College of Puget Sound annual May Day Festivities. Queen Mary Elizabeth Tuck with attendants Esther Stufft (left) and Mary Louise Wortman. (T. Times 5/2/1936, pg. 9) filed with Argentum

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Tuck, Mary Elizabeth; Stufft, Esther; Wortman, Mary Louise; Holidays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; May Day--Tacoma;

College of Puget Sound Summer Class, July 1935. Portland Area School of Ministerial Training. (WSHS)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940;

• Odd depiction of the UPS campus, giving the impression that the campus spans the entire card, rather than the area just in the foreground. UPS opened its doors in 1890, but didn't move to its current location seen here in Tacoma's north end until 1924.
• Printed on front: The College of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington

June, 1940 Commencement at College of Puget Sound. Solemn graduates in traditional black gowns are walking up the steps to Jones Hall, the school's main building. Man on the left appears to be photographing the moment.

Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1940-1950; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Jones Hall (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Governor Arthur B. Langlie, second from left, at College of Puget Sound graduation ceremonies to deliver the Commencement Address. President R. Franklin Thompson, in cap and gown, is next to the governor. The couple on right is likely Mr. and Mrs. Dix Rowland. There would be 163 candidates for degrees at C.P.S.'s 67th Commencement held on June 5, 1955. Governor Langlie's topic would be "Putting Meaning into Life." He had received an honorary doctorate of science degree from C.P.S. in 1942. ALBUM 10. (TNT 5-29-55, A-7)

Governors; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Thompson, R. Franklin, 1908-1999; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960; College presidents--Tacoma;

The third annual Pansy Ring Tea took place at the College of Puget Sound on May 15, 1955. It was sponsored by the active members and alumnae of the Phi Zeta chapter of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. The tea honors senior women and is a tradition of nearly all Tri Delta chapters in the United States and Canada. The tea featured a style show, climaxed by a bridal party. All engaged and recently married seniors received special recognition. (TNT 5/8/1955, pg. D-6)

Delta Delta Delta (Tacoma); Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960; Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Flowers--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960;

Rhythm class at College of Puget Sound. D. Robert Smith, instructor. Students are equipped with drumsticks and sheet music. D. Robert Smith was the organ instructor at C.P.S. and also the organist-director at First Methodist Church. He is at the extreme right of the photograph's foreground. Professor Smith is leading his students in an exercise developed by Louis Wersen consisting of a sight singing course. In the front row are: Lola Duval, Bette Brock, Hatsuye Kurose, Grace McLean, Gertrude Soinila and Betty Piatt. In the second row are: Marguerite Rath, Julian Macpherson, John Carter, Florence Schwan, Janixe Green, Marvelle Jenson and Charles Trombley. Photograph was taken on October 26, 1939. (T. Times, 10-27-1939, p. 11-alt. photo)

Music education--Tacoma--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Smith, D. Robert; Teachers--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Addition to women's dormitory. Work continues on the addition to Anderson Hall, the women's dormitory on the campus of the College of Puget Sound in July, 1954. An expanding student population necessitated the construction of many new buildings on the North Warner Street location. Charles McPhail of McPhail Engineering Co. was the general contractor and the addition was designed by local architect, Silas Nelsen. Work was completed in about ten months with an open house being held in November, 1954.

Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Cement pouring at C.P.S. The student population at the College of Puget Sound was growing at a rapid rate in the 1950's and new construction was needed to keep pace. McPhail Engineering Co. won a large contract from the college to build an addition to Anderson Hall, the woman's dormitory, in January, 1954. The new wing, designed by noted architect Silas Nelsen, was completed in November, 1954. View of cement pouring by Holroyd Co. at construction site of new wing on C.P.S. campus on July 14, 1954. .

Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Concrete mixers--Tacoma; Holroyd Co. (Tacoma); College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings;

May 16th was Campus Day at College of Puget Sound in 1939. As part of the festivities, men students dug in and participated in a "tug- of-war" while being sprayed with water.

Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Tug of war;

Mark Griggs, son of Chauncey and Johanna Griggs, and his cat admire their portraits painted by Franz Gerstl. This portrait will be displayed along with other Tacoma owned pieces of art in a show presented by the Tacoma Art League and the Delta Phi Delta Art Honorary Fraternity at the galleries of the College of Puget Sound. Much of the artwork was created by Northwest artists and the portraits are all of prominent area families. Chauncey Griggs was the Director of the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co. The family lived in 1953 at 514 No. D St. (TNT 11-19-1953, pg. D-1, D-2)

Boys--Tacoma--1950-1960; Portraits; Griggs, Mark; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960; Cats; Children fishing--Tacoma;

First meal in new womens' residence hall, College of Puget Sound. Nine of 40 women to live in new quarters gather at table with Carolyn Schneider, housemother, and Dr. and Mrs. Edward Todd, college president. The new hall, named Anderson Hall, was built for $75,000. It would be formally dedicated on February 15, 1939. Names of students are listed in the Tacoma Times article dated February 2, 1939. (T. Times, 2/2/1939, p. 10).

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Dormitories--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Schneider, Carolyn; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; Todd, Florence;

Gretchen Kunigk (later Fraser) and Herb Clark pose in front of a College of Puget Sound building, possibly Jones Hall, in a September, 1938, fashion shoot for Klopfenstein's. She is wearing a "Rothmoor" coat of Havana brown with a tooled metal clasp. He is decked out in a Hart Schaffner & Marx rough Shagland 3-button suit in mallard green. His hat is from Dobbs, Hanley Hall. Both Herb and Gretchen are College of Puget Sound students. In 1948 Gretchen Fraser would become the first American to medal in Olympic Skiing. (See T.Times 9-13-38, p. 16, for another view of clothing) ALBUM 9.

Fraser, Gretchen Kunigk, 1919-1994; Clark, Herb; Fashion models--Tacoma; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;

College of Puget Sound 1938 graduation exercises. Students and families are seated in the auditorium during graduation ceremonies at Jones Hall. The college would be giving 87 degrees at its 50th graduation exercise. The college had stated earlier that pressing business conditions would make it hard for 1938 graduates to find steady employment. Those going into teaching would have the easiest time finding positions; chemistry majors would have the hardest. The college itself was embarking on a 50th anniversary capital improvement program; asking for endowments and enlarging the campus. (T.Times 6/2/1938, pg. 11; 6/6/1938, pg. 1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940;

College of Puget Sound graduation exercises. Three men dressed in caps and gowns stand on the steps of one of the college buildings on graduation day. The man in the center is Dr. Edward Todd, college president. The college was celebrating its 50th anniversary and beginning a capital improvement campaign, geared at enlarging the campus.

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma;

College of Puget Sound graduation exercises. Three students read "The Courier" newspaper while waiting for graduation ceremonies to begin. Declining business conditions in 1938 would make it hard for some graduates to find steady employment immediately on graduation. Of the 82 bachelor's degree candidates, 34 would continue on in graduate studies. (T. Times 6/2/1938, pg. 11; 6/6/1938, pg. 1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940;

College of Puget Sound graduation exercises. Three students adjust their caps and gowns for 1938's pending ceremony held in Jones Hall. The college was celebrating its 50th anniversary. Eighty seven degrees would be awarded at the graduation ceremony. (T. Times 6/6/1938, pg. 1)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940;

College of Puget Sound, 50th anniversary ceremonies. Visitors are honored at the institution's Golden Jubilee as announcements are made from the stage of the music/drama building. (T.Times, 3/17/1938, p.1).

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Anniversaries--Tacoma;

Govenor Clarence D. Martin shakes hands with President Edward H. Todd of the College of Puget Sound during the school's 50th annual convocation. Sponsored by Judge O.G. Ellis, Governor Martin received an honorary doctor of laws degree. Douglas Stanley of New York and Professor Trevor Kincaid of the University of Washington also were awarded honorary degrees. The college observed ten days of celebration for the school's golden jubilee. (T.Times, 3-17-38, p. 1) ALBUM 10.

