Y.M.B.C. (Young Men's Business Club) Water Carnival at Point Defiance. Looking up to boathouse and boat storage area from water at crowd of people. Small row boats moored along the floating dock. (T.Times, 4/25/1938, p.1).

Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Point Defiance Boat House (Tacoma);

On the evening of June 5, 1938, crowds tied-up traffic for blocks around Union Station and Dock Street to watch the extensive fire at Tacoma Sash and Door Company, 1501-05 Dock Street, and George Scofield Company warehouse, 1543 Dock Street. More than 100 firefighters fought the $125,000 blaze. The fire started from an undetermined cause at the door company around 7:30p.m. in the evening. It quickly spread to the warehouse of the George Scofield Co. and the south lane of the 15th Street Bridge. More than 10 companies and the fire boat responded. The flames roared into the air, attracting thousands of sightseers that hampered fire fighting efforts. The flames ate through high tension power wires plunging downtown into darkness. The firemen fought for two hours, saving the bridge and surrounding buildings. TPL-1473 (T.Times, 6/6/1938, p. 1).

Fires--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fire fighting--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Sash & Door Co. (Tacoma); George Scofield Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Crowds--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Fireworks display during Fourth of July 1938 celebration at the Stadium Bowl. An array of pyrotechnics both in the air and on the ground brought sparkle and drama to the celebration. In the air were aerial bombs and rockets of bright colors. Ground scenes drawn in fire included the Junior Chamber of Commerce emblem, the "Spirit of 76," the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a battle scene and the grand finale, a bugler blowing taps. (T. Times 7/5/1938, pg. 3)

Fireworks--1930-1940; Holidays--1930-1940; Fourth of July celebrations; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma);

Easter at the churches. The First Congregational Church, 209 South J St., is decorated with lilies and other flowers for Easter in April of 1938. This dimly lit view of the church's interior shows the choir singing for an appreciate audience from below the massive pipe organ where a floral cross has been placed. First Congregational Church, built in 1907, was later remodeled in 1925 and also in the 1950's. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

First Congregational Church (Tacoma); Churches--Tacoma--1930-1940; Congregational churches--Tacoma; Easter--Tacoma;

Bremerton Fishing Derby. Five fishermen sitting on log in front of building with sign advertising: restaurant, live bait.

Fishermen--Bremerton;

1938 Daffodil Parade. A colonial and native Americans populate a float entered in the parade by the Improved Order of Redmen stating "We organized the Boston Tea Party in 1773." The float is attributed to "The oldest American organization in the United States." The Order of Redmen is indeed one of America's oldest fraternal organizations not imported from another country. It is also chartered by Congress. The group was founded in 1765 as the Sons of Liberty. It was a secret society dedicated to throwing off the bonds of English tyranny. After the revolution, it assumed its current name. The group is devoted to inspiring a greater love of the United States of America and the principles of American liberty.

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1938 : Tacoma); Improved Order of Redmen (Tacoma);

1938 Daffodil Parade. Participants on a float attributed to "The oldest American organization in the United States;" the Improved Order of Redmen. A colonial, representing the group's prerevolutionary background, shakes hands with a Native American, whose culture became the backbone of the society's organization and terminology.

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1938 : Tacoma); Improved Order of Redmen (Tacoma);

Daffodil Pageant. Seven Rainbow Girls dressed in costumes to represent the seven colors of the rainbow stand beside their float. Henderson Machine Works and the Modern Apartments appear in the background. (T.Times, 4/2/1938, p.1).

Floats (parades)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1930-1940; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1938 : Tacoma); Rainbow Girls (Tacoma);

Bellarmine High School Midget Football Team. Bellarmine, coached by Leo Eckstein, won the city championship in 1938, 14 to 7 against Lincoln High School. Midget class players were 132 pounds and under. The last city midget championship was played in 1940. Back row, tossing footballs left to right, Bud Peluso, Jim Fitzpatrick, John O'Brien and Roccy Spadafore. Front row, left to right, Dick Hutt, Joe Dargan, John Grasy, Pete Pagni, Joe Devlin, Caesar DeVita and Jack Pickard. (T. Times, 11/22/1938, p. 11).

Football players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Football--Tacoma--1930-1940; Private schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma)--Sports;

Army Day at Fort Lewis. Rear Admiral E. B. Fenner, Naval Commander at Bremerton, Brigadier General T. E. Merrill, Fort Lewis Commander, Colonel Francis W. Clark, and the commanders' aides return salutes to the 13 guns honoring the naval visitor.

