Copy of sheet describing the Richards All-Purpose Safelight for Photographic Darkrooms designed and completed by Turner Richards. Includes description and photographic images of apparatus. (WSHS)

Richards Commercial Photo Service (Tacoma)--Associated objects; Richards, Turner--Inventions;

Governors Review at Fort Lewis. Six military tanks in parade at this point; courtesy of either the 3rd Tank Co. or 41st Tank Co. Each tank has two men standing in the hull. A dirigible from the 3rd Balloon Co. is suspended overhead throughout the review. The U.S. Army put on a show of military force when it gathered 14,000 troops to pass in review before the governors of Washington, Oregon and Montana. Major General George A. White, commander of the 41st Division, was in charge of troop activity. 7518 men were from the national guard; Oregon sent the most, over 3000. (T .Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Tanks (Military science)--Fort Lewis;

As planes from the 91st and 116th observation squadrons buzzed overhead, eight army mules pulled an equal number of mounted machine guns and ammunition boxes across an open field at Fort Lewis. On August 21, 1937 the Governors of Washington, Oregon, and Montana joined Major General George A. White on the viewing stand at Fort Lewis to watch 14,000 regular army and national guard troops pass in formal review. Troops from five Northwest states had poured into Fort Lewis and Camp Murray over the previous week to prepare for joint training with the Fourth Army. "War games" were scheduled to begin on Monday August 23rd. (T. Times, 8-21-37, 8-23-37)

Mules--Fort Lewis; Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Artillery (Weaponry)--Fort Lewis;

Governor's Review of troops--Fort Lewis. Soldiers watering horses in concrete trough. Mules and horses were part of the giant U.S. Army demonstration of its military prowess during the three hour military review held on August 21, 1937. Passing before the governors of Washington, Oregon and Montana were 14,000 regular army and national guard troops. Planes from the 91st and 116th observtion squadrons flew in formation before government and military officials. (T. Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Horses--Fort Lewis; Watering troughs--Fort Lewis;

Governor's Review of troops at Fort Lewis. Parade unit marching in formation followed by mules. A military band is marching on the infield. An expansive line of automobiles is parked along the parade grounds in the distance. Thousands of spectators were present to view the largest military review to date at Fort Lewis. 14,000 regular army and national guard troops paraded past the stand where the governors of Washington, Oregon and Montana, along with military officials, stood in review. Eleven bands marched with the units to which they were attached. Tanks, mules, motor trains including full motorized equipment, and men passed in formal review during the three hour show of military might. (T. Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis;

Governor Clarence Martin's Review of troops on Fort Lewis. Large crowd on hillsides observing parade of military vehicles and personnel in an open field. A dirigible from the 3rd Balloon Co. is flying overhead. Army officials made sure there was plenty of parking for the thousands of spectators who wanted to see the impressive display of American military power. The three hour pageant included thousands of troops plus tanks, mules, horses and motorized equipment. (T. Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Spectators--Fort Lewis;

Montana Governor Roy E. Ayres, Admiral E.B. Fenner, Oregon Governor Charles D. Martin, Washington Governor Clarence D. Martin and Brigadier General Alfred E. Smith, the base commander, during the Governor's review at Fort Lewis. 14,000 regular army and national guard troops of five northwest states passed in formal review during a three hour military pageant. The governors of Idaho and Wyoming were not expected. Planes from the 91st and 116th observation squadrons buzzed overhead for the thousands of civilian spectators. (T. Times 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Governors; Ayres, Roy E.; Martin, Charles D.; Admirals--Tacoma; Fenner, Edward B.; Generals; Smith, Alfred E.; Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955;

Governors Review at Fort Lewis. Nine bi-planes flying in formation. These were from the 91st and 116th observation squadrons. They, along with the men of the 9th Corps. and the 5th Brigade, passed in review before Governors Charles D. Martin of Oregon, Clarence D. Martin of Washington and Roy E. Ayres of Montana and top military brass on August 21, 1937. Thousands of civilians journeyed to Fort Lewis to watch the military pageant. (T. Times 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Biplanes; Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis;

Governor's Review of National Guard at Fort Lewis. Large crowd of spectators gathered on a hill to observe the largest military review up to that time. Flag bearers followed by military unit on parade grounds. Governors from Washington, Oregon and Montana were present to watch 14,000 regular army and national guard troops pass in formal review. This is possibly the 161st regiment, Washington National Guard, from the 81st Infantry Brigade. (T. Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis;

Cowan-Lynn Wedding bridal party. Carolyn Fogg was the only attendant for Grace Marie Cowan as she wed C. Nathan Lynn on August 22, 1937. J. Marvin Lynn was his brother's best man. The small private ceremony was held at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Lynn on No. "C" St. The bride is wearing a princess styled gown of heavy pink lace while her maid of honor is dressed in pale yellow organdy. (T.Times, 8-23-37, p. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Cowan, Grace Marie; Lynn, C. Nathan; Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wedding costume--1930-1940; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940; Fogg, Carolyn; Lynn, J. Marvin;

