The Concert Chorus at Pacific Lutheran College, posed in the Music Building. The students are attired formally, with the girls wearing evening gowns and the boys in tuxedos. The 93 voice chorus was under the direction of R. Byard Fritts (seated.) The choir performed throughout the year, its productions enhanced by the special effects of staging, drama and costuming. ("1955 Saga" see the yearbook for chorus members names.)
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Conductor Gunnar J. Malmin posed in March of 1939 in the center of Pacific Lutheran College's "Choir of the West." The group was in its final round of rehearsals before their concert at Central Lutheran Church. Proceeds from the event would help pay their way to California to compete in the National Choral event and to perform at the World's Fair in San Francisco. (T.Times 3/23/1939, names in caption)
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ca. 1955. Students enjoy tasty meals at one of the dining halls on the Pacific Lutheran College campus in 1955, while lines of people wait to be seated. This may have been taken roughly around Thanksgiving, as trays are filled with plates of turkey, mashed potato, peas, and pumpkin pie. The dining hall appears to be very large with bright overhead lights and plenty of windows. The new dining hall seats 600 persons. Everything is new, including furniture, dishes, silverware, and even trays. Students who board at P.L.C. eat very well on $1.33 a day covering three meals. Photograph ordered by Pacific Lutheran College. (TNT 2-5-56, B-6) TPL-9320
ca. 1955. This appears to be a more intimate coffee shop atmosphere on the campus of Pacific Lutheran College in 1955. Students could place their orders at the nearby counter and then relax alongside the large plate glass windows. This photograph was taken in the evening as students enjoyed their ice cream sundaes, pie and milk. The coffee shop, located in a spacious room in the new College Union Building overlooking Wheeler St., seats 90 persons. Photograph ordered by Pacific Lutheran College. (TNT 12-18-55, A-19, TNT 2-5-56, B-6) TPL-9321
Professor Gunnar Malmin, Director of Pacific Lutheran College's Choir of the West, stands at the base of the cross composed of choir members in January of 1956. The choir was taking its annual two-week tour through the Pacific Coast states of Washington, Oregon and California where it presented a sacred music-only program. It appeared before many civic organizations and church groups. Besides the tour, the choir also appeared on many radio broadcasts and gave a concert, for the first time, at the state prison. Names of choir members are listed in the 1956 PLC Saga yearbook. Photograph ordered by Pacific Lutheran College. (1956 Saga yearbook, p. 120-alt. photograph)
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ca. 1956. College students enjoy some downtime during their busy day by chatting with friends, contemplating a roaring fire, or merely reading. The modernistic lobby contains contemporary curved sofas and chairs. During the day, the large windows would permit plenty of sunshine into the room; at night, large light fixtures would provide lumination. This early 1956 photograph was taken on the campus of Pacific Lutheran College in the new College Union Building, the center of student activity. The College Union Building would also contain a large recreation room with ping pong and pool tables, book store, post office, snack bar, yearbook and student council offices. Photograph ordered by Pacific Lutheran College. (1956 Saga, p. 1, TNT 2-5-56, B-7) TPL-9350
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ca. 1956. These young ladies and gentlemen are preparing for an elegant evening out on the campus of Pacific Lutheran College in January, 1956. One girl checks her bag to make sure it contains all she needs for the evening while a young man reads a copy of the News Tribune while he awaits his date. Two couples appear to be enjoying a casual conversation. This is probably the foyer of the College Union Building which had recently been completed and would be dedicated in February, 1956. Photograph ordered by Pacific Lutheran College. (TNT 2-5-56, B-7)
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ca. 1956. The college bookstore was an integral part of college life. Here a student could purchase books and materials necessary for courses plus "fun" items such as sweatshirts, jackets, and pennants bearing the school's name. Even toys like stuffed dogs could be ordered and paid for. The Pacific Lutheran College self-service bookstore was located in the new College Union Building recently completed in early 1956. Items were neatly displayed making it easy to locate necessary merchandise. Store hours were adjusted to suit the needs of its clientele; in this January, 1956, photograph, the store was open in the evenings past 6 o'clock. All furnishings were custom built. Photograph ordered by Pacific Lutheran College. (TNT 2-5-56, B-7) TPL-9351
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ca. 1956. Pacific Lutheran College Chorus. Professor Frederick L. Newnham directed the Pacific Lutheran College Chorus in 1956 due to the absence of R. Byard Fritts. The Chorus had a very active year with many public performances including the Christmas Concert, journeying to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Olympia, and a farewell concert for the servicemen at Fort Lewis. The Chorus was headed by Richard Farness, president. Names of individual chorus members are found in the 1956 Saga yearbook, p. 121. Photograph ordered by Pacific Lutheran College.
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General view of buildings at the College of Puget Sound, taken in connection with the 1940 Commencement. To the right on the mostly empty campus is Jones Hall.
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General view of buildings at the College of Puget Sound, taken in connection with the 1940 Commencement. The photograph spotlights the ivy covered exterior of Jones Hall, designed by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, architects.
