College of Puget Sound's orchestra was first called the Puget Sound Symphony, then later changed their name to the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra. Raymond Vaught was the conductor, Clyde Keutzer was the head of the music department at CPS. Aside from the orchestra CPS music department had the Adelphian Choir and the Women's Chorus. View of orchestra during a February concert.

Orchestras--Tacoma; Concerts--Tacoma; Conductors; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

R. Franklin Thompson, Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) was the President of College of Puget Sound. College of Puget Sound was established in 1888. Their Alma Mater was "All hail to Alma Mater, The best that can be found, The spirit of the Westland---All hail to Puget Sound. Her guardian is the Mountain, Beside the silver sea; We love thee, Alma Mater---All hail, all hail to thee."

College presidents--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999;

On a sunny day in May, 1947, Louise Kepper, a senior at the College of Puget Sound, stops to admire the "Kissing Posts" taken from the campus of Pacific Lutheran University by students of the College of Puget Sound. The CPS students set the posts, engraved with initials on every surface, in cement. CPS students were posted to guard their color posts from possible PLC "raiders". (T.Times, 5/5/1947, p.14)

Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Kepper, Louise;

College of Puget Sound was about to end their 1946-1947 school year. Student photos, CPS activities and sports, and student life around campus would all be featured in the 1947 Tamanawas annual yearbook. Exterior view of John M. Kittredge Hall, students are gathered outside, photo taken for the 1947 Tamanawas. TPL-9725

Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound graduation. The College of Puget Sound held their 59th commencement exercises at Jones Hall, May 26, 1947. Two honorary degrees were given this year. The Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon William Bowman who was recently named superintendent of the Vancouver area of the Methodist Church. The Doctor of Human Letters was conferred upon Charles A. Robbins, bursar at the college for 30 years. L-R, William Bowman, Charles A. Robbins, not identified, Dr. R. Franklin Thompson, college president, not identified, and Dr. Edward H. Todd, president emeritus. (T.Times, 5/27/1947, p.1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; College presidents--Tacoma; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bowman, William; Robbins, Charles A.; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951;

College of Puget Sound graduation, May 26, 1947. Graduates file past the color post outside Jones Hall. The last time they passed through the gates of the color post was when each student entered the college as a new student.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950;

An elevated view of the matriculation exercises at the College of Puget Sound. Nearly 900 freshmen were welcomed at CPS. They participated in the centuries-old tradition of matriculation by passing between their professors and then on through the color post quadrangle where they were personally welcomed by President R. Franklin Thompson into the student body. They would pass the color post again upon graduation. (T.Times, 10/10/1946, p.5)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Teachers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma;

College of Puget Sound was holding a ground breaking ceremony for a new men's dormitory. The new dorms would be located on the south side of Jones Hall and will house 122 students. Left to right view of Weson, Thompson, Todd, Morrison, Dugan, Mock, Schryber and McDonald at ground breaking ceremony (T. Times, 7/16/46, p. 1).

Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma; Dormitories--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; College presidents--Tacoma;

This committee from the Washington State Music Teacher's Association will be looking over and choosing music selections for the State Music Auditions. Members of the association will present students in programs during the auditions. Left to right view of: Frank J. Nurding, Florence Russell, Eunice Prosser Crain and Madge Hurd (T. Times, 6/1/46, p. 5).

Teachers--Tacoma; Pianos; Meetings--Tacoma; Washington State Music Teacher's Association (Tacoma);

C.P.S. Summer Ministers Class. The University of Puget Sound, known as the College of Puget Sound from 1914-1959, was established by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1888. Its first location was in a rented building at 2102 So. I St. Its first permanent location was 602 No. Sprague Ave. The College first opened at 1500 No. Warner St. in September 1924.

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Clergy;

General Jonathan M. Wainwright was awarded an honorary degree of doctor of military science at the College of Puget Sound on November 20, 1945. R. Franklin Thompson (left), president of the college, made the presentation to General Wainwright. Edward H. Todd (right), president emeritus, pronounced the benediction at the ceremony. General Wainwright was referred to by his men as "the greatest general that ever lived." (T.Times, 11/20/1945, p.1)

Wainwright, Jonathan M.; World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel--Tacoma; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; College presidents--Tacoma; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Tamanawas miscellaneous shots. The Tamanawas group was in charge of publishing the annual yearbook, they selected photos that represented the school years activities, as well as included general student body photos. View of large group of students, posters for Associated Students of College of Puget Sound president, junior representative, and sophomore representative are posted along the walls.

Political posters; Students--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound Soldiers taking exam. 235 soldiers taking exams after completing a specialized training course at College of Puget Sound. Many will then be transferred to a highly mechanized combat organization for basic training. Major L. E. Darlington is commander of group.

World War, 1939-1945--Recruiting & enlistment--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

The College of Puget Sound coeds fill the counters at the student union and someone has ordered an ice cream cone.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Student unions--1940-1950;

The College of Puget Sound Conservatory had just received opera scores and volumes of German lieder, from Frederick W. Wallace; and oratorio music from Martha M. Hughes in October of 1944. The Conservatory was also featuring paintings and etchings from old masters and contemporary artists, which the public was invited to visit. View of five unidentified music students and Karl H. Bratton, director of music at College of Puget Sound.

