College of Puget Sound, Dr. Thompson. Dr. R. Franklin Thompson, president of the college, is standing fourth from the right in the front row.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; College presidents--Tacoma;

College of Puget Sound was first established by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1888 as the Puget Sound University, the school is no longer affiliated with the Methodist Church. Student enrollment had increased and the school was also participating in the post war boom and development. New buildings were built and student activities and celebrations were at an all time high. View of students in a comedy display (Tamanawas, 1948).

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

College of Puget Sound was celebrating their homecoming over a period of four days. A minstrel show, formal dance at the Armory, beard growing contest, homecoming parade in downtown Tacoma and a football game against the Willamette Bearcats were some of the activities scheduled. View of College of Puget Sound's President, R. Franklin Thompson crowning Phyllis Hale as the 1947 homecoming queen (T. Times, 10/22/47, p. 1).

Hale, Phyllis--Coronations; Beauty contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Reunions--Tacoma; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; 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;

CPS annual. A view of the Loggers baseball team in the dug out. Coaching CPS baseball in its second post war season was Luther "Red" Harvel, a local business man. Harvel was formerly with the Tacoma Tigers. One young man is reviewing materials from a notebook. Some of the players talk to each other but mostly they watch the game and wait for their turn on the field. A few people sit in the stands. (CPS Tamanawas 1948 Yearbook) Format 7' x 11'.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Baseball players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Baseball--Tacoma--1940-1950; Athletic fields--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sports spectators--Tacoma;

College of Puget Sound students were helping place nine brass plaques bearing the name of one of the fraternities and sororities, which have been active for the past twenty five years. The plaques are being placed by the Student Union Building. The students and college administrators participated in a special dedication just prior to the cement being poured. Construction materials were donated to College of Puget Sound by the George Scofield Company. View of students helping lay the cement (T.N.T., 5/21/48, p. 4).

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cement--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; George Scofield Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

An All-Methodist rally was being held at College of Puget Sound in late July of 1948. Bishop and Mrs. Gerald H. Kennedy would also be welcomed at that time. Bishop Kennedy had just been newly elected to the Portland Area Conference. Tea reception honoring the new Bishop and his wife at College of Puget Sound's Anderson Hall. Left to right, Frances G. Swayze, Ruth H. Todd, Mrs. Lyle F. Drushel and Bertha W. Robbins (T. Times, 7/31/48, p. 2).

Bishops--Tacoma; Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Religious meetings--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950; Swayze, Frances G.; Todd, Ruth H.; Drushel, Lyle F.--Family; Robbins, Bertha W.;

College of Puget Sound 1951 graduating class. 285 graduates received degrees June 3, 1951, during the ceremony in the field house. Dr. R. Franklin Thompson, president of the college conferred the degrees. Dr. Robert E. Burns spoke to the granduates on "World Unity, But How?". The class of 1951 was the second largest graduating group in the history of the college. Ordered by the Tribune, Ernie Knight. (TNT, 5/27/1951, p.A-9)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1950-1960; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Holroyd's booth at the 1951 home show at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. The display features photographs of homes using products from Holroyd Company and built by Modern Construction. Several of the photographs featured in the display were taken by the Richards Photography Studio. Ordered by the Holroyd Company.

Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Concrete products industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Concrete; Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);

A model home was built outside the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse to be displayed during the 1952 Home Show. One of the workmen is securing the covering under the wide eves on the model home. Ordered by St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Model houses--Tacoma; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Building materials;

A model home was built outside the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse to be displayed during the 1952 Home Show. Jardeen Brothers contractors have added their sign to the end of the house. Ordered by St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company to show the use of their building materials.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Model houses--Tacoma; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Building materials; Jardeen Brothers (Tacoma); Construction industry--Tacoma;

A model home, the "Tacoman," was built adjoining the College of Puget Sound fieldhouse for the fourth annual Tacoma Home Show. Quite wide sills have been provided for the doors and many windows on the model home. Ordered by St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company to show the use of their building materials.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Model houses--Tacoma; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Building materials; Jardeen Brothers (Tacoma); Construction industry--Tacoma;

In February of 1952, representatives from the Tacoma Master Builders posed outside the model home, the "Tacoman," that was built by Jardeen Brothers for the fourth annual Tacoma Home Show. It was built on a lot adjoining the College of Puget Sound fieldhouse. The Master Builders were sponsors of the home show and suppliers of materials for the model home. The "Tacoman" was to be complete in every detail. Builders, designers, architects and suppliers within the organization contributed suggestions for items to be included in the home's design. (TNT, 2/24/1952, p.C-14)

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Model houses--Tacoma; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma);

Mrs. Robert Hyde directs the attention of Mrs. Lucille and Dr. R. Franklin Thompson to the painting entitled "Carnival", on loan to the exhibition at the College of Puget Sound. Dr. Thompson was the president of C.P.S. He and his wife were on hand to attend the Tacoma Art League's preview on October 3, 1950, of an exhibit featuring the work of two local artists, Mrs.Vera Fraser and Nelson Sears. Dr. Thompson became President of C.P.S in 1942 and served as president for 30 years.(TNT 10-8-50, p. D-4)

Art exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Artists--Tacoma--1950-1960; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Thompson, Lucille B.; Tacoma Art League (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960;

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.;

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;

