preceding their "capping ceremony." The ceremony signifies that they have completed a probationary period of study and have been accepted as student nurses. The procession in the nurse's home at the hospital is being led by Miss Sutherling, head of the education department, and her assistant, Miss Harvey, in capes and caps. The students carry lighted candles, a symbol of the light they will bring to others, in honor of Florence Nightingale, "The Lady with the Lamp" and the founder of modern nursing. The students will receive their full graduation honors in May of 1939. (TNT 1/8/1937, pg. 2; TDL 1/8/1937, pg. 4- names in caption) (filed with Argentum)
Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940;
On Friday evening, January 8, 1937, twenty five students in the Tacoma General Hospital nursing program took their first step toward graduating as nurses. The women received their caps, signifying that they had completed the preliminary four month basic course in theory and practice. The caps were presented by Laura Gibson (far left), Director of Nurses, in a ceremony held in the nurses' home at the hospital. The students will receive their full graduation honors when they complete their studies in May of 1939. (TNT 1/8/1937, pg. 2)
Hospitals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital (Tacoma); Nurses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing (Tacoma); Gibson, Laura;
Group of girls from Annie Wright Seminary during a ski trip to Paradise, Mount Rainier Park. Front row, far right Ann or Amy Lou Murray. Fifty six girls and eight faculty members enjoyed a mid-winter vacation at Paradise Valley. (T.Times).
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Group of girls from Annie Wright Seminary pose in the falling snow during a ski trip to Paradise, Mount Rainier Park. Fifty six students and eight faculty members spent the weekend at Paradise Valley, enjoying a mid-winter vacation. (T.Times).
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Nancy & Kirk Hull skiing at Paradise, Mount Rainier Park. For more images of the children and their family, see D745- images 45, 46 and 50. (T. Times).
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Atlas Foundry furnace. Interior view of foundry operations in January of 1937, showing men working with glowing molten iron or steel which is flowing from the furnace into a bucket suspended on a heavy metal pulley hook.
Atlas Foundry furnace as photographed in January of 1937. Workmen inside foundry. Laborer pouring glowing molten iron or steel into barrel. The process appears to be the method and machinery used prior to the foundry's installation of a new furnace.
Ground was broken on July 1, 1922 for a modern $200,000 Catholic boys school by the Dominican Sisters on the grounds of the 97 acre country estate of the late J. Shields, "Shangarry." The completed school, Marymount Military Academy (photographed here in 1937), was located in what is now Spanaway. It was a spacious two story structure of five buildings in the Lombardine Mission style. The school housed a modern gym, pool and infirmary as well as surrounding playing fields, stables, tennis courts and shooting ranges. It was the only military school in the state of Washington. In 1974, the school dropped its military appellation and became a boarding school for wealthy families. It closed in 1976. The property was purchased in the 1980's by Harold LeMay, who used much of it to house his antique car collection.
Nine year old freckle faced Herbie Blatt looks up at the camera, at home on skis. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blatt of Seattle and the youngest of a family of three competitive skiing sons. He has been skiing for three years and has already won many novice and junior races. Skiing instructor Otto Lang expects great things from this small rusty haired youngster. (T. Times 2/11/1937, pg. 15)
Charles W. Greening, manager of the Lincoln Branch Puget Sound National Bank of Tacoma, stands behind the bank counter and discusses recent bank robberies. He became a hero when he pursued and shot a young bandit who held up his bank January 13th, 1937. The wounded robber was arrested when he sought medical attention in Spokane. Mr. Greening was later rewarded with a watch by the bank's insurance company. (T. Times 11/11/1937, pg. 13)
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Tacoma Building, exterior from Post Office. The twelve story building was designed by Potter and Merrill, Architects. It opened in 1910. The first occupants were the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co.and the Tacoma Commerical Club. TPL-6252
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Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Nyman, of San Francisco, on skis at Paradise, Mount Rainier Park. The man wears an alpine hat and what appears to be short pants, the woman wears short sleeves. (T.Times).
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Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Nyman of San Francisco skiing at Paradise Lodge, Mount Rainier Park. For another image of the same couple, see D745-55. The man wears an Alpine hat and what appears to be short pants. The woman wears a scarf and is bareheaded. Paradise Inn, heavily laden with snow, can be seen in the background. (T.Times).
