Raynor Chapel. This is an interior view of Raynor Chapel at Annie Wright Seminary in March of 1925. A narrow wood pathway leads between the rows of wooden pews to the alcove containing the altar with stained glass window above. An open beamed ceiling accentuates the heavy use of wood inside the chapel. Raynor Chapel was erected in honor of Mrs. Amanda Raynor, vice-president of the school for many years. Jesse Thomas donated the stained glass window in memory of his wife. The Tacoma Rotary Club presented the school with the altar as a gift. (See A1034, image 1, for additional view of the chapel's interior)
ca. 1925. Interior of Raynor Chapel at Annie Wright Seminary, circa 1925. Beamed ceiling, stained glass window, rows of pews. Building by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects, 1924. The chapel was erected by the Raynor Alumnae Chapter of the Seminary in honor of Mrs. Amanda Raynor, vice president of the school from its opening in 1884 till 1908. The stained glass memorial window was donated by Jesse Thomas in honor of his wife. The altar was a gift of the Tacoma Rotary Club. (TDL 1/18/1925, pg. 10) (Argentum)
ca. 1925. Annie Wright Seminary. Interior view of dining hall, circa 1925. In 1925, the dining hall was located on the first floor of the Paddock Wing. Room with beamed ceiling and wooden columns, round tables with tablecloths. Building by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects, 1924. (Argentum)
ca. 1925. Annie Wright Seminary, circa 1925. Interior view of library showing fireplace, book stacks, girls studying at round tables. Building by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects, 1924. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1925. Annie Wright Seminary under construction. The Tudor Gothic building was designed by Sutton, Whitney & Dugan, architects. The Seminary first opened in 1884 at 611 Division Street. The school on Tacoma Ave No., which opened to students in the Fall of 1924, appears barren without its lush green lawns and landscaping. (WSHS- negative A852-0)
Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Private schools--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1920-1930;
ca. 1925. A copy of an old photograph of a woman playing tennis at Annie Wright Seminary. Ordered by Mrs. Frances C. Russell, director of public relations at Annie Wright Seminary. This photographic copy was made May 8, 1950.
Front view of Annie Wright Seminary from across Tacoma Ave. No. looking north east. The private school, designed by the architectural firm of Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, opened at this location in September of 1924. TPL-7084
View of back of Annie Wright Seminary taken from around No. 6th and Tacoma Ave. No. Two of the courts at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club are in the foreground of the photograph. TPL-7085
ca. 1934. Annie Wright Seminary. Young girls in sailor dresses in front of fireplace in school's "Great Hall." Building by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects, 1924. (filed with Argentum) (same group in computer as Series 881 image 2)
Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; School children--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1930-1940;
ca. 1934. Annie Wright Seminary, circa 1934. General view of the building designed by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects. The cornerstone was laid for the new school building June 9, 1924, and it opened September 18, 1924. The earlier school building had been located at 611 Division Avenue. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1934. Annie Wright Seminary. A group of young girls in school uniforms, sailor dresses, pose in front of the fireplace in the school's "Great Hall." Building by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects, 1924. (filed with Argentum) (same group in photograph labelled series 888 image 3)
ca. 1934. Russian Play at Annie Wright Seminary, circa 1934. The cast models their ornate costumes; while the teenage girls are standing and socializing and two young girls and a boy are sitting on the floor. (filed with Argentum)
ca. 1934. Raynor Chapel, Annie Wright Seminary. Women's choir and organist in chapel. The choir and organist all appear to be wearing a robe and mortarboard. (filed with Argentum)
Annie Wright Seminary May Day activities, May 1, 1935. Processional; group headed by flag bearers, then two lines of women in white dresses overlaid with cap and gowns, followed by girls of a variety of ages in white dresses and head veils. (filed with Argentum)
Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; May Day--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma;
Annie Wright Seminary May Day activities, May 1, 1935. Girls in ethnic (?) costumes on lawn behind building. Loudspeaker above their heads. (filed with Argentum)
Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; May Day--Tacoma;
Annie Wright Seminary May Day activities, May 1, 1935. Little girls in short dresses dancing on lawn. The dance is a modern one, utilizing white scarves.
Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; May Day--Tacoma;
The culmination of the festivities on May day at Annie Wright School, located at 827 Tacoma Avenue North, is the winding of the May Pole. In this photograph from 1935 the school's younger pupils dance around the pole to the approving gaze of upper classmen, friends and relatives. Originally known as Field Day, the May Day celebration included music, dance, sports and the crowning of the May Queen; it is one of the most treasured traditions of the school. In 1935 Marian Guyles was crowned May Queen.
Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; May Day--Tacoma; May poles--Tacoma;
Annie Wright Seminary May Day activities, May 1, 1935. Processional, many girls in dresses, building in background and May Pole tied with ribbons in foreground. (filed with Argentum)
Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; May Day--Tacoma;
Annie Wright Seminary May Day activities, May 1, 1935. Processional, two rows of little girls in short dresses flanking Royal Court in long gowns and hats. School building in background. (filed with Argentum)
Annie Wright Seminary (Tacoma)--1930-1940; May Day--Tacoma;
