Shriner's Convention; Afifi Yakima Patrol, circa June of 1938. Group of 24 Shriners in costume. Shriners from around the state gathered in Tacoma to board a special train headed to Los Angeles for the Golden Jubilee convention, June 6-9, 1938. Several of the patrols posed for pictures while in Tacoma. (filed with Argentum)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma);

Hatasu Dancers. Seven women in matching dresses, handbags and hats. Possibly connected with the June, 1938, Daughters of the Nile convention.

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Daughters of the Nile-Seattle division, circa June of 1938. 3 rows of women in Nile costumes with center front in formal dress. The annual session of the Supreme Temple of the Daughters of the Nile was held in Tacoma June 6-10, 1938. (filed with Argentum)

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Daughters of the Nile at convention. Group of 17 women wearing satin costumes.

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Daughters of the Nile at convention. Seven women wearing sheer gowns and ornate headresses.

Daughters of the Nile (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Shriners convention, the Afifi Shrine Golden Jubilee. The men pose in front of the Winthrop Hotel dressed in raincoats and wearing either 10 gallon hats or Russian appearing hats. A few appear tied up in ropes. Shriners from around the state assembled in Tacoma to board a special sixteen car train bound for the Golden Jubilee to be held in Los Angeles June 6-9, 1938. Parades, events and stunts would be held in Memorial Stadium in conjunction with the convention. Over 100,000 were expected to attend. (T. Times 6/3/1838, pg. 2)

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Members of a Washington Afifi Shrine Temple practice their skit for the Golden Jubilee convention to be held in Los Angeles June 6-9, 1938. Behind the scenes gathering of eight men in locker room, some in costume. Shriners from all over the state gathered to Tacoma to travel in a special 16 car train to the convention. It was estimated that over 100,000 people would be attending.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma);

Shriners of the Afifi temple assemble in two ceremonial lines. The location of this picture is not given. Shriners from around the state assembled in Tacoma and departed by a special train for the Golden Jubilee Imperial Council Session in Los Angeles June 6-9, 1938. Over 100,000 fraternal brothers were expected to attend the sessions in LA.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma);

In June of 1938, the Shriners descend on Tacoma before leaving for their Afifi Shrine Golden Jubilee,1888-1938, in Los Angeles. Shriners from Southwest and Central Washington, as well as Yakima, Wenatchee and Grays Harbor have gathered in Tacoma to board a special 16 car train to LA. The Shriners parade heads north on the 900 block of Broadway over streetcar tracks embedded in the pavement. The trolley car appears to be operating during the parade. (T. Times 6/3/1938, pg. 2)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The 23rd Annual convention of the Northwest Loyal Order of Moose was held in Tacoma in July of 1938. Over 2500 members of 32 lodges from all parts of the Northwest, covering Alaska to the California border and east to Montana, descended on the Winthrop Hotel, convention headquarters. Over 1000 participated in the parade held on July 22nd, from its formation at 7th & Pacific to its conclusion at the Winthrop. Here women in white uniforms are pictured marching down a Tacoma street. (T. Times 7/21/1938, pg. 1 plus succeeding dates)

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Herds of Moose have descended on Tacoma for their 23rd Annual Northwest Moose Association Convention. One of the highlights of the three day affair is the Loyal Order of Moose Convention Parade. Photograph shows men in uniform marching in front of Safeway's Bay City Market and Hotel Ridpath on Pacific Avenue. All local bands, drum corps and drill teams were invited to join at the parade's formation at 7th & Pacific. Over 1000 responded and marched in the parade. (T. Times 7/21/1938, pg. 1 plus succeeding days)

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Tacoma Girl Scouts at Camp St. Albans. Virginia Garrison leads Girl Scouts group in traditional camp songs on July 31, 1938. The girls are joined by visiting Kiwanis Club member Herbert Ford. Left to right: back, Marilyn MacKee, Connie Warren, Janice Nye; center, Joan Cheim, Herbert Ford, Shirley Abel; seated, Mary Warren, Jean McCrae. (T. Times, 8/6/ 1938, p.9)

Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Kiwanis Club (Tacoma); Camp St. Albans (Lake Devereaux); Garrison, Virginia; MacKee, Marilyn; Warren, Connie; Nye, Janice; Cheim, Joan; Ford, Herbert; Abel, Shirley; Warren, Mary; McCrae, Jean;

In appreciation for their service to Camp St Albans, area Girl Scouts have invited the Tacoma Kiwanis Club members to enjoy a Saturday at the rustic camp near Allyn. Enjoying conversation after dinner in the dining hall are area Scout leaders and Kiwanis members. L. to r., back row: Frank Taylor, Harold Mann. E.E. Searles, Mrs. E.W. Janes; seated: Mrs. B.E. Buckmaster, Everett Smith, Mrs.Taylor. (T.Times, 8/6/1938, p.9)

Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Kiwanis Club (Tacoma); Camp St. Albans (Lake Devereaux); Taylor, Frank; Mann, Harold; Searles, E.E.; Buckmaster, Dorothy G.; Smith, Everett;

Fresh air, comradery, canoes, camp songs and s'mores- it's summer and time for Girl Scout Camp! Tacoma Girl Scouts learn boating in July of 1938 at Camp St. Albans on the shore of Lake Devereaux near Allyn. Seven Girl Scouts pose in a row boat with paddles held in an upright position. In 2004, Camp St. Albans has been providing an outdoor adventure, never to be forgotten, for Girl Scouts for 69 years. (T. Times, 8/6/1938, p. 9)

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Tacoma Girl Scouts at Camp St. Albans on shore of Lake Devereaux near Allyn. Three Girl Scouts are photographed receiving their Golden Eaglet awards. Left to right: Irene Doten, Mrs. Buckmaster, Helen Valkenberg, Shirley Taylor, and Mrs. A. E. Freeman. (T. Times, 8/6/1938, p. 9).

Girl Scouts (Tacoma); St. Albans Girls' Camp (Lake Devereaux); Doten, Irene; Buckmaster, Dorothy G.; Valkenberg, Helen; Taylor, Shirley;

Twenty-one members of the Normanna Male Chorus, wearing the group's distinctive white pants, dark blazers and nautical hats, posed for a formal portrait on the steps of the Masonic Temple in 1938. The Chorus was to be very busy in September of 1938 as they were celebrating their Golden Jubilee. Norwegian singing societies from across the Northwest were coming to Tacoma to help the group celebrate their 50th anniversary at Normanna Hall, 47 Saint Helens Avenue, on September 10-11th. The singing society had organized in 1888 with John Soquest as the director. They originally met in the old school house between I and J streets; their publicity was handled by the publishers of the Norwegian newspaper "Tacoma Tidende." The group reorganized in 1895 and has been active since that date. The singers were led by Carlo A. Sperati, churchman and musician, until 1904; he was succeeded by George Johnson, still the director in 1938. (T. Times 9/9/1938, pg. 3) TPL-9519

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C.P.S. Kappa Sigma Theta Picnic Committee on lawn swing at Raymond Tarr home. L to R: Frances Tarr, Ruth Raymond, Idabelle Arnold, Florence McLean, future Olympic medalist Gretchen Kunigk, Marilyn Mulligan, Dixie Thompson. (T. Times, 8/13/1938, p. 8)

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Spinster Hop at Fircrest Golf and Country Club. Lucile Anderson, Muriel MacDonald, Karl Richardson, and Henry Rosenberg chat during intermission at the semi-formal "Back to School" dance. Decorative windows and wall. (T. Times, 9/3/1938, p. 9)

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Photograph caption reads "Northwest Grotto Association Ceremonial. Tacobat Grotto Hosts- Tacoma, Nov. 5, 1938. Wm. B. Nicoll, Secy.- B.P. Eckler, Monarch, 1938." (filed with Argentum)

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College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority dance in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Winthrop. Couple on dance floor in front of band find the jitterbug or shag fun to dance. (T. Times, 12/3/1938, p. 9).

