The roof trusses for the College of Puget Sound's Memorial Field House were erected in December 1948. The roof supporting trusses were made of Douglas Fir, weighed 12 tons each, and were 168 feet long and 23 feet high. At the time the field house was built, its trusses were the longest single wood spans in one section ever to be erected, according to Weyerhaeuser Timber Company. The trusses were manufactured in Weyerhaeuser's Longview Mill. The trusses were 60 feet from the ground, and supported 90,000 feet of roof decking. (T. Times, 12/10/48, p. 1).

Roof trusses--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; Gymnasiums--Tacoma; Sports & recreation facilities--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Memorial Field House (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

ca. 1948. Christie Walker points out a "favorite" child among a photograph of French orphans to interested donors; Edward J. Cooper, Bank of California executive, stands at her side. C.P.S. students opened their hearts - and wallets - in support of French orphan boys. The student body decided by ballot to "adopt" the De Bon Secours French orphanage for the rest of the winter (February-May,1948) and signed pledges totaling approximately $1000. The money raised would be sent to C.A.R.E. and the organization would send food and clothing packages. It cost about $29 to support one child per month. The orphanage was in debt due to France's post-war situation and money raised would help the orphanage through the winter months before spring crops and before Marshall Plan aid started. De Bon Secours housed 35 boys between the ages of 4-14. Their parents had either been killed during the war or sent to German concentration camps. The drive to collect funds, sponsored by the International Relations Club, began the first week of February, 1948. By February 6, the campaign neared the $1000 in pledges redeemed and a check was turned over to Edward J. Cooper, Bank of California assistant manager, who handled the C.A.R.E. gifts. The goal was then raised to $2000. (TNT 1-20-48, p. 8; TNT 2-6-48, p. 6)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Walker, Christie; Cooper, Edward J.;

Robert West, Lincoln High School art student, was awarded first place for his "Night Incandescent", he received a $300 full tuition waiver for CPS's art program. Robert Greuger, Stadium High School art student, received second place and a $150 partial tuition waiver. The contest was open to students from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana; out of 11 honorable mentions, 7 were awarded to Tacoma students. View of unidentified group viewing student entries for art competition, possibly College of Puget Sound art judges (T. Times, 1/4/49, p. 9).

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Competition entries--Tacoma; Contests--Tacoma; Paintings; Art exhibitions--Tacoma; Hats--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Alpha Rho Tau (Tacoma);

College of Puget Sound's Art Department and Alpha Rho Tau, College Art Honorary, were sponsoring the first annual High School art competition. The winners would be awarded full or partial scholarships to attend the art program at College of Puget Sound. View of unidentified group viewing student entries for art competition, possibly College of Puget Sound art judges, admiring an abstract painting (T. Times, 1/4/49, p. 9).

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Contests--Tacoma; Abstract paintings; Competition entries--Tacoma; Art exhibitions--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Alpha Rho Tau (Tacoma);

In 1948 College of Puget Sound had the Memorial Fieldhouse built, this building was dedicated in 1949 to those CPS students who died while serving in World War II. In 1949 the President's Residence would be constructed; Dugan, Mock and Morrison were the architects. Aerial view of the College of Puget Sound, Union Avenue and main administration building, in center of photograph.

Education--Tacoma; Streets--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Aerial photographs; Aerial views; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

The University of Washington, along with the Tacoma Art League and College of Puget Sound were presenting an art program featuring art and the role of the United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Left to right: Ethel Bowman, President of the Parent Teachers' Association, Mrs. J. Arnason Johnson, UNESCO Historian, Judge Blanche Funk Miller, Northwest Chairman for UNESCO, unidentified, unidentified, and Jeanette Tomlinson, University of Washington faculty (T. Times, 1/23/49, p. 22).

Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Art; Art exhibitions--Tacoma; Receptions--Tacoma; Hats--1940-1950; Jones Hall (Tacoma); University of Washington; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; UNESCO (Tacoma);

University of Washington faculty member, Jeanette Tomlinson, would be presenting a lecture on "Art, Peace and UNESCO." Mrs. Tomlinson would speak about UNESCO and its place in the world of arts; and would define the organization's aim at promoting peace through art. Jeanette Tomlinson was married to CPS professor, Dr. Warren Tomlinson. View of Jeanette Tomlinson at College of Puget Sound's Jones Hall (T. Times, 1/23/49, p. 22).

Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Art; Art exhibitions--Tacoma; Receptions--Tacoma; Jones Hall (Tacoma); University of Washington ; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; UNESCO (Tacoma); Tomlinson, Jeanette; Teachers;

University of Washington faculty member, Jeanette Tomlinson, would be presenting the United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organizations' role in the world of arts. A tea reception and an art exhibition would be hosted at College of Puget Sound's Jones Hall. Left to right: William Erickson, Hilda Erickson, Marian Seymour serving tea, Victor E. Erickson, Muriel Wilson and Mrs. C. E. Haines (T. Times, 1/23/49, p. 22).

Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Art; Art exhibitions--Tacoma; Receptions--Tacoma; Hats--1940-1950; Jones Hall (Tacoma); University of Washington ; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; UNESCO (Tacoma);

Layout on Beaux Arts Ball, Times, Mrs. MacDonald. A quartet of young men are performing at the ball wearing white shirts, white vests, big bow ties, straw hats, and matching, checked masks. They each hold a cane over their left arms. Two of the men are wearing obviously fake mustaches. The costume ball was hosted by the art honorary fraternity, Alpha Rho Tau.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Costumes; Masquerades--Tacoma--1940-1950; Barbershop quartets;

Layout on Beaux Arts Ball, Times, Mrs. MacDonald. Students at the College of Puget Sound enjoyed a masquerade ball given in honor of forieign students by Alpha Rho Tau, the art honorary. The event was described as spectacular. A young man wearing a cardboard cage is lying on a table while another student wearing a doctor's stethoscope evaluates his condition. Others in various costumes look on in case they are called upon to help. (T.Times, 2/20/1949, p.21)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Costumes; Masquerades--Tacoma--1940-1950; Alpha Rho Tau (Tacoma);

Layout on Beaux Arts Ball, Times, Mrs. MacDonald. A party named after the School of Fine Arts in Paris was held at Jones Hall at the College of Puget Sound. It was hosted by the art honorary fraternity, Alpha Rho Tau (Greek letters for ART), in honor of the college's foreign students. Party goers are shown blowing up balloons while wearing their costumes and masks. (T.Times, 2/20/1949, p.21)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Table settings & decorations; Costumes; Masquerades--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On February 12, 1949, the art honorary fraternity of the College of Puget Sound, Alpha Rho Tau, threw their very first Beaux Arts Ball. The party was given in honor of the College's foreign students and drew students dressed in all sorts of lavish, exotic and creative costumes. A masked couple glided by in fanciful dress; she a column of black and white ruffles and he a rectangular knight. Other couples looked on from tables near a wall decorated with modern drawings. All of the revelers were unidentified with the exception of the woman directly left of the female dancer. She was Maxine Lister, the winner of the first prize for most original costume. She was dressed as a representation of Picasso's painting "Girl looking in Mirror." Photograph ordered by Mrs. MacDonald at the Times. (T. Times 2/20/1949, pg. 21)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Table settings & decorations; Costumes; Masquerades--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ballroom dancing--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Layout on Beaux Arts Ball, Times, Mrs. MacDonald. Five persons are dressed the same in black-face, long johns, big feet, mop wigs and clocks hung on chains around their necks. They are chained together and carry brown paper bags. One of them holds an opened umbrella over her (?) head. Other people attending the ball are seen in the background in various costumes.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Dance parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Costumes; Masquerades--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Exterior view of the home that Wollander Farwest Homes and Wollander Better Builder Plans designed and built for Tacoma's first annual home show; this house was on display at College of Puget Sound's new Memorial Fieldhouse gymnasium. This house was designed and built in about three weeks, people who attended the home show could register to win this home and landscaped yard, which was valued at $8,500 (T.N.T., 4/26/49, p. 26).

Houses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wollander Better Builder Plans (Tacoma); Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma);

City Millwork Company was located at 2909 South Wilkeson Street; the business was owned by Lewis N. Benson and Albert J. Kemp. Exhibit booth features sample kitchen cabinets, counters and other home furnishings; all were manufactured by City Millwork Company. Tacoma's first annual home show proved to be a great success.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Cupboards--Tacoma; City Millwork Co. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

View of the Encyclopaedia Britannica display booth; encyclopedias and encyclopedia salesmen are ready to sell the complete volumes to all Tacoma residents. Zingler Electric Company, home appliances shop, display booth on left side; College of Puget Sound's Memorial Fieldhouse gymnasium bleachers are visible on upper portion of photograph.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Encyclopedias & dictionaries--1940-1950; Encyclopaedia Britannica (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Tucker and Sons was a hardware store located at 4633-37 Pacific Avenue; the business was owned by Orson R., Howard W. and Roy E. Tucker. View of display booth featuring products available at Tucker and Sons hardware store. The first annual home show was held at College of Puget Sound and was considered a great success.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Hardware; Tucker & Sons (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Tacoma's first annual home show was being held in College of Puget Sound's recently completed Memorial Fieldhouse. View of unidentified man providing information to unidentified customer; Holroyd Company's display booth is constructed with their brick and concrete products; photographs of their work is displayed and additional information is available.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Wollander Better Builder Plans and Wollander Farwest Homes designed and built the model home displayed at the first annual home show in Tacoma. This beautiful model home was on display at College of Puget Sound's Memorial Fieldhouse; people attending the home show could register to win this $8,500 home. View of display booth featuring Wollander exterior home colors information.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Wollander Farwest Homes (Tacoma); Wollander Better Builder Plans (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

