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- 1938-03-17
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Cooks and Waiters Derby. Cooks, waiters and bartenders, holding serving trays of food and beverages, line-up in front of Lee Kress' Malt Shop at 9th and Broadway for the start of the second annual night-time derby. The trays are loaded with a ham sandwich, a can of beer, a bottle of milk and a piece of pie. Nineteen women and 25 men completed the race to the Century Ballroom in Fife. Stanley Johnson of Pappy's Cabin won the derby, running the course in 55 minutes and 17 seconds. (T.Times, 3/18/1938, p.18, T. Times 2/21/1938, pg. 7)
Racing--Tacoma--1930-1940; Walking races; Waiters--Tacoma--1930-1940; Restaurant workers--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cooks & Waiters Derby (Tacoma); Cooks, Waiters, Waitresses & Bartenders Union Local No. 61 (Tacoma);