Music education--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bratton, Karl H.; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound. Dr. R. Franklin Thompson, President of the College of Puget Sound, and nine members of the Flower Growers' Garden Club are placing a plaque on the campus to mark the sequoia tree that was planted by earlier members of the club in 1932. L-R, they are, standing, Dr. Thompson, Estelle B. (Mrs. A.D.) Elder, Mrs. Jay McCune, Eva Laura (Mrs. Guy) Pierce, Mrs. George R. Mistead, Martha (Mrs. S.A.) Maynew, Jane R. (Mrs. Edgar M.) Densmore, and Mrs. Effie Stowe. L-R, kneeling, Lula M. (Mrs. C.M.) Shank, club president, and Katheryne (Mrs. H.T.) Greenup. (TNT, 10/3/1948, p.1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; College presidents--Tacoma; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Aged persons--Tacoma--1940-1950; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; Elder, E.B.; Shank, Lula; Pierce, Eva; Greenup, K.; Maynes, M.;

A reception tea was held at College of Puget Sound's Anderson Hall on July 31, 1948 to welcome Bishop Kennedy and his wife. More than 125 Methodist ministers from Washington, Oregon and Idaho attended the conference and reception. Methodist ministers would be receiving refresher courses in theology, teaching and religious thinking. View of Bishop and Mrs. Gerald H. Kennedy (T. Times, 7/31/48, p. 2).

Bishops--Tacoma; Kennedy, Gerald H.; Kennedy, Gerald H.--Family; Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Religious meetings--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950;

Faculty luncheon, CPS. A woman, wearing a hat, looks on while a man plays the piano. He plays with no music. Likely he is providing music for the faculty luncheon at the College of Puget Sound as they prepare for another academic year.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pianos; Pianists--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

College of Puget Sound students were proudly displaying their paintings and other art work to the many individuals who attended the "studio-warming" celebration on December 8, 1947. View of student artist, Maxine Lister discussing her painting with Helen J. Earle, a member of the Tacoma Art League as art instructor Lynn Wentworth (center) looks on (Tamanawas, 1948).

Paintings; Galleries (Rooms & spaces)--Tacoma; Receptions--Tacoma; Lister, Maxine; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Artists' studios--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Earle, Helen J.; Wentworth, Lynn L.;

College of Puget Sound's Junior Varsity football team was coached by Don Dahlquist (first row, right). In college, Dahlquist had been a star tackle for Utah State. The Junior Varsity football team was made up of forty athletes, mostly freshmen. Their season ended with three wins and three defeats, their biggest wins were against the City Firemen, 24 to 0, and Fort Lewis All Stars, 21 to 0 (Names appear in 1948 Tamanawas).

Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Football--Tacoma; Football players--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Lynn Wentworth (center) was an Assistant Professor of Art at College of Puget Sound. Prof. Wentworth is helping a student, wearing a CPS student smock) with a vase, an unidentified woman stand to her left. Lynn Wentworth was the head of the art department and helped institute the art facilities expansion program at CPS, moving the department into the third floor attic of Jones Hall, which gave them more space.

Vases; Students--Tacoma; Pottery--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Wentworth, Lynn L.;

Delta Alpha Gamma alumnae formed a committee to plan the annual Christmas tea. Over 200 alumnae and 50 active members of College of Puget Sound's sorority have been invited to attend. Left to right view, Jean Button, Committee Chairman and Assistant Dean at CPS, Elizabeth Anderberg, Lois Lynch and Dorothy Schweinler, the women are working on some of the decorations (T. Times, 12/27/47, p. 12).

Committees--Tacoma; Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Alumni & alumnae--Tacoma; Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1940-1950; Delta Alpha Gamma Sorority (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

In December of 1947, the College of Puget Sound was selling canned milk on campus. The milk bought by students, faculty and staff would be sent to war ravaged Europe as a Christmas gift. At the milk stand, an unidentified student was selling milk to CPS President R. Franklin Thompson with other students waiting in line, cash in hand. CPS had also adopted an orphanage, De Bon-Secours, in Paris and they would be sending CARE gift packages worth $875 to the children for the holidays. (Tamanawas, 1948).

Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charity--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Food relief--Tacoma; Christmas presents; Milk; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; College presidents--Tacoma;

College of Puget Sound. Students in a physics class are conducting an experiment with light. One of the students works an instrument with a large, flexible bellows and a viewer on the top. The instrument is pointed towards a florescent light. Another student seated at the table is adjusting part of the mechanism. A spectrum chart stands near the door. Other students and the instructor look on.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Classrooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Physics--Tacoma--1940-1950; Experiments--Tacoma--1940-1950;

College of Puget Sound. The Central Board was a group of students vested with the responsibility of appointing committee heads, supervising the control of ASCPS finances, choosing publication heads and planning special campus events. The board was comprised of representatives of each class, editors of the Trail and Tamanawas, department managers of forensics, men's and women's intramural, music and dramatics, elected officers of ASCPS, and three faculty advisors. (CPS Tamanawas Yearbook 1948, p.69)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Committees--Tacoma--1940-1950; Meetings--Tacoma--1940-1950;