The first annual Tacoma home show was scheduled in April 1949 in College of Puget Sound's new Memorial Fieldhouse gymnasium; the event was a huge success. View of exhibit booth set up by Helander and Company, building materials distributors and general contractors. The booth features product displays and signs advertising products available through Helander (T.N.T., 4/29/49, p. 8).

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings; Helander & Co. (Tacoma);

E. L. Hull Hardwood Floor Company specialized in the wholesale and retail of hardwood flooring, thresholds and stair treads. The company was owned by Edward L. Hull, and located on South Tacoma Way and South Sprague Avenue. View of display booth featuring E. L. Hull Hardwood Floor Company products; unidentified man is sitting at table with additional pamphlets of information, hardwood floor samples in background.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; E. L. Hull Hardwood Floor Co. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

View of Loxide Structures Incorporated exhibit booth at the Tacoma Home Show; two unidentified representatives are ready to answer consumer questions. The display features informational catalogs, photographs and blueprints of homes that were manufactured exclusively in Tacoma. Earl Rowe is President of Loxide Structures, Alfred J. Weberg is Vice-President and Robert D. Campbell is Secretary-Treasurer.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Loxide Structures, Inc. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Tacoma's first annual home show in 1949 was a great success; the local businesses provided Pierce County residents with a wide array of displays and home building and improvement information. View of Washington Hardware Company demonstrating their modern equipment and tools for do-it-yourself home improvement and professional contractors; a crowd of men and women are viewing the demonstration.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Spectators--Tacoma; Hardware; Washington Hardware Co. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Airtight Insulation and Roofing Company was owned by Kenneth R. Logan, Leonard W. Jameson and David W. Porter; the business office was located at 635 North Anderson Street. View of display booth at the home show being held in College of Puget Sound's Memorial Fieldhouse; two unidentified representatives from Airtight are ready to answer customer questions. The exhibit booth features information on "Feltrok" mineral wool insulation.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Airtight Insulation & Roofing Co. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Ed Miller, President of Miller Construction Company, Inc. was one of the founders of the Homebuilders' Association of Tacoma. This organization was affiliated with the National Association of Homebuilders of the United States; the group promoted better values in homes, developed efficiency in the homebuilding industry, and they continuously promoted long-range plans to expand further building developments in this area (T.N.T., 4/26/49, p. 22).

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Homebuilders' Association of Tacoma (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Washington Gas and Electric Company's home show display booth in May of 1949 featured modern gas and electric appliances and information that would help consumers decide which type of appliances and energy would better suit their lifestyles. Three unidentified people are ready to help Tacoma home owners and future home owners with their gas and electricity questions.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Appliances; Washington Gas & Electric Co. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Heatlox Furnaces Incorporated manufactured three different types of furnaces and heating systems: conventional controls, modulated controls and multiple zone systems. The company also offered a complete line of "Minneapolis-Honeywell" controls and "Moduflow". View of exhibit booth on display at Tacoma's first annual home show, featuring some of their products manufactured in Tacoma.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Heatlox Furnaces, Inc. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

View of Tacoma City Light display featuring information about power and your utility bill. The booth also has efficient electric ranges; statistics about Tacoma's population and energy being used in the area; Pierce County map; and photographs of the power plants and their locations. This booth was displayed at College of Puget Sound's Fieldhouse for the 1st annual home show.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Tacoma Dept. of Public Utilities, Light Division (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

View of people walking through the first annual home show being held at College of Puget Sound's new Memorial Fieldhouse gymnasium in May of 1949. They are gathering home improvement and home furnishings information from the exhibition booths. South Tacoma Radio and Record Bar has 1949 televisions models by RCA Victor, Motorola, GE and Admiral on display; this business is owned by Walter L. King. South Tacoma Radio are offering their customers free labor on the appliances ordered from the home show.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Televisions; Spectators--Tacoma; South Tacoma Radio & Record Bar (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Witte and O'Flyng Incorporated were building contractors that specialized in residential and commercial construction, remodeling, prefabrication, development building and property management. The company's officers were: Ray O'Flyng, President and Walter Witte, Secretary-Treasurer. View of three unidentified men standing at the Witte and O'Flyng exhibit booth at the Tacoma home show; home building information is available.

Exhibitions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Exhibit booths--Tacoma; Signs (Notices); Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Witte & O'Flyng, Inc. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;