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November, 1938, College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority formal dance at the Hotel Winthrop. Merritt Nelson, Florence McLean, Betty Noble, and Weymar Rosso converse during intermission. This was the first joint dance given by a sorority and a fraternity located at the College of Puget Sound and the first formal dance held in several years. (T. Times, 12-3-38, p. 9)

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College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority dance at Winthrop Hotel. Just arriving, Carl Klemme, right, and Jim Eagleson, left, help Barbara Rothermel and Sara Jayne Perkins with their long, fur-trimmed evening coats.

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College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority formal dance, held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Winthrop. The attendees at the dance are identified as, left to right, Sherman Jones, Marian Wilkinson, Constance Coleman and Lee Becker. (T. Times, 12/3/1938, p. 9)

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Sigma Mu Chi Chapter (Tacoma); Kappa Sigma Theta (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority formal dance, held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Winthrop Hotel. This joint venture was the first formal dance in several years by a CPS organization. Young woman pinning bouteniere on tuxedo of fraternity date under the watchful eye of sorority sister. (T. Times, 12/3/1938, p. 9)

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Sigma Mu Chi Chapter (Tacoma); Kappa Sigma Theta (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

The Crystal Ballroom at the Hotel Winthrop was the site of the November 25, 1938, College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority formal dance. One couple sitting on edge of table catch-up on events with another couple who is just arriving. Streamline formals seem to have been popular that year as well as marcelled hairdos. (T. Times, 12-3-38, p. 9).

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Daughters of the Nile in ceremonial dress, photograph taken November 26, 1938. Photograph ordered by Mrs. George Piper. (filed with Argentum)

Daughters of the Nile (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Junior Women's Club dance, "Night in Harlem." Mrs. Russell, A. T. Dockeray and Eleanor Dockeray wearing formal attire and standing in doorway under Club Cotton sign on November 26, 1938. The popular jitterbug dance highlighted the evening. (T. Times, 11/26/38, p. 11).

Junior Women's Club (Tacoma); Dockeray, A.T.; Dockeray, Eleanor;

Shriners of the Afifi temple. Floyd Kinnear, Robert P. Allen, W.H.Mierow, Walter Sutter, Clinton Hull, and E.M. Densmore are on the committee in charge of Tacoma's Temple's Golden Jubilee ceremony and ball. Framed photographs show Tacoma in 1888 including a view of Pacific Avenue looking north and cargo ships docked near a lumber company. (T.Times, 12/1/1938, p. 18).

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Afifi Temple (Tacoma); Kinnear, Floyd; Allen, Robert P.; Mierow, W.H.; Sutter, Walter H.; Hull, Clinton C.; Densmore, E.M.;

On December 3rd, 1938, The Golden Jubilee was brought to a close with a banquet at the Winthrop Hotel, where 600 Shriners from 12 temples gathered to commemorate the founding of Tacoma's Afifi Temple. Honored were the "Old Timers," those who were members before 1900 and helped to grow the membership from 8 to the current 2,000. Pictured are, seated left to right, William McIntyre, Charles Schutzman, S.A. Perkins, Ira S. Davisson, Dr. A.J. Gustaveson, W. R. Nichols and C.P. Kimball. Standing, left to right, are Fred W. Agatz, Ralph Metcalf, Henry Drum, Walter J. Thompson, Horace Tyler, and Robert P. Allen, potentate of the Afifi Temple. (T. Times, 12/5/1938, p. 1)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma);

Four young ladies smilingly gaze over their shoulders at the camera prior to entering the Club of Hearts yearly formal ball held at the Winthrop Hotel on December 26, 1938. From left to right are: Helen Feek, Lorraine Ronquist, Sheryl Nyman and Marcelle Patrick. This is the same image as D7769, image 5, only cropped.

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