Outgoing University-Union Club president James A. Milgard examines the club's ledger with incoming president Thomas L. Fishburne (r) on July 21, 1971. Mr. Fishburne was an attorney with the firm of Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson, O'Hern & Johnson. Mr. Milgard was associated with Milgard Mfg. which would later become the largest producer of residential windows in the western United States. Photograph ordered by the University-Union Club of Tacoma.

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Milgard, James A.; Fishburne, Thomas L.;

Six men are posed near architectural drawings of display booths for the Unit Masonry Association's 1960 home show. It appears that James Martin Harris has won the first place award. Architects Wilson, Hocking and Waring were also commended.

Architectural drawings; Unit Masonry Association (Tacoma);

Four women in print, Hawaiian-like dresses, with leis around their necks, posed in August of 1955 to help publicize the University Union Club's Hawaiian Party. Planned for August 18, the party featured an exotic luau, followed by dancing to the strains of a Hawaiian orchestra. Pictured (left to right) are Jeanette (Mrs. William) Shaw, Jean (Mrs. William) Drury, Ruth (Mrs. Thomas) Murphy and Jeanne (Mrs. Frank) Kraucunas. (TNT 8/18/1955, pg. 13, 8/14/1955, pg. D-1)

Clubs--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Dinner parties--Tacoma--1950-1960; Costumes; Shaw, Jeanette; Drury, Jean; Murphy, Ruth; Kraucunas, Jeanne;

Sigma Alpha Epsilon banquet. On March 11, 1955, over 100 members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon from Tacoma and Southwest Washington gathered for a dinner at the University Union Club to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the fraternity's founding. Albert Balch, member of the Master Builders and community designer, was the guest speaker. His topic was "Building for Tomorrow." During his speech, Balch predicted a population boom for the Northwest. (TNT 3/2/1955, pg. A-11)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Tacoma); University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1950-1960;

University Union Club's annual St. Patrick's Day Steak Fry. Club members joined together at this event to don Chefs' attire and cook their own steaks to their personal perfection. The year of 1955 was the Club's 15th annual Stag Steak Fry. The reservation capacity for the St. Patrick's Day affair was 300 and was usually fully attended. The event included not only steak but also a special salad bar, personalized aprons, games and a "great show." (TNT 3/16/1955, pg. 8)

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

University Union Club's 15th annual St. Patrick's Day Stag Steak Fry. Club members joined together at this event to don Chefs' attire and cook their own steaks. The kitchen is really crowded as the Club members line up in their pristine personalized aprons and sparkling clean Chef's hats to grill their beef to their own personal taste. The capacity for the dinner at the Club was 300 and it was usually full. After dinner, the Club would offer games and a "great show." (TNT 3/16/1955, pg.8)

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

Associated General Contractors, convention. Over 100 delegates, contractors from all parts of the Northwest, and their wives gathered in Tacoma for the first annual convention of the Pacific Northwest Branch of the Associated General Contractors February 3-4, 1955 at the Winthrop Hotel. A full schedule of luncheons and social activities were planned for the delegates' wives. The Thursday schedule featured cocktails at the University Union Club followed by lunch at Johnny's Dock and the evening reception at the Crystal Ballroom of the Winthrop Hotel. Friday's schedule was lunch at the University Union club and a dinner dance at the Crystal Ballroom. The Ladies' Day Committee consisted of Mrs. James W. Purvis, Mrs. Robert Earley and Mrs J.A. Woodard. (TNT 2/3/1955, pg. A-8 and 2/4/1955, section D)

Associated General Contractors, Tacoma Chapter (Tacoma); University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Associated General Contractors, convention. Group picture of women, wives of convention delegates, from all parts of the Northwest gathered on the steps of the University Union Club following Thursday noon luncheon. A full schedule of luncheons and social activities were planned for those wives attending the first annual convention of the Pacific Northwest Branch of the Associated General Contractors of America held February 3-4, 1955 at the Winthrop Hotel. (TNT 2/4/1955, pg. D-5)

Associated General Contractors, Tacoma Chapter (Tacoma); University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Meetings--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Laughing guests of the Archie McLeans attend the McLeans costume party held at the University-Union Club on November 28, 1954. The man on the left is dressed in a Heidelberg beer barrel with a Lucky Lager brand horseshoe attached. One of the women is costumed like Wee Willie Winkie in her striped nightgown and candlestick while the second woman's garb has a faintly Chinese connection. The person most nattily dressed is the man dressed in Spanish attire with cummerbund and black hat. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune for a section on the McLeans party; however, this particular photograph was not included in the December 4, 1954, issue. (other party photos TNT 12-4-54, p. 5)

Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

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;

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);

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);

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;

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;

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);

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);

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;

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);

Practicing Christmas carols for their upcoming performance at the University-Union Club, 539 Broadway, are (l to r) Charlie and Kathleen Thomas, Peggy Ann and Brick Hodge, George Teats, Jan Le Veque, and Bruce Teats. Under the direction of Delwen Jones, the seven children sang at the family Christmas party for the members of the University-Union Club.(T. Times, 12/12/48, p. 13).

Children singing--Tacoma; Caroling--Tacoma; Christmas carols; Christmas decorations; Holidays--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma);

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;