Exterior of Thomas Jefferson Junior High School in Olympia, photo taken July 27, 1958. The buildings have a modern appearance; the larger two-story building with tall glass windows may have been the auditorium/gymnasium. Photograph ordered by Woodlam, Inc., a laminating wood products company. Building identification provided by patron.

Public schools--Washington;

College of Puget Sound Ministery School Group on steps of A.H. Jones Hall.

Education - Colleges and Universtities - Tacoma - University of Puget Sound (College of Puget Sound)

Adjoining Washington Elementary School, the new Nell Hoyt Primary School, 2708 North Union Avenue, was under construction in October of 1958. As originally designed, by innovative architect Robert Billsbrough Price, natural light would flood the four large open learning areas that made-up the major part of the school from large skylights in the domical roofs and from the wall-to-wall glass windows that encased the building. It was named after Nell Hoyt, a national pioneer in the "preschool" movement and a resident of Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Weyerhaeuser Timber Co.

Nell Hoyt School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Too cool for swimming now that it is November, but Pacific Lutheran College students can still enjoy the presence of the new outdoor swimming pool. The pool was presented to P.L.C. students by President and Mrs. S.C. Eastvold on May 28, 1958. The Eastvolds were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and their 15th anniversary at P.L.C. The swimming pool is adjacent to three women's dorms. It is 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, and nine feet deep at the diving end. Its heating system is powered by propane gas and the pool has a chlorinating system with water changes every 6-8 hours. Surrounded by a chain link fence, use of the swimming pool is restricted to students and staff. Photograph ordered by McCarty Co. of Washington, an advertising agency in Seattle. (TNT 5-29-58, p. 13) TPL-9354

Swimming pools--Parkland; Universities & colleges--Parkland--1950-1960; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1950-1960;

ca. 1959. Aerial of Hunt Junior High School, opened in 1958 to serve the growing communities of Fircrest and West Tacoma. When completed, the school designed by architect Robert Billsbrough Price was hailed as one of the most imaginative new schools in the country, and one of the least expensive per square foot. The reduced cost was due to the use of wood in construction, as opposed to concrete. The school's most distinctive feature was its mushroom shaped cafeteria/auditorium, growing from the landscape like something from P.T. Barnum. Hunt opened in 1958 with 27 teachers and 700 students under the guidance of Principal Trygve Blix. It was named after Henry F. Hunt, a Tacoma educator for 34 years who died in 1937. The school was expanded in 1964, 1974 and 1980. ("For the Record" by Winnifred L. Olsen) TPL-10159

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Aerial photographs; Aerial views;

Grant School Orchestra on stage. The elementary school children shared the stage just prior to Christmas, 1941 with a towering decorated Christmas tree. Instruments held by the musicians included violins, horns and a harp.

Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Grant School (Tacoma); School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Youth orchestras--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stages (Platforms); Music--Tacoma; Stringed instruments; Christmas trees--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Grant School orchestra and chorus on stage in December of 1941. Large decorated Christmas tree in background.

Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Grant School (Tacoma); School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stages (Platforms); Music--Tacoma; Christmas trees;

The Nell Hoyt Primary School. The school was built as an addition to the Washington School at 3701 No. 26th St. It was designed by award winning architect Robert Billsbrough Price. The school was dedicated on February 20, 1959, the 80th birthday of Nell Hoyt, the namesake of the school. Mrs. Hoyt was an early pioneer of the national preschool program. She spoke at the dedication of the school about the program she founded in 1914.

Nell Hoyt School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The Nell Hoyt Primary School., as pictured in September of 1959. The school was built as an addition to the Washington School at 3701 No. 26th St. It was designed by award winning architect Robert Billsbrough Price. The dome roofs on this portion of the school were pre-fabricated. TPL-10160

Nell Hoyt School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

ca. 1959. Hunt Junior High School, aerial photograph ordered by the Douglas Fir Plywood Association. Designed by Robert Billsbrough Price, the school design was the recipient of numerous awards, most dealing with the cost effectiveness of the school and its use of wood. The schools most distinctive feature was its circus tent like cafeteria/auditorium. The loaf shaped building at the rear is the gymnasium.

