ca. 1942. Marjorie Cain, right in photo, the wife of Tacoma Mayor and later US Senator Harry P. Cain, with other swankily dressed ladies at a club or committee meeting in the basement of the University - Union Club. ALBUM 13

Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Lolly Leggerini hosted a farewell luncheon for herself, she announced to her guests her travel plans, which will last throughout the summer. Lolly and her husband will be travelling to France, England, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Norway. View of Lolly Leggerini (right) with her friends at a farewell luncheon at the University Union Club of Tacoma. Names appear in newspaper (T.N.T., 4/3/49, p. D-2).

Women--Social life--1940-1950; Farewells--Tacoma; Arrivals & departures--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Leggerini, Lolly;

The University-Union Club and the Tacoma Club had a combined 18 teams competing in the annual inter-club domino tournament in 1949. Members from the Tacoma Club won a majority of the domino games. View of members from the two clubs during an exciting and competitive game of dominos. Held at the University- Union Club Building at 539 Broadway. Names appear in newspaper (T.N.T., 4/3/49, p. A-13).

Dominoes; Tournaments--Tacoma; Men--Social life--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Tacoma Club (Tacoma);

The University Union Club of Tacoma was busy planning their annual Father and Daughter Affair. Fathers and their daughters of all ages would gather together at the clubhouse and enjoy a fun filled evening. Interior view of club facilities; two fathers are with their daughters; one of them is selecting a beautiful flower to present to his daughter for the special occasion (T. Times, 3/10/49, p. 11).

Clubs--Tacoma; Fathers & children--Tacoma; Clubhouses--Tacoma; Flowers--Tacoma; Celebrations--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

University-Union Club members attended the October 2, 1949 University of Washington - Notre Dame game where the Irish drubbed the Huskies 27-7. View of members of the University-Union Club boarding charter buses that will take them up to Seattle for the football game (T.N.T., 10/4/49, p. 8).

Buses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

View of members of the University-Union Club boarding charter buses that will take them up to Seattle for the University of Washington and Notre Dame football game held on October 2, 1949. The University-Union Club sponsored the big event, unfortunately Husky fans came home disappointed with the final score, Notre Dame 27, University of Washington 7 (T.N.T., 10/4/49, p. 8).

Buses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Committee of eight ladies for visit of Supreme Worthy High Priestess, Mrs. L.D. Whitney. The current and past high priestesses of Mizpah Shrine No. II, White Shrine of Jerusalem, met at the University Union Club to complete arrangements for the July 29 visit of Mrs. Zelma M. Kah, the supreme worthy high priestess of the order, from Middletown, Ohio. L-R are Mrs. O.H. Ridgway, Mae F. Williams, Olive (Mrs. Frank R.) Hibbard, Stella (Mrs. Lee D.) Whitney, Avis G. (Mrs. Warren C.) Gilman, Emma L. (Mrs. Herbert F.) Love and Mrs. William Jones Rogers seated around a table set in the corner windows overlooking Commencement Bay. (TNT, 7/24/1949, p.D-8)

Hats--1940-1950; Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eating & drinking--Tacoma--1940-1950; White Shrine of Jerusalem (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The 11th annual President's Anniversary Ball of the University-Union Club drew a large crowd on May 5, 1950. Two men, one older and one younger, wearing white dinner jackets and bow ties, stand behind the candy counter and in front of the cigarette and cigar display in the lobby of the club's building. Ordered by the Tribune, Barbara Dana. (TNT, 5/14/1950, p.D-5)

Clubs--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Dinner parties--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Harry deWild (right), the chef at the University Union Club, 539 Broadway, helped Whitson M. Jones carve a large rack of beef ribs into steaks for the 10th Annual University Union Club St. Patrick's Day steak fry held on Friday March 17, 1950. At the strictly stag affair, each member donned a white cap and apron, and fried his own steak. "Irish" members who planned to attended included: John "O'Anderson", the mayor of Tacoma; Horace "O'Geer", the assistant city corporate council; Einar "MacSather", the secretary-treasurer for Klopfenstein's men's furnishings; and William "O'Guyles" of Guyles & Co. insurance.(TNT 3/16/1950 pg. 21)

