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- 1942-06-20
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Several soldiers linger over Sunday morning breakfast at the home of James and Zelma Garvin, 10 Mare Vista Terrace. They spent Saturday night in the rec room of the home. By June of 1942, 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. In response to an emergency meeting called by Tacoma Mayor Harry Cain, three churches threw open their doors as weekend dormitories. In addition, Tacomans were asked to contribute cots or beds, linens and towels. They were further asked to welcome military men who still could not find housing into their homes as guests. (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. 1)
World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;