On May 17, 1942, 418 Tacoma residents of Japanese ancestry were shipped, in accordance with Executive Order 9066, to Pinedale Assembly Center near Fresno California. Tsuyoshi Horike, left, and Hanako Horike reach out the train window to Miya Fukuyama. An unidentified youth reaches for the hand of Salem Yagawa. Isamu Kawakumi & Charles Miyoshi bid farewell to Noboru Taki, in uniform. The 418 departing on the 17th would be joined with their friends in California as 441 more departed on Monday. All four of the young men in the photograph grew up in the White River Valley area near Auburn. The Taki family owned a parking garage in downtown Tacoma and the young men were helping their friend Noboru, 22, with the business. In early 1942, Noboru was drafted and, in March, inducted into the army. The same day as he departed, his father was arrested by the Department of Justice for suspected anti-American affiliations. He was later released to reunite with his incarcerated family. Norboru Taki, after serving his country at war as his family resided in a detention camp, settled in Auburn. He and his wife later moved to Seattle where they raised five children. (T. Times 5/18/1942, pg. 1; TNT 5/18/2003, pg. B8+ by Stan Flewelling)

World War, 1939-1945--Relocation camps; Japanese Americans--Evacuation & relocation, 1942-1945; Union Station (Tacoma); Horike, Tsuyoshi; Horike, Hanako; Fukuyama, Miya; Kawakumi, Isamu; Miyoshi, Charles; Taki, Noboru; Yagawa, Salem;

Members of the Yoshigiro Yamada family gather around a radio on the train departing Tacoma's Union Station for Fresno's Pinedale Assembly Center on May 17, 1942. During the late 30's and early 40's, the Yamada family was separated. The six children lived with their mother Chiyeko Yamada in Seattle; their father ran the Vasa Hotel on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma. In June of 1941, Mrs. Yamada died and the children came to live with their father in Tacoma. Several months after President Franklin Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, the children were uprooted a second time and sent to the internment camp.The group are, left to right, twins Teddy and Kathryn (12), Robert (8) and Eddie (19.) (T. Times 5/18/1942, pg. 1, 14; TNT 5/18/2003, pg. B8+ by Stan Flewelling)

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Two members of the Tacoma Women's Emergency Motor Corps handle the sale of candy, cookies and cakes at a bazaar and carnival held on South 38th St. on May 22, 1942. Their booth is decorated with balloons and tissue with the words "something to write home about" painted on the front of the booth. The event took place in Horsfall Hall, 801-09 South 38th St., and funds raised went toward helping the Corps continue their work. Women of the corps were trained to maintain and drive Tacoma's emergency vehicles during this time of war.

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Women's Emergency Motor Corps (Tacoma); Carnivals--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In May of 1942, the Tacoma Women's Emergency Motor Corps held a carnival in Horsfall Hall at 801-09 South 38th Street to raise money to help the corps carry on its work. At this booth a spin of the prize wheel could win the lucky contestant prizes ranging from a Carsten's ham to a box of crackers. The slogan of the motor corps was "Keep 'em rolling on the road." The women of the corps were trained to drive and maintain Tacoma's emergency vehicles. The carnival included bingo, a jitney dance, card games, a fortune teller, and various food and game booths. (T.Times 5/21/1942)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Women's Emergency Motor Corps (Tacoma); Carnival games; Carnivals--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Fifteen Tacoma men were sworn into the U.S. Navy at a special "Avenge Pearl Harbor Day" ceremony at 11:25 a.m. on June 7, 1942 at 9th and Broadway. Sailors, civilians and police are pictured on and around the traffic island at 9th and Broadway. The Music Box (Tacoma Theater) can be seen at right; Roxy (Pantages Theater) and other business buildings at left. The Navy Mother's Club were the special guests and the Stadium band provided the music. (T. Times 6/6/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Fifteen Tacoma men were sworn into the U. S. Navy at a special "Avenge Pearl Harbor Day" ceremony, held on Sunday June 7th, 1942, at the traffic island at 9th and Broadway. The Winthrop Hotel and Roxy (Pantages Theater) can be seen in the background. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Richard Lee Olson, Homer Eugene Puariea, Maurice Elven Christoferson and James Clark Patchell. Middle row- Lejeune Hays Reynolds, Raymond William Kronlund, Theodore Scott Beem, Everett Raymond Coovert and Howard Harry Lohman. Back row- Jean Cousins, Verner William Bitten, Donald Wayne Donoghue, Lewis Dale Sloat, Allan Richmond Hidy and Raymond Bert Lockhart. (T. Times 6/8/1942, pg. 12)