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South 38th and Pacific, showing gas station at 3800 Pacific Ave. with two boys on bicycles at pumps. The 1937 City Directory lists this location as vacant; in 1938, it is listed as Bert & Ray Service Station, owned by Bert Nielson & Rayfield Pierantozzi. Light snow on ground, large Victorian house and smaller one. Directional signs put up by AAA point to "National Park 54" (Mount Rainier Nat'l. Park 54 miles) and Tacoma "City Center 2."
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Mayor George Smitley outside Model Bakery. Publicity for President Roosevelt's Birthday Ball to benefit Infantile Paralysis (Polio) research. In the window is polio victim Shirley Ford, who cut the birthday cake at the event. The beautifully decorated cake is next to Shirley; the four-tiered cake has a bust of President Roosevelt on top. Mr. Smitley points emphatically at the display poster which indicates the gala event would occur on January 30th in the Fellowship Hall of the Masonic Temple. He was the executive chairman of the ball. (T.Times, 1-29-37, p. 16) (Argentum)
March of Dimes (Tacoma); Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Bakeries--Tacoma; Model Bakery (Tacoma); Poliomyelitis--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ford, Shirley;
In January of 1937, polio victim Shirley Ford, Mayor George Smitley and Gus C. Westerdale, the owner of the Model Bakery, posed with a special cake baked for the President Roosevelt Birthday Ball to be held on January 30th to benefit Infantile Paralysis (Polio) research. The birthday cake was topped with a bust of FDR and was to be put on display in the bakery's window. The cake was a joint product of the bakers and confectioners unions. Young Miss Ford was to have the honor of cutting and distributing the enormous cake. The poster held between Mr. Westerdale and Mayor Smitley states that the ball would occur on January 30th at the Masonic Temple. This annual fund raising event, held throughout the country, started in 1934 with most of the money staying in the local communities. The Harter Dance Studio provided the entertainment. (TNT 1-29-37, pg. 1; T.Times 1-28-37, p. 11; 1-29-37, p. 16) ALBUM 11.
March of Dimes (Tacoma); Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Bakeries--Tacoma; Model Bakery (Tacoma); Poliomyelitis--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ford, Shirley; Westerdale, Gus C.;
Mayor George Smitley buying tickets for the Grange Ball. J.C. Blaser (right), master of the Collins Grange, points out to the Mayor the specifics on the ticket to the charity dance. The dance was held Saturday, February 13, 1937 at the Grange Hall and the proceeds were used to help rebuild the fire damaged children's farm home at Lacey. The Grange is the oldest national agricultural organization, established in the late 1860's, and located in 37 states. ALBUM 11. (T. Times 2/11/1937, pg. 3)
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Marymount Military Academy, Spanaway, Washington in January of 1937. Built by the Dominican Sisters, Marymount was the only military school in the state of Washington. It existed for 54 years, originally as a military academy for boys ages 6-16 and later as a boarding school catering to the wealthy. The school closed in 1976. The buildings then housed the mother house for the sisters and a retirement location for them as well. The school was later sold to Harold LeMay, the owner of a Pierce County trash and recycling business and an avid collector of antique motor vehicles.
Mayor George Smitley, polio victim Shirley Ford and bakery owner Gus C. Westerdale at Model Bakery. Publicity for President Roosevelt's Birthday Ball to benefit Infantile Paralysis (Polio) research. Birthday cake was topped with a bust of FDR. Young Miss Ford, 709 No. "L" St., would have the honor of cutting and distributing the cake to the hordes expected to attend the fourth annual President's Ball. Balls and parties would beheld across the nation on January 30th in honor of President Roosevelt with the majority of proceeds remaining in the local communities for the benefit of polio victims. (T.Times 1-28-37, p. 11, 1-29-37, p. 16)
March of Dimes (Tacoma); Mayors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Smitley, George A., 1872-1956; Bakeries--Tacoma; Model Bakery (Tacoma); Poliomyelitis--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ford, Shirley; Westerdale, Gus C.;
State Legislature's banquet at the Winthrop Hotel. Women speaking to audience at banquet. Flag and Roosevelt poster, "A Gallant Leader," in background.
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