Saint Patrick's Day--Tacoma; Cookery--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Meat cutting--Tacoma; Butchers--Tacoma; Holidays--Tacoma--1950-1960; Jones, Whitson M.; deWild, Harry;

Miss Janet Saxton has fashion flair in a fitted coat for the Tribune Spring fashion layout. Miss Saxton exits from the University Union Club where she has been planning some of the festivities for her upcoming marriage 3/24/1951 to Frank DeMilt Hill. The fitted coat has military style buttons and flared lines, and is topped by the extended flange shoulder. (TNT 2/28/1951, pg. C-5)

Saxton, Janet; Coats--1950-1960; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hats--1950-1960; Fashion models--Tacoma--1950-1960; Posing; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma)--Buildings;

Ten year old Judith Turner greets guests at the door of the University Union Club at the Tea being given for her mother, Mrs. Bettina Turner, on January 6, 1951. Two hundred guests were invited to the Club Tea given in honor of Mrs. Turner's upcoming marriage to Benjamin Moore of Olympia at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Being greeted by the young girl are, left to right, Mrs. Stanberry Foster, Mrs. Zen Albertz, Mrs. Doane Brodie and Mrs. Dale Sweeney, all of Olympia. Centerpieces of gardenias and violets adorned by figures of nesting doves highlighted the decorations of green and pink. (TNT 1/9/1951, pg. 8)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Hats--1950-1960; Fur coats; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Turner, Judith;

Staff at the University-Union Club stand behind an elaborate buffet in November, 1951. The tables are covered with lace tablecloths; a variety of salads and meats, including a rack of either lamb or beef, are displayed for members to consume. The University-Union Club was formed in 1939 out of a merger between the Union Club and the University Club; the building was located at 539 Broadway and thought to be designed by the architectural firm headed by Stanford White. It is now a restaurant called David's on Broadway.

Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma; Waitresses--Tacoma; Cooks; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Three costumed men participate in a skit during the Tacoma Printers Association's banquet held at the University-Union Club on December 2, 1952. Two masked men clad in white coats and wearing "Steilacoom" hats are escorting a rather disheveled looking individual in a straitjacket through an open doorway. Although the masked men are unidentifiable, the man in the straitjacket is believed to be longtime Tacoma Public School faculty member Robert C. Evans. Mr. Evans taught English, as well as working with music and drama students. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Printers Association.

Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Physical restraints--Tacoma; Tacoma Printers Association (Tacoma); University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Farewell banquet for Harry A. Lehnhardt, Union Club, Jan. 14, 1931, given by the Tacoma Agency Sales Force. 1953 copy of a customer's print.

Union Club (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lehnhardt, Harry A.;

University Union Club Steak Fry. Club members sit around the table with their napkins tucked in at their chins preparing to chow down at this annual event. Once a year, members would gather together to cook their own steaks and enjoy a show at the Club. The event was usually sold out.

Clubs--Tacoma--1950-1960; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Posed around the table laden with Christmas decorations and appetizers at the University Union Club are, left to right, Linda Ross, Eleanor Dickman, Robin Ross, Kay Kelly, Diana Davis, Jill Davis and Charlotte Rowland. Ordered by the Tacoma News Tribune. The UU Women's Christmas Tea was scheduled for December 11th, 1953 from 3-5p.m. The tea had a silver Christmas motif. The day dawned darkly, but rainy skies did not dampen the atmosphere at the candlelit tea. Mrs. Dickman and Rowland poured while the girls served. (TNT 12/9/1953, pg. B-8)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ross, Linda; Dickman, Eleanor; Ross, Robin; Kelly, Kay; Davis, Diana; Davis, Jill; Rowland, Charlotte;

