Soldiers seated at bench-style tables in mess hall during the July 1934 Citizen's Military Training Camp (CMTC) at Camp Murray. During the 20s and 30s, young men interested in military careers could obtain valuable experience at these camps. The work was hard, but the food was plentiful and good. The camps were intended to bridge the gap between a large wartime standing army and green military recruits. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1) (WSHS)
Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Officers' Reserve Corps members receiving veterinary instruction at the July 1934 combined Officers' Reserve Corps, Citizens' Military Training (CMTC) and R.O.T.C. training camp at Camp Murray. The table is laden with medical supplies and the skull of horse. Left to right are Capt. John G. White; Capt. H.R. Leighton, assistant station veterinarian; Lt. H.T. Molloy; Major B.V. Clayton, Field Artillery Reserves; Lt. Col. K.D. Hauser, engineer reserves; and Col. George F. Weisel, engineer reserves. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1)
Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940; Officers' Reserve Corps (Wash.);
Young men "chow down" in the Camp Murray Mess Hall during the July 1934 Citizen's Military Training Camp (CMTC). at Camp Murray. They sit at picnic style tables eating, among other things, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread and pie. The camp was a combined training for the CMTC, ROTC and Officers' Reserve Corps. 68 of the 127 boys in CMTC were in camp for the first time. They were assigned to Company K in the infantry. The remainder were divided into Red, White and Blue groups in infantry and field artillery. The boys came from a radius of 100 miles of Ft. Lewis. The ROTC was composed of 79 students from Pacific Northwest Universities. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1)
Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940;
It's every man for himself as young uniformed men reach for dessert outside of the Camp Murray enlisted men's Mess Hall during the July 1934 Citizen's Military Training Camp (CMTC). The pie is going fast and there doesn't appear to be enough for all. The summer training camp combined the CMTC, ROTC and Officers' Reserve Corps for the first time. The purpose of the summer training was to acquaint young men with the armed forces in case they needed to be called up during wartime. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1) TPL-10378
Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Young men in a trench are trained in the use of artillery during the July 1934 Citizen's Military Training Camp (CMTC) at Camp Murray. During the 20's and 30's, young men interested in military careers could receive training in summer camps. These camps filled the gap between a large standing army and totally untrained volunteers. In 1934, for the first time, the camp combined training for the CMTC, ROTC and Officers' Reserve Corps. (T. Times 7/13/1934, pg. 1) TPL-8614
Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Camp Murray (Wash.); Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940;
In November of 1934, the $90,000 chapel at Fort Lewis had been recently completed. The chapel was a two-story brick structure with a colonnaded entry and a rose window above. The chapel was the showpiece of the 5 1/2 million dollar development program at Fort Lewis. During a six year period, 80 new buildings were built, as well as roads and a new water supply system. The bill for the work was covered by the federal government and provided jobs for thousands in the depression weakened economy. (T. Times 11/23/1934, pg. 1) (WSHS)
Fort Lewis (Wash.); Military facilities--Wash.; Chapels--Fort Lewis;
New barracks for medical corps at Fort Lewis. Lettering over doorway reads "Medical Detachment." The new quarters were erected adjacent to the Fort Lewis hospital as part of a six year, 5 1/2 million dollar development plan at Fort Lewis. Camp Lewis was built during WW I, on land given to the military as a gift. After the war, the camp fell into disrepair. In March of 1926, Congress passed a ten year building plan to revitalize several military posts, including Camp Lewis. In September of 1927, Camp Lewis was redesignated as Fort Lewis. (T. Times 11/23/1934, pg. 1) TPL-8302
Fort Lewis (Wash.); Barracks--Fort Lewis; Military facilities--Wash.;
