Former State Senator and College of Puget Sound history professor Walter Davis, for alumni magazine. Hat in hand, Sen. Davis poses on the brick steps leading to Jones Hall on the campus of the College of Puget Sound. He represented the people of the 27th District in the State Legislature for eight consecutive terms from 1913-1929. All the while he remained a college professor, having come to CPS in 1907 to teach history and political science. He was a member of the Board of Curators of the Historical Society since 1914, a member of the Tacoma Park Board from 1927-32 and a director of Central Bank since the bank's founding. Sen. Davis would be honored with a testimonial dinner on May 27, 1943, as he planned to retire shortly. Photograph was taken on October 17, 1941. (T.Times 5-19-43, p. 10-article on testimonial dinner)

Davis, Walter; Teachers--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

ca. 1943. College of Puget Sound students selling war stamps outside the John M. Kittredge Hall, the school's student union building, circa 1943. Two co-eds in small booth with sign "Spur Stamp Sale." Six students gathered around booth. Spurs were a service-oriented campus organization composed then of sophomore women. Puget Sound's chapter was the fifth formed nationally in 1925.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma;

Lord Halifax, British Ambassador to the United States received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from the College of Puget Sound (now UPS) on July 22, 1943. The degree was conferred by fellow Oxford alumnus and president of the college, Dr. R. Franklin Thompson (L) . Participating in the ceremony were Dean John D. Regester (R) and State Supreme Court Justice William J. Millard who is attaching the academic hood. Lord Halifax had a Doctorate in Science from the University of Glasgow and a Master of Arts from Cambridge. He had tutored and lectured at Cambridge before becoming a member of Parliament. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, the 3rd Viscount of Halifax, was the British ambassador to the United States from 1940-1946. He was created an earl in 1944. His many offices and honors included viceroy of India, Knight of the Order of the Garter,privy councillor, secretary of war and foreign secretary. (T.Times, 6-30-43, p. 18, T. Times 7-22-43, p. 1, TNT 7-22-43, p. 1)

Visits of state--Tacoma; Halifax, Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st earl of; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Regester, John D.; Millard, William J.;

Lord Halifax, British Ambassador to the United States, at the College of Puget Sound (now UPS) to receive a honorary Doctorate of Laws. Jones Hall, the Main campus building, is in the background. He appears to be deep in conversation with State Supreme Court Justice William J. Millard. Between them is Dr. Paul R. Fossum. After lunching at Kittredge Hall, Lord Halifax and his party were scheduled to visit the British American War Relief work center on So. 11th St., and then speed on to the Boeing plant. (TNT 7-21-43, p. 1, TNT 7-22-43, p. 1) ALBUM 3.

Visits of state--Tacoma; Halifax, Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st earl of; Nobility--England; Millard, William J.; Fossum, Paul R.;

Lord Halifax, British Ambassador to the United States, Lady Halifax and son, Lt. Richard Wood, are greeted at the College of Puget Sound in July of 1943. Lt. Wood lost both legs at battle of El Alamein in Egypt, where his older brother was killed.

Visits of state--Tacoma; Halifax, Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st earl of; Wood, Richard Frederick; Nobility--England; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Soldiers taking exam. 235 soldiers taking exams after completing a specialized training course at College of Puget Sound. Many will then be transferred to a highly mechanized combat organization for basic training. Major L. E. Darlington is commander of group.

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Soldiers taking exam. 235 soldiers are completing testing as they wrap up their specialized training courses at College of Puget Sound. Many will then be transferred for basic training. Major L. E. Darlington is commander of the group. Two unidentified men and R. Franklin Thompson, President of C.P.S., center, wait for testing to end in front of John M. Kittredge Hall.

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; John M. Kittredge Hall (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Bond Queen. Lorraine Danell was crowned the CPS War Bond Queen in the Jones Hall Auditorium by Leon Titus, Chairman of the Board. Lorraine will reign over the upcoming May Day festivities (T. Times, 5/1/44, p. 1).