Gerald Thomas (third from left, front row) will be representing Tacoma in the 2nd Annual International Model Plane Contest, which is being sponsored by the Plymouth Motor Corporation. Gerald is the winner of the model plane contest that took place in Tacoma at Stadium Bowl. He will be traveling to Detroit, Michigan to participate in the big event, all expenses are being covered by the Tacoma Plymouth dealerships. Gerald is showing the Tacoma Plymouth representatives his award winning airplanes (T. Times, 8/16/48, p. 11).

Model airplanes; Contests--Tacoma; Competition entries--Tacoma; Automobile dealerships--Tacoma; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Plymouth Aero League (Tacoma); Thomas, Gerald;

University-Union Club was celebrating their Ninth Anniversary, in 1939 the Union Club and University Club merged their organizations together and became the University-Union Club. University-Union Club officers and trustees are in charge of organizing the event. The event will include a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing, all club members are invited to attend. View of club members enjoying their formal dance (T.N.T., 6/5/48, p. 5).

Tuxedoes; Ball dresses; Commemoration--Tacoma; Couples--Tacoma; Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1940-1950; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

On June 8, 1948 Stadium High School's senior women were the hostesses for a special orchid luncheon held in a private dinning room at the University-Union Club. Each of the 52 guests received a purple Vanda orchid, flown in from Hilo on the island of Hawaii. The mothers of the four hostesses helped to arrange the luncheon, and were gifted with an orchid corsage. The luncheon was a long anticipated yearly event for Stadium seniors. The Orchid luncheon hostesses were (l to r) Gloria Patterson, Beverly Warner, Shirley Llewellyn and Diane Summers (T. Times, 6/12/48, p. 9).

Orchids--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dresses--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Patterson, Gloria; Warner, Beverly, Llewellyn, Shirley; Summers, Diane;

This lovely orchid is from Hilo, Hawaii. The orchids were ordered by the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, during the recent visit to Hawaii as part of the Goodwill Tour. Stadium High School girls who attend the upcoming Orchid luncheon will receive orchid corsages. The hostesses' mothers will also be guests and receive beautiful larger orchid corsages (T. Times, 6/12/48, p. 9).

Orchids--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Stadium High School (Tacoma); University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Smorgasbord dinner at University-Union Club, Quentin Schmitt, University-Union Club. The University-Union Club held their 5th annual smorgasbord April 19, 1948. The planning committee wore Scandinavian costumes and a native accordianist played. The committee is standing behind the buffet that beautifully displayed the Scandinavian foods. Names listed. (T.Times, 4/17/1948, p.9; 4/24/1948, p.9)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Costumes--Scandinavian; Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Birthday party at Union-University Club. Mrs. Charles Eckstrom. Eleven girls gathered for Carolyn Eckstrom's 10th birthday: L-R, seated; Suzanne Baker, Eileen Eckstrom (floor), Carolyn Eckstrom, Mary Rowland, Patty Reed, Margaret Graham (floor); standing; Joan Hansen, Anne Rowland, Joanne Treichel (arm of sofa), Patty Lynam and Elizabeth McAllister (seated in arm chair). (T.Times, 6/21/1947, p.12)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children's parties; Birthday parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Eckstrom, Carolyn; Baker, Suzanne; Eckstrom, Eileen; Rowland, Mary; Reed, Patty; Graham, Margaret; Treichel, Joanne; Lynam, Patty;

University Union Club members will wear chef's hats and aprons for their Saint Patrick's Day "Steak-Fry", each member will cook their own steak on the kitchen range. A Vaudeville stage show will follow the dinner. View of University Union Club members getting ready to cook their own steak and celebrating St. Patrick's Day, raw steaks on table (T. Times, 3/15/47, p. 3).