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Members of the Navy Mother's Club were the special guests at the June 7, 1942 "Avenge Pearl Harbor Day" ceremony. Fifteen Tacoma men were sworn into the Navy during a ceremony held at 9th and Broadway. Roxy (Pantages Theater) and Winthrop Hotel pictured in background. Movies playing are "Rings On Her Fingers" and "Call Out The Marines." Pictured are, front row left to right, Mrs. L.L. Lanning, Mrs. R.H. Culbertson, Mrs. Fred Lambert, Mrs. G.V. Pryor, Mrs. Inez Richards, Mrs. Florence Hopkins, Mrs. Clyde Melendy, Mrs. J.R. Myers, Mrs. N. Weeks and Mrs. H.N. Brooks. Back row- Mrs. Jack Doris, Mrs. Helen Wood, Mrs. Nellie Sanford, Mrs. G.M. Crow, Mrs. Paul Braaten, Mrs. Ann Kemp, Mrs. H.H. Lowe, Mrs. Harry Simons, Mrs. Helen Olson, Mrs. G.B. Babcock and Mrs. David Freeman. (T. Times 6/8/1942, pg. 12)

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1940-1950; Navy Mothers Club (Tacoma);

On the morning of June 7, 1942, fifteen Tacoma men were sworn into the U. S. Navy during a special "Avenge Pearl Harbor Day" ceremony. The ceremony was held at 9th and Broadway. The members of the Navy Mother's Club were the special guests. Buildings in the photograph include the Bostwick Hotel, right , Roxy (Pantages Theater) and Winthrop Hotel at left. (T. Times 6/6/1942, pg. 1; 6/8/1942, pg. 12)

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1940-1950;

A group of young Tacoma and Pierce County men were sworn into the U.S. Navy at a special "Avenge Pearl Harbor Day" ceremony held at the corner of 9th and Broadway on Sunday June 7, 1942 in front of the Roxy Theater. The members of the Navy Mother's Club were honored guests. The participants are standing in "V for Victory" formation. (T. Times June 8, 1942 p.12)

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1940-1950;

A group of young Tacoma and Pierce County men were sworn into the U.S. Navy at a special "Avenge Pearl Harbor Day" ceremony held at the corner of 9th and Broadway on Sunday June 7, 1942 in front of the Roxy Theater. The new Naval recruits smile at someone's young son in a Navy uniform. (T. Times June 8, 1942 p.12)

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Roxy Theatre (Tacoma); Motion picture theaters--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On June 12, 1942, the Admissions Committee for the new Tacoma War Chest met for the first time. It was the Committee's job to recommend to the War Chest Board which war related agencies should benefit from the monies raised by the October campaign. Applications for funds would be reviewed until June 30th. The USO had already been approved and several war relief agencies had applied as well. Pictured in discussion at City Hall were, left to right, Hazel (Mrs. J.P.) Simpson, Fern (Mrs. Clay) Pratt, Guy Thompson, Leona (Mrs. Edward C.) Yoder, Freeman Cochran, Mayor Harry Cain, George Firth and Walter West. (T.Times 6/15/42, pg.7)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On June 12, 1942, the first meeting of War Chest admissions committee was held at (Old) City Hall to decide which groups the fund raising drive would benefit. L to R: Leona (Mrs. Edwin C.) Yoder, Fern (Mrs. Clay C.) Pratt, Freeman Cochran, Mayor Harry P. Cain, George Firth, Walter West, Guy T. Thompson, Hazel (Mrs. J.P.) Simpson. Mayor Cain headed the drive as chairman while Guy T. Thompson served as War Chest secretary. The group would examine appeals for war relief funds. The request from the USO had already being approved. (TNT 6-15-42, p. 7) ALBUM 13.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Barn dance at South Tacoma U.S.O. Members of the 183rd band form a jazz orchestra to supply plenty of swing for the dance. The addition of straw hats to their uniforms gives them a country flair.

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Military bands;

Barn dance at South Tacoma U.S.O. Tacoma girls providing hostess duties wait on the sidelines for an offer to dance.

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

On June 19, 1942, barrels of 25 pound sand bag "mats" were placed throughout downtown Tacoma by the Public Works Department and Cub Scouts. During the early years of World War II, Tacoma, like other cities up and down the West Coast, was preparing for a possible invasion. Jack Schutzman (left) and Jack Sandstrom, both 11, were photographed on the back of a truck at 11th and Pacific placing a bag in a barrel being steadied by PWD driver William Anderson. The Washington Cigar Store and the Rust Building are in the background. Each barrel contained five bags for use in handling incendiary bombs in case of an air raid. The idea came from similar use in London. The instructions printed on the barrel were simple; place the mat over the bomb and run. (T. Times 6/20/1942, pg.1- picture)

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Washington Cigar Store (Tacoma); Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Schutzman, Jack; Sandstrom, Jack; Anderson, William;

Barn dance at South Tacoma U.S.O. Members of the 183rd band form a jazz orchestra to supply plenty of swing for the dance. The addition of straw hats to their uniforms gives them a country flair.

