Annie Wright Seminary. Two women and a teenage girl are taking part in the Women at Work event. They are standing in a classroom for young children. One of the women is showing a wooden rocking horse.

Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Teenagers; Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Ray Ridge Motors. A front on view of a new 1947 Lincoln Continental featuring the grill, headlamps, bumper, fenders and windshield. The finish provides beautiful reflections of the plantings at Annie Wright Seminary. The driver and his companion sit in the front seat.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln Continental automobile; Private schools--Tacoma;

Ray Ridge Motors. A side view of a new 1947 Lincoln Continental showing the long hood, gleaming hood ornament, rounded front fenders, highly chromed front grill and bumper. This two door coupe stands outside Annie Wright Seminary. TPL-8481

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln Continental automobile; Private schools--Tacoma; Automobile radiator ornaments;

Ray Ridge Motors. A rear view of a new 1947 Lincoln Continental including the driver's side. The rear wheel wells are skirted and the spare tire is encased in a special cover at the rear of the automobile. The rear bumper is highly reflective and a rear lamp is seen just behind the spare tire. The automobile is parked outside Annie Wright Seminary.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Automobiles--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lincoln Continental automobile; Private schools--Tacoma;

Annie Wright Seminary was a girl's school, boys were only allowed in the kindergarten classes. Ruth Jenkins was the school's headmistress, the school had a new Bishop and President of the Seminary's Board of Trustees, Reverend Stephen Fielding Bayne, Jr. View of the Lower School grades, first through fourth grade students are wearing their uniforms, names appear in yearbook (Shield, 1948).

Girls--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Uniforms; Group portraits; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary was a girl's school, boys were only allowed in the kindergarten classes. Mrs. Schwann was the five-year kindergarten teacher and Miss Gjertson was the kindergarten assistant. View of the five-year kindergarten class, the female students are wearing their uniforms, names appear in yearbook (Shield, 1948).

Kindergartens--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Classrooms--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Uniforms; Group portraits; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary was a girl's school, boys were only allowed in the kindergarten classes. Mrs. Purcell was the four-year kindergarten teacher and Miss Gjertson was the kindergarten assistant. Nineteen children were enrolled in this class, including William Weyerhaeuser. View of the four-year kindergarten class, Mrs. Purcell is reading them a story, names appear in yearbook (Shield, 1948).

Kindergartens--Tacoma; Storytelling--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Classrooms--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Uniforms; Group portraits; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary students were ready for their Winter Carnival. The carnival would have a doll show, pet show, cookie counter, burger stand, fashion show and many other fun activities. All proceeds would go to benefit the school's library. View of the planning committee, left to right standing, Jane Palmer, Doran Curzon, Christie Scott and Mary Louise Gowman; seated left to right, Helen Murrow, Mary Lee Staggs and Joanne Brack (T.N.T., 12/3/47, p. 7).

Christmas presents; Dolls; Posters; Uniforms; Carnival--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary Winter Formal Dance, TNT, Ernie Knight. The freshman and sophomore classes planned the winter formal dance at Annie Wright Seminary in honor of the juniors and seniors. The "Winter Wonderland" was complete with a ceiling of blue crepe paper from which hung hundreds of snowflakes. Guests entered through a gateway covered with glistening boughs guarded by snowmen. Dagmar Quevli and Fred Veatch are pictured on January 24, 1948 entering through the arch followed by Mary Carol Thompson and Wayne Knight. (TNT 1/24/1944, p.5; 1/28/1948, p.10)

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For Shield, Annie Wright Seminary, Dee Iverlie. The confirmation class for 1948 stand with Reverend Canon Arthur Bell in Raynor Chapel at Annie Wright Seminary. The stained glass window is behind them. The young women wear white shirt-waist dresses with short sleeves and white scarves over their heads. L-R: Front row: Biana Russell, Betty Lou Ervin, Erin Lonbard Susan Callahan, Jean Jenkins and Aliceon McInroe. Middle row: Jean Tudor, Rev. Bell, Nancy Davies and Kaye Young. Top row: Janet Andre, Donna Horton, Carol McArthur and Sandra Moore. (The Shield, 1948)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Private schools--Tacoma; Teenagers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bell, Arthur; Stained glass--Tacoma; Raynor Chapel (Tacoma);

Panhellenic Tea at Great Hall, Annie Wright, News Tribune, Mrs. Hosmer. The Tacoma Panhellenic honored graduating senior high school girls and their mothers at their annual tea on April 24, 1948, at the Great Hall at Annie Wright. The program consisted of talks by Miss Maxine Blake and Miss Jacquine Norback about college life from the student's view point. Lona Huseby played Chopin and Debussy on the piano. The Clover Park choir sang. This view shows four women wearing corsages in front of one of the fireplaces in the Great Hall. (T.Times, 4/22/1948, p.10)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Panhellenic Committee (Tacoma); Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dresses--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary was having a full day of activities, including their annual banquet hosted by the Athletic Association, a theatrical production featuring many of the classes, and the crowning of the May Queen. View of Annie Wright Seminary's May Day Festival, school children are dressed as bunnies for "The King and the Piper" production. The younger children at Annie Wright would be dressed a animals and creatures (T. Times, 5/12/47, p. 6).