Fort Lewis (Wash.); Fenner, E.B.; Merrill, T.E.; Clark, Francis W.; Saluting;

George G. Franklin, owner of Franklin Food Stores, stands in the snow on the terrace of his home at 4301 No. Stevens on January 31, 1938. The residence was formerly known as "Haddaway Hall," estate of the J.P. Weyerhaeusers. Later in the 1940's, the Franklin family lived at 425 Tacoma Avenue No., another fine home that garnered honors as one of Tacoma's most beautiful homes. (T. Times)

Franklin, George G.; Franklin, George G.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1930-1940; Snow;

Tacoma is treated to a parade on May 6, 1938 when Knights Templar from all over the state gathered here for the 51st Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Washington. Unit of marching men in traditional dress uniforms with swords and plumed hats parade up 13th Street and turn north on Broadway.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Knights Templar (Tacoma);

Horatio N. Dryer of Yakima, pictured here, was installed May 10, 1938 as the Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Washington. His installation was part of the 51st annual conclave of that group, held at the Masonic Temple. (T. Times 5/11/1938, pg. 3)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma--1930-1940; Knights Templar (Tacoma); Dryer, Horatio N.;

Shriners gather in Tacoma to board the special train to the Golden Jubilee 1938 Imperial Council Session to be held in Los Angeles June 6-9. A farm wagon carries eight men. Several other men wait for an opportunity to ride in the wagon which displays a sign "New Deal." Parades, events, stunts and hijinks will be an important part of the convention.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma);

On December 3rd, 1938, The Golden Jubilee was brought to a close with a banquet at the Winthrop Hotel, where 600 Shriners from 12 temples gathered to commemorate the founding of Tacoma's Afifi Temple. Honored were the "Old Timers," those who were members before 1900 and helped to grow the membership from 8 to the current 2,000. Pictured are, seated left to right, William McIntyre, Charles Schutzman, S.A. Perkins, Ira S. Davisson, Dr. A.J. Gustaveson, W. R. Nichols and C.P. Kimball. Standing, left to right, are Fred W. Agatz, Ralph Metcalf, Henry Drum, Walter J. Thompson, Horace Tyler, and Robert P. Allen, potentate of the Afifi Temple. (T. Times, 12/5/1938, p. 1)

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma);

College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority dance in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Winthrop. Couple on dance floor in front of band find the jitterbug or shag fun to dance. (T. Times, 12/3/1938, p. 9).

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Sigma Mu Chi Chapter (Tacoma); Kappa Sigma Theta (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

November, 1938, College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority formal dance at the Hotel Winthrop. Merritt Nelson, Florence McLean, Betty Noble, and Weymar Rosso converse during intermission. This was the first joint dance given by a sorority and a fraternity located at the College of Puget Sound and the first formal dance held in several years. (T. Times, 12-3-38, p. 9)

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Sigma Mu Chi Chapter (Tacoma); Kappa Sigma Theta (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority dance at Winthrop Hotel. Just arriving, Carl Klemme, right, and Jim Eagleson, left, help Barbara Rothermel and Sara Jayne Perkins with their long, fur-trimmed evening coats.

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Sigma Mu Chi Chapter (Tacoma); Kappa Sigma Theta (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

College of Puget Sound Sigma Mu Chi fraternity and Kappa Sigma Theta sorority formal dance, held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Winthrop. The attendees at the dance are identified as, left to right, Sherman Jones, Marian Wilkinson, Constance Coleman and Lee Becker. (T. Times, 12/3/1938, p. 9)

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma--1930-1940; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Sigma Mu Chi Chapter (Tacoma); Kappa Sigma Theta (Tacoma); Balls (Parties)--Tacoma--1930-1940;

C.P.S. Kappa Sigma Theta Picnic Committee on lawn swing at Raymond Tarr home. L to R: Frances Tarr, Ruth Raymond, Idabelle Arnold, Florence McLean, future Olympic medalist Gretchen Kunigk, Marilyn Mulligan, Dixie Thompson. (T. Times, 8/13/1938, p. 8)

Fraternities & sororities--Tacoma; Alumni & alumnae--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Kappa Sigma Theta (Tacoma); Fraser, Gretchen Kunigk, 1919-1994;

Photographs taken for Samuel L. Crippen's election campaign. Man sitting at a piano with a sign on the piano reading "Feed the Kitty." Pioneer Beer advertisement sign on wall behind him. Crippen was running a hotly contested campaign against incumbent County Prosecutor Harry H. Johnston. Johnston claimed that he had taken on organized crime in Tacoma, driving out gambling, closing taverns on Sunday and making Tacoma safer for the average Joe. Crippen's photos were planned to show otherwise. (T. Times 8/23/1938, pg. 7; 8/24/1938, pg. 1)

Gambling--Tacoma--1930-1940; Slot machines--Tacoma--1930-1940; Crippen, Samuel L.--Associated objects; Bars--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Slot machines in Tacoma tavern; photograph taken for Samuel L. Crippen's election campaign. Cash register with large, unusual objects displayed behind bar. "Lady Luck" punch board on counter with tray of glasses and liquor bottles beside it. In 1938, Samuel Crippen was running a no holds barred campaign against incumbent Harry H. Johnston as County Attorney. The aggressive young Tacoma lawyer was hotly disputing Johnston's claim that he has driven out slot machines and gambling from Tacoma. (T. Times 8/23/1938, pg. 7; 8/24/1938, pg. 1)