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 fourteen student members of the College of Puget Sound Choral Readers perform in recital in Jones Hall Auditorium. The group, under the direction of Martha Pearl Jones, performed a diversified program of ensemble verse readings. Members were Herb Stark, leader, Gloria Nelson, assistant leader, Doug Cullen, Ellen Davenport, Mary Kincheloe, Helen Pearson, Kaye Klopfenstein, Mel Gidley, William Gianelli, Dale Lee, David Stell, Fern McCullough, Claudia Zediker and Homer Johnson. (TNT 2-24-1950 pg. 14)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Theatrical Productions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Costumes; Auditoriums--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Booth at the second annual Greater Tacoma Home Show featuring oil burning heating equipment distributed by P & C Heating, 763 So. 38th St. Brand names featured are International oil furnaces and La Salle heating equipment. Homeowners could now enjoy the peace and quiet of their heated home with silent operation, hot air pipes running under the floor and return air requiring no additional piping.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Furnaces--Tacoma--1950-1960; Heating & ventilation industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; HVAC systems--Tacoma--1950-1960; P & C Heating (Tacoma); Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);

Richaven Realtors' booth at the second annual Greater Tacoma Home Show, March 21-26, 1950 at the College of Puget Sound fieldhouse.The home show featured booths with information for the home owner or future home owner. This one, sponsored by Richaven, shows how affordable it is to own your own home and displays numerous word plays on owner Ed Rich's name such as "rich opportunities for rich living."

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Richaven Realtors (Tacoma); Real estate business--Tacoma; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);

Booth at the second annual Greater Tacoma Home Show for Holroyd Co., 5047 So. Washington, manufacturers of concrete masonry units. The shelves at the back of the exhibit hold Holroyd concrete blocks in many shapes and forms that are used for construction. At either side of the booth, tables are set up with photographs of homes and construction sites utilizing the masonry units and forms for goers to request further information. The focal point of the display is a masonry fireplace.

Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Construction industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1950-1960; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);

Tacoma Seed Company's exhibit booth at the spring flower show, part of the Daffodil Festival, at the College of Puget Sound fieldhouse March 31- April 2, 1950. The booth displayed gardening products by Miller Products Co. of Portland, Oregon, including insecticides, fertilizers, fungicides and weed killers. The display also featured Scotts Lawn and Vigoro plant food, as well as manual push lawn mowers. The show included commercial exhibits such as this one and competitive horticulture and flower arranging exhibits. Both garden club members and the general public were invited to compete for the blue ribbons. A profusion of spring flowers decorated the fieldhouse and floral wall hangings were prepared by the garden clubs. Entertainment was supplied by local choirs and bands. (TNT 3/26/1950, pg D-4, TNT 4/1/1950, pg. 1)

Tacoma Seed Co. (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Gardening equipment & supplies; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1950 : Tacoma); Flower shows--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Booth at the second annual Greater Tacoma Home Show for Kirby Co. of Tacoma, 3521 6th Ave., electric vacuum cleaner sales and service. The booth features floor polishing equipment and products as well as vacuums. Prominently displayed is the Kirby sanitation system that has eight complete units: demother, suds sprayer, mattress cleaner, rug cleaner, floor duster, floor polisher and "handi butler." A drawing was held to give away a free Kirby. The company persuaded home show goers to purchase by telling them that "your home deserves a Kirby."

Vacuum cleaners; Appliances; Kirby Co. (Tacoma); Exhibitions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);

View of people walking through the first annual home show being held at College of Puget Sound's new Memorial Fieldhouse gymnasium in May of 1949. They are gathering home improvement and home furnishings information from the exhibition booths. South Tacoma Radio and Record Bar has 1949 televisions models by RCA Victor, Motorola, GE and Admiral on display; this business is owned by Walter L. King. South Tacoma Radio are offering their customers free labor on the appliances ordered from the home show.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Televisions; Spectators--Tacoma; South Tacoma Radio & Record Bar (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

E. L. Hull Hardwood Floor Company specialized in the wholesale and retail of hardwood flooring, thresholds and stair treads. The company was owned by Edward L. Hull, and located on South Tacoma Way and South Sprague Avenue. View of display booth featuring E. L. Hull Hardwood Floor Company products; unidentified man is sitting at table with additional pamphlets of information, hardwood floor samples in background.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; E. L. Hull Hardwood Floor Co. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Witte and O'Flyng Incorporated were building contractors that specialized in residential and commercial construction, remodeling, prefabrication, development building and property management. The company's officers were: Ray O'Flyng, President and Walter Witte, Secretary-Treasurer. View of three unidentified men standing at the Witte and O'Flyng exhibit booth at the Tacoma home show; home building information is available.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Witte & O'Flyng, Inc. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

The College of Puget Sound's basketball team is getting ready for the upcoming season of games against Pacific Lutheran College, St. Martin's College, University of Washington and others. C.P.S. basketball coaches feel they have a strong team this year. Their line-up includes, from left to right: Bob Rinker, center; Bob Angeline, guard; Bill Richey, forward; Bill Stivers, guard; and Rod Gibbs, center (T.N.T., 2/13/49, p. B-5). TPL-10483

Basketball players--Tacoma; Basketball--Tacoma; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

CPS. The College of Puget Sound 1948 football team. Coach John Heinrick is standing of the far right. John Heinrick was also Athletic Director of the college.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Heinrick, John; Football players--Tacoma--1940-1950; Coaching (Athletics)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound was showing more slides and film in their classes, they were supplementing the textbooks and classroom lectures in order to provide a stronger learning experience. College of Puget Sound had students operating their Visual Education Program. View of Richard Falk, CPS student, cadet teacher at Stadium High School and the director of the new Visual Education Service at CPS (T.N.T., 11/28/48, p. A-12).

Equipment; Projectors; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Falk, Richard;