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General view of buildings at the College of Puget Sound, taken in connection with the 1940 Commencement. The photograph spotlights the ivy covered exterior of Jones Hall (center), designed by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, architects. (filed with Argentum)
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On June 9, 1924, the graduating students and faculty at the College of Puget Sound gathered to bid farewell to the old campus at 602 North Sprague Avenue (now the site of Jason Lee Middle School.) The building was constructed in 1903 from a design by George W. Bullard; and demolished in 1924 after the college moved to its new location at 1500 North Warner. The 21st Commencement Exercises were held on the morning of June 11th at Jones Hall on the new campus. (TNT 6/11/1924, pg. 11) Boland# B10257
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ca. 1921. Pacific Luthern College's (later University) first building dominates the landscape in 1921. Designed by architect August Heide, the cornerstone was laid in 1891, one year after the college was founded. Known first as "Old Main," the landmark structure was renamed Harstad Hall for the school's first president, the Rev. B. A. Harstad. (B5709)
Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1920-1930; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--Buildings--1920-1930;
Five cast members of the College of Puget Sound play, "The Boomerang," appear before the camera on May 16, 1924. Front row: Willabelle Hoage, Harley Notter, unidentified. Back row: Wendell Brown, Richard Weir. The three-act comedy would be presented at the Tacoma Theatre on May 22nd, under the direction of Professor George Hedley. G67.1-021 (1924 Tamanawas, p. 93-article; TNT 5-19-24, p. 2-alternate photograph)
College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Actors--Tacoma--1920-1930; Actresses--Tacoma--1920-1930; Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hoage, Willabelle; Notter, Harley; Brown, Wendell; Weir, Richard;
This arched entranceway leads to the auditorium on the new campus of the College of Puget Sound, 1500 North Warner St., in October of 1924. A large lobby with two framed paintings precedes the entranceway. The campus had relocated to the North Warner location from 602 No. Sprague Ave. (now site of Jason Lee Middle School). G67.1-012
College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Auditoriums--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lobbies--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Ladies of the Splinter. These students, freshmen and sophomores at the College of Puget Sound, were members of the Ladies of the Splinter in 1925. They tried to support all activities of the school with much pep and spirit. Their aim was to serve and support the school in all endeavors. Their male counterpart was the honorary fraternity of freshman and sophomore boys called the Knights of the Log. G67.1-009
College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Students--Tacoma--1920-1930;
The young men and women representing the 201-member freshman class of the College of Puget Sound posed for a group portrait on campus grounds on September 16, 1927. Despite the large number "30" chalked on the boardwalk, this would be the Class of '31. By 1927 the private school had been settled into their new campus at 15th & North Warner for three years. G67.1-034 (1928 Tamanawas, p. 36-37-alternate photograph)
College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Students--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Taking a well-deserved breather is the band from the College of Puget Sound as they rest aboard an enormous log during the school's 1928 homecoming parade. Cooney Transfer & Storage has provided the means to haul the band - and log - for the November 3rd event. They have stopped on Broadway to be photographed by the Boland Studios. The homecoming parade helped to advertise the University of Washington-College of Puget Sound football game played that afternoon. G67.1-045A (Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 10-21-28, A-7-article on homecoming activities)
College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Bands--Tacoma--1920-1930; Logs; Cooney Transfer & Storage Co. (Tacoma); Trucks--Tacoma--1920-1930; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1920-1930; Moving & storage trade--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Rear of Jones Hall, on the campus of the College of Puget Sound, as pictured on May 12, 1929. Jones Hall was the first of many buildings constructed at the school's new north end location of 15th & Warner. It was built in 1924, the year the school relocated there from its former permanent campus at 602 North Sprague (now Jason Lee Middle School). G67.1-007
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Elevated view of the College of Puget Sound campus taken during the Christmas holidays in 1929. The large three-story brick building in the center is the Science Hall, completed in 1927, and considered to be one of the finest science buildings in the Pacific Northwest at the time. It was designed by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, architects, who had previously designed the Main building (Jones Hall) and the gymnasium. Later this building would be named Howarth Hall. BU-13,595
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This is the Science Building at the College of Puget Sound as viewed in April of 1931. The $175,000 structure was designed by architects Sutton, Whitney & Dugan and constructed by J.E. Bonnell & Sons. In 1932 the building was re-dedicated to the memory of Leonard Howarth. G67.1-006
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This view of the College of Puget Sound campus was taken on a lovely spring day in 1931. By this time the school had been at its North Warner address for seven years. The major buildings on campus were constructed of brick and resembled those built in Tudor style. G67.1-003
College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940;
A portion of the College of Puget Sound campus can be seen through the trees and vegetation in April of 1931. There are about 97 acres of landscaped campus in a quiet north end neighborhood around North 15th & Warner. G67.1-005
College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940;
The College of Puget Sound (now University of Puget Sound) Yell Leaders of 1930-31 fanned the flames of school spirit and athletic competition to a white heat. The Loggers, however, faired poorly in both the football and basketball seasons. Left to right: Glenn Helmer, Art Robbins, and Emery Baker at College of Puget Sound. TPL-6162; G7.1-040 (1931 Tamanawas yearbook, p. 65)
Cheerleading--Tacoma--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Helmer, Glenn; Robbins, Art; Baker, Emery; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;
ca. 1922. This is Harstad Hall, familarly known as "Old Main," in a photograph taken circa 1922. "Old Main" was the first building on the Pacific Lutheran College (later University) campus located at 12180 Park Ave. So., Parkland. Its cornerstone was laid in October of 1891. The building was renamed for the school's first president, Rev. Bjug Harstad, in 1960. It had a myriad of uses over the years including classrooms, administration offices, chapel, library, dining hall and dormitories. G40.1-142, TPL-474, BU-12762
Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--Buildings--1920-1930; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1920-1930;
How to Teach Religion was one of the classes taught at the College of Puget Sound's summer session in 1922. Members of Professor Miller's class posed on August 2nd on the steps of the main building. The school had been established in 1888 by the Methodist Episcopal Church. G67.1-016
College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Students--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Mr. Eiselen conducted a Bible seminar at the College of Puget Sound's Religious Education summer school in 1922. The students, mostly male, posed on the steps of the school, then located at 602 No. Sprague Ave. (now the site of Jason Lee Middle School) . The man in the top row, far left next to the column, has been identified as Tom Swayze who would become Tacoma's City Controller and later state Director of Licenses. TPL-6688; G67.1-020
College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Swayze, Tom;