Gambling--Tacoma--1930-1940; Slot machines--Tacoma--1930-1940; Crippen, Samuel L.--Associated objects; Bars--Tacoma--1930-1940; Cash registers--1930-1940;

Tacoma Girl Scouts at Camp St. Albans. Virginia Garrison leads Girl Scouts group in traditional camp songs on July 31, 1938. The girls are joined by visiting Kiwanis Club member Herbert Ford. Left to right: back, Marilyn MacKee, Connie Warren, Janice Nye; center, Joan Cheim, Herbert Ford, Shirley Abel; seated, Mary Warren, Jean McCrae. (T. Times, 8/6/ 1938, p.9)

Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Kiwanis Club (Tacoma); Camp St. Albans (Lake Devereaux); Garrison, Virginia; MacKee, Marilyn; Warren, Connie; Nye, Janice; Cheim, Joan; Ford, Herbert; Abel, Shirley; Warren, Mary; McCrae, Jean;

In appreciation for their service to Camp St Albans, area Girl Scouts have invited the Tacoma Kiwanis Club members to enjoy a Saturday at the rustic camp near Allyn. Enjoying conversation after dinner in the dining hall are area Scout leaders and Kiwanis members. L. to r., back row: Frank Taylor, Harold Mann. E.E. Searles, Mrs. E.W. Janes; seated: Mrs. B.E. Buckmaster, Everett Smith, Mrs.Taylor. (T.Times, 8/6/1938, p.9)

Girl Scouts (Tacoma); Kiwanis Club (Tacoma); Camp St. Albans (Lake Devereaux); Taylor, Frank; Mann, Harold; Searles, E.E.; Buckmaster, Dorothy G.; Smith, Everett;

C.M.T.C. awards ceremonies. Governor Clarence D. Martin with a group of Army officers observe the Citizens Military Training Camp awards program at Fort Lewis. Awards for civil, military and athletic excellence were presented at the conclusion of the annual encampment of citizen soldiers. The awards were presented on Visitors Day and the ceremony observed by Gov. Martin, mayors of nearby cities and families and friends of participants. (T.Times, 8/4/1938, p.1).

Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Fort Lewis (Wash.); Citizens Military Training Camp--Fort Lewis;

Mrs. Kate Stevens Bates, youngest daughter and only survivor of Washington Territory's first governor, Isaac Stevens, sits at the piano at her home in Olympia on March 14, 1939. She was only a few months old when the family arrived in Olympia. Brother Hazard Stevens built Bates' home. She is the wife of James H.S. Bates. (T. Times 3/14/1939, p. 1)

Governors; Stevens, Isaac Ingalls--Family; Bates, Kate Stevens; Pianos;

Dancer Martha Graham from photographer Turner Richards' 1938 stock file. The famous dancer appeared at Jason Lee Auditorium at the invitation of the Tacoma Junior League on April 1, 1937. She and her modern dance troupe of 12 were met with enthusiasm by local residents. Proceeds from Miss Graham's appearance went to the Junior League's Well Baby Clinic project at the county hospital. A cropped and reversed version of this photograph can be found at D7505-6A. (T.Times 4-1-37, p. 3, 4-2-37, p. 8)

Graham, Martha, 1893-1991; Dancers--Tacoma;

Two young sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Griffin, Edward ("Ted") Irving and James, at Caledonia Beach in front of the Christmas tree with toys. Edward Irving is the older boy.

Griffin, Edwin L., 1908-1955--Family; Griffin, Edward Irving; Griffin, James; Christmas trees--1930-1940; Christmas presents; Toys;

Junia Todd Hallen sitting at small writing desk on February 14, 1939, preparing a speech for the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority entitled "Broadway (Tacoma) Looks at Broadway (New York.)" Over 300 women attended the "tea talk" which included a review of current and recent New York plays, as well as a discussion of the founding of the new producing group, the Playwrights' Production Co. Mrs. Hallen was the daughter of former College of Puget Sound president Edward H. Todd. After a career that included social work, school teaching, book reviewing and lecturing, she passed away at age 60 in October of 1956. (T.Times, 2/21/1939, p. 7; 2/25/1939, pg. 12; TNT 10-29-56, p. 1-obituary).

Hallen, Junia Todd; Hallen, Junia Todd--Homes & haunts; Desks; Speechwriting--Tacoma; Kappa Kappa Gamma (Tacoma); Women--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1910. Copy of a customer's photograph of the North Pacific Bank Note Company staff, circa 1910, in front of company's office at 1012 1/2 A St. Immediately to the right is J.N. Barrett, printer. (1005 A St.) (WSHS)

North Pacific Bank Note Co. (Tacoma);