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- 1942-09-04
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
On September 4, 1942, the U.S.O. Club at 713-15 Commerce St. held its formal opening. Because the US military services were still segregated in 1942, the club was dedicated for the use of servicemen of color. Music, singing and dancing were part of the entertainment planned for the gala evening. The unidentified young women pictured here were dressed in long evening wear with corsages, while their unidentified escorts were wearing their dress uniforms. Publicity picture ordered by the Community Chest.(TNT 9-1-42, p. 4, TNT 9-6-42, A-12)
Dedications--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; African American soldiers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; African American women--Tacoma--1940-1950; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950;