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;

ca. 1926. General view of Jason Lee Intermediate School, circa 1926. Jason Lee was built in 1924 from a design by architect Roland Borhek. The school was the first and largest of six new "intermediate" schools built after the 1923 bond issue. It was originally named West Intermediate, but the name was changed to honor Northwest missionary Jason Lee. (filed with Argentum)

Jason Lee Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Professor Gunnar J. Malmin, Director of Music at Pacific Lutheran College. Malmin was a music professor at Pacific Lutheran College for 32 years, starting in 1937. He directed the Choir of the West for 26 years and also taught Latin and Norwegian. Known for his dedication, he never missed a concert. He also directed Tacoma's Normanna Male Chorus from 1946 to 1961. He was intensely proud of his Norwegian descent and was a member of the Sons of Norway. He spent a year in Norway and Europe on a Fulbright scholarship in music education in 1952. He and his first wife Dorothy wrote compositions for choirs in both English and Scandinavian languages. He died July 23, 2000 at the age of 97 of natural causes. (TNT 08/11/2000)

Conductors; Universities & colleges--Parkland; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1950-1960; Malmin, Gunnar J.; Composers; Portrait photographs;

Professor Gunnar J. Malmin, Director of Music at Pacific Lutheran College and well known musician, conductor and composer. He was born April 9, 1903 in Thompson, Iowa. He studied music at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, at the famed St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. and the University of Michigan. He was an active member of the Lutheran Church and the Norwegian community. His career was based around those things most precious to him, singing, teaching and his faith. Malmin was married twice, to fellow musician and composer Dorothy, who died in 1986, and later to Berna Holland Olson, who died in 1999. Malmin died July 23, 2000 at the age of 97 of natural causes. He was survived by four children, Olaf, Jon, Ann and David and six grandchildren. (TNT 8-11-2000)

Conductors; Universities & colleges--Parkland; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1950-1960; Malmin, Gunnar J.; Composers; Portrait photographs;

Students at Pacific Lutheran University enjoy a sunny fall day in 1960 as they chat in front of the new Administration Building. In contrast to the Gothic style buildings on campus, the Lea, Pearson & Richards-designed structure has a very modern look with flat roof, multiple windows with blinds, and overhang to protect students from the elements. Pacific Lutheran College officially became Pacific Lutheran University on September 1, 1960. The school celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding during the weekend of October 14, 1960, when the new Administration building was dedicated. (TNT 10-13-60, C-1)

Universities & colleges--Parkland--1960-1970; Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970;

A variety of photographs were taken of the Pacific Lutheran University campus in early October, 1960, by the Richards Studio, showing new facilities and improvements. The photograph above shows the Jacob Samuelson Chapel in the new Administration Building, a multipurpose room used for devotional meetings, closed circuit TV lectures, and recitals. It utilized an innovative notion--multiple television sets mounted on walls to provide students with a clearer view of professorial lectures broadcast from the school's own new studio. The chapel was a gift from Mr. Samuelson's estate. (TNT 10-13-60, C-6)

Universities & colleges--Parkland--1960-1970; Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Televisions; Pianos; Lecture halls--Parkland;

ca. 1942. Bright eyed students pose in front of Stanley School, circa 1942. (WSHS)

School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; Stanley Elementary School (Tacoma);

April, 1961, view of cafeteria/auditorium at Hunt Junior High School. The mushroom-shaped building at the Henry F. Hunt Junior High (now Middle) School served at least two purposes. It was used as a cafeteria and also an auditorium with large stage. Here students are apparently rehearsing for a play; pianist is at hand to accompany actors. Architect Robert Billsbrough Price made full use of natural light with skylights and tall windows surrounding the building. The arched wooden beams provided support as well as made an arresting sight. Photograph ordered by Vanzant, Dugdale & Co., Baltimore, MD.

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970; Cafeterias--Tacoma; Auditoriums--Tacoma;

School office. The school office of Bellevue's Lake Hills Elementary is empty for the moment in this April, 1961, photograph. The principal's office was apparently directly behind the front counter. An additional desk, probably the school secretary's, is next to a wall of windows. The theme of wooden ceiling beams continues in the office as in the school's gymnasium/auditorium. Photograph ordered by Vanzant, Dugdale & Co., Baltimore, MD.

Public schools--Bellevue; Offices--Bellevue;

Two Henry F. Hunt Junior High (now Middle School) students take a break in the peaceful courtyard of the West End school in April, 1961. Wooden benches are placed beside a large square pond which contains a small rock garden with a newly planted fir. The ultra modern school was built in 1958 by noted architect Robert Billsbrough Price and heavily utilized wood instead of the more common brick or concrete. Photograph ordered by Vanzant, Dugdale & Co., Baltimore, MD.

