Scouting fleet of the United States Navy in Commencement Bay. Night scene showing cruisers during searchlight drill. Taken from the Winthrop Hotel's roof with Old City Hall, Northern Pacific Headquarters Building and Interurban sign in view. The warships were in Tacoma for Fleet Week celebrations. (T. Times 7/29/1036, pg. 1) filed with Argentum
Cityscapes--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Old City Hall (Tacoma); Northern Pacific Headquarters Building (Tacoma); Searchlights--Tacoma;
This photograph taken by Turner Richards from a tripod mounted on the roof of the Hotel Winthrop on July 28, 1936 is of the scouting fleet of the United States Navy cruisers in Commencement Bay. The cruisers are performing an exhibition searchlight drill. The warships are in Tacoma for the Fleet Week celebration. The time exposure on the photograph is 3 minutes, 40 seconds. Threadlike wavy streaks are the lights of moving small navy boats. View of Old City Hall, Northern Pacific Headquarters Building, and Interurban sign. (T. Times 7/29/1036, pg.1) TPL-151
Cityscapes--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Old City Hall (Tacoma); Northern Pacific Headquarters Building (Tacoma); Searchlights--Tacoma;
Tacoma's Works Progress Administration ( W.P.A.) Band, totaling thirty musicians with instruments, was photographed by the Tacoma Times on July 29, 1936. The W.P.A. was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in May of 1935. It provided federally funded work relief during the Depression, including work for unemployed musicians. At the height of the program, 16,000 musicians were on the federal rolls. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (filed with Argentum)
Depressions--1929; Works Progress Administration (Tacoma); Bands--Tacoma--1930-1940; Musicians--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Cropped and enlarged version of a photograph taken by Turner Richards from a tripod mounted on the roof of the Hotel Winthrop on July 28, 1936. The photo is of an exhibition searchlight drill being performed by United States Navy cruisers in Commencement Bay. The warships are in Tacoma for the Fleet Week celebration. In the foreground is the clock of the old City Hall. (T. Times 7/29/1936, pg.1)
Cityscapes--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cruisers (Warships)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Old City Hall (Tacoma); Northern Pacific Headquarters Building (Tacoma); Searchlights--Tacoma;
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Parade in Tacoma. A Marine unit stands at attention along a side street in Tacoma. They are in full dress uniform with gloves and rifles. They will soon be marching in the Fleet Week parade with soldiers from Fort Lewis and sailors from the US Navy as Tacoma welcomes back its Fleet. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1).
Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);
On Thursday July 30, 1936, hundreds of Tacomans watched the annual whaleboat race, put on by the sailors docked in Tacoma for Fleet Week. Thirteen-man crews from eight ships took part in the race, with the victory going to the men from the U.S.S. San Francisco. Led by coxswain Tommy Loughran, the men from the San Francisco completed the one mile course, begins at the Old Tacoma Dock and proceeds toward the City Waterway, in 9 minutes 55.5 seconds. Following time-worn custom, the coxswain of the winning crew was tossed overboard at the end of the race. (T. Times 7/31/1936, pg. 1 &3)
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines parade down Pacific Ave. The large Navy massed marching band from the flagships is followed by the Marines in procession on Pacific Avenue. The Riviera Theater, Rust Building and other 900 Pacific Avenue block buildings in background. The parade was being held in honor of Fleet Week. The parade route was north on Pacific Ave, from 15th to 9th, up the hill to Broadway and south to 15th. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1).
Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Marching bands--Tacoma--1930-1940; Marines (Military personnel);
A military parade featuring the US Navy, Army and Marine Corps proceeds down the 900 block of Pacific Ave. Banners and flags strung across the street flap in a stiff breeze. Prominent on the right hand side of the picture are the Riviera Theatre at 906 Pacific Ave., Washington Hardware, at 924, and the Rust Building, at 950. This parade was part of Fleet Week, when the people of Tacoma welcomed back the fleet. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1)
Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma);
The rowing crew from the U.S.S San Francisco holds their oars aloft to signify victory in th 1936 Whaleboat races, a Fleet Week event. The crew was faster than the other 8 teams representing each of the eight other cruisers in Tacoma for fleet week. (T. Times 7/31/1936, pg. 1 & 3)
As part of the annual Army-Navy parade this battalion of Marines marched north on Pacific Avenue at 10th Street on Thursday morning, July 30, 1936. Thousands of spectators lined the sidewalks beneath the rows of flags that adorned the downtown streets. For the parade, in honor of Fleet Week, military personnel and motorized equipment were provided by Fort Lewis, as well as the Navy and Marines from nine visiting cruisers at anchor in Commencement Bay. Marching bands came both from Fort Lewis and the flagships. Some 2,000 men thrilled the crowds as an example of the nation's military might. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1-article; T.Times 7-29-36, p. 1-article).
Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Marines (Military personnel);
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Parade. Marine unit carrying rifles turns West on South 9th Street from Pacific Avenue. They will proceed up the hill to Broadway. Spectators line the street and sidewalks. The parade was being held in honor of Fleet Week. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1).
Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Marines (Military personnel);
Military personnel, provided by Fort Lewis, the US Navy and the Marines, parade down the 900 block of Pacific Ave. for the Fleet Week parade. Two flag bearers march in front, flags whipping in the breeze. The Riviera Theater, Rust Building and other 900 Pacific Avenue block buildings are in background. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1).
Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rust Building (Tacoma); Riviera Theatre (Tacoma); Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940;
On July 31, 1936, promoter Rookie Lewis outdid himself by staging an authentic "Indian Wedding" as the evening's special attraction during his Walkathon (dance marathon) at the Century Ballroom in Fife. Chief White Eagle conducted the Native American wedding of So-To-Le-O and groom Qua-Le-Ales, with rites performed in sign language. Five different tribes participated in the wedding. The Walkathon was heavily attended by citizens of Tacoma and Seattle, since both cities had local ordinances forbidding such marathons. Approximately 30 people were pictured, first two rows were Native-Americans in costume, others may be some of the remaining participants in the Walkathon. Tribal blankets serve as backdrop. (T.Times 7-31-36, p. 4-article; 8-1-36, p. 5-article; www.historylink.org) (filed with Argentum)
Indians of North America--Clothing & dress; Weddings--Fife; Marathons--Fife;
Fleet week events. A shore patrol unit from the U.S.S. San Francisco greets visitors as they board a military motorboat. The boat is outfitted with decorative fringe and tassels. The motorboats are used to transport visitors from the Municipal Dock to the battleships for tours. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1)
Motorboats--Tacoma--1930-1940; Sailors--Tacoma--1930-1940; Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Searchlights from military vessels dance across the sky over Commencement Bay. As a part of the celebration of Fleet Week, evening search light displays were performed most evenings at 10 p.m. (T. Times 7-30-1936, pg. 1)
Whaleboat races. Several small military motorboats enter the City Waterway (Foss) channel past a large freighter (cargo ship), waterfront warehouses, and Union Oil Company. The motorboats were used to carry visitors from the Municipal Dock to the battleships for tours. (T. Times 7/30/1936, pg. 1)
City Waterway (Tacoma); Cargo ships; Motorboats--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Organizers of the 14th annual North Pacific Saengerfest, held in Tacoma July 31st - August 2nd, 1936. All six men wear delegate ribbons on their suit. The seated men are, left to right, Joe Guilder, member Tacoma Saengerbund; J. W. Bixel, music director Tacoma Saengerfest & chorus director for concerts; John Forkenbrock, Saengerfest president; and John Dressen, German Singing Society of Walla Walla. Standing are Fred F. Diel, president Tacoma Saengerbund, and Martin Dudel, editor Washington Staatzietung, Seattle. The group was expecting several thousand visitors and 400 singers for the festival. (T. Times 7/31/1936, pg. 1)
North Pacific Saengerfest--Tacoma; Music festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Six year old Katherine Kempf received some last minute alterations to her favorite dress before heading off for her very first day of school on September 1, 1936. Katherine was entering the first grade at the Navy Yard City School and her mother, Mrs. W. Kempf, was making sure that her outfit was just right for that special day. Soon after, Katherine left for school hand-in-hand with her brother, 9 year old William. (Bremerton Sun 09/01/1936, pg. 1).