Interior of recently completed $90,000 chapel at Fort Lewis. The two-story chapel is supported by wood trusses. Colored Corinthian columns of imitation marble support the arcaded plastered walls and upper-story windows. The bronze lighting fixtures cost $2,000 each. A key feature of the chapel is the simple well lighted altar, appropriate to services of any faith. The chapel is the showpiece of the 6 year, 5 1/2 million dollar development program at Fort Lewis. The bill for the work was covered by the federal government and provided jobs for thousands in the depression weakened economy. (T. Times 11/23/1934, pg. 1) (WSHS)
Fort Lewis (Wash.); Military facilities--Wash.; Chapels--Fort Lewis;
New brick buildings erected at Fort Lewis, part of a 6 year development program scheduled to be completed by the end of 1934. (T. Times 11/24/1934, pg. 5) (WSHS)
Exterior of recently completed brick quarters for bachelor officers at Fort Lewis. Colonial-style architecture with pedimented entry and keystone element above windows. Over a period of six years, the federal government has expended $5,500,000 at the Fort and provided employment for thousands. The development program is scheduled to be completed by the end of 1934. Over 80 buildings, in brick, stucco and steel, have replaced the ramshackle wooden structures at the Fort, making it one of the principal US encampments. (T. Times 11/23/1934, pg. 1) (WSHS)
Fort Lewis (Wash.); Military facilities--Wash.; Officers' quarters--Fort Lewis; Barracks--Fort Lewis;
Newly constructed officers' housing at Fort Lewis. Cluster of Colonial-style, two-story brick houses with covered entries and side bays. Each home will be occupied by one officer and his wife. The construction of this housing was part of a six year, five and one half million dollar development program at Ft. Lewis. All construction was scheduled to be completed by the end of 1934, making Ft. Lewis one of the principal U.S. encampments. (T. Times 11/23/1934, pg. 1; 11/24/1934, pg. 5) (WSHS)
Fort Lewis (Wash.); Military facilities--Wash.; Officers' quarters--Fort Lewis;
New administration buildings and offices at Fort Lewis. Camp Lewis was built during WW I, on land given to the military as a gift. After the war, the camp fell into disrepair. In March of 1926, Congress passed a ten year building plan to revitalize several military posts, including Camp Lewis. In September of 1927, Camp Lewis was redesignated as Fort Lewis. During the Depression, the government embarked on a six year, five and a half million dollar development plan at Fort Lewis. Wooden structures were replaced by ones of brick, stucco and steel. Over 80 buildings were completed by the end of 1934, as well as new roads and water mains. Fort Lewis was ready to take its place as a major US installation. (T. Times 11/23/1934, pg. 1) TPL-8303
Fort Lewis (Wash.); Military facilities--Wash.; Military headquarters--Fort Lewis;
Old wooden officers' quarters at Fort Lewis, scheduled for demolition. The old wooden housing has been replaced by enlarged, brick structures for the officers and their families. This improvement is part of a 6 year development program at Fort Lewis, scheduled to be completed by the end of 1934. (T. Times 11/24/1934, pg. 5) (WSHS)
Fort Lewis (Wash.); Military facilities--Wash.; Officers' quarters--Fort Lewis;
ca. 1934. Congressional Inspection at Fort Lewis. Group portrait of men, including Army officers, and women on the brick steps of multi-doored, colonnaded building. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (WSHS)
ca. 1934. View of Citizens Military Training Camp (C.M.T.C.) constructed in a vast open field and containing a number of buildings and tents. Uniformed men are lined-up across the parade ground. After World War I, the country could not afford to maintain a large standing army. Nor could it afford the time needed to train hastily summoned volunteers in an emergency. The compromise was the Citizens Training Camps. In these annual camps held in the summer, young men interested in military careers could train as well as reservists needing a refresher course. (T. Times). (WSHS)
Citizens Military Training Camp--Tacoma; Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Military camps--Tacoma--1930-1940;
Photograph of the 1935 Army Day Parade on 2nd Avenue, Seattle. Crowds of people watch army trucks roll by. The buildings in the background including the National Cash Register Co. at 1919 2nd Ave. TPL-7105
Military parades--Seattle--1930-1940; Military vehicles--Seattle--1930-1940; National Cash Register Co. (Seattle);