Coronations; War bonds & funds; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Danell, Lorraine; Titus, Leon E.;

The College of Puget Sound Conservatory had just received opera scores and volumes of German lieder, from Frederick W. Wallace; and oratorio music from Martha M. Hughes in October of 1944. The Conservatory was also featuring paintings and etchings from old masters and contemporary artists, which the public was invited to visit. View of five unidentified music students and Karl H. Bratton, director of music at College of Puget Sound.

Music education--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bratton, Karl H.; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Associated Students Navy social. During Homecoming week the Associated Students' Club organized many activities. Dances, baseball, football games and plays were all events to get alumni, students and community members involved. View of unidentified group of students and Navy men getting the jukebox ready for dancing.

Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jukeboxes; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Associated Students Navy social. During Homecoming week the Associated Students' Club organized many activities. Dances, baseball, football games and plays were all events to get alumni, students and community members involved. View of unidentified couple dancing on hardwood floors surrounded by interested onlookers.

Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dance--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound the Spurs at Anderson Hall. Anderson Hall was a girls' dormitory located on campus at College of Puget Sound. View of four unidentified female students standing by a column with school years 1894-1943 visible.

Obelisks--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound the Spurs at Anderson Hall. Anderson Hall was a girls' dormitory located on campus at College of Puget Sound. View of six unidentified students possibly studying for upcoming final exams.

Private libraries--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Studying--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound the Spurs at Anderson Hall. Anderson Hall was a girls' dormitory located on campus at College of Puget Sound. View of twenty unidentified students gathered at Anderson Hall and looking at maps.

Maps; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Members of the advanced choral reading group at the College of Puget Sound presented "An Evening of Poetry" on February 23, 1945 at Jones Hall. Highlights of the varied program included a stirring word picture of an Atlantic sea wind, the adventures of prowling witches and leering goblins on a mystic night, and the battling love life of the "Gingham Dog and Calico Cat". Gunnar Larsen cowers in front of (l to r) Murden Woods, Dixie Bullard, Carol Todd, Sheila Lamar, Doris Nelson, Ruth Ann Dodsworth, Mary Mladinov, Bonny Jean Steele, Noreen Inveen, and Priscilla Newschwander, the group leader. (T. Times, 2/23/45, p. 5).

Pointing fingers; Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Stages (Platforms); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound associated students. The College of Puget Sound Loggers were having a winning basketball season in 1945. Ten freshmen basketball players and their coach get their picture taken.

Basketball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Uniforms; Gymnasiums--Tacoma--1940-1950; Basketball--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

The College of Puget Sound coeds fill the counters at the student union and someone has ordered an ice cream cone.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Student unions--1940-1950;

C.P.S. Summer Ministers Class. The University of Puget Sound, known as the College of Puget Sound from 1914-1959, was established by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1888. Its first location was in a rented building at 2102 So. I St. Its first permanent location was 602 No. Sprague Ave. The College first opened at 1500 No. Warner St. in September 1924.

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Clergy;

General Jonathan M. Wainwright was awarded an honorary degree of doctor of military science at the College of Puget Sound on November 20, 1945. R. Franklin Thompson (left), president of the college, made the presentation to General Wainwright. Edward H. Todd (right), president emeritus, pronounced the benediction at the ceremony. General Wainwright was referred to by his men as "the greatest general that ever lived." (T.Times, 11/20/1945, p.1)

Wainwright, Jonathan M.; World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel--Tacoma; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; College presidents--Tacoma; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Spurs. Fifteen members of the Spurs are wearing their uniforms, white skirts, white blouses and sweaters with the Spurs emblem. The Spurs is a college women's national honorary organization. Members are elected during the spring term of their freshman year by fellow students and initiated into Spurs during fall term of their sophomore year. They are chosen based on personality, scholarship, leadership and activity in college affairs and comprise one of the main women's service organizations on the campus. This is the Puget Sound chapter. (T.Times, 10/30/1946, p.3)

Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Spurs (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Tamanawas group. The Tamanawas group was in charge of publishing the annual yearbook, they selected photos that represented the school years activities, as well as included general student body photos. This portrait of Lois Lynch, feature editor of the school newspaper, the Puget Sound Trail, was used in the 1946 Tamanawas yearbook. (1946 Tamanawas, p. 49)

Lynch, Lois; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Portraits; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Yell leaders show their school spirit for the College of Puget Sound Loggers. Niva Iverson, Kelly Hamilton and Jeanne Miles pose with giant megaphones while balancing on railings in March of 1946. (1946 Tamanawas yearbook, p. 59)

Cheerleading--Tacoma--1940-1950; Megaphones; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Iverson, Niva; Hamilton, Kelly; Miles, Jeanne;

College of Puget Sound Tamanawas miscellaneous shots. The Tamanawas group was in charge of publishing the annual yearbook, they selected photos that represented the school years activities, as well as included general student body photos. View of large group of students, posters for Associated Students of College of Puget Sound president, junior representative, and sophomore representative are posted along the walls.

Political posters; Students--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound's Campus Playcrafters performed Thorton Wilder's "Skin of Our Teeth" as their spring production. The play depicts man's survival through the ice age, deluge and war. The play starred: Irene Fearn, Troy Strong, Helen Strong, Shirley Milstead and William O'Connell. View of the cast of characters with Atlantic City Boardwalk scenery.

Actors--Tacoma; Stage props; Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Costumes; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound's Campus Playcrafters performed Thorton Wilder's "Skin of Our Teeth" as their spring production. The play depicts man's survival through the ice age, deluge and war. The play starred: Irene Fearn, Troy Strong, Helen Strong, Shirley Milstead and William O'Connell. View of the characters, Maggie and George Anthrobus.

Actors--Tacoma; Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Costumes; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound's Campus Playcrafters performed Thorton Wilder's "Skin of Our Teeth" as their spring production. The play depicts man's survival through the ice age, deluge and war. The play starred: Irene Fearn, Troy Strong, Helen Strong, Shirley Milstead and William O'Connell. View of the character, Maggie Anthrobus with pet dinosaur and woolly mammoth.

Actresses; Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Costumes; Masks--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound's Campus Playcrafters performed Thorton Wilder's "Skin of Our Teeth" as their spring production. The play depicts man's survival through the ice age, deluge and war. The play starred: Irene Fearn, Troy Strong, Helen Strong, Shirley Milstead and William O'Connell. View of the Fortune Teller.

Actresses; Theatrical productions--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Costumes; Benches--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

This committee from the Washington State Music Teacher's Association will be looking over and choosing music selections for the State Music Auditions. Members of the association will present students in programs during the auditions. Left to right view of: Frank J. Nurding, Florence Russell, Eunice Prosser Crain and Madge Hurd (T. Times, 6/1/46, p. 5).

Teachers--Tacoma; Pianos; Meetings--Tacoma; Washington State Music Teacher's Association (Tacoma);

College of Puget Sound was holding a ground breaking ceremony for a new men's dormitory. The new dorms would be located on the south side of Jones Hall and will house 122 students. Left to right view of Weson, Thompson, Todd, Morrison, Dugan, Mock, Schryber and McDonald at ground breaking ceremony (T. Times, 7/16/46, p. 1).

Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma; Dormitories--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; College presidents--Tacoma;

Frank W. Patrick was named athletic director and head coach of the CPS Loggers football team at the College of Puget Sound in 1946. He was a former University of Pittsburgh and National Pro All-American football star. He played with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Professional League in 1938 and 1939. At the 1937 Rose Bowl game, playing for the Univ. of Pittsburg, he carried the ball for two touchdowns and helped defeat the Huskies 21-0. Coach Patrick turned in his resignation after CPS's 1948 losing season. (Tamanawas, 1946)

Football--Tacoma--1940-1950; Coaching (Athletics)--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Patrick, Frank W.