Publicity for Community Chest. James and Zelma Garvin residence showing soldiers' accommodations. The Garvins had opened up their home to accommodate soldiers on weekend leave in Tacoma. Some of the soldiers pose outside the house in June of 1942.

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In June of 1942, soldiers bow their heads in prayer before eating Sunday breakfast at the home of James and Zelma Garvin, 10 Mare Vista Terrace. The Garvins had also housed the soldiers over the Saturday night. The couple was responding the the call for overnight housing for soldiers in Tacoma on weekend leave with no place to stay. (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

Publicity for Community Chest. James and Zelma Garvin residence showing soldiers' accommodations. Larger private homes offered extra living space to men in uniform in Tacoma for the weekend. Soldiers will be bunking overnight on couches and cots in the Garvin's rec room.

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

In June of 1942, several soldiers prepare to enjoy a Sunday morning breakfast at the home of James and Zelma Garvin, 10 Mare Vista Terrace. The soldiers have been the overnight guests of the couple in a makeshift dormitory set up in the rec room. Fort Lewis and McChord were brimming with increased wartime personnel. Thousands of these soldiers would pour into Tacoma on the weekend, with no hope of finding anyplace to sleep overnight. Weekend housing was offered at several of the larger homes, as well as at area churches and the Tacoma Mission. (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. 1) TPL-10330

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

Several soldiers linger over Sunday morning breakfast at the home of James and Zelma Garvin, 10 Mare Vista Terrace. They spent Saturday night in the rec room of the home. By June of 1942, Fort Lewis and McChord were brimming with increased wartime personnel. Thousands of these soldiers would pour into Tacoma on the weekend, with no hope of finding anyplace to sleep overnight. In response to an emergency meeting called by Tacoma Mayor Harry Cain, three churches threw open their doors as weekend dormitories. In addition, Tacomans were asked to contribute cots or beds, linens and towels. They were further asked to welcome military men who still could not find housing into their homes as guests. (TNT 7/5/1942, pg. 1)

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

Publicity for Community Chest. James and Zelma Garvin residence showing soldiers' accommodations. The Garvin's gardens were highly prized and their weekend military guest are photographed admiring the pond. The Garvins had opened up their home to soldiers on weekend leave in Tacoma.

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

Publicity for Community Chest. As the war heated up, Fort Lewis was used as a staging and training base for soldiers shipping out. On weekends, many of these soldiers were released for leave in Tacoma. Tacoma just did not have enough hotel rooms to accomodate them, so Mayor Harry Cain asked the citizens of Tacoma to step up and provide housing. Many churches erected makeshift dormitories with some soldiers being housed in large homes like that of the Garvins.

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; Garvin, James--Homes & haunts;

Publicity for Community Chest. James and Zelma Garvin residence showing soldiers' accommodations. The Garvins opened up their home to soldiers from Fort Lewis, allowing them to bunk at their home during their weekend leave. Their recreation room has been set up as a temporary dormitory.

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