Troop B demonstrates some trick riding at Camp A. H. Hankins, the 1935 Washington National Guard encampment at Camp Murray. Three soldiers are head and shoulders above the rest on a single horse as they pose one atop another. Troop B is actually designated as the Headquarters Troop, 24th Cavalry Division, Washington National Guard and it is the oldest military organization in the state. Around 8,000 citizen soldiers from the Northwest took part in the 15 day training. (T. Times 6/12/1935, pg. 1)
Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Horseback riding; Horses; Washington National Guard, 24th Cavalry Division (Tacoma);
Tacoma's famous Troop B demonstrates some trick riding at the 1935 Washington National Guard encampment at Camp Murray, Camp A.H. Hankins. A guardsman on a horse jumps over three of his fellow national guard members, posing mischievously under umbrellas. Troop B is actually designated as the Headquarters Troop, 24th Cavalry Division, Washington National Guard and it is the oldest military organization in the state. This group is part of the 7,000 enlisted men and 600 officers taking part in the 15 day field training. (T. Times 6/12/1935, pg. 1)
Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Horseback riding; Horses--Jumping (Horsemanship); Horses--Show jumping; Washington National Guard, 24th Cavalry Division (Tacoma);
Tacoma turned out in full force to welcome the marines and sailors from the U.S. Naval fleet during the big, colorful parade that was part of the July 1935 "Fleet Week" celebration. Tens of thousands viewed with patriotic pride Uncle Sam's best: the 1,700 sailors and marines and 2,500 Fort Lewis soldiers, R.O.T.C., and C.M.T.C. troops who marched in the joint naval and military four-mile parade. The Reserve Officers from Fort Lewis are pictured above marching down Broadway in front of buildings in the 900 block. The distinctive Bostwick building can be seen clearly in the right background. In addition, new motorized artillery were displayed including 75 mm guns and 165 mm howitzers. (T.Times 7/18/1935, pg. 1- picture; T.Times 7-17-35, p. 1-article) (almost the same image as 2600-12)
Men leaving work at the Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton. Young newspaper carriers are attempting to sell newspapers to the shipyard workers as they pass through the gate. Brick buildings in background. The safety clock on the building reads 12 noon; the board also records the number of "lost time" accidents for the year and compares it to the previous year. Photograph ordered by the Bremerton Sun.
Men shown leaving work at the Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton. The men must show their badge to Navy personnel before they can pass through the gate. Wooden buildings are in the background. (Bremerton Sun).
Coast Artillery from Fort Worden were photographed landing from the Artillery cutter Chelan for tactical maneuvers at the Bremerton Navy Yards on March 23, 1936. The men are wearing heavy coats, ammunition belts, and helmets. The Navy Yard is in the background. (Bremerton Sun).
Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;
Three military men: soldier, sailor and marine. Tactical maneuvers at the Bremerton Navy Yards on March 23, 1936 brought together 2500 members of diverse military groups for "war practice." (Bremerton Sun)
Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;
On March 23, 1936, 2500 soldiers arrived at the Bremerton Naval Yard to participate in "war practice." Troops from Fort Worden arrived by the Coast Artillery cutter Chelan. Soldiers were photographed disembarking, while sailors look on. (Bremerton Sun).
Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Military personnel--Bremerton--1930-1940;
Army Day at Fort Lewis. Heads snap "Eyes right," as the 6th Engineers detachment parades by the reviewing officers. Review group stand and Officer's Quarters in background. (T. Times 4/6 & 4/7/1936, pg. 1)
Army Day at Fort Lewis. 9th Field Artillery Battalion stepping off to the parade grounds for the review of troops. Soldiers in parade formation in front of 3-story, brick building. (T. Times 4/6 & 4/7/1936, pg. 1)
Army Day at Fort Lewis, April 6, 1936. 30,000 visitors were expected to take advantage of this annual opportunity to view Ft. Lewis peacetime activities. Included in the festivities was a review of the troops. Soldiers assembling for parade. Groups are gathering on street lined with young trees and 3-story, brick buildings. Wooden buildings are in the background. (T. Times 4/6/1936 & 4/7/1936, pg 1)
Army Day at Fort Lewis. Military unit on parade grounds. Memorial monument and several 2-story, brick buildings in background. (T. Times 4/6 & 4/7/1936, pg.1)
