Women Block Leaders of Civilian Defense at scrap pile. Three women lift an iron bedstead into machinery at the junk yard. The sorted scrap will be reprocessed at a steel mill. The salvage pile, known as "Scrap Iron Acres," is adjacent to the Pacific Match Company plant. L - R Dorothy Rouse, Ahtol Engleys, and Winifred Moore. (T.Times, 6/11/1943, p.20)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Salvage--1940-1950; Recycling--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Rouse, Dorothy; Engleys, Ahtol; Moore, Winifred;

Large group portrait of workers, men, women and children, at scrap agency, "Scrap Iron Acres", where salvaged metal was flattened by an on-site pile driver to be used for the war effort. (T.Times, 6/28/1943, p.1)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Refuse disposal--Tacoma--1940-1950;

War housing. Salishan. 2000 units located on Portland Ave. Newly built one-story housing units, single-family, duplexes and four-family units. Newly graded. (T.Times, 1/21/1943, p.1; 2/25/1943 p3; and 8/26/1943, p. 21)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Salishan Housing Project (Tacoma);

War housing, Salishan. Salishan is the single largest residential housing project yet attempted in Tacoma. Located between East 38th St. and East 45th St. and between Portland Avenue and the eastern City limits. (T.Times, 1/21/1943, p.21; 2/25/1943, p.31; and 8/26/1943 p.21) TPL-4030

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Housing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Salishan Housing Project (Tacoma);

As women volunteers took over more of the stateside jobs during the war, freeing more men up for combat service; a need grew for an increased number of members in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC.) A committee as formed from members of the business and labor community, clergy and civic clubs to aid in the state wide drive to step up enlistments. Washington state needed 4300 new WAACS by July 1st. In comparison, the national goal was 90,000. Serving on the committee were, front row left to right, Lt. Jean Hunnewell, Sgt. Deborah Kerr and Mrs. F.R. Titcomb. Back row- Dr. Franklin Thompson (of CPS), Roe Shaub, Lt. Col. A.A. Anderson and Thad Stevenson. (T. Times 5/21/1943, pg. 13)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma;

Masons at "Scrap Iron Acres," located near the Pacific Match Co. Nine men are dressed in overalls and other work clothes with wheelbarrows loaded with scrap metal to be reused for active war purposes. Each Sunday, organizations would volunteer their time and labor to sort the scrap and load it out for shipment.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Refuse disposal--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits--1940-1950; Fraternal Organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Masons at "Scrap Iron Acres," Pierce County's salvage depot near the Pacific Match Co. at 3223 So. Union. Eleven men dressed in overalls and other work clothes sort scrap metal looking for materials that can be reused for active war purposes. Residences are seen in the background.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Scrap drives--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On Sunday May 23, 1943, a delegation from the Civilian War Council was presented with a check for $1,000 by the Tacoma Victory Salvage Committee. The check represented the proceeds from salvage turned into war materials. Posed left to right in front of a background of mixed scrap at "Scrap Iron Acres" are E.M. Wetherell, Rev. Harold M. Booch (both of the Council,) Lloyd Thorpe ("yard boss" of the Salvage Committee,) Ed Wahlquist and B.G. Floyd (Masons.) Each Sunday, a different organization gathered at the Acres, Pierce County's salvage depot near the Pacific Match Co. at 3223 So. Union, to sort the scrap gathered by County residents. The check represented countless hours of volunteer labor sorting and loading out the scrap that was re-manufactured back into war materials. (T. Times 5/24/1943, pg.14)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Scrap drives--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E"pennant presentation during an outdoor ceremony on May 15, 1943. The pennant was raised on the company flagpole directly below the United States flag. It will fly proudly, testimony to the company's excellence in the production of war materials. The pennant was raised by VP Fred Shaneman and military dignitaries to the strains of "Anchors Aweigh." (Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of the coveted "E" award during a May 15, 1943 outdoor ceremony. Vice President of the company, Fred C. Shanaman, addresses the crowd. The stage is covered by an oriental design carpet. A company building and parking lot are in the background. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards; Shanaman, Frederick Charles, 1901-1982;

On May 15, 1943, Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company was awarded the coveted Army/Navy "E" pennant in an outdoor noontime ceremony, blessed with perfect weather. At the time, the company had been in operation in Tacoma for about 15 years. They stepped up production here to include chemicals needed for wartime. An unidentified man was pictured speaking to the audience while other dignitaries stand on the stage . (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" award ceremony on May 15, 1943. L - R Capt. James R. Tague, USN, Fred C. Shanaman, vice president of the company, and Col. Arthur J. Ericcson, US Army, raised the pennant on the staff to the strains of "Anchors Aweigh." The pennant was presented by the Navy to Penn Salt for efficiency in the production of vital wartime chemicals. [T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16; TNT 5/17/1943,pg. 1-picture)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards; Shanaman, Frederick Charles, 1901-1982;

On May 15, 1943, Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company was presented with the coveted "E" pennant for efficiency in the production of vital chemicals for wartime uses. Holding the "E" pennant are two U.S. seamen and back of the pennant are, left to right, Capt. James R. Tague, Col. Arthur J. Ericcson, Col. Clarence B. Lober, and Fred C. Shanaman. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards; Shanaman, Frederick Charles, 1901-1982; Tague, James R.; Ericcson, Arthur J.; Lober, Clarence B.;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" award during a May 15, 1943 outdoor ceremony. A woman wearing a corsage is pinning a ribbon on an African-American man wearing a suit with vest. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" award ceremony on May 15, 1943. Col. Arthur J. Ericcson, U.S. Army, is presenting "E" pins to employees. The Tacoma Times indicated that Ina Hagedorn and Thomas George James represented the employees in receiving "E" pins. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