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Library at Hunt Junior High (now Middle) School. Several tables are arranged neatly in the library of the Henry F. Hunt Junior High in April, 1961. Bookcases aligned on one long wall are filled with rows of fiction, classics and non-fiction books. Eleven tempera paintings made by individual ninth graders filled the panel above the book stacks. Each represented a favorite book or character. 2 x 3.5 feet in size, all featured monochromactic blues. The school was built heavily utilizing wood instead of the more common brick or concrete; examples shown above are the thick wooden beams in the ceiling. Photograph ordered by Vanzant, Dugdale & Co., Baltimore, MD. (TNT 12-25-60, A-6)

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1960-1970; Libraries--Tacoma--1960-1970;

Exterior of Perry G. Keithley Junior High (now Middle) School. The school is located in the Franklin Pierce School District. View of school located at 12324 - 12th Ave. So. in the Parkland area taken on September 20, 1962. Covered walkways appear to connect the one-story classroom units of this new school. Built at a cost of $13.70 per square foot, the school was named for pioneer Franklin Pierce administrator, Perry G. Keithley. Keithley, who was an honored guest at the school's dedication on March 6, 1962, was once the youngest school superintendent in the state. The junior high is the second of its kind built in the Franklin Pierce school district; the other is Morris Ford. Photograph ordered by Lea, Pearson & Richards, architects. (TNT 3-2-62, p. 7)

Perry G. Keithley Junior High School (Parkland); Public schools--Parkland--1960-1970;

School library. The library at Perry G. Keithley Junior High (now Middle School) is empty of students on September 20, 1962. The spacious library has plenty of room for books with several shelves half-empty. Study tables are spaced widely apart with rows of fluorescent lighting above to provide good lighting for readers. A freestanding globe could be used by students for homework assignments. Keithley Junior High is part of the Franklin Pierce School District. The school was dedicated on March 6, 1962. It was built by Strom Construction and designed by Lea, Pearson & Richards, architects. Photograph ordered by Lea, Pearson & Richards.(TNT 3-2-62, p. 7)

Perry G. Keithley Junior High School (Parkland); Public schools--Parkland--1960-1970; Libraries--Parkland; Globes;

ca. 1962. Conductor Gunnar J. Malmin and his Choir of the West from Pacific Lutheran University. The 60+ members posed for a group portrait in late 1962. The Choir of the West had been a concert staple for over 30 years, performing nationally and in the Tacoma area.

Choirs (Music); Choir of the West (Parkland); Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland)--1960-1970; Malmin, Gunnar J.; Conductors;

ca. 1925. Lincoln High School and the original Lincoln Bowl. The original "bowl" was constructed in 1920 and located directly behind the school. The school itself opened in 1914 supplying Tacoma's east and south ends with a local high school.

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1920-1930; Athletic fields--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1926. Beutel Business College. Simulated tellers wickets, adding machines , stools. Beutel was the oldest business school in the city. (filed with Argentum)

Beutel Business College (Tacoma); Business education;

ca. 1926. Beutel Business College. Simulated tellers wickets, adding machines , stools. Beutel, founded in 1887, was the oldest commercial school in Tacoma. It offered classes in accounting, typing, shorthand, and other subjects needed to find placement in the business world. (filed with Argentum)

Beutel Business College (Tacoma); Business education;

Pipe organ at University of Puget Sound. Organ and piano pictured above on February 3, 1964, were located in the university's conservatory of music which was built in 1953. The new two-manual pipe organ had recently been installed in the recital hall. The console is just below the stage apron and the boxed pipes are mounted against the back wall of the stage. The organ would be dedicated on February 13, 1964, in memory of the late Ella France Donovan of Tacoma. Dr. R. Franklin Thompson, school president, would accept the organ on behalf of the university. (TNT 2-9-64, D-12)

Organs; Pianos; University of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1960-1970;

In March of 1926, Stadium High School initiated its own branch of the national "Longfellows" Club. Members had to measure in at over six feet in height to join. The new club attracted a group of approximately 50 young men who posed in front of Stadium High School at 111 North "E" Street. (WSHS; A-1488 same photo without lettering)

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Longfellows Club (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1920-1930;

ca. 1943. Clover Park High School orchestra.

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1940-1950; School children--Lakewood; Youth orchestras--Lakewood; Children playing musical instruments--Lakewood--1940-1950;

ca. 1926. In 1926, according to the City Directory, Beutel Business College was located at 937 1/2 Broadway in the Anderson Building, which has since been demolished. Other businesses at this location included the Mode-Art Apparel Store, Lewis Brothers Clothing and the Electro Dental Parlors. The slogan for Beutel was "Best by Test of more than thirty years." The school was founded in 1887 by John Tate, making it the oldest commercial school in Tacoma and southwest Washington. It was originally known as Tacoma Business College. C.F. Beutel, who gave the school his name, purchased partial interest in the school in 1902. (filed with Argentum)

Beutel Business College (Tacoma); Business education--Tacoma--1920-1930;