During a March 21, 1943 civil defense exercise, two uniformed motorcycle officers discuss the situation with a Civil Defense worker outside the Florence Apartments, 414-22 Tacoma Ave. So. The exercise simulated a strategic bombing of Tacoma and the Florence has been designated a destroyed building with "casualties" needing to be evacuated.

World War, 1939-1945--Civil defense--Tacoma; Florence Apartments (Tacoma);

Exterior of Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company with one of the plant's gardeners in overalls and cap admiring the iris bed. Penn Salt was located on the Tacoma tideflats, along the Hylebos Waterway. TPL-8556

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Gardens--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma);

Two men are pictured hard at work, the one on the right reading a gauge, in May of 1943 at the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Two male and one female employees are pictured in May of 1943, hard at work at the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Two employees are pictured in May of 1943 with drums of chemicals manufactured by Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. The man is jotting down notes on a clipboard.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Two workers at the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. are photographed loading a freight railroad car with barrels of chemicals for shipment. During World War II, the company manufactured chemicals vital to the war industry.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Worker in leather gloves was photographed working on a piece of machinery in May of 1943 at the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Chemical industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Working class--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Factories--Tacoma--1940-1950;

State and local education officials observe some of the work being performed by the students at the Clover Park vocational center in Lakewood. The center was constructed to train workers in the skills needed in the defense industries.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

State and local education leaders and Army officers pose at the February 13, 1943 opening of the "mechanic learner" program at the Clover Park vocational shop. The program will train women to work as mechanics at the Mount Rainier Ordnance Depot. Over 30 women were enrolled in the first class. (T. Times 2/18/1943, pg. 2)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

War Housing; Salishan project. During World War II, Tacoma flourished; its economy buoyed up by the large government contracts issued to the area shipyards. But the city did not have enough available housing for the large influx of needed defense workers as the yards began to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 1942, Tacoma entered into its most ambitious housing project to date, the 2000+ home Salishan. It was hurriedly being built on 188 acres on Tacoma's southeast side. 1600 of the units were intended to be permanent and 400 temporary.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Housing developments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Salishan Housing Project (Tacoma);

In 1943, the US Department of Labor proposed that manpower be conserved by preventing accidents. In recognition of the National Conservation of Manpower through Accident Prevention Week, a group of Tacomans was studying advanced safety measures to be used in plants. They were inspecting and touring 12 of Tacoma's larger vital plants. The group is pictured visiting Birchfield Boiler and posing at the bow of a military ship under construction. Names listed in the newspaper. (T.Times, 2/22/1943, p. 3)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Industrial safety--Tacoma; Birchfield Boiler, Inc. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Piers & wharves--Tacoma;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of "E"pennant presentation during an outdoor ceremony on May 15, 1943. The pennant was raised on the company flagpole directly below the United States flag. It will fly proudly, testimony to the company's excellence in the production of war materials. The pennant was raised by VP Fred Shaneman and military dignitaries to the strains of "Anchors Aweigh." (Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards;

Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, coverage of the coveted "E" award during a May 15, 1943 outdoor ceremony. Vice President of the company, Fred C. Shanaman, addresses the crowd. The stage is covered by an oriental design carpet. A company building and parking lot are in the background. (T.Times, 5/17/1943, p.16)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. of Washington (Tacoma); Awards; Shanaman, Frederick Charles, 1901-1982;

Although the Second War Loan Drive had ended the day before, Tacomans were still busy buying stamps and bonds on May 2, 1943. A rally was held at noon time at the Liberty Center. One of the big purchasers was Mrs. M. J. Hunter, pictured center, whose brother was serving in the Armed Forces. She purchased a $1,000 series "E" War Bond for her daughter Beverly Joyce Hunter, right. In recognition of the purchase, a jeep at Fort Lewis would be named the "Beverly." TPL-1370 (T. Times 5/3/1943, pg. 2; TNT 5/3/1943, pg. 13)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects of war--Tacoma; War Finance Committee (Tacoma); Military vehicles--1940-1950; War bonds & funds; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jeep automobile; Hunter, Beverly;

Publicity for U.S.O. Open House. Three enlisted men, one sailor and two soldiers, on the steps outside the U.S.O. The sign on the building reads "Federal Recreation Building." Tacomans were invited to tour the four USO Clubs in celebration of the one year anniversary of the completion of two of the clubs. The sailor in the center is believed to be Charles Bryant of Tacoma.