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Anniversaries--Tacoma; Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma;

College of Puget Sound 50th anniversary ceremonies. Eight men wearing scholar's robes on the steps of college building. Governor Clarence Martin is second from left in front row. (T.Times, 3/17/1938, p.1).

Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Anniversaries--Tacoma; Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955;

Rose Marie Murphy and Bruce Courtney Dennis were married November 30, 1952, at the Gail Pauline Day Memorial Chapel at the College of Puget Sound. Rose Marie wore a white suit and a dark hat. She carried a bouquet of orchids. Bruce chose a light, double-breasted suit. Bruce and Rose Marie were to make their home in Seattle after December 15th. Rose Marie's photograph was featured in a wedding special in the Tacoma News Tribune. (TNT, 11/9/1952, p.D-1 & 12/2/1952, p.10 & 12/7/1952, p.E-2))

Brides--1950-1960; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Wedding costume--1950-1960; Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Murphy, Rosemarie--Marriage; Dennis, Bruce; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960;

Rose Marie Murphy and Bruce Courtney Dennis were married November 30, 1952, at the Gail Pauline Day Memorial Chapel at the College of Puget Sound. Rose Marie feeds Bruce a ceremonial piece of wedding cake during their wedding reception. Rose Marie graduated from Lincoln High School and attended the College of Puget Sound. Bruce attended Stadium High School and the College of Puget Sound. He was a civil engineer. (TNT, 12/2/1952, p.10)

Brides--1950-1960; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Wedding costume--1950-1960; Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Receptions; Cakes--Tacoma--1950-1960; Murphy, Rosemarie--Marriage; Dennis, Bruce;

Rose Marie Murphy and Bruce Courtney Dennis were married November 30, 1952, at the Gail Pauline Day Memorial Chapel at the College of Puget Sound. Rose Marie and Bruce are surrounded by members of their families. Rose Marie was the daughter of Kenneth and Rosa Murphy. Kenneth was the son of Mrs. Josephine Dennis of Seattle and Horton Dennis of Tacoma. Mrs. Pat Terry, the bride's sister, was matron of honor. Best man was Arthur Whitson. (TNT, 12/2/1952, p.10)

Brides--1950-1960; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Wedding costume--1950-1960; Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Families--Tacoma--1950-1960; Murphy, Rosemarie--Marriage; Dennis, Bruce; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1950-1960;

Seven members of the Women's College League stand on the steps of Jones Hall at the College of Puget Sound. They have been making arrangements for the annual membership tea honoring the mothers of students attending the College of Puget Sound that would be held October 29, 1952, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. Franklin Thompson. They are, L-R, Ann (Mrs. Charles B.) Zittel, Marquerite (Mrs. William L.) Brown, Elsa (Mrs. Sabin) Swanson, Anna (Mrs. George A.) Frank, Lillian M. (Mrs. J. Don) Shotwell, Lillian (Mrs. George T.) Babbitt and Lucille (Mrs. R. Franklin) Thompson. (TNT, 10/26/1952, p.D-7)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--Buildings; Jones Hall (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Women's College League (Tacoma); Zittel, Ann; Brown, Marguerite; Shotwell, Lilian M.; Babbitt, Lillian; Thompson, Lucille B.;

A group of eighteen women model formals in a style show that was a joint fund raiser for the Orthopedic Guild and the Tacoma Day Nursery presented by one of the local department stores. A stage and runway has been built at the College of Puget Sound Fieldhouse for the event. This year's style show departed from the custom of previous years when they were conducted over three succeeding days following luncheons. This show took place in the evening with professional models wearing the latest in men's and women's styles. (TNT, 9/6/1952, p.20)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Tacoma Day Nursery (Tacoma); Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fund raising--Tacoma--1950-1960;