Harry L. Hopkins, in chair, Federal Relief Administrator and aide to President Franklin Roosevelt with brothers John and Lewis during an extended visit to Tacoma. Lewis Hopkins was a Tacoma Physician. John Hopkins was a treasury department employee from Portland. Harry L. Hopkins was born in Sioux City, Iowa, August 17, 1890. He worked for the Federal Emergency Relief Administration 1933-35, the Works Project Administration 1935-1938, as Franklin D. Roosevelt's personal assistant 1942-45 and Secretary of Commerce 1938-1940. He resigned from the Truman Administration in 1945 and died in January of 1946. TPL-5113 (T.Times 9/14/1936, pg. 1)
Hopkins, Harry L., 1890-1946; Hopkins, Lewis; Hopkins, John; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940;
North Pacific Saengerfest held in Tacoma, July 31st - August 2nd of 1936. "Spokane Arion - Tacoma 1936." Four men and two women on street holding a flag marked with "Arion, 6th October, Spokane Wash " and a caption in German. They are members of the Arion chorus from Spokane. Tacoma was the host to singers from Seattle, Portland, Spokane and other parts of Eastern Washington gathered for the 14th annual Saengerfest. Several thousand visitors and over 400 singers participated in the festival dedicated to choral music. (T. Times 7/31/1936, pg. 1)
German Americans (Tacoma); North Pacific Saengerfest--Tacoma; Music festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940;
The 14th annual North Pacific Saengerfest was held in Tacoma July 31st - August 2nd of 1936. Over 400 singers, and a thousand visitors, from Seattle, Portland, Spokane and other points in Eastern Washington gathered in Tacoma for the music festival. The Saengerfest was a German cultural festival featuring music and singing, especially choral singing. This large group photographed beside a steam locomotive and holding a flag was most probably the Arion chorus delegation from Spokane. The 11th Street Bridge can be seen in the background. (T. Times 7/31/1936, pg.1)
German Americans (Tacoma); North Pacific Saengerfest--Tacoma; Music festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940;
On September 1, 1936, all of the young people of Bremerton were headed back to school. Nine year old William Kempf, who was entering the third grade at the Navy Yard City School, was photographed getting "washed up" by his mother, Mrs.W. Kempf, preparatory to that all important first day at school. (Bremerton Sun 09-01-1936, pg. 1).
Mrs. W.E. (Mae) Rawlings and Pat Williams for Stimpson Motor Co. (per Richards Studio notes) Stimpson Motor Co. was listed in the City Directory as Stimpson Boys, auto dealers, at 1215-17 A St. The company was owned by Herbert E., Herbert Jr. and Bill E. Stimpson. (WSHS)
Stimpson Motor Co. (Tacoma); Rawlings, Mae; Williams, Pat;
Lloyd E. "Connie" Ireland, Constable of the Justice Court and World War I veteran, posed for the Tacoma Times after his election in August of 1936 as "Golden Rodent." Mr. Ireland was chosen by ballot in Seattle to serve as the Golden Rodent of the National Order of Trench Rats, Sector #13, of the Washington Disabled American World War Veterans (DAV). According to Mr. Ireland, the Order of Trench Rats was an honorary organization in the DAV. Washington boasted the nation's second largest membership in this group, second only to Minnesota. Prior to this recent election, Mr. Ireland served as silver rodent. (T. Times 8/15/1936, pg. 10) (Argentum)
Ireland, Lloyd E.; Disabled American World War Veterans, National Order of Trench Rats, Sector 13 (Wash.); Veterans' organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940;
First graders Patricia Hansen, left, and Patsy Ann Reeser had just finished their first day of first grade, September 1, 1936, at Hillcrest School in Bremerton and declared it "fun" and could hardly wait to go back. Equipped with pencils, paper and notebooks, wearing new clothes and shiny faces, they had arrived for their first day full of self importance and a feeling of independence. The first day ended at noon, when the kids were allowed to return home for lunch and play. (Bremerton Sun 09-03-1936, pg. 1)
School children--Bremerton; Girls; Hansen, Patricia; Reeser, Patsy Ann;
Harry L. Hopkins, in chair, Federal Relief Administrator and aide to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt with brothers John and Lewis and another man during an extended visit to Tacoma. Lewis Hopkins was a Tacoma physician. John Hopkins was a treasury department employee in Portland. The other man is most likely Lt. Cmdr. D.B. Duncan, from the USS Saratoga, a brother-in-law of Harry Hopkins. Harry Hopkins resigned from the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1938 to become Secretary of Commerce. He was appointed special assistant to the president by President Roosevelt in 1941. He submitted a letter of resignation to President Truman on July 2, 1945. Harry L. Hopkins died on January 29, 1946. His granddaughter, June Hopkins, wrote a biography entitled "Harry Hopkins: Sudden Hero, Brash Reformer" in 1999. Sepia photograph taken in August, 1936. ALBUM 2. (T. Times 9/14/1936, pg. 1)
Hopkins, Harry L., 1890-1946; Hopkins, Lewis; Hopkins, John; Families--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Nearly 300 Tacoma Times carriers hang from every surface of the passenger steamer "Concordia" chartered for the group's annual picnic at Redondo Beach on August 2, 1936. Some have already disembarked and wait on the dock. Boys and girls attired in swimsuits sit on a ramp on the lower half of the steamer. The Times sponsored several functions during the year for their youthful carriers. (T.Times 8/3/1936 p.14)