Cowan-Lynn Wedding. The August 22, 1937, nuptials of Grace Marie Cowan and C. Nathan Lynn took place at the No. C Street residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Lynn, owners of Lynn Mortuary. The bride and groom are posed in front of an elaborate mantel adjoining displays of huckleberry greens and white gladiola. She is dressed in a princess styled gown of heavy pink lace with long sleeves and carries a large bouquet with long ribbon. The bride graduated from Stadium High School; the groom attended the University of Washington and University of Oregon. He is the president of the Young Men's Business Club and is the assistant manager of Lynn Mortuary. (T.Times, 8-23-37, p. 7) (filed with Argentum)

Cowan, Grace Marie; Lynn, C. Nathan; Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wedding costume--1930-1940; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940;

Cowan-Lynn wedding. The smiling couple are in the process of cutting the wedding cake in this August, 1937, photograph. The bride, wearing a princess styled gown of heavy pink lace and a pink net veil, is the former Grace Marie Cowan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Cowan. She is holding on to her large nosegay of pink rosebuds surrounded by lilies of the valley and swansonia. The groom, C. Nathan Lynn, is the assistant manager of Lynn Mortuary and the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Lynn. The small private ceremony took place at the Northend residence of the groom's parents. (T.Times, 8-23-37, p. 7; 8-28-1937, pg. 6-picture)

Cowan, Grace Marie; Lynn, C. Nathan; Weddings--Tacoma--1930-1940; Wedding costume--1930-1940; Brides--1930-1940; Grooms (Weddings)--1930-1940; Cakes--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Cole Brothers Circus Parade. (T. Times, 08-21-37, pg.9)

Circus animals; Circus parades--Tacoma--1930-1940; Circuses & shows; Cole Brothers Circus; Circus performers;

Cole Bros. Circus parades down Pacific Avenue before setting up its one-day, colossal tent show at the Union Pacific circus grounds near the 15th Street Bridge. A menagerie of animals, including 30 elephants, and 1080 people, starring 60 clowns and 400 arena performers, arrived in three long trains. World famous wild animal trainer Clyde Beatty, western film star Ken Maynard, the Aurelia troupe of bareback equestrians and the high-wire Gretona family headlined the really big show. (T. Times, 8/21/1937, p. 9).

Elephants; Advertising; Circus animals; Circus parades--Tacoma--1930-1940; Circuses & shows; Cole Brothers Circus; Circus performers;

Thousands lined Pacific Avenue to see the Cole Brothers Circus parade on Monday, August 23, 1937. The picturesque street parade, including these four women on horseback followed by circus wagons, passed in review shortly before noon. The circus had arrived from Seattle via train early that morning and set up on the Union Pacific grounds on the tideflats opposite the 15th Street Bridge. There two performances were held with major attractions Clyde Beatty, world famous wild animal trainer, and Western action star, Ken Maynard. (TNT 8-23-37, p. 3-article)

Circus animals; Circus parades--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Circuses & shows; Cole Brothers Circus; Circus performers; Horses--Tacoma;

Billed as the "Finest Show on Earth," the Cole Brothers Circus came to Tacoma in August of 1937. They set up their tents on the Tacoma tideflats close to the 15th Street bridge on Northern Pacific Railroad land. On August 23rd the circus performers crossed the 15th Street bridge and paraded through the streets of Tacoma. The stars of the Cole Brothers Circus in 1937 were Clyde Beatty, the wild animal trainer, and cowboy movie star Ken Maynard. (T.Times, 8/21/37, p.9, announcement).

Circus animals; Circus parades--Tacoma--1930-1940; Circuses & shows; Cole Brothers Circus; Circus performers;

Elizabeth Ann Hewitt, Mary Blankenhorn, Mary Lee Griggs, and Nancy Griggs on tennis courts. (T.Times, Society).

Hewitt, Elizabeth Ann; Blankenhorn, Mary; Griggs, Mary Lee; Griggs, Nancy; Tennis courts--Tacoma;

Bremerton Sun picnic at Seabeck. Several women with their children gathered in a conversational group on the lawn. Each year the Bremerton Sun closed for a day to allow the employees and their families to enjoy an all day picnic. (Bremerton Sun).

Picnics--Bremerton--1930-1940; Bremerton Sun (Bremerton); Newspapers--Bremerton--1930-1940;

Swiss dance, August of 1937. Nine men standing in a semi-circle around a spitoon. They appear to be singing.

Swiss Americans--Tacoma; Ethnic groups--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Swiss dance. A large group of couples on dance floor. Most men have shed their coats for a more relaxed atmosphere.