The "E" Award ceremony at the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company was followed by a luncheon for 800 employees, family members and guests. Several military dignitaries smile brightly while holding their trays in the lunch buffet line. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" award on May 15, 1943. Luncheon was served to some 800 employees, their families and guests. The serving staff are shown in front of one of the company's buildings. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" pennant awarded the company during a noontime outdoor ceremony on May 15, 1943. Women are seated on the stage with two men standing behind them. The award was granted for efficiency in production of vital chemicals to serve war-time needs. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" pennant awarded to Penn Salt on May 15, 1943. L-R first is unnamed, Capt. James R. Tague, Col Arthur J. Ericcson, Col. Clarence R. Lober, Reno Odlin, Admiral Russell, Fred C. Shanaman and Warren G. Magnuson . (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards; Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Shanaman, Frederick Charles, 1901-1982; Magnuson, Warren G., 1905-1989;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E" award ceremony on May 15, 1943. Reno Odlin, left, master of ceremonies at the event, is reviewing materials with two other unidentified men. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company was awarded the Army/Navy "E" award during a May 15, 1943 outdoor ceremony. The award was for excellence in the manufacture of chemicals vital to the war effort. A crowd was photographed seated outside the Penn Salt building with a stage erected in front and the Air Force band from McChord Field seated next to stage. Several people are seated on the stage. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

May 11, 1943 review of ROTC at Bellarmine High School, honoring cadets and their mothers. Shown are ROTC members, with their mothers, who received awards for outstanding achievements. Pictured are, left to right, Mrs. A.A. Huston and son Jack, Mrs.M.McCaffrey & Bob, Mrs. Walter Erickson & Bob, Mike Jayko, Mrs. A.B.Comfort, Mrs.P. Brown & Phil, Mrs. J.Mijich & Joe and Mrs. F.M. Holt & Jim. Over 300 guests observed the inspection and review. (T.Times, 5/12/43, p.3)

World War, 1939-1945--Students--Tacoma; Church schools--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Reserve Officers Training Corps (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Mothers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Families--Tacoma--1940-1950;

May 11, 1943 review of Junior ROTC at Bellarmine High School. Portrait of dignitaries including priests, instructors, military officials and a woman. Over 300 guests witnessed the inspection and review. The event held soon after Mother's Day honored the mothers of the cadets and started with a military field mass and breakfast. This was followed by the military review on the school campus. (T.Times, 5/11/1943, pg. 11)

World War, 1939-1945--Students--Tacoma; Church schools--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Reserve Officers Training Corps (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

The Bellarmine ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) Color Guard was photographed during the May 11,1943 ROTC unit inspection and review. Left to right: Robert L. Erickson, John M. Carey, Douglas Johnson, and James Buchanan. At the all male Catholic high school, military drill was compulsory for sophomores and juniors. Bellarmine was the only high school on the Northwest coast with a ROTC unit. (T.Times, 5/12/43, p. 3-picture, 5/11/1943,pg.11)

World War, 1939-1945--Students--Tacoma; Church schools--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Reserve Officers Training Corps (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Military art & science--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On May 11, 1943, over 300 guests witnessed the Bellarmine Junior ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) unit inspection & review. Bellarmine, an all male Catholic school, was the only high school on the Northwest coast with a ROTC unit. Military drill and classes were compulsory for sophomores and juniors. The cadets demonstrated close order drill, battalion parade and extended order formation. (T. Times 5/11/1943, pg. 11)

World War, 1939-1945--Students--Tacoma; Church Schools--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Reserve Officers Training Corps (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Military art & science--Tacoma--1940-1950;

In 1943, although they fought side by side, the Army was still segregated. African American servicemen has their own USO Club in Tacoma, the U.S.O. #2 at 713-15 Commerce St. For Mothers Day in 1943, the black community of Tacoma tried to make the men feel at home by inviting them to a special church service. In honor of the holiday, the Lincoln High School a-capella choir (in robes) also presented a special program. (T. Times 5/8/1943,pg.7)

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; African Americans--Social life--1940-1950;

The Lincoln High School a-capella Choir (pictured) presented a special program for Mothers Day, May 9, 1943, at the USO Club #2. Since the Army was still segregated in World War II, this Club was intended for African American servicemen. (T. Times 5/8/1943, pg. 7)

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Choirs (Music); African Americans--Social life--1940-1950;

Service mothers in Defense plants. War-time workers, mothers of service men, are honored for the second Mother's Day since the United States entered the World War. Mrs. Esther Baker is shown welding in May of 1943. She has a son, Rawlin Charles Baker, who is now training for service in the Navy at Farragut, Idaho. He was a welder at Sea-Tac before entering the service five weeks prior. (T. Times 5/8/43 p.1,4 & 5)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Mothers; Baker, Esther;

Mrs. Clyde Best was one of several defense worker mothers who was honored by the Tacoma Times on the nation's second wartime Mothers Day in May of 1943. Mrs. Best had a husband serving in the Army who was stationed in Africa and an eighteen year old son, James Gibson, who had been in the Army three months. Many women took non traditional jobs during the war to support their families and free the men up for military service. (T. Times 5/8/1943 p.4)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Mothers; Best, Clyde--Family;

Mrs. Clyde Best was one of several defense worker mothers who was honored by the Tacoma Times on the nation's second wartime Mothers Day in May of 1943. Mrs. Best had a husband serving in the Army who was stationed in Africa and an eighteen year old son, James Gibson, who had been in the Army three months. (T. Times 5/8/1943 p.4)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Mothers; Best, Clyde--Family;