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Military bands;

Barn dance at South Tacoma U.S.O. The back of the building provides some space for a little archery practice range.

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Barn dance at South Tacoma U.S.O. Two couples pull up a bale of hay for a seat between dances.

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Barn dance held at South Tacoma U.S.O. in June of 1942. One clarinet player plays a swinging solo, surrounded by bales of hay.

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Military bands; Clarinets--Tacoma;

The West Coast of the United States braced itself for a possible invasion during the early years of World War II. In Tacoma, sand bags were distributed throughout downtown as part of the wartime precautions. Two unidentified Boy Scouts are seen in this photograph from June 1942 placing sand bags in front of the Washington Cigar Store near South 11th Street & Pacific Avenue. Instructions on the barrel lid read "Place Filled Sack on Burning Bomb during Blackout. Any Other Use Prohibited" ! (T. Times)

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Washington Cigar Store (Tacoma); Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

In June of 1942, soldiers bow their heads in prayer before eating Sunday breakfast at the home of James and Zelma Garvin, 10 Mare Vista Terrace. The Garvins had also housed the soldiers over the Saturday night. The couple was responding the the call for overnight housing for soldiers in Tacoma on weekend leave with no place to stay. (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

In June of 1942, several soldiers prepare to enjoy a Sunday morning breakfast at the home of James and Zelma Garvin, 10 Mare Vista Terrace. The soldiers have been the overnight guests of the couple in a makeshift dormitory set up in the rec room. Fort Lewis and McChord were brimming with increased wartime personnel. Thousands of these soldiers would pour into Tacoma on the weekend, with no hope of finding anyplace to sleep overnight. Weekend housing was offered at several of the larger homes, as well as at area churches and the Tacoma Mission. (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. 1) TPL-10330

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

Publicity for Community Chest. James and Zelma Garvin residence showing soldiers' accommodations. The Garvin's gardens were highly prized and their weekend military guest are photographed admiring the pond. The Garvins had opened up their home to soldiers on weekend leave in Tacoma.

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

On June 20, 1942, smiling volunteers take soldiers' reservations for available beds. This was a typical scene at the USO center in the Rust Building on Saturdays during the war years. Temporary weekend dormitories were set up at area churches, homes and the Mission. For 35 cents a soldier could get a bed; a hot breakfast would cost 20 cents more. TPL-1974 (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Publicity for Community Chest. As the war heated up, Fort Lewis was used as a staging and training base for soldiers shipping out. On weekends, many of these soldiers were released for leave in Tacoma. Tacoma just did not have enough hotel rooms to accomodate them, so Mayor Harry Cain asked the citizens of Tacoma to step up and provide housing. Many churches erected makeshift dormitories with some soldiers being housed in large homes like that of the Garvins.

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

In June of 1942, soldiers who spent the Saturday night at the Mason Methodist Church gather around the fire Sunday morning in the church's Club Room. There were not enough rooms in Tacoma to house soldiers on wartime weekend leave, so area churches stepped up and offered weekend dormitory housing and a hot breakfast. (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Mason Methodist Church (Tacoma); Methodist churches--Tacoma;

On June 20, 1942, a young soldier donned an apron and offered to help with the dishes after dining and rooming at the First Congregational Church, 209 So. J St. In answer to an urgent call by Tacoma Mayor Harry Cain for weekend housing for the soldiers swelling the area military bases and coming to Tacoma for weekend entertainment, the Tacoma Ministerial Association opened three of the larger churches as dormitories. The first three to offer this service were First Presbyterian, First Congregational and First Christian. (T. Times 5/21/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; First Congregational Church (Tacoma);

Publicity for Community Chest; First Congregational Church showing soldiers' accommodations. Several soldiers prepare to eat a hearty Sunday breakfast of pancakes, coffee and juice after spending Saturday night at the church. With a shortage of weekend housing in Tacoma for soldiers on leave, the First Congregational Church, as well as others, offered temporary weekend bed and breakfast.

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; First Congregational Church (Tacoma);

Publicity for Community Chest. James and Zelma Garvin residence showing soldiers' accommodations. The Garvins had opened up their home to accommodate soldiers on weekend leave in Tacoma. Some of the soldiers pose outside the house in June of 1942.

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

Publicity for Community Chest. James and Zelma Garvin residence showing soldiers' accommodations. Larger private homes offered extra living space to men in uniform in Tacoma for the weekend. Soldiers will be bunking overnight on couches and cots in the Garvin's rec room.

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;