Saint Patrick's Day--Tacoma; Cookery--Tacoma; Cooks; Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Aprons--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

Josephine Graves shares with Kay Thompson her new April 28, 1947 issue of Life Magazine. The pictured mothers and daughters are taking a break from planning the University Union Club's springtime social event, the Mothers and Daughters' Tea, to peruse the magazine's pictures of the Mad Hatter's Tea Party from the American Repertory Theatre's production of "Alice in Wonderland." The tea will be held May 21, 1947 at the club with entertainment and corsages for all the mothers. L-R, back row: Jean M. (Mrs. Armond) Marion, Suzanne Marion, Mary B. (Mrs. George) Russell, Milfred Russell, and Janice Graves. Front row: Jane Thompson, Iris T. (Mrs. William) Healy, Helen B. (Mrs. J. Arthur) Thompson, Kay Thompson, and Josephine M. (Mrs. Jay P.) Graves. In foreground, Katherine Healy. (T.Times, 5/17/1947, p.9)

Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Girls--Tacoma--1940-1950;

University-Union Club was established in 1939 when the club was formed by the merging of two separate clubs. Over 350 people were members of the club. In 1947 the club was having their annual Valentine's Sweethearts Dinner and Dance. View of Mary Hodge seated in front of a tree. She is wearing a suit and a coat with a fortune teller or swami pin on lapel. Mary is a planning committee member at the University Union Club.

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Trees--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);; Hodge, Mary M.;

University-Union Club members and a chef admire the buffet of Scandinavian delicacies on display in late January of 1947 at the annual "Stag and Doe" party. A complete roasted pig was the highlight of the dinner. Club members above have been tentatively identified (from left) as Art Gunderson and Tony Hull at far right.

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pork; Cooks;

Farewell party on Christmas Eve for Senator-elect Harry P. Cain (fifth from right in photo) and wife Marjorie (third from right) at the University - Union Club, prior to their departure for Washington, DC. Congressman Thor Tollefson is second from right with wife Eva. Cain was a former mayor of Tacoma. ALBUM 13.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Legislators--Washington--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Tollefson, Thor C., 1901-1982; Tollefson, Eva;

University Union Club was having their annual "Stag and Doe" party in January of 1947. They were featuring a smorgasbord style buffet with traditional Scandinavian cuisine. They had a committee in charge of all arrangements and they would be wearing Scandinavian costumes for the event. View of roasted pig surrounded by candlelight and committee members (from left): Leslie E. Jensen, Mrs. Cleve N. Olson, Dr. Cleve N. Olson, Mrs. Leslie E. Jensen, E.R. Fetterolf and Mrs. Lawrence Ghilarducci. (T. Times, 2/1/47, p. 9).

Costumes--Scandinavian; Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Jensen, Leslie E.; Jensen, Leslie E.--Family; Olson, Cleve N.; Olson, Cleve N.--Family; Fetterolf, E.R.; Ghilarducci, Lawrence--Family;

In January of 1947, the University Union Club held their annual "Stag and Doe" party. They were featuring a smorgasbord style buffet with traditional Scandinavian cuisine. They had a committee in charge of all arrangement and they would be wearing Scandinavian costumes for the event. View of committee dressed and ready for the grand event including Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Jensen, Dr. and Mrs. Cleve N. Olson and Mrs. Lawrence Ghilarducci. (T. Times, 2/1/47, p. 9- alt. photograph).

Costumes--Scandinavian; Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma; Cookery, Scandinavian; Accordions; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

University Union Club was having their annual "Stag and Doe" party in January of 1947. They were featuring a smorgasbord style buffet with traditional Scandinavian cuisine. They had a committee in charge of all arrangement and they would be wearing Scandinavian costumes for the event. View of banquet room with two tables laden with food and lit gracefully by long tapers. (T. Times, 2/1/47, p. 9).

Buffets (Cookery)--Tacoma; Cookery, Scandinavian; Banquet halls--Tacoma; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);