Swiss Americans--Tacoma; Ethnic groups--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Swiss dance. Men and women seated at tables with streamers above. An array of beer mugs are on the table, coats and hats hang from hooks on the wall, framed pictures, a clock and trophy decorate the dining room. The dance is believed to have taken place at Swiss Hall, a multi-story building erected by the area's Swiss Society.

Tacoma Swiss Society (Tacoma); Swiss Americans--Tacoma; Dance--Tacoma;

Tacoma Schwingfest. "Crown Girls," a group of young women wearing formal gowns and sashes, pose proudly with a group of wrestlers proficient in the art of Schwingen, or Swiss Wrestling, in August of 1937. Most of the men are wearing traditional laurels on their heads. Martin Betschart holds the Swiss flag on a stage decorated with stars, scrolls, and art deco motif. Front row is (youth) Champion Buebe Schwinger Al Burgener. "Crown Girls" (L-R) Mary Keller, Alice Widmer, Lena Jelasich, Ida Fassbind, Evelyn Bucher, Louise Query, Martha Muller, Ruby Etter, Ann Schnider. Schwingers are (L-R): Frank Betschart, Al Ming, Sr., Adolph Imhof, Karl Kessler, Eugene Weber, Max Holenstein, Robert Spichtig, Ben Holdener, John Balmer. Musicians in next row are: (L-R): Charlie Steiner, Joe Burgi, Ed Schwarzenberger, Egon Schmidt. At the top are: (L-R): unidentified, Al Bacher, Martin Betschart. (Swiss Sportsmen's Club of Tacoma: p. 17)

Wrestling--Tacoma--1930-1940; Swiss Americans--Tacoma; Ethnic groups--Tacoma; Tacoma Schwinger Club (Tacoma);

Exterior of Ted Halbas' home in Steilacoom. Early vernacular cottage overlooking bay with man on front porch. Photograph was taken in August of 1937. (Argentum)

Halbas, Ted--Homes & haunts; Houses--Steilacoom;

When the retail clerks at the Tacoma Peoples Department Store went out on strike during the summer of 1937, the other department stores took the unprecedented step of locking out their employees in an attempt to crush the union. The Tacoma clerks received strong support from many local businesses and unions. A "soup kitchen" was set up in the Olympus Hotel, 815 Pacific Avenue, to help feed union pickets. In September, a satisfactory agreement was reached which included a 40 hour work week with time and one-half for overtime and an increase in wages for unclassified saleswomen from $15 per week to $17.25.

Labor Unions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing industry strikes--Tacoma--1930-1940;Hotels--Tacoma; Restaurants--Tacoma--1930-1940; Olympus Hotel (Tacoma);

In 1937, you could ride the steamer Virginia V, operated by the West Pass Transportation Company, twice a day from Tacoma to Seattle. It left the Tacoma Municipal Dock at 7:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m, and returned from Seattle at 1:10p.m. and 7:45 p.m. A round trip ticket sold for 60 cents. They also ran a Sunday excursion trip that left Tacoma at 3:30 p.m. and returned at 8:30 p.m. The Virginia V, built in 1922, was 120 ft. in length with a 24-foot beam and a capacity of 325 passengers. She operated between Tacoma and Seattle from 1922 to 1940 carrying passengers by way of the West Pass of Puget Sound. (T.Times 8/27/1937 p.5)

Ferries--1930-1940; West Pass Transportation Co. (Tacoma); Mass transit--1930-1940; Transportation--1930-1940;

West Pass Transportation Company "Virginia V" ferry on Tacoma waterway.

Ferries--1930-1940; West Pass Transportation Co. (Tacoma); Mass transit--1930-1940; Transportation--1930-1940;

A dusty dirt road winds through the hop fields to what appears to be a farm house at the model hop farm in Roy. The farm is owned by James E. & J. W. Feak.

Hops--Roy--1930-1940; Farming--Roy--1930-1940;

View of hop fields. Three men in foreground standing on dirt road by farm equipment.These fields are believed to be part of the 41 acre farm belonging to James E. & J.W. Feak outside of Roy.

Hops--Roy--1930-1940; Farming--Roy--1930-1940;

Turner Richards, left, admires the retouching desk and the safe light that he invented and demonstrates the products to another man sitting at the desk.

Richards, Turner; Photographic apparatus & supplies; Richards Commercial Photo Service (Tacoma); Photographic studios--Tacoma--1930-1940; Turner Richards Studio (Tacoma);

Jewish picnic at Seabeck, August of 1937. A group of men wearing suits and ties were photographed sitting casually around a long table with drinks and cigars. (Bremerton Sun).

Picnics--Seabeck; Men--Seabeck; Jewish men--Seabeck;