School children--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Children performing in theatrical productions--Tacoma; Costumes; May Day--Tacoma; Rites & Ceremonies--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary's May Day Festival, children are dressed as the royal attendants for the 1948 May Queen. Marilyn Meyer, daughter of Fred J. and Florence Meyer, of Tacoma would be crowned the May Queen of Annie Wright Seminary. These children would present her with her scepter and her crown. The May Day festival would also have a traditional May Pole dance. From L to R: Ruth McLeod, Gretchen Collins, Barbara McBride, Jane Weyerhaeuser, Mitzie Weiss,Barbara Benson, Karen Ramsted, Robin Cunningham (T. Times, 5/12/48, p. 6).

School children--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Children performing in theatrical productions--Tacoma; Costumes; May Day--Tacoma; Rites & Ceremonies--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary's May Day Festival was one of the most anticipated spring time events. The May Day festival included dances by the students, under the direction of Nancy Jane Bare, and a beautiful flag ceremony with the singing of the school's Alma Mater. The Athletic Association was hosting the annual banquet at Paddock Hall. View of students during the flag ceremony (T. Times, 5/12/48, p. 6).

Students--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma; Uniforms; May Day--Tacoma; Rites & Ceremonies--Tacoma; Flagpoles--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Twenty seven students were graduating from Annie Wright Seminary, and eighteen members of Class VIII were graduating to the High School Division in June of 1948. Commencement exercises were being held in Keator Hall and Raynor Chapel. Rt. Reverend Lane W, Barton, Bishop of Eastern Oregon, would deliver the commencement address, and Rt. Reverend Steven F. Bayne Jr., President of School Board of Trustees, would present the diplomas; music would be provided by the vested choir. View of Annie Wright graduating students (T.N.T., 6/3/48, p. 6).

Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Religious services--Tacoma; Benedictions--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Raynor Chapel (Tacoma);

This aerial photograph of part of the northwest section of the Stadium District was taken in August of 1948. The large Tudor Gothic design building at the bottom is Annie Wright Seminary, 827 Tacoma Avenue North, which opened at this address in 1924. Immediately above Annie Wright are the courts and clubhouse of the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club, 502 Borough Road. The large area of trees to the left is the "top" end of Garfield Park. TPL-9494

Private schools--Tacoma; Neighborhoods--Tacoma; Aerial photographs; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Group of approximately 9 students and mothers at Seminary, Annie Wright Seminary, Miss Lewis. Annie Wright was preparing for the opening of school the next week. This year marked the seminary's 65th year. Annie's Party, the traditional gathering of old and new students, was held September 15th, 1948. Walking together in front of the school are, L-R, Phyllis Ridge, president of the Raynor Guild; Marie Lynn, student; Gail Connor, president of the student council, Maria Weiss, student in school uniform, ready to enter Class I; Ruth Jenkins, head mistress; Donald J. McNeil, Jr., student in the 4 year kindergarten; Mildred Russell, president of the junior class, Nancy Osmers, student; and Sheila Abel, president of the Masque Players. (TNT, 9/12/1948, p. D-1)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Private schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Annie's Birthday at Annie Wright, Times, Miss E. Lewis. Gathered in the Great Hall, graduates of the 1948 class at Annie Wright Seminary completed the traditional spade hiding ceremony and said good-bye to one another as they prepared to leave for different colleges through the country. They hid the spade for the class of 1949 to find. In addition, according to custom, the choir at the first service of the school year was made up of graduates of Annie Wright. (T.Times, 9/l17/1948, p.4)

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Private schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Alumni & alumnae--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parties--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Three students lean from one of the windows of the ivy covered buildings at Annie Wright Seminary. The girls wear dark sweaters that are part of their school uniforms. The school had several high school boarding students.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Uniforms; Dormitories--Tacoma;

Annie Wright Seminary. 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 format. A view of the exterior of the buildings at Annie Wright. The school first opened in Tacoma in 1884. The facility moved to this location in 1924. The buildings were designed by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, architects. The Tudor Gothic brick buildings are covered by ivy. The roofs are studded by dormers. Expansive grounds surround the buildings.

Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--Buildings; Private schools--Tacoma; Educational facilities--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary was having their annual candlelight Christmas carol services, Christmas festivities would follow. This was an event that all grade levels at AWS participated in. View of Annie Wright students trying to get Santa's attention, the school Christmas tree is in background decorated with balloons, the teacher is standing on left side of Santa Claus (T.N.T., 12/12/48, p. D-4). TPL-8104

School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boarding schools--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Christmas decorations; Santa Claus--Tacoma; Christmas trees--Tacoma; Christmas--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

In January 1949 Annie Wright Seminary students would be traveling to Olympia where they would visit the Governor and the State government buildings. The above photograph of students enrolled in Annie Wright Seminary's lower school appeared in the 1949 Annie Wright Seminary's yearbook, the Shield. All the girls are wearing their uniforms. (AWS Shield, 1949).