World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

Easter Service for Coast Guard. In April of 1943, men who were unable to leave the base to spend Easter with their families were able to invite their wives and sweethearts to attend services held at the Coast Guard patrol base in Tacoma. C. Lyle Rich, acting chaplain, conducted the service with Herbert Ford who sang solos and led hymns. Coast Guard Headquarters was located in the Municipal Dock Building. (T. Times, 4/26/43, p.8)

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; Religious services--Tacoma--1940-1950; Easter--Tacoma;

Program coverage. U.S.O. Unit #2. A group of mostly service men are seated in the audience. Other unidentified individuals are seated on the stage. In 1943, the Army was still segregated and the USO Club art 713-15 Commerce was intended for servicemen of color. [Also dated 02-29-1943]

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; African Americans--Social life--1940-1950;

Northern Pacific hosteses at 13th & Fawcett U.S.O. [Also dated 02-28-1943]

World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Tacoma; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma); Group portraits--1940-1950;

May 11, 1943 review of ROTC at Bellarmine High School, honoring cadets and their mothers. Shown are ROTC members, with their mothers, who received awards for outstanding achievements. Pictured are, left to right, Mrs. A.A. Huston and son Jack, Mrs.M.McCaffrey & Bob, Mrs. Walter Erickson & Bob, Mike Jayko, Mrs. A.B.Comfort, Mrs.P. Brown & Phil, Mrs. J.Mijich & Joe and Mrs. F.M. Holt & Jim. Over 300 guests observed the inspection and review. (T.Times, 5/12/43, p.3)

World War, 1939-1945--Students--Tacoma; Church schools--Tacoma; Private schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Reserve Officers Training Corps (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Mothers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Families--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Service mothers in Defense plants. War-time workers, mothers of service men, are honored for the second Mother's Day since the United States entered the World War. Mrs. Esther Baker is shown welding in May of 1943. She has a son, Rawlin Charles Baker, who is now training for service in the Navy at Farragut, Idaho. He was a welder at Sea-Tac before entering the service five weeks prior. (T. Times 5/8/43 p.1,4 & 5)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Mothers; Baker, Esther;

Mrs. Clyde Best was one of several defense worker mothers who was honored by the Tacoma Times on the nation's second wartime Mothers Day in May of 1943. Mrs. Best had a husband serving in the Army who was stationed in Africa and an eighteen year old son, James Gibson, who had been in the Army three months. Many women took non traditional jobs during the war to support their families and free the men up for military service. (T. Times 5/8/1943 p.4)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; Mothers; Best, Clyde--Family;

Government officials visiting Clover Park High School. Classroom with adults seated at desks. Many women are dressed in coveralls and are wearing bandanas. Clover Park offered a program for civilian and military education related to the war effort .

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Government officials visiting Clover Park High School. Classroom with adults seated at desks. Many women are dressed in coveralls and are wearing bandanas. Clover Park offered a program for civilian and military education related to the war effort .

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

War Housing. Housing facilities. Ordered by Mr. H. Stubbs.

ca. 1943. Clover Park High School orchestra.

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1940-1950; School children--Lakewood; Youth orchestras--Lakewood; Children playing musical instruments--Lakewood--1940-1950;

Henry Mill was located at the foot of No. Starr St., right at the waterfront. It was on the 28 acre site of the old Tacoma MIll Co. During the war, Henry Mill specialized in prefabricated elements for the military. The company was taken over in 1945 by Tacoma Lumber Fabricating Co. The photograph shows lots of stored lumber as well as a couple of cranes.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma); Mills--Tacoma--1940-1950; Waterfronts--Tacoma--1940-1950; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Henry Mill and Timber Company. Burner and lumber storage dock along the Tacoma waterfront. Henry Mill began operations at this site in 1925. It was formerly the site of the Old Tacoma Mill Co. TPL-8381

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma); Mills--Tacoma--1940-1950; Waterfronts--Tacoma--1940-1950; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Henry Mill and Timber Company. Lumber storage dock along the Tacoma waterfront. Began operations at this site in 1925.

Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma); Mills--Tacoma--1940-1950; Waterfronts--Tacoma--1940-1950; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Office w/roll-top desk, lg. flat desk, chairs, and sofa

Cafeteria of Hanson and Rowland offices