Private schools--Tacoma; Boarding schools--Tacoma; Uniforms; School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

View of students enrolled in Annie Wright Seminary's lower school in this photograph taken on January 6, 1949. The lower school was the only program at Annie Wright that allowed boys to be enrolled, thus the lower school classrooms were mixed with girls and boys. These children did not live on the school grounds. The female students are wearing their school uniform; the classroom is decorated with winter holiday decorations (AWS Shield, 1949).

Classrooms--Tacoma; Group portraits; Boarding schools--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Uniforms; School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary offered kindergarten-4 through high school graduation education for girls; the kindergarten classes were for boys and girls. In 1949 Annie Wright's headmistress was Ruth Jenkins, Stephen Fielding Bayne Jr. was the school's Right Reverend. View of the Kindergarten-4 class; their teacher is showing the students how to count, Donald Duck is on the bookshelf in the back of the classroom (AWS Shield, 1949). TPL-8332

Teachers--Tacoma; Classrooms--Tacoma; Boarding schools--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

View of the Annie Wright Seminary Kindergarten-4 class; Arthur Norman, Calvin Bamford, Helen Bannon, Richard Boyd, Sandra Brines, Karen Halfhill, Katherine Howe, Christine Kunz, Bettylou Lagerquist, Donald McNeill, Susan Phillips, Jay Riebe, Steven Sutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Jenny Walker, Pamela Weinstein, Sandra Young, and William Young. Kindergarten-4 teacher is possibly Eloise Ash or Norma Lyness (AWS Shield, 1949).

Teachers--Tacoma; Classrooms--Tacoma; Boarding schools--Tacoma; Storytelling--Tacoma; Reading--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright Seminary offered students a few dance class options in 1949. They were available for both the lower school and the upper school classes and taught by Nancy Jane Bare. View of Annie Wright upper school dance group, left to right: Betty Northstrom, Karen Nelson, Ann Churchill, Flavia Gierin, Janice Dean, Marian Folsom and Nancy Mace (AWS Shield, 1949, p. 40).

Uniforms; Dance--Tacoma; Dancers--Tacoma; Choreography; Group portraits; Private schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Annie Wright students were involved in hockey, basketball, bowling, tennis, ping-pong, volleyball, archery, swimming, softball, skiing and badminton; their sports were set up in two levels the "Gold Team" and the "Blue Team". View of Annie Wright members of the "Gold Team", the front row has four "Gold Team" cheerleaders and their mascot "Goldie" in the center. Names appear in AWS Shield (AWS Shield, 1949, p. 40).

Cheerleading--Tacoma; Uniforms; Mascots; Group portraits; Boarding schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Nancy Jane Bare prepares for a solo contemporary dance recital at Annie Wright Seminary's Keator Hall. A popular local talent in her own right, Bare was also the dance instructor at Annie Wright. Alice Weiss, well known Tacoma pianist, was to accompany Miss Bare's performance. The event was sponsored by the Annie Wright Seminary Mother's Club. View of Nancy Jane Bare gracefully expressing three qualities of the American Pioneer in "A Heritage" (TNT, 5/15/49, p. D-11). TPL-9814

Women--Dancers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dance--Tacoma; Choreography; Education--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boarding schools--Tacoma; Stages (Platforms); Bare, Nancy Jane; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Photographer Bob Richards joins talented dance instructor Nancy Jane Bare in a high flying leap to demonstate how strobe lights could be used to freeze action without blurs. The couple resemble marionettes as they dance across the stage at Annie Wright Seminary in May of 1949. Using strobe lights, the Richards Studio cameras could freeze action at 1/10,000th second. Nancy Jane Bare taught hundreds of students while at Annie Wright Seminary, the University of Puget Sound, and Charles Wright Academy. At the time of this May, 1949, photograph, she had been a faculty member of Annie Wright for five years.

Richards, Robert; Bare, Nancy Jane; Women--Dancers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Photographers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Photography--Tacoma--1940-1950; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

In this creative photographic print from 1949 a photographer from the Richards Studio in Tacoma attempted to capture in one image the flow and grace of Nancy Jane Bare, a well known dance instuctor in Tacoma, as she executed a leap within a solo dance. Miss Bare performed a solo dance recital in Keator Hall at Annie Wright Seminary on May 17, 1949; the school's Mother's Club was sponsoring the performance, which was open to the public. Nancy Bare had been on the school's faculty for five years. (T.N.T., 5/15/49, p. D-11). TPL-9815

Women--Dancers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dance--Tacoma; Choreography; Education--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boarding schools--Tacoma; Stages (Platforms); Bare, Nancy Jane; Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1940-1950;